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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1915

Page

8

DIES ON TRAIN Captain Mitchell of Chicago

Captain WH Mitchell of Chicago dies suddenly on a Southern Pacific train near Del Rio. The body was removed at Del Rio and his wife in Chicago was notified. He had been visiting Terrell, Texas, and telegrams sought care from railroad officials in San Antonio.

WH. Mitchell Chicago del Rio Terrell Bliver City N. M San Antonio Mitchell Tran al Hotel Rosmita

Victory on East Front and Greece’s Balkan Gamble

Reports from Petrograd claim a captured line near Baranavichy as Russian forces advance north, while Serbia faces heavy pressure and Bulgaria gains in the Nish area. The Allies press Greece to join the war, with Britain offering the island of Oxoeus in exchange for Greek alignment, amid mixed reactions in London. Russian offensives continue south of the Pripet and near Riga, as western front news remains scant and India begins munitions shipments.

London Russia Wstriet Petrograd Baranavieht Mosth Iripet Serbia Nish Vranys England France Greece Tage Regu Gos Oxoeus Athens Briain M. Sammot Briish Evening Standard Brees Calgary Aegean Bulguria Vrunra Nish-Siluciki Rlroad Uskub Pripet Riga Pinsk Lemberg Indie Hulluch Rheims Frent Trig Trish India Indiana

Austro German Army Advances Against Serbia Amid Push Near Fortified Posts

Berlin October 21 reports say the Austro German forces are pushing Serbian troops on multiple fronts. The war office noted Serbians were driven from strongly fortified positions near a key town as Austro German troops continue a broader advance.

Berlin London Serbia Ipa

Man from Crystal reports submarine attack and rescue off Lundy

SAYS HE SAW CREW OF SUBMARINE SHOT TH. Cosby of Crystal said he witnessed a submarine attack 40 miles off Lundy on August 18 and the rescue of eleven Germans from a sinking sub by a British patrol boat. He described signaling ships, a Nicosia voyage, and later trip to Europe with witnesses.

TH. Cosby Crystal Lundy San Antonio Buralung Nicosian Cosby Charles D. Lightower Crystal City Europe Nicosia New Orleans Inuleteera

Oyster crop shortened by storms and disease

The Oyster Crop in Austin is reduced by 5 to 10 percent due to recent heavy storms that destroyed large orders. Smaller oysters escaped damage. Wall W. Woods, fish and game commissioner, reports an inspection of oyster beds and notes the impact on supply.

Austin Wall W. Woods Gaime, Fish and Ovefer Woods

Pinex cough remedy advertisement claim wartime prose

An old style promotional piece touts Pinex pine extract cough remedy. It promotes Pinex as a soothing throat remedy from Norway pine extract, urging readers to buy two ounces labeled Pinex and to demand satisfaction guaranteed refunds. It claims quick relief for dry cough and phlegm, with dosing via 50 cents worth in a pint bottle.

Gas in the Stomach Causes Internal Distress and Pain

An article discusses fermenting food in the stomach causing gas and bloating. It explains how fermentation raises pressure on internal organs, triggering headaches and discomfort, and notes the body’s reactions to this internal gas buildup.

Algeston Iit Harper Sita Aimee chiurKe Dealty

Miniature golf course rising at Gunter Hotel site

Construction of a tiny nine hole miniature golf course on Trayly street near the Gunter Hotel began Thursday. It will use a putter only with small greens about two feet in diameter, grassy fairways three feet wide, and tees connected by paths. The lawn will be lit at night for after dark play.

Trayly Street Gunter Hotel Gunter Tx

Weaning Anniversary Surprise at Louise Schvetae Lodge

Members of the Louise Schvetae Sister Lodge No 3 Order of Her Mann Sans hosted a surprise party Wednesday evening for Mr and Mrs Z B M Gloechner. Readings and music were performed by Emma Golas Emma Corning and others with a wedding feature and numerous guests from Yorktown and area.

