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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
3
Forest Fires Threaten Harrison County Mississippi
Forest fires rage across the south end of Harrison County Mississippi damaging farms by thousands of dollars. Large turpentine camps and stills lie in the danger zone and timber losses are expected to be heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Mobile
Ala
Harrison County
Musterole advertised for neuralgia and relief
An ad promotes Musterole soothing neuralgia and headaches by rubbing on temples and neck. It claims inflammation is drawn out and quick relief follows, with uses for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma congestion rheumatism and more. Prices 25c 50c and hospital size 2.50.
San Antonio Probes Eye Food Prices as Costs Soar
San Antonio residents watch Chicago tests and national probes on food costs. Merchants push their own price examining effort through the Retail Merchants Association to gauge moving prices on bread flour butter and eggs. Officials debate embargo plans and municipal markets to restore affordability amid rising staples and costlier perishable goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Antonio
Bethlehem Steel
Thanksgiving Board
Dressea
Retail Merchants’ Association
Adolf Grasso
Association
Master Bakers’ Association
Southern Grocers’ Association
Texas
East
Pimples on Face Healed by Cuticura Ointment
Roy Banks of Milton Kentucky describes severe facial pimples lasting about two weeks. He reports itching burning and disfigurement before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, which provided relief within hours and led to full healing in two weeks. A sample offer invites requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Banks
R. F.D
Milton, Ky
Delightful sham poo from canthrax mix a frugal beauty tip
A early 20th century beauty note touts dissolving canthrax in hot water to create a cheap shampoo that builds rich lather, cleans dandruff and oil, and leaves hair fluffy, lustrous, and soft after rinsing. A separate price table shows last year versus today quotations for common groceries like potatoes coffee and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
San Antonio
Aemmmemepgeenee Pep Lindane
Red Cross Reports A Prosperous Year In San Antonio
San Antonio chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Revenue from all sources totaled 34863.31, expenses 3211.92, leaving a balance of 251.49. Winchester Kelso was authorized to name a board of electors to select officers for the coming year. Activities reviewed included charity bazaar, Red Cross rally at Landa's park, feeding National Guardsmen en route to the border, making bandages and supplies, and plans for a Majestic theater Christmas entertainment on December 12 with tickets selling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
the American Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Kelso
Red Cross
Landa’s Park
Majestic Theater
Roy Campbell
Majestic
Army Post
Army orders show multiple leaves and assignments in Southern Department
Relieved in Southern Department and numerous officers granted leaves of 27 to 31 days. First Lieutenant Frederick Esselbruegge and Albert Warner receive 27 days, Arthur W. Jacek 31 days for aviation examinations at Fort Sam Houston, and others assigned to Fort Sam Houston or Llano Grande. Major Henry Scheen and Ariel Smith move within quartermaster commands. Lt Mary McLeod and Lt Edmund Connolly noted as medical reserve with 28 and 24 day leaves, respectively. Lt William Jarrell also granted leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Department
Frederick Esselbruegge
Albert R. Warner
Arthur W. Jac Ek
Fort Sam Houston
Clyde W.W. Simpson
Twelfth Cavalry
Finst
Richard R. Paddock
Signal Corps
Joseph E. Myers
Sixth Field Artillery
Llano Grande
Henry R. Scheen
Mkartwer
Ariel Ll. Smith
Quartermaster Corps
Oake
Mar Y. M'Cleod
Edmun M’'c. Connelly
Perel
William W. Jarrell
Envelope or Day Cases 98 Cents Pair
For home use or as a gift these neatly made envelope or day cases feature a scalloped edge and monogram space. Special price 98 cents the pair. Second Floor.
Jap Luncheon Sets Special at $2.29
A kitchenware offer promotes Jap Luncheon Sets priced at 2.29 dollars. The second floor display highlights a thirty seven piece set with 24 inch centerpiece twelve 18 inch napkins and twelve 12 inch doglies.
Pillow sale on 18x25 inch covers in second floor
A sale advertisement offers 18x25 inch pillows priced at 98 cents per pair, regularly 1.25 dollars. The flowered art cover ticking is described as good grade and liberally filled with sanitary feathers. Second Floor label noted.
Prices for Extra Wide Sheets on Second Floor
Ads offer 90 by 99 inch sheets priced at 1.25 per sheet with 1.10 sale tag. Extra long single-piece sheeting described as torn hemmed and ironed and marketed as regular 1.25 grade to 1.10 on the second floor.
One-Piece Sheets Sale at $1 Regular 89c Grade
Torn hemmed and ironed 81 by 90 inch sheets offered at 89 cents regu lar price one dollar sheets on second floor.
Price Curtailment on Longcloth 12 1-2c Yard-Wide
Store announces限 limit of 20 yards per customer at 10 cents for regular 12 1-2c grade longcloth. Second Floor.
Japanese Nainsook Bolts Sell Fast at Low Price
Ten yard bolts of regular forty inch wide Japanese Nainsook fabric priced at 1.98. Quality sheer material suitable for fine undergarments and babies dresses. Second Floor.
Neckwear at Special Group Priced 39 Cents
Special neckwear sale offering organdie chiffon French flannel and serge collars and collar and cuff sets. Organdie and flannel options advertised at 39 cents each, with 50 cent neckwear reduced to 39 cents. First Floor display location noted.
Cashmerette Gloves Special at 50 Cents a Pair
Neat comfortable cashmerette gloves made by Kayser warm and washable. Retain their shape in black gray and navy. First five available at 50 cents per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kayser
Handbag pair in kid skin with embroidery
Item describes fine kidskin shoes in black and white with new fall and winter shades. Self and contrasting back embroidery priced at $1.50 per pair. First Floor.
Fibre Silk Hosiery Special 27 Cent Offer
An advertisement notes black and white fibre silk boot hosiery with risle tops heels and toes offered at 27 cents. Located on the first floor.
Novelty Silk Hosiery Special 98c Stripes and Embroidery
Hosiery offer highlights striped boots with colored tops and embroidery effects. Stock includes stripes clocks and varied designs. Regularly $1.25 quality now 98 cents. First Floor.
Methodist Seminary to Train Mexicans
The Home Mission Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church South has bought the Marshall training school in West End for 14000 dollars to become a seminary for Mexican students. Rev. F S Onderdonk will lead temporarily with Rev J A Phillips directing Bible classes. The new school will offer English and Spanish courses, aim to train teachers and preachers, and join two existing Texas Mexican seminaries in El Paso and Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Training School
West End
The
Home Mission Board of
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
J. N
Texas
el Paso
Laredo
Home Mission Board
Allies Import Chinese Workers to Free Native Laborers
The United States reports that France and Russia are importing thousands of Chinese and Indo Chinese to work in munitions factories and arsenals. About 20,000 already in France with 30,000 more under contract for four years. Russia has 20,000 contracted, with 6,500 arrived. The four year term is noted as significant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russia
Washington, D. C
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Ervice
Ford
Travis St
Main Ave
Travis
Musterole
Burns Drug Store
Ouston and
Navarro Sts
Matthews
E. Houston St
Aly Urians
Intereoi
Paige
Ace
Beauty
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Wolfson
Saul Woltson
Jergen
Arcadia
Methodist Seminary
Allies
LEA & Perkins
West Street
New York City
Mexico
Old Spain
the Menger
Edwin H. Lee
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