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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
8
A United States Government finding shows summer deaths of infants rise sixfold from December, linked to summer complaint from raw cow’s milk. The article urges nursing if possible and, otherwise, feeding the closest substitute to mother's milk to keep babies content through hot days and nights.
A promotional note describes Nestlé's powder formula as safe and non souring when mixed with boiled water. It advertises an air tight can and a coupon offering a sample can for about 12 feedings to demonstrate its effect on a baby’s happiness.
W. J. Edgecombe, secretary of the State Retail Merchants' Association, says the Central and North Texas crop outlook is bright with heavy cotton in Mexia and Waco districts. He cites growing marketing facilities, farmer cooperation, and a push for cheaper credit, but notes banks resist rural credit expansion due to red tape.
Dr. W. B. Collins state health officer returned from Houston where he attended a Travelers' Protective Association meeting on hotel sanitary conditions. He voiced strong approval of the agreed cooperation with the organization and expects marked improvements. Inspectors named by the executive committee were appointed by Dr. Collins.
Two horses drawing a hose wagon from No 3 fire station and a No 2 wagon collided at East Houston and Bowie streets while responding to a fire alarm at 1 25 pm. No firefighters were hurt. One horse was fatally injured as the tongue snapped and pierced its side. the other horse suffered a dislocated hip. The cottage blaze on Live Oak Street was put out with no damage.
Gen. E. P. Nafarrate, recently removed by First Chief Carranza as military governor of Tamaulipas, has resigned from the de facto Mexican army. Reports from Matamoros say removal stemmed from American government representations over alleged anti-American activities in Tampico and the oil region.
Light rains fell in many parts of Kansas overnight and into today easing the three week heat wave but not soaking the dry ground. Weather bureau reports note showers varied in extent across the state.
The Union of Marine Engineers of Havana harbor votes to strike Wednesday morning if an eight hour day is not granted, a move that would nearly halt sea traffic.
Mrs Fred Krisch will entertain as hostess for the O D O Club from 3 until 4 p m Thursday.
Wednesday night brings a St Anthony College dinner dansant while the Ladies Aid Society of St Luke's Episcopal Church holds a 7 30 p m meeting at Mrs B D Lindsey's home 3020 West Commerce Street Mrs George Gillette hosts a Brackenridge Park swimming party and breakfast for nieces Miss Hiel Campbell of Temple and Miss Holland Sharpe of New York A large guest list includes Misses Sharpe Campbell Laura Maverick Graves Eleanor Barclay Elsie Pancoast and others plus Messrs Tarrant Graves Barclay Seeligson and Paschal The Hewitt training class at Travis Park Methodist Church performs Japanese Love Song and Sun Goddess works followed by refreshments Miss Russell Hughes hosts a movie party for Alhambra Topha members honoring Miss Blanche McDonough of Beaumont Mrs Walton D Hood hosts Priscilla Club in Center Point with guests including Mesdames Allen Church and Barnett and enjoy music and needlework
Brigadier General Granger Adams, recently named commander of a provisional artillery brigade, is ordered to Deming New Mexico to take command of the militia encampment, as announced by General George Bell Jr., head of the El Paso military district.
A New York Times item tells how a ten year old boy, after prayers, decides to run away from home. The father offers all his money, the boy packs, returns for a toothbrush, and after fifteen minutes calls from the veranda asking to bring his mother along.
The ad promotes skirts in white pique gabardine and poplin with pockets and full flare in trendy colors and models. Corduroys at five dollar values are offered for only 1.95 tomorrow, with sizes for women and misses and checks with trim details.
British report blasts fake charity schemes linked to titled and prominent figures who lent their names to dummy committees. Arrests and convictions followed, with calls for stricter charity registration and public naming of bogus charities and their treasurers.
Fr W Hall of Philadelphia and R J Paul of Cincinnati register at the Menger. H H Sutton of Austin and J F Nichols of St Louis stay at the St Anthony. R N Taylor of Asherton and W T Cross of Denison guest at the Gunter. Other visitors include 5 M Smith of Fort Worth, George W Armstrong and son of Fort Worth, Mrs J D Downs of Washington, H B Dean of New York, Dick Bond of Dallas, Stonewall J Smith of Farmersville, Mr and Mrs W W Curtiss of Mexico City, Hugh McKand of Dallas, and Thomas F Joyce of Chicago staying at various hotels.
W E Durbin files habeas corpus to free J W Durbin from Southwestern Insane Asylum challenging lunacy commission law as unconstitutional. Hearing set Wednesday before District Judge W S Anderson. Lawyers include Chambers and Watson. claim the law violates jury trial right and proper notice.
Dutch fishermen reap an early herring harvest in Vlaardingen as German and British fleets remain absent from the North Sea. A single catch valued at about $14,000 signals strong demand in Germany and export trends, while Japan and British sporting goods trade draw interest. The article touches on shifting global trade and cultural notes amid wartime echoes.
London report notes Japanese industry turning to skilled manufacture and reducing prices in sports goods. Samples of their work in tennis gear show early progress in lowering costs through improved production methods.
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