This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1917
Page
5
The Texas governor urges calm as the Thirty-fifth Legislature plans a brisk special session to quickly consider four appropriation bills. Lawmakers fear war may come and aim to avoid actions questioning loyalty of foreign born residents while opposing conscription and favoring voluntary enlistment.
Mrs James H Eddy reports dramatic recovery after using Vinci tonics. Her nervous fatigue and run down condition improved, allowing her to resume all housework for her family of three. She urges others to try Vinci as advertised by multiple Texas druggists.
Musterole is a clean white oil of mustard ointment advertised as a plasterless remedy for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache chest colds rheumatism and more. It claims to relieve pain quickly without blistering tender skin.
When fatigue, nervous troubles, or irksome work drain health, this passage urges strengthening the system with Scott's Emulsion. It highlights Norwegian cod liver oil, alcohol free and drug free, from Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey.
A special session likely to address a resolution on color policy and UT funding with the university seeking 825000 dollars yearly for maintenance. An investigation into the institution faces little opposition, while a strong push for a permanent text book commission looms as a major lobby effort.
The Department of Labor calls all experienced ship carpenters to submit names and addresses for training workers for the Shipping Board. Through the United States Employment Service labor groups, especially the Carpenters' Union, are asked to cooperate in organizing this labor force. Submit names to the inspector in charge, United States Immigration Service, Room 308, Federal Building, San Antonio, by Tuesday, April 17.
San Antonio's Beacon Light Masonic Hall hosted the organizing meeting of Loyalty Club No. 1, a Negro troupe pledging loyalty and patriotism. Officers named include President W. J. West and Rev. A. M. n as vice president. meeting set for Friday night April 27 at Brackenridge Public School.
Daniel Watson former Texas legislator from Hays County now Austin resident has offered his services to President Wilson to raise a regiment of infantry for service in the war with Germany. Watson who trained at the University of Tennessee believes 3,000,000 American soldiers will be needed in France before the war ends.
Philadelphia reader Mrs. Thos. McGonigal of 3432 Hartville Street describes long running female troubles and near surgery before using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After three bottles she reports complete cure and urges publication of her letter.
Daily evidence suggests a compound of new chemical elements in hypo-nuclane tablets aids thin men and women. A three to four month course reportedly adds 10 to 39 pounds with improved health and color, sold in sealed packages with directions.
Adolph Vidal Jr of 220 South New Braunfels Avenue praises Tanlac after two bottles relieve six months of indigestion, poor sleep, headaches, gas, and nervousness. He reports improved appetite, sleep, and kidney function and says he will continue use. Sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co and J H Meier under special supervision.
Austin files district court suits against nineteen domestic insurers to recover back taxes on securities deposited with the state treasurer. The move follows a prior suit against Guaranty Life Insurance Company of Houston, ruled by the Supreme Court to affirm taxability of such deposits, potentially netting over 150000 for the city. Defendants include Texas Life Insurance and American National Life among others.
Special Treasury agents examined Chicago bank records to trace withdrawals by enemy agents. Authorities estimate over 100 million dollars in U S banks could be at enemy disposal. Nine suspects were rounded up by Justice Department investigators for seditious letters or aiding Germany. One pro German editor allegedly wrote to President Wilson under a fictitious name and broke down when arrested.
Plans are practically completed for the annual convention of the Daughters of the Republic in Austin. The three day meeting April 19 will be at the Daughters of the Confederacy quarters in the statehouse with addresses by prominent speakers including Governor Ferguson.
The United States receives broad backing from Latin America as Cuba declares war on Germany and Panama offers canal protection. Brazil and Argentina endorse U S actions while Ecuador waits amid neutrals talks. Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua remain uncommitted awaiting Guatemala.
A Boston pamphlet from the world peace foundation suggests forming a Central American League of Nations. It notes September 15, 1921 as the centennial of independence and calls for reforms toward a united Central American federation.
In Gainesville Texas on Saturday about fifteen thousand people gathered for a patriotic parade. German colonies in the county were represented and speakers addressed the crowd from four courthouse entrances. Speakers included full blood Germans praising the American flag and resolutions supporting Wilson and Congress were adopted.
Supreme officers of the Royal Arcanum met in Boston to discuss preventing the order’s dissolution after Thomas J. Boynton was named temporary receiver. A Federal Court hearing next Saturday will decide whether the receivership becomes permanent.
Beatrice Forsythe, a young actress, sues the borough of Deal New Jersey for 25000 claiming injuries from a surf accident. She says a floating log struck her in 1914 causing a bow in her right leg and shortening it by more than an inch, ending her knickerbocker stage attire.
London reports indicate German Socialist leaders travel to neutral Scandinavia to press for a peace conference among belligerent powers. Berlin denies it, while Stockholm and Copenhagen sources cite Russian Socialist influence and possible German approval for a Scheidemann led mission.
The Department of Agriculture reports Texas onion growers are moving the crop rapidly to reduce prices. Through April shipments reach 1505 carloads this spring, with 92 carloads Thursday and 111 on Friday. Estimated total shipments for the season are 6388 cars, and prices at Texas points range from 2.50 to 2.80 per bushel crate.
Crate prices for Texas onions dipped versus last week due to heavier shipments and larger receipts at markets. Jobbing prices showed a decline of from 25 to 75 cents per crate, reflecting the broader price shift this season.
San Antonio Texas April 9 1917 notice to all persons firms and corporations owing taxes to the City of San Antonio that the fiscal year 1916 taxes are due and payable to save interest at six percent per year and two percent penalty per month for five months payable before May 31 1917.
Fuel oil needs for the navy prompt proceedings before United States Commissioner Hitchcoc. The government seeks to recover 35 million dollars in California oil lands near San Joaquin Valley tied to a government suit over disputed Southern Pacific Company lands. L I McMurtry, a California mining promoter, is alleged to have fraudulently obtained the land using powers of attorney from about thirty residents.
An animal called caguan by Filipinos is described as a curious mammal with monkey and bat traits. It hangs head between its paws and blends with tree bark to avoid predators. The text also mentions a new office device where a hand crank feeds them between circular knives at up to 150 meters a minute.
Berry growers from San Antonio and Southwest Texas will be showcased at the berry show during the Annual Flower Show of the Woman's Club on April 23 24 at the Gunter Hotel ballroom. Local fields from Poteet Asherton Carrizo Springs and the T A Coleman ranch will send displays with prizes including a $10 cash award from Mrs T A Coleman plus gifts from Hertzberg Jewelry Newton Weller Wagner and the club.
In Manchester Cathedral a special service will be held next Friday to invoke a divine benediction on strengthened ties between Great Britain and the United States. The lord mayor will attend in his office capacity as representative of the ng.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.