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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1916

Page

14

Entirely Cured by S. S. S. Says Atlanta Man

Basil M. Lanneau of Confederate Avenue Atlanta reports four months of intense itching weight loss and sleepless nights. After a trial of S. S. S. he is "entirely cured" and notes marked skin improvement and relief from eczema cases in others. The ad emphasizes blood purification and urges readers to consult the Swift Medical Department for guidance.

Basil M. Lanenau Confederate Avenue Atlanta Georgia Mr. Lanneau Eczema S. S Chicago Jacksonville Florida

Canadian suffragist Nellie McClung to speak in San Antonio

Mrs Nellie L McClung arrived in San Antonio to address the Equal Franchise Society at the Gunter Hotel ballroom tonight. She advocates shared duties at home and in public life, and notes her husband and children support her suffrage work while some sons fight in France.

Nellie L. McClung San Antonio Gunter Hotel France Frace Paul Mark Howard Canada Mrs. McClung Mr. McClung McClung Political Equality League Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Black Creek

Daughter of U.S. Minister to Wed

Miss Elsie Vopicka daughter of Charles J. Vopicka United States minister to the Balkan states will wed Edward M. Kralovre of Chicago at the family home in Chicago today.

U. S Chicago Ill Elsie Vopicka Charles J. Vopicka United States Balkan States Edward M. Kralovre

Woman to Speak at Gunter Hotel on Wednesday

In San Antonio the speaker was hosted at a luncheon by the Wednesday Luncheon Club and invited to a Girls Debating Club meeting at Main Avenue High School Wednesday afternoon. She will address the public at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Gunter Hotel ballroom. The event is free.

San Antonio Main Avenue High School Gunter Hotel

Police Relief Fund Ball At Beethoven Hall Thursday

The third annual Police Relief Fund Ball will be held Thursday night at Beethoven Hall to aid the San Antonio Police Relief Fund. Tickets are in high demand as the association reports low funds from aiding ill or injured officers. Officials include F H Lancaster president and W B Arnold secretary-treasurer with Arnold also chairing the ball committee.

San Antonio F. H. Lancaster A.S. Massey J. F. Brown Dave Coy W. B. Arnold Sergeant Arnold E. P. Ezell J. D. Kirk J. F. Mc

Pacifist Congressmembers Lose in Primaries and Retire

Washington dispatch reports several pacifist lawmakers defeated or retired after opposition to military preparedness. Texas Reps Davis and Callaway failed renomination. Illinois Reps Tavenner and Buchanan and Pennsylvania Rep Bailey retired. Navy League president Colonel Thompson ties results to Wilson’s preparedness policy and Ford money failed to save Tavenner.

Washington, D. C Congress Texas Davis Callaway Tavenner and Buchanan Illinois Warren Worth Bailey Pennsylvania Robert M. Thomposn Navy League Woodrow Wilson Messrs Tavenner Buchanan Bailey Sam Colonel Thompson Ford

Art treasures sold in New York auction

More than £169000 realized at the American Art Association sale of the Bavazanti Palace treasures from Florence. Professor C E Volpi brought them to the United States. The top price was $66900 for a 15th century Paduan bronze incense burner by Il Riccio, twenty three inches high and hailed as among the finest.

New York American Art Association Bavazanti Palace Florence Italy C. E. Volpi Il Riccio

Stites Hearing Opens in Chicago Auto Thieves Trial

Testimony began in Chicago in the trial of Mrs Elvina Stites and Roy Whitehead accused of directing an automobile thieves ring. Mrs Stites is William R Stites wife and long time Chicago post office employee.

Chicago Ill Elvina Stites Automobile Thieves Trust

Fire destroys Yoakum area home of 82 year old woman

Monday morning near Yoakum Texas Mrs Vincent Hagan 82 was alone in the house when a fire started in the flue and burned the dwelling. Only a few bed clothes were saved with total loss estimated between 1000 and 1200 dollars no insurance.

Yoakum Tex Vincent Hagan

Mrs Pennybacker to address Creedmoor on suffrage

Mrs Percy V Pennybacker former president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs will deliver a strong suffrage address at Creedmoor in the county community. She has joined the Austin Suffrage Association recently and has not yet committed on the suffrage issue.

Pennybacker Austin Tex Percy V. Pennybacker General Federation of Women's Clubs Creedmoor Austin Suffrage Association General Federation

Royal double wedding links British and Russian nobilities

King George and Queen Mary witnessed Prince George of Battenberg wed Countess Nadejda Torby, daughter of the Russian Grand Duke Michael. The ceremony spanned the Russian embassy and St James Palace with Greek Church rites and royal spectators including the Connaughts and other high nobility.

London George Mary Prince George of Battenberg Nadejda’ Torby Michael Michaelovitch Countess Torby Chapel Royal St. James’ Palace Henry of Battenberg New Zealand Czar Russia England Duke Duchess of Connaught Patricia of Princess Royal Victoria Christian Louise Duchess of Argyl Maud Amelie Portugal Manuel Augusta Victoria

Seven year old Roland King convicted as burglar

In Notting ham the seven year old son of a known artist was convicted as an accomplished burglar and sentenced to nine years in an industrial school. He used a flash light hammer and chisel to break into a house, opened a safe and stole a large sum. The boy committed many similar crimes and police called him crafty and a “demon.”

Nottingham England Roland King Roland

West Virginia Legislature at Work

Republican leaders in the Legislature push for action as session nears midweek, with Charleston officials reporting stalled bills and party plans to advance key measures in the capital.

West Virginia Legislature Charleston W. Va Legisla

Dandruff Cure: Liquid Argon Claims Hair Health Boost

A vintage beauty tip promotes dissolving dandruff with four ounces of liquid argon applied at night. It asserts complete removal by morning with several applications, claiming relief from itching and visibly improved hair.

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