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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1916

Page

29

Ex-Harris County Sheriff Archie Anderson Endorses Tanlac

Ex-sheriff Archie R. Anderson of Houston says Tanlac cured his four year run-down condition. He suffered indigestion, gas, belching, fatigue, and poor sleep before taking Tanlac. After three bottles he reports better sleep, appetite, and energy and urges others to try it. Wagner's Drug Store and E. J. H. Meier in San Antonio handle sales.

Archie R. Anderson Houston Harris County Anderson Texas Lone Star Mr. Anderson Taniac Tanlac San Antonio Wagner E. J. H. Meier

Women in Skilled Labor Show War-Era Capabilities

A British engineer asserts that after two more years of war his firm could build a battleship from keel to aerial entirely by women labor. He cites the skill energy and persistence women show in engineering roles as convincing evidence of this capability.

London

Eat Lets MEAT If Back Hurts

An advice column warns that eating meat regularly may stress the kidneys and cause backache and other issues. It recommends Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, to flush and normalize kidney activity and ease bladder irritation. The remedy is described as safe and refreshing for many to maintain kidney health.

Senate reorganization promises gains for Texas senators

The upcoming Sixty-fifth Congress will see Senate committees shuffled as Democrats retain control. Culberson gains on judiciary and appropriations, Sheppard improves on military affairs and census, with Texans expected to secure better committee posts amid post election reorganizations.

Washington D. C United States Senate Wilson Hughes House of Representatives Senate Culberson Sheppard Judiciary Luke Lea Tennessee Appropriations Public Buildings and Grounds James E. Martine New Jersey Texas Committee On Military Affairs Fort Sam Houston Fort Bliss el Paso Rio Grande Hitchcock Nebraska Lea Clarke Arkansas Chilton West Virginia Department of Agriculture

Open Port for Russia by Arctic Route

Norwegian sea captain Kreut Hansen says Russia will stay connected this winter via the Arctic route. The Tetrograd to Murman line is nearly complete. swamps will freeze enabling sleigh traffic. By New Year Alexandrovsk to Petrograd will link, and rail completion follows next summer.

Christiana Kreut Hansen Trondhjem Alexandrovsk Russia Trans-Siberian Tetrograd Murman Kem Kandalaksha Petrograd

Widow of German reservist kills five children in home

Berlin reports Mrs. Anna Harger widow of a Heidelberg reservist who served since the war began killed her five children by throat cutting then attempted suicide by cutting her wrists. She was taken to a hospital where she died.

Berlin Anna Harger Heidelberg

Toilet Water sales and sachet sets offered in bulk

Advertisement lists Toilet Water names Jergen's and Hanson Jenk's with violet odors and prices 1.00 and 1.25. bottles 79c. Sachet Powder First Love in silk bags three per set at 35c. Sachet Bags feature hand painted decorations in sandal wood lemon verbena lavender with individual sachets at 60c each.

Jergen’s Hanson Jenk

Men's Full Dress Shirts and Accessories Prices

Advertises men's full dress shirts mushroom pleated at $2.00 and stiff bosom shirts at $1.50 and $2.00. Full dress ties in plain white silk batwings and black edge, and black with white edge at 50 cents. Stocks include plain white and black stock ties, vests in white and black silk or pique $2 to $10, plain white mufflers $1 to $1.50, scarves $1 to $5, kid gloves $2 per pair, suede $1.50 to $3, linen collars two for 25 cents, handkerchiefs white silk crepe de chine $1 to $2. Prices reflect a period fashion catalog listing.

Little Tots Bath Robes Special

Ad for tiny bath robes in Beacon Cloth in dark tones and colors. Features turned down silk finished collar silk waist cords and pockets. Special price of 1.00.

Let the Children Play Out of Doors in Warm Coats

Advertises children's outdoor coats in dark cheviot mixtures with navy options. Features large velvet trimmed capes, turned back cuffs with tailor stitching, side belts, and button trim. Priced at 6.95 and 6.50.

Names Son for Battles Paris Officials Refuse

In Nice a cemetery guardian sought to register his newborn son as Verdun Salonrica, claiming patriotism and fifteen children named, but the mayor rejected the name as contravening French naming law based on saints and historic figures.

France Nice Verdun Salonrica

Hot Tea Breaks A Cold Breaks A Cold

Small package of Hamburg Breast Tea, called Hamburger Brust Thee in German, is recommended. A tablespoon in boiling water, strained, acts to relieve congestion and loosen bowels, claimed as an inexpensive, vegetable remedy that opens pores to break a cold.

Hamburg

Father Secures Prosecutor Help in Favorable Case

A father pursued the case with the procureur of the republic and obtained a decision in his favor from the public prosecutor.

Procureur of the Republic Public Prosecutor

Priests Take Five Year Abstinence Pledge

In Chicago the archdiocese asks each priest ordained to abstain entirely for five years. Archbishop Mundelein announced the rule is in force and will be required for all future ordinations. He said the pledge helps ensure lifelong abstinence.

Chicago Navy G. W. Mundelein

Crones Suspect Held In Illinois Poison Case

Positive identification of the man held at Spaulding Nebraska as Jean Crones must wait for A. J. Brisette a club member to arrive. The police said Brisette will confirm identity in connection with the poisoning of 200 University Club guests at a dinner for Archbishop Mundelein last winter.

Chicago Spaulding Neb Jean Crones Mundelein A. J. Brisette Tony

Man Cautions Lads Over Football on Waste Ground

A kirk supporter in London watches boys playing football on waste ground near Sawbath. He calls them over and says it is very wrong to play fitba on the Saw- site, urging them to respect the sacred space. The incident reflects local concern over sports on church land.

Vinol Restores Health for Camden Man’s Lungs

A Camden man describes recovery from a deep cough and weak lungs after using Vinol. He reports improved health, loss of lung soreness, no cough, and a gain of fifteen pounds. The ad lists several Texas and New Jersey druggists selling Vinol.

New Record in Art Sales Sets High World Total

New York reports a Cavanzati sale realizing over 228000 in a single session to push the Art Association total to 470695 for three sales. The top price was 11100 for a sixteenth century Tuscan walnut table.

New York Art Association

Horseshoer's Wife Aids Him

London dispatch reports a horseshoe maker seeks help as his wife assists in his appeal for aid or relief. The brief item notes the couple’s efforts amid ongoing hardship.

Horseshoer London

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