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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
13
The piece warns against harsh laxatives and promotes Nujol as a mechanical lubricant that does not absorb into the body. It credits Standard Oil Company of New Jersey for producing Nujol and notes bottles are pint size and sealed with the Nujol trademark. A pamphlet on Nujol and its uses is offered.
Knights Templar from 60 of 64 Texas commanderies gather in San Antonio for the fourth annual Grand Commandery conclave. About 1000 knights attend morning ceremonies and a parade, with high officers from Texas and Louisiana present. The event features a mounted escort, a Knights Templar Band, and a busy two day program including a Tea for ladies and a Fiesta linked finish.
Three Mexican men aged up to 28 are in custody for assaulting and robbing Apolonio Muro, keeper of a bread stand at 404 West Nueva, Tuesday night. Muro was beaten and knocked down during the struggle, as the robbers rifled the cash register and fled. Police arrested one man soon after, with the other two detained Wednesday morning. Muro identified the suspects.
The residence of W. T. Caswell in Austin Texas was entered early today by burglars who stole about 5000 in jewelry. No clues exist and an investigation is under way by local officers.
Dallas saloons vote to raise beer price by one jitney starting Saturday. A glass of beer will cost ten cents while bottle beer prices stay unchanged. The decision occurred at a city saloonkeepers meeting with a majority vote.
In Dallas on April 18 during the Shreveport rate case re hearing a proposal arose to move part of the proceedings to San Antonio. A. S. Pawkett asked ICC Examiner Thurtell if feasible, with action pending if most witnesses preferred. Testimony focused on livestock transport and delays from locating caretakers, with E A O Donnell noting cattle trains lose time and money when crew searches occur in saloons. Judge Cowan pressed for clear answers on rates and maintenance costs, but many responses were not forthcoming.
Patriotic young men aged 18 to 45 with skills in clerical, trades, and medical support are urged to join the Enlisted Reserve corps organized at Fort Sam Houston. Pay ranges from 15 to 75 dollars monthly with a 20 percent war-time increase. Enlistment via local recruiting officers. info available from post and station quartermasters across several forts and stations.
The fourth annual dog show opens in the Soledad rink, Texas, with entries judged in puppy classes to begin Wednesday afternoon. Superintendent Fred Green notes the turnout is smaller than some years but expectations remain for a strong showing over the four day exhibit.
County officials seek AG opinion on funding a law library for judges and clerks. A $5000 appropriation was made to provide access, with a plan for a reference library in a new room, staffed by a librarian to prevent loss of books.
A story recounts a Mexican woman describing a pull tax method seen in San Antonio elections. An Associated Charity worker visited a Mexican home to assess distress, asking about children and father’s work. The father was away in town but reportedly ready to work for the city.
A mother says her son has no job yet but will find work soon. She notes officials have given him the pull tax and expect him to work shortly. This terse exchange reflects local concerns about employment and possible tax levies impacting job prospects.
Notice announces changes to polling locations for the April 23 1917 primary in San Antonio Precinct 31 moves from Zumberg Hall 409 Austin to Charles Hillert 302 Burleson Street and Precinct 38 moves from G F L Littler barn Pauly Alley Peach to A Ziementecks corner Goliad Santa Clara Streets Fred Fries city clerk.
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