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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
10
The formula behind Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour aimed to produce flawless pancakes every time. Based on a treasured Southern recipe, it emphasizes high gluten content and evaporated moisture to ensure light tender results and craveable flavor for families.
A white man was arrested on theft charges after a suitcase containing sample goods from Wank Saddlery Co. was stolen at the Southern Pacific depot. Police chased a suspicious man and recovered the pilfered case. A chauffeur reported being kidnapped and forced to drive by three youths, with another Buick stolen from G De Moore of 482 Barrett Place.
Mise Frances Herred quotes Dr. Kan Tyrrell of New York praising results from the J. B. T. Cascade. Thousands of letters claim improved health through a natural warm-water process claimed to remove toxins and curb ailments. San Antonio’s H. Wagner markets cascades and offers a booklet on bathing benefits.
A Camp Travis death is reported with Pvt Emil Curnock of Company G infantry passing away at 6 am due to meningitis. The note lists relatives including father Frank J. Ornock and mentions training efforts at University of Texas and the Texan military academies.
Report from Austin notes six crew killed after Belgigat series ship Frisdland was torpedoed near Rotterdin. Survivors describe two torpedo strikes on starboard then port side as the vessel broke apart. Earlier, a third explosion occurred as lifeboats were launched. authorities regard the incident as the Kriegsmarine attack. In a separate note, Texas Attorney General Loney states soldiers cannot vote without constitutional amendment. Governor Hobby aims to push change.
The San Antonio Rotary Club hosts its second Gridiron Show at the St Anthony Hotel on February 15. Attendance is limited to 225 with one outside guest per member, featuring club members in all roles from actors to stage crew, and invites extended to high-ranking generals though some may be unable to attend.
Four passengers and chauffeur occupied a light seven passenger car when it overturned at South Presa and Jinwila streets. The driver, 8 V. Tuinister, was arrested for careless driving. A second incident at Concepcion and Say Rail Way crossing injured Adolph Gultarres and a horse. A third collision at Mitchell Street and Lounsevelt Avenue damaged a Merchants' Tranter Company vehicle. No fatalities reported. police noted minor injuries and no serious damage.
Two men jailed on liquor charges while three face gaming accusations. Seven vice arrests occurred Wednesday night with five women and six men taken into custody. Authorities led by Captain Var 'Riper seized men and women on disorderly hoax and vagrancy charges near the Tiver Avenue area and a G S A railway depot.
An El Paso county jail tale tells of a prisoner foiled by a crate of matches containing small steel items. Sheriff Tobin arrested a man connected to the plot after a confession, amid fears of an outside effort to free the inmate.
London reports one investor in the Coventry Tank Bank arrived in a bath chair after losing both legs. The clipping notes Williams, author of Tipp erary, invested 100 pounds. accompanying captions reference a photograph and a dime for a tour.
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