This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
3
There is a shoe for every foot this fall with perfect fitting lasts and a stitching standard. Shoes built from leather with a fitting service customers will appreciate and a suggestion to bring children for sensible footwear.
A San Antonio committee urged that a federal land bank be placed in the city to aid farmers in Southwest Texas. At a Houston hearing before Secretary McAdoo and the Farm Loan board, San Antonio argued it is a growing railroad hub and commercial center with vast idle agricultural land needing financing. Houston and Austin also contended, and a formal Treasury decision was expected in January.
Four year tale of kidney and bladder trouble ends with relief after using Swamp Root. Sarah Frayer of Coffeyville Kansas reports restored health after four bottles and urges others to try Dr Kilmer's remedy. Notary public confirms the signature and acknowledgment of the statement.
An old advertisement offers a ten cent trial bottle from Kilmer and Co indicating it will convince anyone. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and notes available sizes of fifty cents to one dollar at stores. San Antonio Daily Light is mentioned.
A Philadelphia letter tells of relief from chronic female trouble after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The writer, Mrs. Thos. McGonigal of Hartville Street, credits the remedy with a cure after severe pains and irregular periods.
Secretary McAdoo stressed that city merits matter little to the board. the needs of farmers and their surrounding countryside are key. San Antonio representatives argue that while Dallas and Houston are banking centers, San Antonio sits amid vast undeveloped agricultural resources.
The page lists minor theft reports at homes on South Presa Street and Buena Vista Street, detailing silverware dishes clothing and an overcoat thefts. It also promotes events and services including a Dixie Dance at the W O W Hall and a South's Grandest Pavilion dance night.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative to relieve constipation in children. It claims quick relief from tummy upset, urges mothers to use a 60 cent bottle, and warns to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear labeling.
Silk lisle hosiery advertised at fifty cents a pair. Describes stout mercerized thread, medium to heavy weight for warmth yet comfortable, black and white colors, full size assortment, first floor location.
Advertises gloves priced at 1.25 with claim of good service and fit. Mentions location on the first floor.
Dainty silk blouses in Georgette crepe de chine and novelty silks offered in two special groups priced at 2.95 and 3.95. Limited quantities remain in new fashions with many sold down to a few of a kind. First Floor.
Attachible and detachable ironing board covers are priced at 25 cents each. Located on the second floor.
Tickets go on sale December 3 to 6 with a December 11 return limit for the form. Vi neta drill team No 15 O H 8 hosts a prize masquerade ball Saturday evening November 18 at Hermann Sons Hall. Tickets 25 cents Cappuyns' orchestra.
A white man who bought an army overcoat and the soldier who sold it to him face criminal charges. The man was arrested Friday by Chief Deputy Marshal John L. Dibrell and jailed on a $200 appearance bond after a preliminary hearing. The soldier who sold the coat is held by police and will be sent to army authorities for court martial. Federal and civilian agencies vow prosecutions in all such cases to halt the sale of government property.
Ir win Cobb and Rol Cooper Megrue wrote Under Sentence about a convict. Megrue owns a car with a driver. After opening night the author asked the chauffeur for theatergoer reactions. The chauffeur replied he heard four men say only ex convicts could have written the play.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.