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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1916

Page

7

Auto intoxication blamed for illnesses tied to stress

Medical authorities warn that self poisoning from mental and physical strain underlies many ailments. L T Cooper cites fatigue, uric acid, and liver and kidney issues as key factors. Tanlac is promoted as a reconstructive tonic to restore digestion, blood and vitality, sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co. and Meier's Pharmacy.

L. T Cooper Mr. Cooper San Antonio Cooper Wagner Drug Co Meier West Commerce Tanlac

Thomas Mellor Dies at Residence in San Antonio

Thomas Mellor a longtime wholesaler from Huddersfield and Sheffield civic figure died at his home 404-406 San Pedro avenue at 6 Friday morning. Born 1841 in Huddersfield he later moved to Texas in 1889, founded Fern Dairy, contributed to St Mark's rooms, survived by wife Elizabeth and seven children. Funeral from W P Campbell 619 Jackson Saturday at 9. Pallbearers listed.

Thomas Mellor San Pedro Avenue Mr. Mellor Huddersfield England Mellor Texas Seguin San Antonio Fern McHor St Mark's Elizabeth Mellor Thomas Mellor Jr Manitoba Canada James, Mellor Luling Joe E. Mellor Torquay Alfred Mellor Frank Mellor San Francisco Cal W. P. Campbell Alice Lily Harriet Meller Jackson Street A. G. Winbush A. England Jefferson Burgess George Chamberland S. W. Kearny T. C. Saunders C. Leel Tom Webb

Gilmore case up before Texas Supreme Court

The Gilmore injunction asking to stop the state Democratic executive committee from certifying a nominee for railroad commissioner was argued in the Texas Supreme Court. The district court in Tarrant County had barred certification, the Fort Worth Court of Civil Appeals reversed, and the matter was appealed with an early ruling anticipated.

Austin Tex Gilmore State Democratic Executive Committee W. D. Williams Supreme Court District Court of Tarrant County Court of Civil Appeals At Fort Worth

Vinol advertised as healer for weak farmers in Virginia

Virginia farmer Orlando W. Barkey credits Vinol with restoring his health after weakness loss of appetite poor blood and insomnia. The ad touts Vinol as containing beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates and lists multiple Texas drugstores for purchase.

Atlee Vinci Orlando W. Barkey A. M. Fisher Meier Sap Drug Store Main Ave Geo, Keene H. Swagner Appmann Drug Store F. Prossel San Antonio Texas

Parents seek habeas release for underage soldier

John W. McDonald, a 17 year old in the Texas National Guard, seeks U S court release from army jurisdiction. His parents file the habeas corpus action in Houston as Corpus Christi officers oppose, wanting him returned to his company at Corpus Christi.

Houston Tex John W. McDonald United States Army Walter T. Burns United States Court Texas National Guard Corpus Gloristi Edna United States

Guests Registered at St Anthony and Gunter Hotels

Monterey's A A Stewart and Houston's Sam O Smith Jr. are among guests registered at the St Anthony. Others include Mrs E P Johnson of Falfurrias, J A Krauss of Dallas, W Neal of Houston, and F B Anderson of Galveston. Mengers and Gunter host numerous visitors from Dallas, Alpine, Guadalaj Mex, and Bowing Green, Ky.

A. A. Stewart Monterey Mext St. Anthony E. P. Johnson Falfurrias Gunter James B. Welle Brownsville Menger Sam O. Smith Jr Houston A. B. Keen Ferd. de la Mora Guadalaj Mex J. A. Krauss Dallas Edgar D. Lowe Alpine Mies Myrtle Gann W. Neal Joseph Netzer Laredo F. 8. Anderson Galveston W. R. Quilliam Austin

Old-age pension inquiry tests a cook’s past

A parish officer questions an elderly woman, asking about relief and police history. She denies relief use and reluctantly reveals a youthful stint as a cook, hinting at past social judgments in a London Answer context.

Girie London

Silk Sweaters Arrive in Various Color Combos

Two dozen women’s silk sweaters arrive in solid green and color combos including copper and white black and copper gold and white and green and white. Styles feature large collars belts and tassel ends with all sizes available.

Good Underwear for Men and Boys Sale Ad

This advertisement promotes underwear for men and boys at 50c and 25c per item. It lists extra heavy fleeced lined options in tan or grey up to size 46 for shirts and 44 for drawers. Also offers medium weight ribbed fleece lined in white and color variants with sizes 24 to 34 for boys.

Oxford

On Sale Saturday Mens and Boys Jersey Sweaters

Men and boys can buy jersey sweaters in grey navy and maroon with knitted-on collars and a 6 clasp front. Available in sizes for men and boys.

Children's Shoe Department Bargain Lot Descriptions

Lot 1010 features tan calf styles with welted soles and wedge heels in multiple sizes and colors with marked discounts to $1.95–$2.65. Lot 1031 shows patent vamp dress shoes in white sea island tops with assorted toe styles and sizes discounted to $1.55–$2.35. Lot 1032 small patent bottoms and Lot 1030 white kid top designs list reduced prices, plus Lot 1116 gun metal dress shoes with various sizes and discounts.

White Sea Island

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