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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1916

Page

16

Cooper To Donate One Thousand Dresses In San Antonio

L. T. Cooper, renowned philanthropist, directs his representative to distribute 1000 dresses to needy women and children in San Antonio. E. C. Harris reports hundreds of local families rely on charity and emphasizes careful distribution through relief workers with tickets for eligible recipients.

San Antonio L. T. Cooper Cooper E. C. Harris Harris Atlanta G. F. Willis Southern Fourth National Bank Texas Enterprise Manufacturing Co South

Cooper's Charity Sparks Fire Victims Relief Whole South

Mr. Cooper directs swift aid after Nashville and Augusta fires. He donated 50 barrels of flour to Augusta victims, with relief extended to Cincinnati Louisville Nashville Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Houston and other southern cities. Tanlac cited as key to relief efforts in communities.

Cooper Augusta Cincinnati Louisville Nashville Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Houston South Tenn G. F. Willis Fourth National Bank Care Q. & C Tennessee Central Tanlac

Willis Explains Large Tanlac Sales Driven by Merit

Mr. Willis argues Tanlac’s vast sales reflect merit not just advertising. He notes initial bottle sales spurred by ads, but subsequent neighborhood recommendations drive tenfold growth as neighbors share success stories about relief from ailments.

Willis

Man pays out $700 for wife's Tanlac relief in Jackson

R Wilburn Wilcox of Jackson Tennessee recounts costly medical trials for his wife before Tanlac improved her health. He claims she recovered appetite, better sleep, reduced nervousness, added strength, and gained weight after using Tanlac, urging others in Madison County to try it.

R. Wilburn Wilcox Jackson, Tenn Hatton Street Memphis Louisville Nashville

Southern Day Co Buys Tanlac by the Car Load

The Southern Drug Company of Houston orders one thousand sixty dozen Tanlac in a solid carload for immediate shipment via L and N and Southern Pacific, asserting Tanlac is the undisputed leader among proprietary medicines in the South and Southeast.

Southern Drug Company Houston Tex G. F. Willis Fourth National Bank Atlanta L. & N. Care Southern Pacific New Orleans Taniac

Tanlac sales surge in Birmingham reaches new peak

Birmingham firm reports Tanlac orders exceeding a carload after a rapid rollout. A letter from Doster Northington Drug Co notes a 56,016 bottle tally in seven months and strong wholesale orders from G F Willis. Local sales through April 1 total 83,424 bottles.

Sheriff Mangum Endorses Tanlac in Fulton County

Hon. C. W. Mangum of Atlanta sheriff of Fulton county reports Tanlac improved his health after a nervous decline. He notes improved digestion and appetite after two bottles and says he has recommended it to 15 to 20 families.

Tanlac C. W. Mangum Atlanta Fulton County Tam

Tanlac sales soar in Nashville seven months

Nashville firm Spurloch Neal reports 76 464 bottles sold in seven months surpassing city records. DeMoville Drug Company retail total to April 1916 reaches 25 752 bottles, contributing to a city grand total of 102 216 bottles.

Nashville Spurlock-Neal CO Martin DeMoville Drug Company of

Two More Naval Stations Sought By Officials

A five member board reports that Congress will likely authorize two more naval stations, one on the South Atlantic coast and another in the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean, to accompany the Pacific base already approved. Ships aircraft and bases expansion, plus potential Danish West Indies sale, influence site decisions. The panel will tour sites, with a December report planned.

Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Congress Atlantic Ocean Cape Hatteras N. C Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Sea James M. Helm Geo. W. McElroy W. L. Capps H. H. Rousseau C. L. Hussey South Atlantic Panama Canal Columbia River Oregon Pacific Gulf Washington Naval Navy Admiral Helm

Women workers endure long hours in munitions plants

A British official report concludes women and girls in certain munitions tasks can endure up to 76 hours a week but their output likely does not exceed that seen at 64 hours. Heavier work remains unsuitable for women, while men show strong perseverance in heavy shell-related tasks.

London

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