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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
12
Dialogue snippet shows Nell taking interest in a present-day problem and declaring she is a fiend for cooperation. Dick urges a kiss as a playful addendum to the discussion.
The twentieth annual Firemen's Relief Fund Association ball at Beethoven Hall drew over 2400 in ticket sales with 500 couples in the grand march led by Oscar Scheutze. The Municipal band provided music as the fundraiser aids sick and disabled firefighters.
Girls of the Little Rock YWCA will organize into a military company and begin drill next Tuesday night as part of a youth program. The item notes playful captions and a brief, unrelated sign-off in the local column.
Major General Pershing and Governor Ferguson met in San Antonio to plan expanding Texas cavalry to regimental strength and engineer units to battalion level. They debated conscription with Pershing favoring universal service while Ferguson opposes it.
The Kenton Pharmacal Co promotes Brownatone hair stain as an instant, non fading solution to gray or faded hair offering golden to black shades. Sold in two sizes, with a trial bottle and booklet available by mail. Distributed by Wegner's, Fischer's, Gibbs, Meter Pharmacy and others in San Antonio and Covington.
Medical authorities say nine tenths of stomach trouble comes from excess acid. Ordinary remedies fail to address the acid source. A teaspoonful of Wisulated magnesia after meals in water offers relief by neutralizing acid and reducing further acid formation.
A new phelactine method promises immediate removal of hair roots without liquids powders pastes or needles. Advertised as non irritating non poisonous and safe enough for a child it sells with a money back guarantee and simple usage steps.
The notice states volunteers with dependents are not accepted and a plan like last summer’s may recur. Recruiting HQ were at Camp Wilson with parties sent across the state to enlist men.
The War Department told General Pershing that camp plans for reserve officer training are under review and procedures will be sent to Southern Department once ready. Enrollment starts after instructions arrive, with Leon Springs hosting a three month course for about three to four thousand men. Successful students will be commissioned as reserve officers.
Mrs J L Landrum, state canning expert, arrives in San Antonio to finalize plans for the Bexar County Girls Canning Clubs convention opening Saturday at 10 AM. Delegates will tour the city at 2 PM and attend a Brackenridge home reception after a luncheon in the high school domestic science room.
Melbourne dispatch reports total subscriptions to the recent Australian war loan amount to 22 million 400 thousand pounds sterling. The figure reflects strong investor demand from London and other centers.
A father and son walk through a setting as the boy notes that every place they visit brings back memories of George Washington. The exchange centers on memory and legacy as they tour a historic site.
A series of thefts and burglaries occurred Wednesday afternoon and night, with entries at Dr J C Cassidy 123 West Myrtle Street and O W Smith 125 Herbert Street. Stolen items include jewelry a pistol a searchlight a diamond ring clothing and garden hose. A gum slot machine vanished from outside a saloon on West Houston Street among other small losses.
A music teacher claims to have earned over 106 dollars from Kath erine’s voice, disputing doubts about his ability. The exchange notes belief and a reported income figure from the venture.
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