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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1916
Page
36
Promotion of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative for all ages. Endorsed by Hon John D Keister of Brandywine West Virginia, claims no opiate, inexpensive at fifty cents, available through druggists nationwide. Free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
Petrograd reports the Russo Japanese Chamber of Commerce has opened in Tokio with major Japanese firms joining as members. The venture, backed by the Japanese prime minister and key political figures, promises a new phase in Japan’s business relations.
H N Pope president of the State Farmers Union calls for a twelve cent minimum loan on cotton and protection for all agricultural products. He argues cotton cannot be aided by tariffs and urges government support to raise its price while stressing universal protection for farming and industry.
A Lowestoft fishing boat the Sussex now off Scarborough sails with a seven man crew whose ages add up to 478 years. The youngest is 62 and the oldest 75 years old.
In a bold pitch from New York, Emer son Motors Company proposes inviting the public to buy stock as a driver of growth for the Emerson Four. The plan relies on widespread ownership creating demand and profits, backed by audited books and monthly accounting.
Shareholder offers to buy 7 percent cumulative preferred stock at $10 par with one free common share for every two preferred. Plan shows anticipated 30,000 car output at $396 and $69 profit per car, predicting 20 percent common earnings rising over time. Delivery expected June 1, 1919, with payment by check or money order to Emerson Motors Company, New York.
Steering gear rack and pinion for foreign trade, brakes two sets on rear hubs, front axle drop forged I beam, wheels artillery type, tires 30x3 front smooth tread 81x3 rear, pressed steel frame, semi-elliptic front springs and long rear springs, wheelbase 110 inches, body streamlined one man top, clear slanting windshield, nickel finish, no option as to.
Willis George Emerson out of the Board of Directors along with A Campbell as President Sermae Treasurer and GM of The Jet Automobile Company Jackson M M L Shanks Assistant Treasurer formerly Secretary of Monarch Motor Company Detroit Mich J L Sullivan Assistant Secretary Harles A Towne Director ex US Senator from Minnesota now with Towne 5 Attorneys 115 Broadway New York J R Leonard Director in Columbia National Bank Pittsburgh Pa George B Gitford Director GM Standard Oil Co Bayonne Works 26 Broadway New York Amos H Stephens General Counsel Travelers Insurance and for Stutz Motor Co No 30 East 42nd St New York with 50 advisory directors from across the nation
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