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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
5
London February 12 The Countess of Desborough has set the pace in society by instituting a meatless day at her home She endorses fresh water fish as a substitute for roast beef and urges general adoption across the kingdom.
Mrs. Wat W. Wa-Mrs. Gladwell testifies at length that starting at age 15 severe headaches backaches and weakness improved after taking Cardui She credits three bottles with full recovery now married with 38 children she praises Cardui as a reliable tonic and urges others to try it The ad promotes Cardui as a remedy for nervousness headaches and other common female ailments and urges immediate use
Franklin requests Navy guns to arm American Line ships as defense against U boat threat. Navy favors arming but can supply only limited old rifles and crews. private action expected to arm vessels in port. Officials see German peace talks as attempting to frame the US as a belligerent.
The steamship New York arrived from Liverpool with news of a perilous Atlantic crossing. The Kroonland docked yesterday and the Andania and Giuseppe Verdi reached their piers as owners await Washington's shipping policy. A mysterious steamer sighting and a Dutch freighter sinking were reported en route.
Advice on washing hair with ordinary saturated coconut oil to avoid drying the scalp and damaging hair. Claims coconut oil cleanses effectively with mild lather, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft bright and manageable. Recommends buying cocoanut oil at pharmacies as cheap and plentiful for family use.
The article notes little excitement in England at Germany's decree as observers feel Germany pursues war aims. Passengers include Dr Edward W. Ryah head of Red Cross work in Serbia who will report to Washington before returning there. The fourth American flagged ship to sail since submarine warfare renewal is the 825 foot freighter Owego bound for Genoa with 2500 tons of cargo.
Lloyds reports the sinking of the British steamship Netherlee, 4227 tons gross, after its January 21 departure from Philadelphia bound for Dunkirk. Also sunk were Voltaire, 409 tons gross, and Olivia, 241 tons gross, while the Lexington sails for the war zone with 70 American horsemen aboard.
Seven steamers and three sailing vessels were sunk on February 9. Two steamers carried metal while three were laden with corn nuts or provisions. Two sailing vessels carried victuals for England. Christiania reports the Norwegian steamer Sorland fired on by two British torpedo boats in Norwegian waters.
Democrats finish House approved revenue measure with about 350 million dollars in new revenue from inheritances excess profits taxes and a 100 million bond issue to fund Danish West Indies Alaska railroad and other items The caucus rules end four year sunset on excess profits tax and shorten munitions tax to six months after peace with adjustments for deductions before the 8 percent levy The Webb exporters cooperative bill is rejected as a rider and other fiscal measures pending in the Senate include railroad labor flood control and oil land leasing bills.
A Senate bill by Senator Lattimore proposes a State Board and Department of Charities and Corrections in Austin. It would consist of three unpaid members and license charitable or correctional institutions. The measure would permit public fundraising fees and allow inspections of all institutions partly funded by public money.
Washington newsmen face new entry rules at the Capitol with written applications to the State Department and a standing Washington correspondents committee approving bona fide reporters. The measure aims to prevent leaks and ensure rapid, controlled dispatch of European war news while scholars cite the French system as a model.
The city will formally cancel bonds totaling 279000 dollars at Monday's council meeting under the new financial ordinance. Bonds called and paid for January 1 amount to 285000 dollars, with 5000 and 1000 dollar issues not yet presented. Unredeemed 6000 dollars bear no interest after January 1 and if never presented, funds return to the treasury.
About 100 men attended the regular Sunday afternoon religious meeting at the Y M C A, one of the largest turnouts. Rev Felix R Hill Jr spoke, J E Fleming sang with piano by W S Huffman and J F Carl. Other local notices follow through the page.
Police arrested two men Sunday on bootlegging charges as detectives pursued leads in the case. Authorities did not release further details about the suspects or the investigation.
A bartender, 37, was taken into custody and charged with selling whiskey on Sunday. Detectives Jones and Yantis arrested another suspect Sunday evening. A laborer was booked for selling liquor without a license. All arrests occurred on the west side.