Louise Schvetae Hermann Sans Z. BM. Gloechner Mins Ff Bruhn Emma Golas Paul J. Hertting J. Hol Leon Peters Emma Corning August Menchwang Mesdames Marie Hertting Anna Mot Engelhardt M. Puos Annie Wosnig Boshick Here Litzel Lina Rummel Menk Kruger Schtinknecht 5. Wirth Marie Dekert Mary EB. Lange Ida Hutzler B. Hereweek L. Altmann A. Nordmann Fred Schumann H. A. Blair Chire Dulliig H. Bruhn Dera Dullnig Mie Nordmann A. Riedel Yorktown Emma Conning Mente M.* Engelhardt A. F. Lange Hev Leon Meters Paul Hertting Joh Hol Theodore Engelhardt St. F. Wosnig Fred Bush—ick August Heye Max Lizel Adoipn Rumiel Augnet Menie J. Nn. Rommel

Pepe's Fold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief

A vintage ad touts Pepe's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds with no quinine. It claims two hours to relief, easing nasal congestion, throat soreness, headache, feverishness, and discharge while being cheap and easy to use. It emphasizes taste and ease of use, promising no unpleasant aftertaste or substitutions.

Pepe Kasay

Harold Morris 10 Assist Miss Cox At Metropolitan Concert

Miss Louie Cox soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company appears in concert under Ban Ate jonio Press Chit at the Gunter Later Wallroom Thursday evening with Ungate Morris on piano. The program features arias and songs by Lavarge, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and others, with attendees welcomed by wives of associate members and city musical groups. Doors open after 4 oclock. reception follows at the ballroom entrance.

Louie Cox Metropolitan Opera Company of Neworkity Ban Ate Jonio Press Gunter Later Wallroom Ungate Morris Pian Ss Cox N Owinniar Celunde DIRT the Little Fin Arenaks Jali Warpenter Natia Hen Gue Hesinida Shahicho Minton Bailay Arielle Cere Mant Vail Cal

Slayden Seeks Suffrage Talks as Garner Deliberates

Congressman James L. Slayden plans district meetings with the Education Suffrage League committee during a San Antonio tour and aims to complete outcomes on return. In Uvalde, Garner tells visitors that school policy would be affected if women obtain the ballot for schoolmasters. A separate notice lists Wells Fargo sale of unclaimed packages at 119 West Commerce on Oct 24 for items shipped before Jan 1, 1915.

San Antiilo James L. Slayden Edual Suffrage League Renn Maverick Green John §. Garner Uvalde Garner Wells-Fargo & Cos. Atceson West Commerce

TODAY S BEAUTY AIDS FOR CLEAR SKIN AND SHINE REMOVAL

An old-fashioned beauty aid advertisement promises clear skin and a youthful glow. It recommends a homemade mixture of spurmax in hot water with pine and water, plus a talcum like powder alternative, and a shampoo recipe from a pharmacist. It touts tan removal and dandruff solution with simple household ingredients and references a "Master" who guides beauty preparations.

San Antonio Masons to Receive Thirty Third Degree

San Antonio Masons including Judes WLS Ply Nat M Washer and Jo A Patterson are slated to receive the thirty third degree in Washington DC during the supreme council meeting. The honor, announced via telegram, notes several local Masons advancing and cites honorary status for the thirty third degree.

Arthur Stornis Seattle Hite Masons San Antonio P_ Db Mathis Nevellas Lere Washington House of the Temple Supreme Council Runge Geeree J. J. Maile Rol. Ball A. UC McDaniele Stephen Goulit PD. Mathis Prank R. Neton Sam L.larris Wallace HL Lewjtan Claude Keetan J. W. Reyes

Home Dry Cleaning With Gasoline Promises Quick Savings

An instructional ad claims women can dry clean items at home in minutes using gasoline and salvite from a drug store. It lists garments including silk waists dresses coats ribbons kid gloves and furs and asserts no pressing is needed. The piece promotes a washing setup with a wash boiler and salvite as a gasoline soap.

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