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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
4
Washington D C Dec 26 The Capital Issues Committee of the war agency for suppressing unessential security issues suspends activities Dec 31 and plans to resume only if Congress acts. It urges a law to curb fraudulent securities and warns investors face losses.
An old style advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a cure for sick children. It urges mothers to check for coated tongues and signs of indigestion and promises quick relief after giving a teaspoonful. It warns of counterfeits and directs to buy genuine bottles from druggists.
The Capital Issues Committee warns against fraudulent securities and urges Congress to pass emergency legislation promptly. It plans a supplementary report recommending a law to prevent abuses and protect the investing public while avoiding undue restrictions on legitimate business financing. Secretary Glass notes the need to curb worthless securities and intends to press for rapid action before the current session ends.
In San Antonio, War Camp Community Service and hosts invited lonely soldiers to Christmas dinners. About 400 soldiers were planned for home meals, with last minute invitations guiding troops from highways and byways to local homes.
An advertisement notes Kress stores will close Friday morning from 10 to 12 to set up merchandise for a large sale starting at 1:20 in the afternoon. Items will be offered at one half to one third regular prices.
Three Alzafar Temple Shriners travel to New Orleans for the dedication of a new Jerusalem Temple mosque. The party includes Mr and Mrs Rabe and M K Newton and Robert Michael with TR Walker providing a description of the mosque widely noted for its Egyptian temple exterior, marble lobby and banquet hall, and Pompeii style murals. An imperial potentate Elias Jacoby will visit San Antonio on December 31 for a reception and banquet.
New York reports the death of Rev. Dr. Wilbur Chapman a famous evangelist and Presbyterian leader. Funeral services are set for Sunday at Fourth Presbyterian Church with burial at Woodlawn. He guided the New Era movement and planned nationwide campaigns before his death. The movement aims to rally Presbyterian forces to aid war reconstruction with a substantial budget for churches soldiers and veterans.
In Society items from Ruston La the week features a wedding at Harmony Club a Christmas open house for soldiers and varied social gatherings. Generals Cabell and Isaacs host and attend dinners and lectures at Brooks Field and post quarters with plans for New Year open houses and travels to Washington Philadelphia and beyond. A local wedding at the Woman's Club on Camden Street joins Miss Virginia Maney and John R. Miller with a brief observance by Miss Louise Kesler and others. The piece also lists birthday celebrations and regional travel amid December holiday events and related social chatter.
The Jarr family debates whether to stay in the city or move to the suburbs amid rising rents. Mr Jarr argues home ownership is wiser, while Maydare and Mrs Jarr resist a move, citing social costs and visits from friends. The discussion blends family plans with worries about aging and work.
Investigations began into Wednesday morning Frisco wreck near Norge Oklahoma. Officials seek blame for the collision that killed five and injured 27. Grady County officials vow manslaughter charges if negligence is found. Flagman Frank Higgins is missing. engineer Frederick Adkins says no signal warned his freight.
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