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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
12
San Marcos Baptist Academy opened for the fall term with strong interest and a large turnout from local residents and visitors from afar.
The Gillespie county fair opens with one of the largest crowds in this enterprising city. Exhibits, especially farm products and livestock, are larger and better. A notable parade, an aviator, and a strong San Antonio business presence mark the bustling opening day.
Plain coconut oil cleanses hair without harsh alkali found in most soaps. Moisten hair with water and rub in one or two teaspoons for rich lather that removes dust dirt dandruff and oil leaving hair silky bright and manageable. Coconut oil is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
Mrs. G C Silsby of Rockville New York reports four years of constant itching and burning eczema all over her body. After trying many remedies she used Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as directed and slept well the first night and soon was entirely cured. Samples available from Resinol Baltimore Dept. 5 S.
Schertz resident Frank Davala reported to police Tuesday night that $55 in currency was stolen near the Southern Park passenger depot. A thief description was given, and the case is under police inquiry.
Sir Henry William Dunn, named Lord Mayor, will assume office in November as the third Catholic to hold the post in recent years. Previously Sir Stuart Knill in 1899 and Sir John Knill in 1909 occupied the role. Dunn is a prominent figure in London, active in charities including treasurer of the Alton Cripple Home and allied with Sir William Treloar in aiding thousands of poor cripples.
Antonio will gather at 8 o clock Thursday night at the Alamo Heights Methodist Church for a city wide youth program. An encampment report will be shared and plans for an outing department with hikes and outdoor activities are discussed. A Prize Masquerade Ball is announced for Friday on Houston street bridge with 25 cent admission and dancing free.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity will hold a meeting Thursday noon at the St. Anthony Hotel. All members visiting in the city are invited to attend.
Two African American men stole 621 dollars from a safe at the Southern Hotel Sunday night and were arrested in Austin by Detective Griffin. Police recovered 551 dollars. Detectives Green Harris Long and Carver led the investigation. The suspects confessed after their arrest, detailing the plan and escape on the first train. They were found in new clothes and carrying watches, chains, and a suitcase with old clothes.
A Cleveland advertisement urges buying zemo at drug stores for 25c or $1 large size to stop itching scalp and kill the dandruff germ. It claims the product nourishes hair roots, is non greasy, easy to use, and won't stain, while soaps and shampoos are said to be harmful.
Nearly fifty men and boys visited central police station to inspect seven bicycles held by detectives for over a week in an effort to identify their property. Only one visitor recognized a bicycle among the display, Captain Caruthers noted the puzzling situation.
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