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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
3
Four years ago Central Tire Service started a free roadside assistance in San Antonio. The service was limited only by those they could reach but always delivered when customers cried for help. Now with two stores and two service stations they continue offering free aid and invite everyone to call Travis 106 or 107 for help.
The article reflects on the late emperor’s life, noting his alleged cowardice vanity and hypocrisy. It argues justice marks his death with reproach and horror and says his passing will not affect the war, as he was seen as a figurehead who signed without reading key documents.
The death of Francis Joseph ends a storied Austria era amid World War I. He ascended the throne in 1848 and oversaw a long reign rivaled by Victoria and ancient rulers. His July 28 1914 manifesto declared war after Serbia’s failure to fully bow to Austrian demands.
The article recalls Emperor Franz Joseph I facing war losses and personal tragedies from 1859 to 1898, including Lombardy, Holstein, and Venice shifts, the Meyerling mystery, and Elizabeth's assassination. It notes his steadfast public service, military leadership, and popularity among Viennese and loyal subjects who sought access to him.
The court determines the Adamson law cannot be sustained and grants a decree for the plaintiff. Both parties decline further pleadings and the defendant is allowed an appeal in open court.
Attorney General Gregory and railroad lawyers discuss centering the challenge to the Adamson Act in a single test case and expediting a Supreme Court hearing. If constitutional, other suits would be dropped and no new suits filed while the case proceeds, with a decision aimed before January 1.
Washington reports an agreement between the railroads and the Department of Justice to petition the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutional validity of the Adamson Act before January 1, clarifying the act's reach and implications.
A vintage advert promises instant relief from neuralgia pain by applying a small amount of St Jacobs Oil to the sore area. It claims the remedy stops pain quickly, is harmless, and won’t burn or discolor the skin, suitable for various facial or head neuralgia pains.
In a terse notice readers are told who will appear in the Santa Fe case. The item also mentions a cure claim for a cold in one day and notes a laxative product with a guarantee refund if it fails. The box shows E. W. Grove’s signature on each package. Price listed as 26e.
An old classified note reads Every Thursday is Dollar Light Want Ad day with 15 words repeated 11 times, including two Sundays, for one dollar.
Mrs C W Seamands of 713 Morales Street San Antonio recounts relief from back ache and kidney disorder after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She first spoke of improvement in 1913 and later in 1915 says she has been free from kidney trouble since. Sold for 50 cents at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorse.
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