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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1917

Page

9

Cowboys May Go to New York to Enlist

Texas cowboys in the hundreds may travel to New York to enlist in the New York National Guard if Congress blocks Theodore Roosevelt from reorganizing his Rough Riders in the state. W. B. Blocker, San Antonio Rough Rider recruiter, said Roosevelt was offered brigadier generalship in New York and would form a New York brigade from Texas cowboys if needed. Dave Pryor tours West Texas appointing captains in several towns to expedite recruitment and wire officer names to Roosevelt.

New York Congress Theodore Roosevelt W. B. Blocker Rough Rider San Antonio Blocker Roosevelt New York National Guard Rough Riders Dave Pryor West Texas Richmond Deltic Eagle Pass Sonora San Angelo Rock Springs Pryor

Zemo Antiseptic for Quick Dandruff Relief

A rapid treatment promises relief from itching scalp as it targets dandruff germs. The ad touts Zemo at 25 cents or one dollar for a large bottle, claiming it nourishes hair roots, stops itching, and won’t stain.

Pimples Fade With Rad Salts Treatment

An article claims pimples and skin eruptions come from bowels and toxins. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in hot water each morning before breakfast for one week to cleanse the bowels and boost kidney function, noting Jad Salts are inexpensive and beneficial for the skin and kidneys.

Roosevelt seeks Texas officer list and recruitment update

Colonel Roosevelt will push Congress with plans for a volunteer command as conscription debated. W B Blocker, captain of the proposed San Antonio troop, says Southwest Texas letters pour in from cowboys and others eager to join Teddy's Rough Riders for real fighting, not home guard duty, with many applicants wanting to go to Europe.

Roosevelt Texas Congress W. B. Blocker San Antonio Teddy Rough Riders Europe

Aretars Co Moves to New Quarters in Lakeview Corner

Aretars Co wholesale grocers have moved to their new quarters at the corner of Lakeview Ave and I Track, IG.

Aretars Ae Co Lakeview Ave Ady Breeden Range Co I. & Ig. N. Tracks

Visitors Flourish At San Antonio Hotels

Welter Weatherbee ranchman of Del Rio is a guest at the St. Anthony. J H Haranaw railroad auditor of Denison registers at the Menger. D B Johnson Dallas businessman at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs W F Merle of Chicago stay at the St. Anthony. C N Thompson Jr of St. Louis among guests at the Menger. E N Cunningham of El Paso registered at the Gunter. W A Myrick of Lubbock among arrivals at the St. Anthony. Louis Fuhrmann Dallas commercial man at the Menger. Dudley M Steele of Dallas registered at the Gunter. J R Leidy of Akron staying at the St. Anthony. F B Sammons Dallas businessman a guest at the Menger. M C Driscoll of Yoakum staying at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs L A Robertson of Santa Anna have apartments at the St. Anthony. H M Walker Sabinal farmer staying at the Menger. Mr and Mrs H E Treatwell of Dallas guests at the Gunter. Tom Joes of Menard at the St. Anthony.

Welter Weatherbee del Rio St. Anthony J. H. Haranaw Denison Menger W. A. Myrick Lubbock Louis Fuhrmann Dallas Dudley M. Steele Gunter J. R. Leidy Akron D. Ie F. B. Sammons M. C. Driscoll Yoakum

How to Gain Flesh with Hypo-Nuclane Tablets

An article advises taking one or two 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets after meals for several months to increase red and white blood cells, aid digestion, and promote absorption of nourishment. The tablets are available from physicians and well stocked apothecary shops in sealed packages.

Voters urged to vote early at 902 Nolan St polling place

A political advertisement addresses the voters of the 6th Ward urging support for the School Children's Ticket. It specifies Drug Store at 902 Nolan St as the polling location and encourages early casting of ballots.

Drug Store Nolan St Mission Garden Barber Shop South Alamo Street

Navy recruitment drives attract large youth turnout

Naval recruiting week opened with record crowds at the navy station in the Post Office and the Marine corps station in the Convoy building. Chief Evans and Assistant F D Richardson processed applicants while the Chamber of Commerce mobilized slides, cinema showings, and volunteers to boost enlistments.

Navy Station Marine Corps Station Chief Evans F. D. Richardson Naval Station Sergt. E. M. Giles Marine Corps Marine Station Boerne-Kerrville E. H. Labadie Company Chamber of Commerce Evans Navy G. J. Roark Chamber of Commerc Giles San Antonio Marines Cat

Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers Careers Ad

Advertises Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers events in San Antonio from April 16 to 21 featuring information on careers with the lowest railroad rates and local promotions.

San Jacinto Battle of Flowers San Antonio

Army orders list officers and reporting chiefs in plain notice

An Army orders brief names Major George A Nugent and Captain J Raymond with Captain F Craig and Captain Alexa Cox on the general staff. It notes assignments and reporting to the chief of staff Breeden Range Co a wholesale grocers site near Lakeview Ave and I G tracks for duty.

George A. Nugent NT H. Wells Aptain Wilpra J. Raymond cairaeNames F. Craig Alexa Coxe Seaspees 'A di Southern de Pensacas Sta

Supreme Court Rules Victor License Plan Unlawful

The Supreme Court ruled the limited license plan used by Victor Talking Machine Company and other patentees to control retail prices is unlawful. It also held that restricting use of rival films in protective machines may violate anti trust law, overturning earlier mimeograph rulings and impacting the moving picture trust.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Victor Talking Machine Company Motion Picture Patents Company Universal Film Manufacturing Company Macy Department Store New York Second Federal Circuit Court Hand Victor Company Macy Company Write Hughes and Lamar McKenna Holmes Lurton van Devanter Victor Motion Picture Company Universal Film Exchange Prague Amusement Company Second Circuit Patents Company Moving Picture Trust Latham Universal Companies Patents Victor Patents Moving Picture Machine Company Victor Products

Two German Sailors Interned at Laredo

August Jensen and Hans Behnke, former sailors on German ships seized after the war declaration, were detained Sunday on arrival at Laredo and placed under internment. They traveled from San Antonio by automobile, with authorities monitoring possible information that could aid enemies.

August Jensen Hans Behnke Laredo C. E. Breniman Bureau of Investigation San Antonio Barnes United States Texas New Mexico Arizona Germany Mexico

Car Crash Injures John Brady. Several Arrested for Careless Driving

John Brady of 1421 Nevada Street suffered a skull fracture and partial recovery of consciousness after a collision at Roosevelt and Grove Avenues Sunday. His car, driven by Felix Betz, overturned in the crash with Captain D A Henkes's motor truck. Julius Betz Albert Killips and Mrs Henkes were also present. The Betz car occupants were arrested for careless driving.

John Brady Nevada Street Brady Roosevelt and Grove Avenues Felix Betz Evergreen Street

Governor vetoes road and vehicle tax amendment

Governor Ferguson vetoed the Senate joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a road tax and a vehicle tax for highway maintenance. He said the Highway Commission Bill already imposes a vehicle tax, so another election on the matter is unnecessary. The message ends with a political plug urging votes for the School Children's Ticket at Mission Garden Barber Shop.

Austin Tex Ferguson Senate Highway Commission

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