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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

5

Money Back Guarantees Prove Real Merit in Goods

A housewife backed by years of Domestic Science asserts that truthful manufacturers stand by a money back guarantee. Calumet Baking Powder is cited as a prime example, offering money back if not satisfied and proving its claims with bake day results and visible savings. Millions have tried Calumet and continue to use it.

Calumet, Baking Powder Co Calumet Baking Powder Co Alt Calumet

Prisoners Return as Court Martial in Progress

Nineteenth Infantry men including Adlon, Teal, Robertson and 44 enlisted personnel return from Wort Len enworth. Court martial underway for charges related to ne ilouxtan rink. Four convicted, three not yet taken to prison, others held for witnesses. Additional arrests for vagrancy and intoxication noted near West Houston Street.

Cunk Adlon Teal Charles Robertson Nineteenth Infantry Wort Lenenworth Wan Tine Loisin Liu Opi Secre

Riot trial testimony recounts mutiny threats and killings

Private Ezekiel Bullock testified about plans to attack in Houston on August 2, naming McDonald and Wright as involved. He described mutinous talk at the camp, dispatch to Washington Street, and gunfire that wounded Dayton and killed I. M. Jones. Witnesses described guardsmen moving to Washington and Dell streets, with fatalities and white civilians spared after a white woman’s presence.

Psrniche Ezekiel Bullock Hegre courLmtrtian Bortgant Hunston Houston Yayti Bullock Aute- Mobile I. M.tones C.dayton Prissates McDonald Wright Lroulle Bollock Miller Remaurant Dell Washington Bullele Lhe Cam Logan Washington and Resaurant Pri- Vale McDonald Alleed Ulock Price Lower Agard Meiepte Washington Street Bul-lock Bhint Sod Blythe Robinson MebDonald Callie Joe Smith Wold Collier Smith Mcfonald Fuster Sue Avery Matcolin Biste Campane Herneck Ung Buard Degseen Ialwick Adane Salimrey

Sugar shortage sparked by false reports, claims Babst testifies

Washington December 20. T. W. W. Earl D Babst, president of the American Sugar Refining Co, testifies that the sugar shortage grew from sensational famine stories and Cuban field destruction, while refiners held large stocks. Consumers hoarded, prices rose, and a cana sugar shortage slowed shipments east. He cites wartime demand and misreports as fueling the crisis. A separate note praises Tanine for rheumatic relief in a San Antonio testimonial.

Washington, D. C Earl D. Babst American Sugar Refining Company Samir and When It Was Impossible To Supply the Eastern Wada Babst Gugat

Obituary notices from San Antonio and Fort Worth

Obituary notices report William Kennedy 25, a Texas native who died Wednesday at a sanitarium and was sent to Fort Worth. Mrs. Treve Marechal, 29, died at home on Devikers Street. Josephine Thomas obituary notes. Also mentions 85 year old Mahet Grab of Louisville interment plans, and Sgt William Allen retired funeral with Military honors in Houston area.

Wiliam Kenedy William DB. Kennedy Sumilarium Texas San Antonio Fort Worth Pirie Shelley-Louitg Treve Murcehal Rose Marechal Devikers Street Shoe Wart Mounty Texa Ile San Antonio Ind Juhin Marechal Julin Water Mas Otto Mizabeth Gratia Mahet Maud Derrick Helmar Louisville bin Antinia Okiahoma Lousville Miahe Wilkin Anea Sergt William Allen Nelden Avenue Harkindale Wriday Denon Haag Vm Aten Wan Third Fel Artinery Sant Honstan Cathy Woodimen Wwarkl and Besar Cathy Modern Woodmen of America

Shetley Loring and Automatic Teeth Phones 1

Vearees Smithson Unitortaktor Co. announces equipment at 38 Soledad St. Mmwe Cr. 423. Local listings describe motor equipment and products from the firm engaging with Shetley Loring and Automatic Teeth Phones 1.

Shetley-Loring and Automatic & Teeth Vearees Smithson Unitortaktor Co. Pehate Amlaiiier, Motor Equipeent Soledad St Mmwe

Railroad on Flores Controversy Delays Track Plan Hearing

Officials seek public input on a proposed rail track construction near Flores Street tied to a War Department project. The meeting, Monday at 10:30 in Mayor Hell's office, will include Colonel Morton and Arsenal officials to hear objections from affected property owners and assure the track uses the same grade and minimizes traffic disruption.

War Department Aerusa Baul United States Rai Road Hell Morton Arsenal Rilroad

War Threat and Ukraine Crisis Amid UKRAINIAN Tensions

London reports a looming clash as the Kiev government debates sending troops to counter Soviet actions. The decision could trigger a formal war with the Congress of Nations and soldiers' delegates, stirring a tense international stand.

Udennuim London Fateday Lkratniam Rada Lerty Masta Ukraina Kaledines Kolsheviks Ukraine Congress of Rhmen Deleunten

American Santa Needed for Halifax Children

An American Santa Claus is sought to bring toys to hundreds of injured children at Halifax hospitals. Local stock, exhausted by volunteers, prompts pleas to the United States for support by Monday to fund the care of destitute children. Authorities fear many blinded by the explosion may number up to sixty, with many children losing sight of one or both eyes. The War Service Board will host dances and entertainment for soldiers on December 24 at Turner Hall, part of a series to raise funds and morale.

United States Kitts Janteo War Service Board Turner Bull Wo PF. Hote War Board Sperkd Entertainment Ha Commitive Courde Gavernen

Co operative Plan For Shipping By All The Allies

Paris December 20 an official note announces close cooperation among United States France Great Britain and Italy to coordinate maritime transport. The allied council will draw up tonnage schedules aligning with food and war needs while a board in each country will decide on utilization of pledged tonnage under U N direction.

Paris Alles Uwe United States France Great Britain Italy

Regular Christmas for American Troops in France

The American army in France plans a lavish Christmas for soldiers. A large supply of turkeys and meat arrived late for Thanksgiving will be used in pies and meals. The Young Men’s Christian Association and Red Cross provide individual gifts, Christmas trees, and entertainments at YMCA huts or tracks, with baskets, fruit, and candy.

France Franco Jsgain Turkey Christian Assocition Red Cross Faris Wit

War Stamps Sale Nets Nearly Eight Thousand Dollars

Officers report ready sale of war stamps across San Antonio and county offices. Banks and post offices handle quantities while campaigns target schools and branches. Officials say sales will total several thousand dollars during holidays, with students and residents contributing through the county and city drives.

Antonio Phristmans Ely Gale WoiCnak Meek Weber

Eleven Die In Mine Disaster At Vielé Tennessee

A coal mine disaster at the Dar Dour Coal Company near Nemio Tennessee killed eleven workers and injured several others. Authorities say a gas explosion or premature powder discharge caused the blast, with seventy five men in the mine at the time.

Viele Tens Dere Imesh Dar Dour

Appeals to Capital Kew York Nec Corrupted Text

A damaged wartime dispatch from Nec reports 3hUNE men of draft age enlisted since activation refusing officer questionnaires. Philly J. Mrfinak, local adjutant general representative, complains to the War Department at Senarato. Exam boards may be formed to review the issue despite unclear details.

Kew York Nec Advita Philly J. Mrfinak Generayd Officnay War Department Senarato

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