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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1917

Page

16

Helen Dawson Leads Independent Lumber Fight in West

In Powell's tale Helen Dawson prompts resistance to the Amalgamated Trust, aiding Tom Dawson and Dave Dawson. After a bridge bombing cripples shipments, Helen locates ex-convict Dill to prove Holmes’s title to lands and rallies Little Bear and independent camp leaders for a renewed stand.

Rupert Holmes North Woods Lumber Trust Dave Dawson Helen Trust Tom Dawson Virginia Holmes Little Bear Stephen Dill Blake Capitol City Merced Falls Merced P Merced Helen Dawson Falls Jim Morrisey Morrisey Dawsons Tom Joe Dawson Dad Dawson Jake Dillig Sleepy Dog

California Syrup of Figs Adverts Claims Gentle Laxative Cure

An old promotional piece advises mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children and adults to relieve constipation. It highlights a coated tongue as a sign of wasted digestion, promises a gentle, non gripping cleanse, and warns to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company with a 50 cent bottle.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Behrens Becomes Focus in Holmes Turmoil

Holmes faces a dangerous dilemma as Behrens moves to force Helen Dawson’s marriage. Stephen Holmes seeks answers about his birth while Jake Dill’s return heightens risk. The Shady Creek extension nears completion and independents gain leverage against Holmes’s control.

Holmes Tom Dawson Helen Dawson Tom Capitol City Merced Behrens Helen Dawson Spike Deering Upper Stephen Dawsons Stephens Jake Dill Wyoming Penitentiary Dill Sleepy Dog Klamath Little Bear Stephen Holmes Shady Creek Upper Valley Blake Behreng Merced Falls

Government Faces Paper Shortage Cuts Congressional Directory

Washington February 3 government's high print paper costs force a 120 page reduction in the next Congressional Directory. Essentials will stay but nonessential material will be dropped. Biographies by first term members remain unrestricted as personal contributions. A House committee suggests a government paper factory to ease shortages.

Washington, D. C Congressional Directory House Committee On Printing

Government considers paper mill to ensure print supply

The government faces a potential suspension of printing for Congress and departments as paper vendors refuse bids. Ford urges action to allow government purchase of print paper at reasonable prices. Representative Barnhart supports a government run mill to stabilize supply, price, and promote paper from agricultural byproducts.

Government Printing Office Congress Departments Joint Committee Ford Representative Barnhart Indiana House Committee On Printing

Triplane May Be Used by U S Army

Washington D C February 1 The triplane a new heavier than air fliers may supplant the biplane in U S military serviceExperts praise its speed strength steadiness balance and reduced vibration as trials continue at Newport News Captain William G Ocker leading the tests notes its advantages and hints at broader adoption and future orders.

Washington, D. C United States Navy Department Newport News William G. Ocker Signal Officers’ Reserve Corps Ocker Almc Virginia Coa Pennsylvania Philadelphia Robe Glendenning Essington Near Futu

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