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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
13
A vintage ad advises mothers to treat sick children by coating the tongue as a sign of illness and using California Syrup of Figs to gently clean the bowels. It claims rapid relief from feverishness, stomach upset, and other symptoms, praising the product's taste and warning against counterfeits.
Berlin reports General Von Ludendorff and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg oppose harsher submarine warfare. A Hindenburg message was shared privately, while Ludendorff’s letter was read at Magdeburg and widely circulated by press.
Berlin reports say the Progressives held a large gathering to discuss Reichstag debates. Dr Otto Wiemer urged support for government submarine policy while preserving good relations with neutrals, and Dr Heinrich Dove warned of tough battles ahead for political reforms to strengthen the empire against a single state.
Texas game fish and oyster department figures show oyster output dropping to 34 425 barrels in 1916 from 114 729 six years earlier while fish catches rise to 5 618 103. Department receipts totaled 43 065 95 dollars net with gross 59 352 59 and rail ballast decline cuts shell and sand revenue.
In Travis County Texas tax collector Robert Maud mails 10 000 postcard notices to encourage early payment of county and state taxes. He aims to ease January collections and reduce rushes. state tax is 45 cents and county tax 48 cents per 100 property valuation.
Austin dispatch lists chartered entities including Corsicana Country Club with $37,500 capital, incorporators Charles H. Allyn J. P. Stephenson and J. D. Cunningham. A. & W. Oilang Gas Company of Wichita Falls with $15,000 capital. Incorporators B. S. Kouri J. P. Jones and H. W. Tarkenton. Hockley Oil and Gas Company of Hockley with $10,000 capital.
Taxable notes show incorporators Robert Leon W T Hiltpold and Elbert Roberts of Texas Greatest Wonder Abilene no capital stock to educate the people in sleight of hand. Also listed are incorporators W T Woody Mrs I R Johnson and Walter F Johnson Val Verde Club Del Rio with no capital stock and certificate dissolving filed by Tyler Ice Company Tyler.
Eminent physicians link uric acid buildup to rheumatism and joint pain. Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo claims Anuric drives out uric acid, reducing swelling and inflammation. Available at drug stores or send 10c for a trial package.
The 55 officers and 1890 men of the war strength regiment, who left Douglas eleven days ago for Fort Huachuca, returned after a satisfactory test march. Officers noted the march met expectations and demonstrated unit readiness.
A vintage advertisement touts a home remedy claiming to dissolve dandruff using four ounces of liquid argon. It asserts rapid scalp relief, halted itching, and dramatically improved hair appearance after several applications, selling the product as inexpensive and universally effective.
The ad claims people confined indoors gain unhealthy fat and weaken vitality due to lack of exercise. It promotes Wagner's Drug Store oil of korein capsules, recommending one after meals and at night, promising weight loss, better digestion, and renewed energy in a few days.
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