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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
2
Ford's universal service concept follows the car, promising economy and efficiency. The text describes planning and building Ford service stations within the Ford factory, turning a dream into a practical reality for owners.
Washington scene as New York World offers Callaway $1000 for names and proofs of 25 newspapers allegedly subsidized by Morgan interests to push preparedness. Moore plans investigation. Adair blocks House action. Senate debate over curbing foreign agents intensifies as Stone blasts press for war sentiment.
The San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad sale to J. T. Milliken interests is completed with A R Ponder acting for the buyers paying 1000 cash. The Bankers Trust Company holds 4 190 000 in securities now transferred to Milliken linked assets include 00 acres of Texas land to be deeded back to the bank. The deal hinges on a March expiration of a ninety day option and aims for immediate reorganization of the railroad.
Hundreds visit Harlandale for curative waters as patients praise the healing powers of the hot sulphur baths. The advertisement invites readers to come to Harlandale and hear testimonies from those benefiting from the water.
General Funston has authority to transfer twenty one Mexicans captured in Mexico by General Pershing's troops and held in connection with the Columbus raid last March to civil federal authorities. Transfer arrangements are under way and within a day or two the Department of Justice will have custody. Robert L. Barnes says prisoners will be taken from Columbus to Deming New Mexico for trial.
Unstable conditions with colder air and likely rain hover over San Antonio and vicinity through Saturday night and Sunday. Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau says the Saturday morning air pressure distribution would produce extremely unsettled weather.
A brief exchange shows Modest dismissing a head scar as minor while Columbia Jester comments on it as next to nothing, highlighting casual humor and a playful rapport.
The Free Home Economic School by Mrs Kate Brew Vaughn of The San Antonio Light closed after a question box session. Women thanked her for guidance on housekeeping as a career and for lessons on pastry, cookies, and child nutrition, stressing the importance of food in child health and school meals.
Senator Bee secured final Senate passage of a bill amending the San Antonio Independent School District law. He added an amendment requiring within sixty days after each fiscal year a daily San Antonio newspaper publication detailing the board finances.
Nearly 200 bankers attended the Second District Bankers' Association session at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio. Delegates from South and West Texas, plus a north and east “flying squadron,” discussed Federal Reserve Act amendments, Federal Farm Loan provisions, and banking reforms. M. C. Driscoll was elected district chairman for 1917, Henry M. Hart reelected secretary, and San Antonio selected as 1917 convention host.
The Turkish foreign office sent expressions of friendship to Ambassador Elkus and hope for continued friendly relations. The dispatch does not mention Turkey backing Germany's submarine policy or plans to use any submarines under its flag.
Today orders direct Seventh Field Artillery Captain Curtis H Nance to West Point. Captain Sebring C Me Gill of the Thirteenth Cavalry heads to Long Island coast defences while Captain Walter W Merrill of the Seventh Field Artillery moves to Puget Sound coast defenses. They will report to depart commander and accompany troops.
Chicken thieves raided Mrs. D. W. Fry on East Commerce Street taking fifty birds including Rhode Island Reds White Leghorns and Indian game hens A separate attempted raid at 223 Nogalitos Street was spotted around 9 pm Friday night Detectives White and Bradley later arrested six suspects on vagrancy charges amid claims of involvement in the chicken thefts
The Pan-Hellenic banquet at the Gunter Hotel is postponed a week at the request of Greek letter men organizing the affair. The toast list will be delivered next Saturday night as rescheduled.
The Seguin man R C Boettcher learned by long distance call that his car stolen 40 miles south of San Antonio had been recovered after a chase by Sheriff John W Tobin and deputies. Two men arrested in the car face county jail for theft as the tale of incidents unfolds across city and county courts.
A dialogue quotes a man with reckless ideas asking about supporting a large population in idleness. Farmer Corntes sel replies that sometimes it must be done, claiming he has a barnyard full of chickens that haven't laid an egg all winter.
A Friday night explosion damaged a car about $150 and a garage about $15. Mr Ward injured. The Knights and Ladies of Security drill team host a reception and dance Monday February 19 at Gun ter hotel ball room with Willett's Orchestra and 25 cent admission. Hermann Sons announce a children's mask hall on Sunday February 18 for members and families. Secretary Robert Underwood of the Police Rifle Association seeks twenty five additional rifles from military authorities in Washington for San Antonio members. first practice held recently, regular target practice planned next week.
Advertisement touts Harlandale hot sulphur baths promising relief for nervous disorders insomnia and aftereffects of grip. Includes travel tip via South Flores Harlandale car and a separate note about Dance Macdona Shooting Club event at hall on Sunday Feb 19 at 8 pm with rifle practice in the afternoon.
A long string of guest names and origins appears as arrivals and registrations at the Gunter, Menger, and St. Anthony hotels. Notables include M C Driscoll Yoakum and Miss M Gowan Kerrville among Gunter guests, A T Maxwell New York at St. Anthony, and Ed C Dasater Falfurrias registered at St. Anthony.
A British inventor has perfected a versatile stove that can serve as an open grate or a range, with a water boiler attachment usable in either configuration. The device is advertised by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co. and listed under automobile equipment.
George W. Garner mess sergeant of Company H Third District of Columbia Infantry was found with a bullet wound under his heart at his home near Fort Sam Houston base hospital where he lies in critical condition. He had married Mary Sodich 19 the day before at the courthouse and officers had been to arrest him for absence without leave when a shot was heard. The bride is grief stricken.
The attorney general's department approved a 75 000 dollar city of Houston waterworks issue and a 25 000 dollar paying bond, all serially payable at 4 percent interest. Electric gasoline pumps for public service show fuel amount via a gauge when a button is pressed.
A Switzer South Carolina woman recounts recurrent grippe and credits Foley's Honey and Tar with preventing doctor bills. The remedy loosens phlegm stops irritants eases soreness reduces inflammation and frees air passages. For sale by A. M. Fischer.
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