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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
11
TTAPROV protects as well as decorates steel by forming a waterproof and weather proof film that blocks damaging elements from penetrating ordinary paint and causing corrosion underneath the gloss. TOCKOLITH for the primer and the proper R I W for the finish coat offer lasting protection for steel.
British infantry stormed dugouts after artillery bursts as the Schwaben redoubt fell under heavy fire. The advance cleared the ridge near Thiepval with five to six hundred German prisoners taken as British forces pressed the line.
Attorneys for Mrs. Lelia Gaines Gwathney of New York filed a motion in Criminal District Court to reopen the Gwathney divorce case decided by Judge A B Fisher in February. She seeks sole custody of J Temple Gwathney Jr claiming the child needs to be moved East for health. She also requests a change in the decree granting $25 000 in lieu of dower rights.
An old health column promotes kidney health and skin detox, urging a milk and vegetable diet, ample water, and exercise. It touts using An uric, an eliminator of uric acid discovered by Dr. Pierce, claiming high potency and dissolution of uric acid, with a trial package offered for 10 cents if not in stores.
The Fredericksburg Land Company of Fredericksburg filed a certificate of dissolution. Sour Lake and W. C. Rogers Dry Goods Company of Marlin are also mentioned in the dissolution context.
Arrangements for the national rifle matches at Jacksonville Florida begin October 11 with forty teams entered from national guard groups the marine corps and civilian clubs. The army and navy are not expected to participate due to border conditions and Atlantic fleet duties. About 1600 men will compete.
The ad promises a simple weight loss method using a box of Korean capsules from Summer's Drug Store. It claims you should take one after meals and one before retiring, weigh weekly, and see fat reduction as harmless and inexpensive.
R B Creager Republican governor candidate plans a speech in San Antonio at Turner Hall on October 5 with F E Scobey and Charles Cresson organizing events in Bexar county and the Fourteenth district. Other speakers include A Boynton of Waco and H Harrison, with Judge J O Terrell presiding.
About 11 000 soldiers from national guard units staged a large scale night maneuver in Brownsville Texas after a simulated surprise attack by the First Illinois cavalry. The city was reportedly captured and its streets filled with cavalry infantry machine gun artillery and support corps. Local civilians experienced an unusual border era thrill and heightened tensions.
John Finnerty was found not guilty by a Suffolk Superior Court jury on charges of shooting Edward McManus during a baseball game at Braves field on June 5. Both men are known in sporting circles in Boston.
A $150000 war chest to sustain the Chicago Teachers Federation and aid 67 ousted teachers dominated a meeting of nearly 500 educators. Pledges target 50 to 150 dollars each to fund salaries for 37 ousted federation members and push Springfield legislation for merit rules and elected trustees. A mention of a new cylindrical toothbrush is noted.
A seller touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy to replace calomel. The ad claims it cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves headaches and stomach distress, and won’t cause salivation or sickness, urging readers to buy and return if unsatisfied.
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