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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
5
Lieu tenant Wegener writes from the eastern front that the company commander, severely wounded near Uexknell, ordered retreat then shot himself to avoid capture by Russians. He wished to send greetings to his wife before departing.
In Moscow on April 19 a special Museum session began listing individuals accused of profiteering during Russia’s difficulties. Names include those who charged high prices for food and officials who accepted bribes.
London reports a dramatic shift as wartime hardship reshapes couples. Men and women who once scorned marriage now pair off quickly, with engaged and married pairs expressing renewed affection and resolve amid front-line peril.
Berlin reports say despite official assurances potato stocks are scarce in poorer neighborhoods. Officials blame hoarding by farmers and note reduced imports from Holland while Denmark shipments to England rise questions of diversion. The public fears hunger as prices climb and criticism grows of landowners linked to the Kaiser.
Duval West acting for the Chamber of Commerce with Senator Sheppard conferred with War Department officials to rush a report to Congress on Fort Sam Houston enlargement. Major General Scott said he would submit recommendations to Secretary Baker, with Funston report already received. West travels to New York to discuss reorganization of the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf railroad before returning to San Antonio.
Reports from London Berlin and Milan detail King George’s busy duties and ministerial audiences. Other dispatches note German barbed wire usage on European fronts and Conservative Russian fears England may profit from allied victories. A Milanese source alleges a secret Greece central powers pact promising Albania and southeast Serbia gains. Pianos advertised at Conger’s.
A quick homemade shampoo method uses canthrax dissolved in hot water to produce thick lather. It claims to remove dandruff oil and dirt, leaving hair with rapid drying a fluffy feel and a rich luster for easy styling.
Easter sale features silk kimonas from 3.98 to 15.00 in Crepe de Chine Habutai and poplin with new elastic belt style. Also black and blue pullman robes, gingham aprons 25 49 and 98 cents, and breakfast sets with matching caps and aprons in various colors. Camisoles from 0.98 in Crepe de Chine wash satin Habutai with lace and ribbon trims.
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