Captain Brown and Detectives Green and Bradford arrested men on Soledad street second story room at 5 25 Monday morning. Charges of gaming were lodged against the defendants.
Classified notice listing furnished rooms boarding and apartments for rent at Crockett with Dulling Printing Co address 131 Losoya St. and contact number 3338. Local rental options advertised in brief classified style.
A Mexican man jailed 100 days after attempting to peddle jewelry believed stolen and tied to Detective Proudfoot. A second defendant, a Black man, received 100 days for vagrancy and allegedly tried to fleece Black women.
Hines Muldrow, 49, died at 10 30 Monday morning in a local hospital. A Texas native, he came from Nava sota four months ago due to ill health. The body will be sent to Houston Monday night by Shelley Loring Undertaking Company for burial.
Margaret V. Agnew seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs J D Agnew of 1614 Buena Vista street died at 1230 Sunday morning. Sloan Hagg Company sent the body Sunday night to Oklahoma City for burial.
Mary Luna aged 59 died at 10 Sunday morning at 800 West Cypress Street. She was a native of Germany and had lived in San Antonio for 49 years. Surviving: husband Romaldo Luna two sons Frank and William Kaupert five daughters Mrs A Suber Mrs T Cochran Mrs L Gibson Mrs D Swoboda Mrs E Rodriguez. Funeral at 4 Monday from residence with later services at St Marys church and burial in St Marys cemetery.
Mrs Lydia Turner aged 44 died Sunday afternoon at a local hospital. The body is held by the Shelley Loring Undertaking Company awaiting advice from relatives in Killeen.
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and offers two phone lines, 971 or the listed number, in a period advertisement.
Senator Clyde Robbins of Athens introduces the third public utilities bill of the current session. It renames the Texas Railroad Commission to Railroad and Public Utilities Commission without changing the number or salaries of commissioners. The body gains jurisdiction over all public utilities including pipelines, municipal and corporate ownership.
London February 12 The House of Commons this week focuses on finance with two notes of credit totaling 550 million pounds sterling The first note covers expenses to March 31 ending the current financial year and the second funds the next year The principal speakers were Chancellor A Bonar Law and Reginald McKenna.
Advertisement touts S S S as a universal blood remedy and tonic for disorders from rheumatism to malaria. It claims to purify the blood, restore strength, and rejuvenate the system, urging readers to consult the Swift Specific Company for advice at its Atlanta laboratory.
The Texas House approved an amendment to allow legislators and top state officials to ride on passes. The vote was 66 to 6 after debates and protests over the measure. Senate action on the West Texas A and M bill looms as publishers sideline with libel law discussions.
San Antonio shippers and general managers of lines into the city will confer at 4 PM Wednesday at the Gunter hotel to discuss freight matters. The San Antonio Freight Bureau arranged the meeting to address difficulties in receiving and delivering less than carload freight and depot handling delays.
The article notes Chicago residents increasingly wintering in San Antonio with hotel registers at St Anthony, Gunter, and Menger showing rising Chicago arrivals. Monday’s St Anthony tally listed 45 new Chicago visitors, including families and professionals, while Gunter and Menger also reported Chicago guests.
More than fifty college fraternity men in local militia regiments stationed at Camp Wilson have reserved spots for the Pan-Hellenic banquet on February 17 at a San Antonio hotel. Thirty five members of Troop A, District of Columbia Cavalry, signed the book at Wagner's drug store, with five Second West Virginia Infantry members also joining. The annual event is organized by ex college students and promises to be the largest yet due to increased San Antonio fraternity members, militia presence, and winter tourism.
State Senator J. C. McNealus of Dallas may enter the Texas gubernatorial race at the next general election with a single tax on land values as his chief plank. He said hundreds urged him to announce and he expects to decide in a few days.
A vintage drug ad claims a single tablet cures a cold with a refund from the druggist if it fails. The box shows BE. W. signature and a 26 cent price. The terse copy emphasizes quick relief and money-back guarantee from the pharmacy.
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