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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
5
Mrs. Jacob Schwartz of Richmond Virginia describes a two year ordeal with severe eczema on both hands. She reports itchy blisters and sores followed by immediate relief after using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. She endorses the products and endorses seeking a free sample from Resinol department in Baltimore.
Gilbert Gonzales a jitney driver was arraigned before Police Judge Lowther on a charge of careless driving and fined 10 dollars. The judge revoked his chauffeur license for not speaking English, as required by jitney ordinances. He was arrested after a traffic stop at West Commerce and St Marys streets where officers claimed a 10 to 12 mph turn. Police later learned Gonzales spoke only Spanish.
Two young men arrested by the sheriff's office in connection with a Cadillac-8 theft were taken to Dallas Wednesday by a Dallas deputy sheriff. The auto was driven from Dallas to San Antonio, and its occupants were arrested on arrival in this city.
Letters from Miss Nettie Bogardus and Mrs. Charles Anspaugh praise Peruna remedies for chronic headaches and general illness. They credit Peruna with restoring health and blessing Dr. Hartman and his products. A booklet on staying well is offered free to readers.
Mrs. Venustiano Carranza, wife of the Mexican leader, arrives in San Antonio to buy a trousseau for Miss Guadalupe Salinas. She rejects reports that Carranza fled to Queretaro, stating he remains in Mexico City and maintains control as fighting continues in the north. The party, staying at 140 North Street, plans several shopping trips ahead of a November 9 wedding in Laredo.
Major Kyle Rucker of the Fourteenth Cavalry departs Del Rio for duties in the judge advocate general's department. The band and much of the regiment reportedly saw him off at the station, reflecting his strong popularity in San Antonio and prior service at Fort Sam Houston. He recently received a promotion to major and transfer to the JAG department.
E. L. Avery from Llano, R. W. Wortham from Paris, and A. H. Johnson from Dallas stay at the Gunter. Lieut. L. A. Walton and Lieut. N. J. Boots of the U S Army are guests at the Menger. R. A. Pasquali, Mrs. Cranfield, Mrs. Morrow, J A Robertson, R E Ross, F P Bolton, J A Dawson and others are listed as stopping at the Gunter or staying at the Menger.
Z. W. Carruthers of 729 South Flores reported a holdup on Milam street in the 400 block shortly after 8 pm Tuesday. Two white men confronted him, one brandishing a pistol, while the other took $20 and a $18 check payable to the Oppenheimer bank.
Mothers of poor widowed families, many with washing jobs, seek winter clothing from Associated Charities as school days loom. Closets are bare and the charity asks for all types of children's garments to keep kids in school.
Miss Angela Madero became the bride of Jove Trevino Garcia of Monterey in a ceremony at the Ursuline convent chapel performed by Father R Pratt. Bridesmaids Miss Maria Garcia and Miss Margarita Gonzales stood on either side of the doorway, with flower girls Luisa and Gabriela Madero in the foreground.
A local relief group appeals for clothing and cooking stoves as supplies are exhausted. They note several families in need and request donations. items can be arranged by calling the Hicks building office.
The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non addictive laxative that does not gripe. It cites a Cumberland Maryland user testimonial and notes a free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
A reader letter credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey with restoring health after illness last year. The writer, Thomas Riley, states he was not fit for work until the remedy helped recover.
General Funston considers a winter civilians training camp in San Antonio with a February order possible. A Military Train Camp Association committee and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce urged the city as ideal, citing midwestern men’ s easier winter attendance and San Antonio’s climate and facilities at Fort Sam Houston.
General Funston discusses a practicable winter training camp location with several advantages. He has prepared a season schedule and sent it to Washington while the question of another encampment requires further consideration.
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