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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1916
Page
5
Dr and Mrs Noah Elliott both over ninety and former slaves gave 500 dollars from years of savings to a YMCA committee gathering a 500000 dollar building fund in Columbus Ohio on the night of November 21.
Would-be writer asks what matters most for a beginner in literature, and an old hand answers with a brief, sharp line about appetite.
The nominating committee proposes a ticket for president and three vice presidents and five directors. For president are A B Weakley Franz Groos and George B Taliaferro. first vice presidents J V Hucker George Holmgreen and H J Hayes. second vice presidents William Cassin T N Smith and A M Fischer. Directors listed include W K Tuttle J H Savage B R Webb John Cunningham Morris Stern and others. Any fifteen members may nominate further, but all nominees must agree to serve if elected.
A medical note argues most indigestion stems from acidity and advises dyspeptics to avoid acidic foods. It promotes four-food meals with a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia after each meal to neutralize acid, claiming plain bisulated magnesia is an effective food corrective and antacid. It cautions against overreliance on drugs and urges testing the method.
A packaged advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion due to cold or catarrh. It extols Ely's Cream Balm as antiseptic and penetrating to clear air passages, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, and end headaches and snuffling. It urges readers to purchase a small bottle from their druggist.
George B. Stadden of Franklin Life with Jacob Bunn and others toured Texas after hunting near Corpus Christi. He said major northern insurers hold over a million dollars in Texas farm loans and expect growth, aided by a Texas investment climate and the Robinson law, as they plan further loans.
B Lochridge of Lochridge Texas drove 35 miles to Houston to see Tanlac representative Dr EF Elder. He testified his wife suffered six years with indigestion and six months of rheumatic swelling but improved rapidly after starting Tanlac, now able to eat normally and walk around town. Endorsement highlights dramatic turnaround and availability in San Antonio through FE J H Meier and Wagner's Drug Store.
Franklin life insurance shows Texas as a major investment field with twice the holdings there compared to Illinois. Mr. Stadden criticizes the Robinson insurance law as harmful, noting capital is timid and Texas should let investments stand on their merits. He will be hosted for dinner by Peter P. Hoefgen of the San Antonio Franklin office, praised as a top producer.
Mrs Adena Machat of 2419 West Commerce street baked a chocolate nut cake for President Wilson. The cake will be shipped Tuesday in a large wicker basket and Machat says she is the only woman in the United States who makes it this way, calling it her masterpiece.
Charles Mullen of Philadelphia suffered rheumatism after a rainy day outing. A friend cited Sloan's Liniment, he used it on aching limbs and soon improved enough to return to work. He says he has never been without it since. Available at druggists 25c 50c and 1.00.
Three men were arrested and charged with auto theft after their stolen car crashed at Crockett and Losoya streets at 5 30 PM Monday. The vehicle belonged to 8S. G. Strickland of 737 Patterson Avenue. Police arrest was by Groos. Two more men were arrested Monday night by Harris for attempted auto theft as they tried to start another car. The case is under police investigation.
Fragmentary note shows Tommy scolding a bareheaded comrade. He demands surrender and warns the other to return with a helmet. He implies taking leave next week.
A police court arraignment fined $10 for non cooperation and a plan to place a man in a county home is noted. A man sustained a broken leg in a horse accident on South Flores and was taken to city hospital. Sergeant George Rupe resumes duties at central police headquarters after six months illness. Guilty pleas in district court led to suspended sentences in two forgery cases. Ladies auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians meets at St Marys auditorium to plan St Patrick Day events and a November 29 card party for the courtesy fund.
Deposits in Houston banks at the close of business November 17 totaled 66,727,614.99 dollars, a new record and an increase of 16,384,479.28 dollars from the previous figure.
A weight loss tip advises avoiding starvation and suggests using Oil of Korean capsules. Take one after each meal and one before bed, weigh weekly, and expect gradual reduction of fat from various body parts. The ad claims the method is harmless, inexpensive, and effective after a one week trial.
A deposit dated September 12 with $50,403 amounting to 135.71 unit value relates to a former record.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple home remedy to restore natural hair color. The copy claims it darkens gray strands evenly, leaves hair glossy and youthful, and is sold in drugstores for about a 50 cent bottle.
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