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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
8
The Texas Legislature plans to audit the penitentiary system finances after a Reeves resolution, with potential extra claims of 200 000 to 300 000. Talks also touch McMillin for Speaker, industrial loan insurance, textbook contracts, and a Senate review of money bills cutting nearly 3 000 000 from funding.
The Boy Scouts of San Antonio pledged to help increase the nation’s food supply by planting gardens and raising produce. More than 300 Scouts attended at the Gunter Hotel as they vowed to inspire at least nine friends outside the group to do the same, with Scout Executive Quaiff leading the campaign. Judge W S Fly spoke about future citizenship and the Scouts’ role in feeding the country.
A special Southern Pacific train departs Seguin at 2 30 a m for a colored excursion on May 10 with a one dollar round trip fare. The notice promotes the event and travel details.
Over 100 applicants have enrolled for the officers training school to be held next month at Leon Springs. The course will attract not less than 250 Austin youths, with Major Hutton in charge of the station.
Do Smith of Augusta Georgia reports relief from a cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar at 25 cents. The maker notes Foley's strong reputation and warns against imitations as sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
American and French officers report that many months of heavy fighting remain in Europe and urge the United States to build a large, well trained and equipped army. They advocate selective draft to sustain front line strength and rapid deployment when called.
On Friday May 4 a mass in honor of St Monica will be celebrated at 8 30 in the morning at San Fernando Cathedral. Rev Amado Andonegui will address the ladies Junta Mexicana de Caridad and the Ancient Sodality of the Christian Mothers. A 7 30 high mass for the Sacred Heart follows with the League of the Sacred Heart to receive holy communion. First communion instructions and catechism classes are held at 3 30 on Thursdays.
Austin April 28 One new charter Casino Mexicana San Antonio with no capital stock to support arts and libraries Incoporators include Eduardo Tamariz S Garza Aldape Ignacio E Lozano and others Charter amendments raise capital stock Monarch Warehouse Mercantile Company Denton from 20000 to 30000 Ro tan State Bank Rotan from 10000 to 25000 State Bank of Groom Groom Carson county from 15000 to 25000 William G Schuwirth Co San Antonio rename to Kirkwood Wharton Wilson Bros Merchantile Co Mart from 50000 to 100000 Surrender of permit by Portsmouth Estates Inc New York City to operate in Texas after Texas HQ in Bay City
A brief advertisement promotes a $1.00 round trip fare for a special train leaving at 9 30 a m on the Southern Pacific line.
Sam C. Bell the mayoral candidate met with Mayor Brown and the Romana Park committee to press the park plaza as a key part of Soledad Street widening. The council then adjourned to set May 8 election judges and clerks and to draft a loyalty recruiting day proclamation. Appropriations were approved for beaver transport from Yellowstone to the San Antonio Zoo.
London April 28 Dr George Parkin organizer for the Rhodes scholarship trust said Americans holding Rhodes scholarships may perform military service without jeopardizing their status.
The Knights of Columbus board in Washington DC removed disability as an extra hazard for soldiers and sailors who are insured members serving the United States in the war. The ruling also warns that any member engaging in war against the United States will be considered an alien and lose membership.
Dr Henry Tupper of New York international peace commissioner continues revival at Calvary Baptist Church for another week. Services are 10 am and 8 pm daily except Monday with singing led by Grover Wells. Twenty professions of faith and several church additions reported.
An article extols a body as a machine with stomach liver and kidneys functioning together. It advises regular gentle laxatives and dietary changes, promotes Dr. Pierce products like Pleasant Pellets and Anuric, and urges habits to prevent uric acid buildup for a long life. It recommends hot water before meals and case for alkaline blood to prolong life.
The article notes a chaplain who served at Camp Wilson and Fort Sam Houston and who ministered during the Spanish American War.
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