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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

2

War economy in England to be most frugal

London reports drastic cuts as wartime economy tightens. Cities cut clerks teachers and stables while public spending focuses on imperative needs. Liverpool and London transfer funds away from luxuries and nonessential services, with police and education staff reduced as thousands enlist.

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German silk worm experiments promise home production

Beruin reports Germany may stop buying raw silk as experiments in breeding silk worms at home show promise. Earlier attempts failed due to mulberry scarcity, but new work claims silkworms thrive on corn and clover in German soil. Government experts doubt rearing efficiency when worms are imported and survive testing. Advances noted amid dated regional references and advertising lines.

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San Antonio Welcomes New Rail Service Patriots Speak

The San Antonio gathering lauded the new fast train service to St. Louis and Chicago, praising the Katy lines for linking Southwest Texas to major markets. Speakers urged cooperation to boost tourism, industry, and ongoing regional development, noting Santa Antonio’s growing status and the railroad’s role in prosperity.

Nobel Prize Awarded To M. Romain Rolland At San Antonio Event

The San Antonio banquet honored Nobel laureate M. Romain Rolland for literature as executives and journalists praised his work. Prominent leaders including Clarence Jones and Dr. T. Pinel spoke of progress and hospitality in the valley. The Missouri Pacific and the Sunship system promotion framed the event, with the Gunter Hotel banquet praised for its planning and cuisine.

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Railroad Officials Praise 28 Hour Train Service Visit

Following a Tuesday banquet in San Antonio, visiting railroad executives from Missouri Pacific and other lines praised the 28 Hour schedule between St Louis and San Antonio. They stayed over Wednesday for further observation, with Chicago and Alton traffic manager George Charlton among key attendees. The officials expressed belief the deluxe train service will benefit both the community and railroads, though some continued onsite inspections.

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Savage Women Healthful Iron Tonic Ad Promotes Mood

An old newspaper ad touts a tonic claiming savage women are healthier living openly while civilized women suffer from nerves. It lists local San Antonio drugstores and markets a nightmarish iron potion dissolved in wine as a remedy for women’s supposed social burdens and fatigue.

A. M. Fischer Drug Riel Meiers Phiternnry W. Janwneree SL Sap Drug Store Flores

Improbable river trip with railroad officials around Scenic Loop

A misread account notes Cicero and San Antonio cooperation failing to rain down, while Missouri Pacific and Wabash officials including L Lone advertising manager and J D McNamara general passenger agent reportedly join a car tour around the Scenic Loop Wednesday morning with party members misidentified in the fragment.

Cicero J $An Antonio L. Lone Lrva Mountains Boota J. D. McNamara Ulldebrand Withers Wise

Railroads Rally Behind San Antonio Exposition Plan

Visiting Texas and Midwest railroad officials arrived in San Antonio to back a 1914 international exposition. At a conference with the 100-member committee, Missouri Pacific Texas & Pacific and other carriers pledged strong support, citing fairs’ track records and local benefits.

Texas San Antonio St. Louis W. G. Crush Missouri, Kansas & Texas C.L. Stone Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Sualems Southwest George D. Hunter Texas & Pacific Railroad San Antogio D. J. Price Ban Antonio T. & Ono Antonio George F. Lupton Xerural Soa Roald Tia Wan

St Louis Papers Back San Antonio Fair Effort

Gig SL Louie Republic and Actor BE correspondent Gery Pallen notes St Louis newspapers show strong interest in the San Antonio fair. He reports cooperation between St Louis papers and the San Antonio organizers to support the event.

Gery Pallen Gig Louie Republic St. Louis

Hollweg visits Kaiser to discuss Reichstag speech

Berlin dispatches report Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg has traveled to army headquarters to confer with Emperor Wilhelm II. The visit centers on the expected Reichstag address detailing Germany’s Balkans policy, a topic drawing feverish public and press interest.

Amsterdam Lon. Joh Berlin Ver Bethrmann-Hollweg Willum Iesala Reichstag Germany Balkans

San Antonio Dentist Sale Offers Dental Work at Cost

San Antonio dental ad promotes deep discounts on all contracted work, fitting and cleaning, with painless Laughing Gas available. Claims include sanitary office, firm crowns and bridges, and non slipping wire plates, plus 20 year guarantees and Pyorrhea treatment. Limited return travel offers included.

Onecalf Orive Ean Antonio Maeral Kennedy Swearingen Bldg

Kirkwall Sudden Rise to Fame Amid American Note

Odd scene as Kirkwall Orkney Island gains attention from a far shipboard dispute over American notes. The obscure port, population under four thousand, hosts a busy harbor with many ships, yet sits near ancient sites and Viking era names. The article notes the harbor’s potential for trade but highlights its remote location and historic surroundings.

London Idrawell Esata Kirkwalk Orkney Buest Kirkwall Alleswarth John o'Grout Scotland American Eres Coud Karswatt Ori Mhuire Charleston 5. C Byurheen Pacific

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