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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
6
The article describes President Hoover urging homemakers to support a national food campaign by adopting wheatless and meatless meals and reducing sugar consumption. New kitchen cards will guide households, stressing avoidance of hoarding and careful use of food supplies to aid allies and stabilize prices.
In the U S District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Dr Benjamin Friedman Leon Thompson and a third defendant were convicted of conspiracy to violate the Harrison anti narcotic act. Counts carry up to two years and ten thousand dollars for each defendant. Friedman also faced a separate count for issuing illegal prescriptions with a five year maximum and twenty thousand dollar fine. Defendants are free on five thousand dollar bonds while motions are prepared.
Congress faces united front on president's war measures including Austria entry and ocean travel controls. Debate centers on centralized budgeting vs committee power, price fixing, and avoiding waste while funding wartime needs. Members aim for earlier fiscal year 1913 appropriations with scrutiny of wages and materials costs amid wartime demands.
An old advertisement touts La Creole hair dressing as a safe remedy to restore gray or faded hair to an even dark shade. It claims hair becomes healthy and evenly dark, concealing gray with no obvious hint of color. Sold in drug stores or mailed prepaid for 41.20 by Van Viert Drug Co.
Henry P Fletcher United States ambassador to Mexico and Mrs Fletcher are in San Antonio en route to Pennsylvania for the holidays He will confer with Washington officials on reciprocal trade The ambassador notes that conditions across the border are clearing up He praises San Antonio and mentions rough riders recruitment history during visit and plans to travel via the International and Great Northern to Lannie.
Washington December 1 After December 16 holders of season tickets to places of amusement including opera boxes must pay a ten percent war tax on the single performance price of the ticket or box regardless of when paid. The ruling reverses prior guidance and says the tax applies to all dues or memberships for any time after October 31 even if such dues were paid before that date.
Berlin says Germany received a neutral government inquiry last September about war aid under conditions approved by Britain and its key allies. The official note says Berlin was ready to respond with indirect or direct replies, contrasting British claims.
An ad-like note urges readers to ensure proper appearance for important assemblies. It promotes LNTS SPECIALIST Tailor at 12 West Commerce offering distinctive uniforms to meet officer standards and project confidence.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Geort Gothel, a German official in the influential association, arguing victory would force subjugation under armed rule, weakening Germany’s economy and threatening endurance of any future sway. He calls for permanent peace through understanding to avoid national decline.
An application for a Writ of habeas corpus was filed in the Court of Criminal Appeals by A. S. Parry, a San Antonio service car driver. Judge Davidson set bond at 300 dollars. after posting, the police chief will review the matter. The case concerns the validity of the city car service ordinance and may be submitted next Wednesday.
Local officials consider forming a river company to operate barges on the Mississippi River. A tentative plan allocates 4360 dollars for barge operations as part of a broader push by regional leaders to expand river commerce and shipbuilding activities.
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