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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
15
IS SENT TO WORK HOUSE NEW YORK April 5 Henry Ya ger a Maywood New Jersey real estate dealer was sentenced to six months in the work house here yesterday for having assailed President Wilson in a public speech This man is the type of character
An advertisement argues for internal cleansing to aid natural resistance to disease. It cites laxative use and promotes the J. B. L. Cascade device via buyer testimonials and a free booklet from Fisher's Drug Store in Fort Worth Texas.
In sentencing Yager the magistrate warned that such use of free speech would be subdued. The decision emphasized that this type of conduct harms public order and must be restrained.
The Public Service Corporation of New Jersey announced plans to build a vehicular tunnel under the Hudson River linking New York and Jersey City. It recommends state or local involvement but could undertake the project as private enterprise if required, with costs estimated above 10 million dollars under current prices.
A country resident asks if railroad fare is provided by a prospective employer. The Chicago Journal records the inquiry with a note that only a one way fare was offered or discussed.
Advice on preventing dandruff itching and hair loss promotes a tonic Parisian Sage as a safe, effective invigoration for scalp and roots. A. M. Fischer and druggists guarantee money back if it fails to stop excessive loss and improve hair vitality. It appeals to women aiming for soft lustrous and more abundant hair.
The American Women's Club forms a committee titled For Women Without a Nation to aid women stranded in London without nationality. It reports over a hundred cases of individuals who lost their nationality and cannot claim state protection. The group will assist stranded Americans, educate American children, supply hospitals to the allies, and run a knitting factory for the aged.
Police seized two sticks of dynamite and an empty bomb from the room of a young Austrian furniture store employee. Detectives Jones and Flores arrested him as federal investigators probe the case. The man claimed the empty bomb was a souvenir and the dynamite for experiments, saying he is also a chemist. Robert L. Barnes cites widespread reports of suspected spy activity and praises patriotic witnesses.
A Topeka man builds a stone fireplace and uses wood ashes to distill whisky at home. A neighbor requests ashes to complete his illicit task, prompting a local anecdote about this rural life and quirky plan.
Dr Anna Howard Shaw, leading American suffragist, was guest of honor at the St Anthony Hotel banquet in San Antonio. She will lecture Thursday at Beethoven Hall on woman suffrage as essential to national progress. She praised wartime and peace roles for women and urged teaching aliens Americanism.
D. E. Sweinhart of 1012 Fredericksburg Road, a King Furniture expert, reports rapid recovery after taking Tanlac. He says indigestion, headaches, insomnia, and back and side pains vanished after two bottles, with seven pounds gained and improved appetite and sleep. The ad notes spring as ideal for Tanlac use and lists Wagner Drug Co and E. J. H. Meier as San Antonio retailers.
The Friendship Club and Miss Bessie Leech of the Extension Club expressed the girls appreciation. An informal reception followed during which all the girls had an opportunity of meeting Dr. Shaw.
The principal and teachers of the city’s negro schools are invited to attend Dr. Shaw’s lecture at Beethoven Hall Thursday night. A special section of seats is reserved for them.
Campaign note from Ray Lambert urges voters to extend service for two additional years. Endorsement message emphasizes continued leadership and commitment to constituents.
Wilkes-Barre police report six Wyoming Valley women lost hair in a scare. Two girls Winifred Sykovkci and Julia Stefanski confessed to snipping their own hair to appear in newspapers. Investigators say all six cases are self-committed.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen feet corns and bunions and takes the sting out of footbaths. It promises quick permanent relief for sweating and tired feet and claims 28 years as the standard remedy sold by druggists. A free trial package is offered with address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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