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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
1
A long passage extols Vitalitas as a superior remedy for indigestion stomach trouble kidney and bladder issues and rheumatism. The vendor claims strong sales and praises testimonials from customers while urging continued use and distribution through Sommerrs Drug and other outlets.
A November 1914 report details a $25,000 hospital cost item and a broader $250,000 plan for a contagious disease annex. The San Antonio Express is urged to clarify funding, while local officials defend bookkeeping and insist the county will not overspend.
The article reviews Dr W. C Para’s collected stories on the Wai-Wai Indians living in the Tumac-Humat range on the Brazil border. It notes their isolation, simple life, and handsome physical appearance, with descriptions of homewoven clothing and feathered adornments, and mentions theories about their descent from Caribs and Arenaks seen by Spaniards centuries ago.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a superior, entirely vegetable remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels without the dangers of calomel. It claims rapid relief, improved digestion, and a return to work after use, contrasting it with calomel's mercury content and bone necrosis risks. It targets general readers seeking a gentler laxative and liver aid.
Paris reports French aviators continue bombing German rail stations in the Argonne and near the Oise as both sides attack entrenched lines on the eastern French front. German aviators respond with gas and counter air operations, with actions around St Roussau, Muerhelmn, and the Woevre region. The fevered exchanges include raids on Clermont, Jveiry, and other targets as observers note shifting trenches and continued bombardments along the Champagne Argonne and Baden fronts.
London reports quote German ambassador von Bernstorff claiming orders to attack two more merchant ships without warning. London papers discuss American government leverage if he speaks with authority, framing it as a notable diplomatic victory for the United States amid the Washington controversy.
A Montana glacier in the Bear tooth mountains near Granite Peak reportedly traps vast swarms of grasshoppers in solid ice. Scientists and officials confirm the phenomenon, with many specimens preserved for exhibit. The find suggests an annual southward migration ended by extreme cold, tying to early mining town lore.
Major General Frederico Funston, responsible for U S border protection, declined to discuss a conference with Governor Ferguson during an Austin trip. A delegation including Sheriff Bonnett and Mayor Stony urged troops to protect Del Rio. In Funston’s absence, Major Hay reported no current trips to station at Del Rio, but cavalry could be ordered in an emergency if the Seeani division heads to San Antonio, making Lroona available for garrison duty.
Amid war scare and shaky currencies, the pound and other foreign money fall to new lows while France shows resilience. Paris dispatches note French lenders to represent their government as negotiators loom between British delegates and New York bankers. The Commerce Department reports the United States as the leading exporter for the first time, signaling relief in exchange markets.
London reports heavy wartime losses as British merchant vessels totaling 78 000 tons and three fishing boats were destroyed by submarines or mines during the week ending August 26. Fourteen steamers totalling 47 898 tons were sunk August 19 and 20, including the Arctic. Ten ships were British and four sailed under neutral flags.
A distorted report claims Hattians show acceptance of a U S protectorate. Officials warn of rapid ratification by Congress in a few days, with mentions of allied forces and strategic positions. The text includes garbled names and dates, but implies imminent approval and regional implications.
The Department of Agriculture warns sportsmen to follow federal migratory bird regulations, amended Oct 1 1924, which trump conflicting state laws. It outlines two zones Zone No 1 breeding states and Zone No 2 wintering states with open seasons and specific prohibitions, including sunset bans and protections for rack birds. The notice notes possible amendments after public hearings and adherence to federal rules to protect wild fowl nationwide.
Washington dispatch reports the United States has the greatest gold reserves in the world with 2 218 875160 in coin and bullion in treasury vaults. The buildup followed European war turmoil, boosting U S holdings to a record level as markets closed and trade slowed.
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