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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
5
April 9 report from the British fronts notes hundreds of aviators pushing beyond German lines, bombing air hubs and headquarters. They say 28 British planes were lost in two days while 15 German aircraft were seen crash, with 31 damaged. two witnesses required to officially confirm a German loss.
Mrs. Alice Johnson of Marksville Louisiana says a year of back and side misery kept her from sleep and work. After taking Cardus she improved within days and fully recovered, praising Cardui as a remedy for fatigue and female complaints.
Voters south of Commerce Street vote at City Market Hall while residents north of Commerce go to the I. G N. Depot. Early voting urged for the School Children's Ticket in this political advertisement by Campaign Committee Chair R G Callahan.
Miss Ruth Law arrives in New York offering aviation services to the United States. The celebrated aviatrix set the U S cross country record flying from Chicago to New York. She appears with her trench dog brought back from France in the accompanying photograph.
The article contrasts British and German air forces with emphasis on the British dominance in machines and pilots. It notes British losses, the ability to sustain aerial offensive, and the impact on ground operations as Easter battles unfold with planes darting through clouds and suppressing German airmen.
Readers are urged to try an internal home medicine using Parmint Double Strength, hot water, and sugar to treat catarrhal deafness and head noises. The formula claims to restore hearing, reduce Eustachian tube inflammation, and normalize middle ear secretions with four daily doses.
The Presbytery of Austin with 25 counties and 29 churches opens Tuesday evening at Madison Square Presbyterian Assembly Hall. Sessions run Wednesday and Thursday at Madison Square Church, with a Home Mission Committee meeting at 3 pm followed by a public service. Tuesday features a formal opening with sermon by Rev. I O Woestemeyer and Lord's Supper led by Rev. A L Barr.
Sunday afternoon at Government Hill Church a movement to form a junior home guard regiment for boys 15 to 18 began. F W Hunter, Rev Mr Bachelor, and W S Smith lead. committees will recruit and seek business support to enroll about 1000 youths. Next meeting is Thursday at Travis Park M E Church. info via Crockett 156.
George Ss Dowell and Robert W Walling were re elected to the Austin school board. Mrs J B Gay and Mrs A C Goeth were elected in place of W H Cullen and H C Jackson. Votes were 159 each for the men and 151 and 152 for the women. There was no contest as four candidates ran.
Over 15000 people joined the loyalty day celebration in Austin Texas with a multi division parade led by General William H. Stacy and Governor James E. Ferguson. The event featured school groups bands from the University St Edwards College and diverse organizations concluding with speeches at Wooldridge Park.
Mexican Carranza forces patrol their side of the border to guard neutrality and curb anti American actions. A detachment from Nuevo Laredo to Monterey and a telegram from General Alfredo Ricaut denies troop movements from Nuevo Leon. Victoria reports governors along the border ordered strict neutrality.
Mexico City April 9 officials close to Carranza say the Mexican government will observe strict neutrality after the United States declared a state of war with Germany. Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs Garza Perez noted the stance and withheld comment pending further instructions.
CHAMPAIGN Illinois April 9 Postmaster C J Mulliken wires President Wilson offering to resign his 3200 a year post and raise a regiment of volunteers for service.
Jackson Mississippi man John L. Dennis says Vinci tonic cured his chronic cough after trying many syrups. He reports two bottles restored energy and vigor and notes Vinci is a guaranteed tonic for coughs colds bronchitis and run-down conditions sold at Meier's Sap Drug Store Main Ave. Pharmacy and other Texas towns.
An elderly couple from Muskogee Oklahoma report Cadomene Tablets improved nerves irritability and sleep. The letter describes reduced crossness and increased vitality after using one tube and expresses willingness to share positive testimonials with Cadomene’s proprietors.
The Austin Rifles of Austin Texas, once a crack Texas National Guard company, may be converted into a regiment for service in the American German conflict. At a rousing Loyalty Day meeting plans were set, with Captain Joseph Gilbert slated to command if the regiment forms. Over fifty old members attended. the unit was organized in 1902 and disbanded in 1906 under Gilbert Morrison and W H Young.
Post Lumber Co and manager C. M. Cain promote Gold Metal Rubber Roofing as an oil packed underwriters labeled product used by the government in an advertising notice.
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