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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1917
Page
5
The Duke of Connaught found his London home short of tea for visiting soldiers and had to send them to the Union Jack Club. The incident highlighted wartime food ration strictness and royal inconvenience.
A political advertising statement pledges support for Supt. Charles E. Meek and his staff, promises efficiency, adequate classrooms and teachers, taxpayer-friendly budgeting with public receipts and expenditures, and adherence to voters on free text books. Signatories include Mrs. Rena Maverick Green and others.
The San Antonio school board contest pits the old board led by Rena Maverick Green against W. B. Hamilton’s independent ticket and a mixed progressive slate. Hood’s pending mayoral run colors the fight as supporters tout a record of bond-funded school improvements and campus growth while opponents frame it as a broader clash of political machines.
Mrs Benjamin Shepard of Danville Pennsylvania reports her child breathed easier within ten minutes after applying Vicks VapoRub Salve to throat and chest and sleeping through the night. She recommends it to mothers for croup and other cold troubles. Three sizes available at druggists.
In a letter to The Light Deutschman denies political motives in school board controversy. He recalls aiding boards since 1899, notes opposition to political control, and cites support for women members and charter changes. He asserts no direct endorsements and laments personal attacks on women involved.
A letter from Selig Deutschman thanks supporters for help in securing representation and expresses desire to attend the school board convention and take part in deliberations. He notes receiving letters from prominent ladies who are candidates in the election praising his assistance.
Two enlisted men Walter J. Burke and Edward Friedlander were denied entry to a Dixie Social Club dance in the W O W hall on East Houston Street because they wore U S Army uniforms. A civilian companion, John Schafman, was admitted. a Texas infantry soldier in uniform was allowed in as a member of the W O W. The bartender said uniforms discouraged dancing with soldiers, and police were called when discrimination was claimed.
L E Wolfe former San Antonio schools head leads a home gardening plan urging vacant lots and backyards be used to grow food. Meetings for idea exchange seed swaps and guidance will run daily 3 to 5 pm and 8 to 9 pm at the Chamber of Commerce with representatives from the Council of Mothers Real Estate Board Women’s Clubs and Chamber of Commerce attending.
Personal mentions name guests and arrivals: Rn H Evans stockman Valentine Texas guest at the Gunter. W E White New York stays at St Anthony. W S Mabry Selma Alabama among Saturday arrivals at Menger. T P Hall Navasota registered at Gunter. Co P Wheeler Dallas among yesterday’s St Anthony guests. Mr and Mrs J E Canfield Floresville apartment at Gunter. W S Fasher New York commercial man at St Anthony. Henry Gersten Newark New Jersey registered at Menger. L G Cullen New London Connecticut staying at Gunter. T P Bryan Louisville guest at St Anthony. J E B Hendricks Paris Texas stopping at Menger. E R Gracey Dallas among week end arrivals at Gunter.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce launches a recruiting campaign after finding local enlistment far below district totals. Secretary Carrington, Sergeant Giles, and Chief Evans coordinate volunteer efforts to place placards, distribute ads, and mobilize auto-reserve transport for Navy and Marine recruits, with a naval recruiting week planned and a street parade demonstration.
The Chamber of Commerce and local figures push reserve sailors back to service. H E B Lane of the Traction Company reports seven to eight reservists at barns and more as conductors or motormen willing to volunteer. Chief Evans notes parental consent blocks youths under age from naval service.
Officers explain that consent is not required for youths to enlist in the Marines or regular army at age 17 if they pass the entrance exam. Chief Evans notes over a dozen high school boys eager to enlist have been delayed by the consent rule. Naval and Marine recruiting offices will stay open late to accommodate those unable to visit offices by day. The Marine Corps recruiting office remains in Conroy.
Building will stay open until 9 PM each night and the navy office in the Postoffice Building will operate until 10 PM every night according to the new schedule.
In London on April 7 the YMCA set up a information kiosk in Trafalgar Square to assist soldiers on furlough. The system lets a soldier telephone headquarters to book theater seats hotel rooms boarding houses and other needed services.
Dominion public works minister Robert Rogers stated Canada plans to settle 200 to 300 million acres of prime land after the war and will rush preparations to welcome Allied soldiers and other prospective settlers seeking citizenship. He called Canada's land available for settlement the most inviting show window in the civilized world.
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