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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
11
An advertisement touts rapid relief for dyspepsia sourness heartburn and upset stomach promising no indigestion gas or stomach misery. It emphasizes quick sure relief and urges readers to try the product.
A sales pitch touts Papes Diapepsin as fast relief for sour gassy upset stomachs after meals. It claims five minutes digestion aid, gentle action, and a cheap large case at drug stores, promising easier meals and no need for ongoing discomfort.
San Antonio enforces an amended ordinance banning blinding headlights with only about five percent compliance on day one. Police warn arrests for unlit dimmed headlights as drivers risk tickets after sunset. Observers report varied loopholes and makeshift dimming methods such as painted, stained, etched, or diffused lenses.
German newspapers report talk of a possible retirement tied to a visit by Baron Burian von Rajecz Austro Hungarian foreign minister to the law army headquarters. The unfoldings suggest shifting diplomatic roles and potential leadership moves amid wartime tensions.
Officials of the Chicago surface and elevated railway employes union will send 15000 dollars to aid New York striking street car men in response to last night’s union vote endorsing the walkout.
At Thursday council session bids for the South Heights sewer were opened and sent to the city engineer for tabulation. The West Travis Street paving block between Main and North Flores was awarded to Rushmore & Gowdy. W G Schuwirth won Bowen's Island sewer and repairs to pavements were funded. A corrected quit claim deed was approved. All commissioners attended except Uhr who investigates police systems.
San Antonio Gas and Electric cites a power rate as low as 1.2 cents per kWh which could derail C. H. Alexander’s bid to sell Marble Falls hydro plant power to the city. Manufacturers' Club members avoid predicting impact while noting railroad rate is not new and tied to plant improvements. W B Tuttle says further volume could push rates down.
Thousands endorse Tanlac with testimonials from Supreme Court judges mayors bankers doctors editors ministers and educators. The ads claim broad success across the South while noting testimonials are a small fraction of those benefited and that large drug firms order Tanlac in carload lots.
Among public figures in Kentucky who have given unqualified approval of Tanlac for its specific aid are Judge McKenzie Moss of the High Judicial District Moses R Glenn state superintendent of printing John B Gaines editor of the Bowling Green Daily News George W Hinton former secretary of the Warren County Equity League President Pegg of Newport Business College and others.
Hon. Frank V. Evans, ex-mayor of Birmingham and former state examiner, reports long suffering from gas gastritis, loss of appetite and sleep issues. After starting Tanlac, he says none of the symptoms bother him and calls it a wonderful medicine despite his orthodox view of materia medica.
Dr. J. T. Edwards of Fayetteville Georgia, a highly regarded physician, declares in his thirty years of practice that Tanlac yields results unmatched by anything he has seen. He reports hearing widespread praise and says he prescribes Tanlac for his patients nearly every day.
The passage highlights a prominent local man active as director of multiple banks and companies including Winder National Bank and North Georgia Trust. It notes his extensive holdings, three Georgia farms, and 25 years in the drug business. Dr De La Pierriere cites Tanlac as a top selling product in his store.
Rev W C Norton pastor of Wesley Memorial Church in Jacksonville Florida praises Tanlac for curing eight to ten years of chronic indigestion. He says the medicine restored his health and urges others to use it. Also endorsers include Rev W T Roby Knoxville Tenn Rev John M Simms Atlanta and Rev A L Tull Atlanta.
Hon Moses R Glenn of Frankfort Kentucky state superintendent of public printing visited Louisville and spoke about his recovery from a catarrhal condition. He said he was nearly ready to seek a warm climate but tried Tanlac and became well, urging others to try the medicine.
Mrs. S. M. Jackson of Savannah says Tanlac relieved her acute indigestion insomnia and nervousness after her stomach swelled and gas pressed on her heart. She credits the medicine with ending her suffering and notes her husband Hon Sam M Jackson a Chatham county legislator.
Dr G W De La Perriere of Windsor Georgia, renowned physician and druggist, is described as one of the state’s best known medical men and a man of extensive property and broad interests. His reputation extends beyond medicine to capital and local influence.
Hon. C. W. Mangum of Atlanta Fulton County Sheriff praises Tanlac saying it helped his health and that he has recommended it to many. He notes 15 to 20 families have bought it on his recommendation and claims it put his system in shape and boosted him.
Hon George Samuel Riley chief of police in Macon Georgia praises Tanlac saying it fills him with new life and energy and helps with his condition. He states the change is noticeable and he is glad to recommend the medicine.
Mr C Cooper president of Georgia Home Cotton Oil Co Lawrenceville Ga says after seven to eight years of illness Tanlac gave him noticeable improvement and calls Tanlac the best of its kind He is joined by other endorsements from John F Carroll N M Yancey and Atlanta business leaders.
Colonel John B. Gaines of Bowling Green Kentucky a veteran editor and political writer says Tanlac merits endorsement by its backers and that the medicine cured his long standing catarrhal troubles giving relief and restful sleep now only memories of illness remain.
Former Atlanta councilman and businessman Hon Shepard explains he used Taniac after months of illness. He claims the product removed fatigue and restored energy, saying he feels like a new man.
Professors T. Clotfelter Elmer Morris and W A Wood endorse Tanlac after recovering from rheumatism sluggish liver nausea and severe headaches. Clotfelter from Ben Hill high school in Georgia says three bottles improved his health and energy.
H. W. Bill, president of a leading South Pittsburg bank, declares he suffered rheumatism and other ailments for years. He credits Tanlac with restoring his health, says he wakes refreshed each morning, and feels well continually. He urges friends of all ages to try Tanlac.
Hon. C. G. Lavender, Williamson County Tennessee register, declares he owes it to suffering humanity to speak out. He says Tanlac stopped his pain and repeated bed rest every few months, claiming the medicine ended his troubles.
Dr. W. H. Brown of Nashville founder and president of the Tennessee Protestant Home for Girls praises Tanlac. He says his health improved after taking the medicine and he urges others to try it, citing personal experience and observed results.
U S Marshal Colonel C C Gewin of the Southern District of Alabama based in Mobile praises Tanlac. He states the medicine has been unusually beneficial to his niece Mrs W M Wedgworth and to his son in law Mr H M Hardenburg, based on his own knowledge and experience.
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