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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1917

Page

7

Lloyd George Urges Unity to End Irish Question and Win War

London premier Lloyd George appeals to all classes from Guildhall after receiving freedom of the city. He warns Ireland must be reconciled for world peace and victory, praises war loan support, cites Somme and Arras gains, and outlines anti pirate and shipping measures to secure food and supplies as the submarine threat continues.

London Guildhall Lloyd George Ireland Ministry of Munitions Somme Arras High Seas America Britain Mr. Lloyd George Great Britain

Preference in Trade: British Adopt Reciprocal Empire Tariffs

London dispatch reports Britain and its dominions moving to a reciprocal preferential tariff system within the empire. The measure aims to favor colonial producers and strengthen economic ties across the British group of nations.

Favor Prohibition During War Gains Ground in Washington

The movement to enact nationwide prohibition during the war grows in Washington as efforts to divert grain from alcohol to food channels gain support, led by officials including Surgeon General Gov.

Washington Gov

Imperial preference endorsed by war conference

In the House of Commons Chancellor A Bonar Law announced the imperial war conference unanimously supported special terms to boost production and manufacture across empire parts with allied interests. Lloyd George at the Guildhall said imperial preference could be set without extra food costs to aid empire resources.

House of Commons A. Bonar Law Guildhall Lloyd George

Nujol Health Ad Targets Constipation in Children

An advertisement touts Najol as a safe constipation remedy for children and adults. It emphasizes that Nujol lubricates the bowels without causing griping or habit formation, claims tastelessness, and notes Standard Oil Company New Jersey backing with bottles bottled at a modern Nujol plant. It invites readers to request an informative booklet.

Standard Oil Company New Jersey Nujol

Mrs Lapham Reaches Finals In Houston Golf Meet

State women’s amateur champion Mrs J H Lapham beat Houston foe Miss Frankie Carter five up with seven to play to reach the final. Fort Worth’s Mrs George Thompson defeated Mrs Dwight Hunter and will face Lapham for the title.

George Thompson Fort Worth Houston Tex J. H. Lapham Frankie Carter Lapham Dwight Hunter San Angelo Thompson John Dickson F. G. Pettibone Galveston Katy Ruth Stricker Sam Crowther H. L. Ransom San Antonio Earl Gafford Walter Monteith Bessie Simms

Exercising the Nose as a Beauty Aid

Dr Woods Hutchinson explains nose exercise improves breathing and appearance. He details how adenoids catarrh and nasal obstruction cause pinched noses and blue-nosed look, and outlines early prevention and treatment from massage to surgical options. A brief travel ad for Seguin excursion follows.

Woods Hutchinson M. D

Panama Shapes Reduced to new fashion items

Reduced prices on Panama shapes with models priced at $1.98 $2.98 and $4.98. The ad highlights fashionable designs and urges shoppers to try one or more, emphasizing current vogue.

Panama

Sale of New Wash Skirts Displays Sport Fabrics

The notice promotes wash skirts priced at 3.98 with Japanese and floral designs on white grounds or stripes. Features include saddle pockets belts and shirred backs in regular and stout sizes.

War Department tightens rules to prevent officer graft

The War Department orders all departmental commanders to bar any purchase that would let an army officer profit financially from public funds during the present war. The move aims to prevent graft in the disbursement of the 4 billion dollar army fund.

Washington, D. C War Department

Colored excursion Seguin May 10 Advertisement

Advertisement notes a colored excursion from Seguin on May 10 at 9 30 a m via Southern Pacific. The item contains a London Sketch joke about employers asking an applicant if he is truthful and the applicant replying he is truthful but would not spoil business.

Seguin Southern Pacific London

Pastor McCann Wins Big at New Haven Show

Rev Christopher T. McCann of St. Bridget's Church took up flower and poultry keeping on medical advice. He swept prizes at the New Haven show with seven entries, his birds acclaimed as top in the state, and has dominated poultry contests for years.

Manchester Conn Christopher T. McCann St. Bridget's Church New Haven Father McCann

Phrase fragment patient inquest into fate and home

Fragmentary text shows a stray line about returning home and a framed item with names Clark and Coneve mentioned in a vague fate context. Unable to determine concrete event, person, or place from the readable content.

Chodleigh Amemeuse Clark

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