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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1915
Page
2
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a cure for catarrh by inhaling a germ destroying blend of eucalyptus oil and antiseptic. It promises to eliminate nasal and throat infections, stop discharge, and clear passages, with testimonials and a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
County Assessor Albert V. Huth reports state tax board sent new 1918 rendition forms. Changes aim to ease assessor work and speed filings. Tax period for 194% property rendition runs January 1 to May, with blanks designed to capture various property types more clearly.
Mr Huth paid a visit to Austin and the comptroller. He was invited into conference where his many years of experience were noted. The discussion aimed to align the new blanks largely with his suggestions.
D P Toomey of Dallas called a meeting of managing editors of Texas newspapers for the latter part of this month in Beaumont to discuss matters of interest to the newspaper profession. He is in San Antonio on a pleasure and business trip and noted the city’s rapid growth and improvements.
Michigan Judge Brooke lauds Medina Lake near San Antonio as a premier leisure spot. He notes fishing and boating appeal, urges San Antonio to promote the lake, and mentions plans to visit the dam with A. M. McLimont and others, with possible return to Mexico before heading home.
The Noreda Oil Development Company is being organized in Corpus Christi with a proposed capital of 475,090. Drilling will begin next month at a site on a tract adjacent to three producing wells about 75 miles west of the city near the Texas Mexican railway line. An application to prospect for oil and gas has been filed. Drillers on the Tivalina well struck rock 1760 feet deep and will cement the casing before further work. The Pioneer well will resume Monday after an eight day cement wait to prevent a blowout due to high gas pressure in the field.
Will lose one foot after being crushed by a moving Crockett train in Fort Worth Texas. Timekeeper Harry Blafford of the maintenance of way department was left with a severely injured left foot and rushed to Cerna hospital. Several lodge members accompanied him as authorities began treating the accident.
The Esquadrille becomes a tactical unit of the air fleet as France develops battle planes cruiser planes and scouts. The system aims for versatile air formations with wings and fleets, each squadron organized to move in multiple directions. Plans describe six observing engines, armored cruisers, a two cannon battleplane, and a large reorganized force under aviation secretary M. Rene Bernard with transport and support craft for rapid deployment.
A vintage home remedy claim urges parents to treat children’s constipation with a teaspoon of California Syrup of Figs to cleanse the bowels and restore energy. The copy warns against counterfeit fig syrups and emphasizes using a 100 cent bottle from the California Syrup Company with clearly printed labeling.
The article describes French aviation advances including mid fuselage cannons, rapid vertical takeoffs, and 2000 meter climbs in two minutes. It notes 50,000 francs prize for faster craft, organized squadrons of esquadrilies, aerial signaling using smoke dots and dashes, and wireless links spanning 220 miles.
An old style advertisement claims backache stems from lumbago or strain, not kidneys, and promotes "St. James On" Rub as a harmless, fast-acting remedy. It asserts it eases soreness, stiffness, and lumbago while promising noticeable relief soon after application. It mentions obtaining a trial bottle from a druggist and implies broad applicability for sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, or sprains.
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