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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1915
Page
8
A historic ad touts Resinol ointment and resinol cream for itching skin and eruptions. It claims instant relief, deep skin absorption, and safety for tender skin, endorsed by doctors and widely sold by druggists with free samples from Re sine in Baltimore Maryland.
The Texas Congress of Mothers and Parents Teachers in Malnas heard Mrs. F. W. McAllister of San Antonio report on progress in child welfare across homes and schools. Sessions will continue, with emphasis on cooperation among educators, health, agriculture and social welfare groups, and the impact of state legislation on orphaned and dependent children.
An Illinois reader reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills for sudden backache and kidney discomfort. The testimonial cites strengthened kidneys and renewed energy, credited to the advertised remedy from Fischer's Lung Store in San Antonio and endorsed by Mrs. Elemerick of 702 Montana St. San Antonio.
An announcement from Corpus Christi, Texas, details the formation of the Sure Oil Company, a new venture in prospecting near the city. The incorporators include two San Antonio residents and one Corpus Christi man, with W. F. Pepe listed as property owner. The company plans initial prospecting on 15091 acres west of the city and will sink four test wells on its lease, beginning work once contracts and details are arranged. Proposals for extension and office construction near San Houston Bar Building are solicited with a deadline.
Major John Wilson, head of the water engineers board, returned from a tour of irrigation plants and districts in northwestern Texas. He visited Amarillo Port Stockton San Angelo and other towns noting rapid development through irrigation. He praised top conditions except in War g county for excess rain hurting alfalfa and reported Amarillo shipped over 1 000 000 bushels of wheat. He also visited the Tuberculosis Colony at Carlsund where over sixty patients exist and capacity planned to rise to one hundred.
An old time advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil for rheumatic aches and joint pain. It claims fast relief from rheumatism neuralgia and sprains and urges readers to buy at local drug stores to loosen limbs and ease stiffness. It uses sensational language and promises quick, lasting comfort with minimal internal treatment.
A committee on plans and scope was named at a Menger Hotel meeting to organize a midsummer international fair in San Antonio. A November 30 general meeting will invite representatives from interested communities to join, with a January 1918 first fair envisioned to mark San Antonio's 20th anniversary. a November conference will set details and funding.
Three dozen items described in a single line as good sized outfits made of cotton crepe with attractive colorings and neat patterns. They feature elastic waistbands and white collars and cuffs and are priced at special 49 cents. Written Pint Floor.
Citizens urge government action to dredge Corpus Pass dredged by sand from the gulf storm. Proponents warn fishing could be handicapped if the pass remains blocked and call for an early, low cost dredging effort by workers familiar with the pass.
New York reports a national push to enlist African Americans in a U S reserve force for war. Knights of the Constitution organize with Derby D Shirley as president. Organizers claim 76000 Negroes in New York state may join and camps will be formed in all states.
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