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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
9
The German prosecution of merchants and tradesmen who hide food for speculation continues. In Magdeburg Herman Knape a Kalbe grocer received three months in prison and a 1250 dollar fine for concealing 1100 pounds of coffee. In Breslau a farmer was jailed two months after police found three tons of potatoes in his cellar unreported.
An old time hair darkening method uses Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to cover gray faded hair. A 50 cent bottle is sold in drug stores and applied with a sponge or brush to one strand at a time, promising dark glossy hair after a few uses.
An advertisement promotes Zemo as a fast acting antiseptic liquid for itchy scalps. It claims to kill dandruff germs nourish hair roots and stop itching quickly without greasing staining or damage. Available at drug stores in 25 cent or one dollar sizes from The E W Rose Co Cleveland OH.
Plans were made Friday to move about thirty patients from the old City Hospital to the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital in the afternoon after a free clinic. The old building will be torn down and supplies from the move will go to the county. the new hospital will house patients by class and sex. A public reception drew around 500 visitors who toured the facility and learned alarms and features from officials on every floor.
Berlin reports a Danish newspaper correspondent with a Danish passport was arrested for espionage. He moved freely across fronts for Germany and Austria Hungary while later confessing to spying for Britain and sending reports via English agents.
Zurich reports in the Neue Zuercher Zeitung that in the last two months twelve new Zeppelin air cruisers were completed at Friedrichshafen and twenty more are under construction. Authorities speculate Germany plans a major air attack on London.
County farm demonstration agents met to hear Clarence Ousley of the USDA explain new federal farm loan banks and how to form local loan associations. R E Caldwell discussed underground silos and data from tests. W E Davis urged more legume crops and feed to cut winter costs. W G Hand spoke on diversifying crops to avoid overproduction.
Captain H. M. Jones, oldest Victoria Cross holder, died in Eastbourne on February 2. He earned the VC for gallantry at the battle of the Quarries in 1855 during the Crimean War.
An advertisement touts Tiz as a cure for tired feet with claims of drawing out poisonous exudations and eliminating soreness from corns callouses and bunions. It promises instant relief and smaller shoes after using a 25 cent box, offering year round comfort.
Small assortment of Chinese hand embroidered lace received with clung patterns and fine edges. Edges and insertions are dainty and handcrafted with high quality thread. Priced from 20 to 50 cents per yard.
A small lot of ladies and children sweaters described as all wool slipovers, with women's styles in several colors and children's in blue and red. Sizes range from 6 to 12. Some soilage noted. Original values up to $2.50, offered at 79 cents.
Secretary of War Baker promises to visit San Antonio at first opportunity as Fort Sam Houston expansion and ground-purchase bills move forward. Officials anticipate General Scott to visit after Congress adjourns, with plans for a railroad link from Bordeaux to Odessa and beyond via Milan Trieste Belgrade and Bucharest. The mix of Allied routes and German risks frames bold travel and strategic talks.
Paris papers arriving in Berlin report that the governments of France and Russia have...
New Spring Rompers for boys in Beach styles with low neck or Sailor collars. Made of Madras and Gingham in white pink blue tan and stripes for ages 2 to 6. Special price 59c. Rah Rah hats in pink blue tan white red stripes and plaids for ages 1 to 8. Ex-values 50c each. Madras Percale and Ginghams best values. Regular blouse styles in white blue tan stripes for ages 6 to 14 at 50c. Boys Wash Suits priced at $2.00 in Repp or galatea for ages 1 to 8 in blue pink tan and stripes.
New neckwear at 59c. Beautiful four in hand styles crafted from fine crepe silk. Wide range of colors including light blue dark blue pink and black stripes. Good length and medium width. Also featuring shirts and hose for spring wear.
The advertisement announces New Spring Middies priced from $1.00 to $5.00 in regulation fancy styles and smocks. Some feature contrasting collar and cuff details, while others come in all white, pink, or blue. The Jack Tar Middies are offered here as sole agents.
A sale offer describes fifty dozen shirts at 85 cents, featuring new negligee styles with turnback cuffs in stripes and colors. It adds spring weights in men's silk hose at 50 cents, highlighting good quality silk, lisle soles, and plain color options.
Mrs. W. W. Thiel of 339 Cooper Ave San Antonio says Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney problems headaches dizziness and swelling in hands and feet after trying other medicines. One box fully cured the trouble for 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y distributes.
Rev William Bertrand Stevens formerly rector of St Ann's New York now leads St Mark's San Antonio with his wife and three children arriving and taking charge. He visits the city and outlines cautious plans for parish work noting opportunities in parish life and city outreach. He holds a Friday service and meets with the Ladies Auxiliary and will conduct Sunday services.
The Swedish Red Cross Society confirms rising death rates among German, Austro-Hungarian and Turkish war prisoners in Siberia. Conditions in the camps have deteriorated since winter began, worse than in the first two winters.
Promotes active liver function to relieve constipation and bilious symptoms. Claims to flush stomach and lower bowels, eliminate uric acid buildup, and stop indigestion with a 60 cent bottle sold by Van Vleet Mansfield Co Memphis Tennessee. Discusses flexible dosage times.
New stock of Sport Crepe de Chine handkerchiefs arrived yesterday. The collection features many attractive colors and designs. Prices start at 25 cents and go up to 50 cents each.
Advertisement notes newest pacagua amber jade amethyst and coral beads priced at 50c per string. Pearl neck beads include fifteen inch gold filled torpedo clasp strings at 50c and sixteen inch strings with gold clasps at 1.25. Orient pearls sixteen inch strings priced at 2.00 and extra fine quality at 3.00. Also promotes Military and Naval America by Captain Harrison Kellrick with forty six chapters, completed in Washington with government cooperation, price 2.00.
Reports describe prisoners enduring extreme cold and hunger as food runs scarce. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and lack doctors and medical supplies amid the ongoing conflict.
Mrs Pollie Jeffrey of Trenton Georgia says a three week bed fast with nervousness improved after taking Cardui within 83 days. She suffered headaches neck back pains weakness and unconscious spells during change of life. The testimonial notes Cardui as a long standing woman’s tonic available at druggists.
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