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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
3
Admiral Jellicoe urged the United States to provide any small craft from destroyers to tugs to aid in defeating German submarines. He spoke in an Associated Press interview during a London press trip, signaling broad U S support for anti submarine efforts.
The First Sea Lord details wartime measures to protect allied trade from submarines, noting limited base access on the American coast, cooperation with the American navy, and the shift to an offensive defensive policy. He warns of mine layers, Zebrugge challenges, and the need for small craft protection while pursuing submerged threats.
Mrs. Cha S. Smith of York Pennsylvania shares her success with Vicks VapoRub. She reports her four year old son stopped coughing after two nights of chest application and praises the remedy as the best medicine in her home. The salve releases vapors that ease breathing and loosen phlegm priced 25 50 cents or one dollar at druggists.
A political advertisement attacks Hood and his "saving methods" citing an $800,000 school bond sale at a $56,000 premium and 5 percent investment income, claiming taxpayers saved nearly $100,000 while criticizing city finances and machine politics. It urges a Hood administration over higher taxes and politics-as-usual.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals again reverses a lower court award granting Julius Sievert $5000 for injuries from a rolling keg at the San Antonio Brewing Association plant. The court finds insufficient evidence of company negligence and notes the possibility that Sievert or a fellow worker caused the keg to roll, reversing and rendering the prior judgment.
Mrs D K Bowen 75 died at 5 pm Tuesday at her ranch near Pleasanton Born in Ripley New York she moved to Texas 39 years ago with husband W J Bowen who died 25 years ago Survived by son Judge W J Bowen of Atascosa County two daughters Mrs CC Young of Jourdanton and Mrs R R Smith of San Antonio three brothers C C Kingsley Pleasanton M and Dr B F Kingsley of San Antonio a sister Mrs A K Ransom of Detroit Funeral at 4 pm today from Dr Kingsley residence 108 Elm Street with Rev George Badger Unitarian Church officiating burial at Mission Burial Park
Mrs Amelia Varian Cox aged 89 widow of Rev Alexander Finley Cox died in Beeville on Tuesday. She lived in San Antonio for many years and is survived by three sons T M Cox R L Cox and T A Cox a daughter Mary Williamson and daughter in law A B Cox. She was aunt to W E Luter T A Coleman Atlee B Ayres and Mrs J M Young of San Antonio. Funeral services will be held in Beeville on Wednesday.
The body of Felix de la Pena who died last Sunday at Fort Bayard New Mexico is expected to arrive in San Antonio Wednesday night. The funeral will be held at 10 30 Thursday morning from the residence of his brother in law J A Vidaurri 814 West Euclid Avenue. Services will follow at San Fernando Cathedral and interment will be at San Fernando Cemetery.
Moving pictures scene describes two men dining with a bachelor friend who boasts his few pictures are gems. After a meal they view a gallery where the host shows a safecape and struggles to speak clearly, uttering garbled praise as trees wave in the background. Philadelphia Ledger.
A patent remedy claim promises to dissolve and destroy dandruff with four ounces of liquid arvon applied at night. It states itching will stop by morning and repeated applications will leave hair fluffy glossy and soft.
A courtly quip as a prospective bride questions church choice citing fashion and a longer aisle. The Judge notes St Luke's aisle is nearly three times as long, underscoring a humorous clash of taste and ceremony mood.
A list of individuals visiting for Fiesta staying at the Gunter St. Anthony and Menger hotels. Names include A. H. White, Dr. C. Cooley, F. C. Arthur, Charlies Lovelace, W. K. Jones, F. W. Madgett, L. J. Cox, Miss Freddie Wolf, S. C. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Smith, Mrs. C. B. Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Thomas, Miss Nellie Heppert, Mrs. M. A. Joy.
A Dallas area reader reports bread in London selling at 25 cents for a four pound loaf while San Antonio gets only a three pound loaf for the same price. J. W. Monkton of 213 Third Street disclosed the comparison on Monday afternoon, showing the unusual wartime price disparity.
The San Antonio loaf sells for 25 cents at three pounds, wrapped and tied, while a London Daily Mail overseas edition from March 31 cites bread at a shilling per four pound loaf, the highest since the Crimean war. The piece notes San Antonio households pay more for bread than London consumers despite London importing most wheat.
Mrs Amelia H Kreiser files in Circuit Court to recover the body of her son Edward F Kreiser the well known organist who was shot and killed by his wife on March 3. The wife holds the body and placed it in a local cemetery vault amid a custody dispute. Judge Clarence A Burney issued a restraining order blocking removal and the case is set for April 23.
In a quarrel a speaker denies serious intent to marry and cites luck changing the course of events as the other party questions the engagement. The dialogue reflects domestic dispute language of the period.
A Castalia Ohio man Mr Daniel Rohrbacker reports Peruna relieved his catarrh of stomach quickly after trying four or five bottles. Another testimonial from Mr Henry Kneck of Janesville Wisconsin praises relief and thanks the company in Columbus Ohio for guidance and free booklet.
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