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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
3
Secretary of State John McKay completed the ballot form for the November 7 general election. The ballot lists four tickets Democratic Republican Prohibition and Socialist in order with one constitutional amendment to authorize ad valorem county and district taxes for funding public schools.
Mayor Charles Alves of New Braunfels writes Brigadier General L T Richardson praising the Wisconsin Brigade for their conduct in camp at tanda’s park. He states no finer body of men has ever visited the town and offers thanks through their officers.
In a letter, Mr Alves extols the Wisconsin soldiers stationed for the encampment. He praises their conduct, character, and restraint, noting no rowdyism or intemperance among the visiting troops and expressing pride in their exemplary behavior.
An old-fashioned advertisement promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic with a printed formula noting quinine and iron. The message urges readers to take the tonic to drive out malaria and strengthen the system, with the price listed as 50 cents.
The pure food department analyzes water and milk samples from various sections of the state to detect bacteria and typhoid germs. Officials believe many disease cases stem from contaminated water and urge heightened efforts by health authorities to prevent spread of typhoid and other communicable diseases.
Local pleas emphasize avoiding surgical female trouble operations. Letters from Marinette Detroit and Bellevue praise Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a cure, with women crediting relief from pains, fatigue and inflammation and avoiding surgery.
City council approves moving the tax assessor and tax collector offices from the third to the first floor of City Hall. Health department to relocate to the former police space in the north wing. Estimated cost around 1000 dollars includes a new fire-proof vault. work to be done by regular staff with city carpenter aid.
Luling Texas September 8 Mexicans in the town plan a September 16 observance limited to the night to allow field work during the day. Five local Mexicans deposited just over a thousand dollars in a bank. Mexicans have wiped out 1916 supply accounts and, aside from flood and war debts, are accumulating surplus money and plan cash trading next year.
Charters granted for Whitewright Oil Mill Company of Whitewright with 35000 capital stock and incorporators D S McMillan W N Stone and T H Sears. Rosenthal Oil and Gas Company of Houston with 20000 capital stock and incorporators Morris Rosenthal Joe Rosenthal and J H Gormann. Longview Cigar and Brokerage Company of Longview with 2500 capital stock and incorporators C M Pratt F D Martin and J G Martin. Farmers' Gin Company of Oklahoma City permitted to do business in Texas with 50000 capital stock, headquarters in Quanah. Amendments filed for Tennessee Farm Company of Dallas increasing capital from 30000 to 50000 and Tyler Bonded Warehouse Company of Tyler increasing from 5000 to 4300.
White jean middies offered at $1 each, described as serviceable, neat, and easy to launder. Regulation middy coats and smocks come trimmed in white, red, or blue. Available in bust sizes 16 to 44, first floor.
Nadia Corsets unveils new fall corset models in plain and fancy coutil priced at 1.50. Lightweight, sturdy designs offer low to high bust options to suit varied figures, crafted along smart lines in conformity with fall styles. Third Floor.
The notice describes two lace boots in gray and patent kid options with Louis heels and turn soles. Aluminum-plate heel protection, dressy pairings with fall blues, and exclusive patterns priced at seven seventy-five and seven thirty-five dollars respectively, with first floor placement.
The sale highlights wholesale leather pricing with kids shoes offered at 1.95 to 2.45 and 8 to 13 percent ranges. Parents are urged to stock up for the year as leather costs rise. Also promoted are girls middy coverall aprons at 25 cents, gingham dresses in limited sizes, and reduced-priced groups on the third floor.
Fall patterns for Crochet tatting and embroidery by Needlework Lesson Books. Includes 14 piece luncheon sets stamped to be embroidered and pillow tubing in mercerized cotton for embroidering in multiple designs. First Floor.
Silk hosiery item described, boot made of fine silk with elastic double garter hem tops and feet. Available in white or black, excellent quality for 50 cents the pair on the first floor.
The notice advertises new fall hats in velvet and satin at 3.75 and 5 dollars. Styles range from turban and mushroom shapes to broad brim sailors with a varied autumn selection.
A fine grade of felt in white blue and rose shades features low crowns wide flap brims metallic ornament or a pretty ribbon band and bow. Special 2.95 on the third floor.
Advertising list from a department store notes bargains on wash cottons and linens. 64x64 inch table cloths in rounded and square bleached satin damask priced at 1.25, Postex sheets 72x99 at 89 cents, crochet spreads 89 cents, 17x34 bath towels 12 1/2 cents, 16 inch roller crash fabric 5 cents yard, romper cloth and shirtings 15 cents per yard. Second Floor.
A generous two-piece effect apron described as a long percale blouse style Empire cut below the waist. Neat and attractive design in light and dark percale. Priced at 69 cents with display on the second floor.
A new assortment of splendid corset covers priced at 50 cents each featuring sheer batiste, elaborate lace embroidery medallions and ribbons. Available on the third floor.
A limited supply of regular $1 filet lace bras finishes at 69 cents. Sizes 36 to 46, trimmed with ribbon and lace beadwork. Offered on the third floor as a one day sale and priced to clear remaining stock.
Advertises Cuticura Soap at 16 cents a cake on Saturday, usual price 25c with regular 19c sale. Also Hind's Honey and Almond Cream 50c bottles at 35c, Lyon's Tooth Powder 19c from 15c, and notes first floor display for toilet bath nursery skin care.
Local store advertises guaranteed alarm clocks in nickel cases that reliably work and feature loud alarms priced at 89 cents each for a special Saturday sale on the first floor.
Organdie net and white broad cloth collars offered in roll, flat, cape and one collar and cuff sets in sheer materials. From plain to elaborate styles, new and dainty, of exceptional quality at 50 cents. First Floor.
Silk handkerchiefs in crepe de chine and Japanese silk white with colored borders and floral prints. Normally 25 cents each, offered at 19 cents each or three for 60 cents. Suitable as gifts or personal use. First come, first served.
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