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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1917

Page

2

Government plans 2 million man army via draft and expansion

Washington April 6 plans outline immediate expansion of the regular army and National Guard to war strength, with selective conscription starting late summer to train 500000 youths aged 19 to 25, plus a second 500000 a year later, supported by officers from regulars and guard and a large training system.

Washington, D. C House General Staff Congress Regular Army National Guard United States Guard War Department Senate

Women Save D In An Hour Dry Cleaning Trick

Woman can clean and renew appearance of dresses, ribbons, ladies wear, furs, gloves, and more at home. Mix two ounces of Solvite in two gallons of gasoline, apply, rub, and rinse. fabrics come bright and wrinkle free without pressing. Buy Solvite at drugstores and gasoline at groceries. do outdoors due to flammability.

Vitalitas touted as a tonic across Beaumont residents

Beaumont readers share testimonials praising Vitalitas for stomach and liver relief rheumatic improvement and weight gain. The letters claim dramatic benefits with statements from Duhun Brickhouse Brashear Lawson Hill Hargraves and Hargraves noting health improvements. The ad says Vitalitas is sold by Summers's Drug Store and all druggists.

Vitalitas Beaumont Mr. Duhun R. R. Avenue M. D. Brickhouse Sabine Pass Avenue B. C. Brashear Ed. Lawson Park St C. R. Hill McFadden Avenue O. Hargraves

Military bill details and auto show ad end page note

The text outlines sections on discharge with pay, regular army pay and pension for federal service, and a 3 billion dollar appropriation for a year of operation. It also mentions suspending employment restrictions, repealing conflicting statutes, and promotes the Reddy Cut Garage at the Auto Show with advert. A humorous exchange about a wife’s potential in statesmanship is included from the Washington Star.

Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers Ad

San Antonio advertises Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers from April 16 to 21 with lowest railroad rates offered for travelers seeking nearby events and festivities.

San Jacinto Battle of Flowers San Antonio

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