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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1917

Page

9

German Chancellor Signals War Preparations in Reichstag

In Berlin on February 27 28 German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg addressed the Reichstag on war prospects with the United States. He emphasized readiness to continue the struggle and to gain victory while criticizing British sea power and promising freer seas for neutrals who align with Germany. He asserted unity in wartime policy and argued for terms of peace once enemies are ready.

America United States Washington Roumania Reichstag Germany England France Italy

Atarath Must Be Cured Versus Catarrh in Blood Cure

An old advertisement argues catarrh as a serious disease leading to consumption. It claims S S S blood remedy cures by targeting the blood, not local symptoms, with testimonials from C F Venatta of New Kensington and an invitation to write Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for information.

Alst Nature Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia

German Chancellor Condemns US Break in Relations

German Chancellor denounces President Wilson’s January note and the US break in relations as unprecedented. He accuses America of double standards in neutrality and cites British actions in wars, warning that blockade-style pressure aims to starve Germany. He notes German submarine successes and argues for continuing war aims.

United States of America Wilson United States Berlin Foreign Office

Bethmann Hollweg Speech Draws Loud Applause in Reichstag

Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg's address on Germany United States relations in detail was met with strong applause in a crowded Reichstag. The Overseas News Agency notes nearly every sentence drew approval and a demonstration followed the speech with most diplomats in Berlin in attendance.

Berlin Sayville von Bethmann-Hollweg Reichstag Germany United States

Texas Charters Filed In Several Cities

A compilation from Austin lists charters filed on February 28 for multiple Texas firms. Bonney Trading Co at Bonney, City fee and Sales Co. at Terrell, Clem Lumber Co. in Dallas, Denton County Fair Association at Sanger, Flatonia Lake Club at Flatonia, Grand Prairie Manufacturing Co. at Grand Prairie, Texas Oldsmobile Co. at Houston, Union Creamery Co. at Lindale, and Greenville Shoe Co. at Greenville with a name change to E W Hagan Company. Stamford Creamery Company filed for dissolution.

Austin Tex Bonney Trading Co Bonney Brazoria County Capital Stock W. C. Corbett Joye McNalley D. F. Rowe Houston City Fee and Sales Co Terrell Matthew Cartwright Jr G. H. Meason Jr H. E. Gardner Clem Lumber Co W. K. Sullivan C. P. Johnson Donald McKay Grand Prairie Manufacturing Co Grand Prairie Dallas County J. F. Butcher Bay City Mich J. C. DeShong Mineola J. K. Warren Paris Texas Oldsmobile Co J. M. Wiggins Beaumont W. *. Anderson Edward H. Moon Union Creamery Co Lindale Smith County Capital Robert F. Yarbrough W. D. Coleman L. W. Pierce Greenville Shoe Co Greenville E. W. Hagan

Wise county farmers seek terrace demonstrator services

Sixty three farmers of Wise county petitioned agriculture commissioner Fred W. Davis for a terrace demonstrator. All signers live near Boyd and a demonstrator will be sent soon. The petition marks the largest turnout for terrace demonstration requests received by the department.

Austin Tex Wise County Fred W. Davis Boyd Department of Agriculture

Eat Heartily With Free Trial Package

Childlike eating left no stomach trouble due to plentiful stomach juices. Use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to restore appetite after meals and enjoy food in peace. A 60c box is available from your druggist or by mail today.

Stuart H. L. Wagner Drug Co Druggista

Germany hints at open warfare in potential regrouping

Geneva February 28 Germany may be regrouping forces in the west to force a decisive open field engagement. Observers say the withdrawal in the Ancre region could signal plans to abandon trench warfare for a motion-based strategy favored by Field Marshal von Hindenburg.

Geneva Switzerland London Ancre Berlin von Hindenburg

New Train Service Inaugurated Between Carrizo Springs and San Antonio

The San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad will inaugurate a new train service between Carrizo Springs and San Antonio effective March 5. The train departs Carrizo Springs at 7 30 a m and arrives in San Antonio at 2 55 p m on the run to the city with the return trip to follow.

Carrizo Springs San Antonio San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad

Woman Could Hardly Stand in Fulton Letter

Mrs Nellie Phelps of Fulton New York testifies she suffered female weakness for over a year and felt unable to stand or go out. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and urges other women to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.

Nellie Phelps R. A. Rider Fulton N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham

Old Soldier Claims Constipation Cure by Black Draught

James Dickson, a 67 year old Civil War veteran from Scottville North Carolina, credits Black Draught with curing his long standing constipation after doctors failed. He praises the herbal remedy and urges others to use it, noting its vegetable composition and affordable price of 25 cents per package.

Scottville N. C James Dickson Thedford

Train Schedule Reset Slashes Travel Time Between Cities

New timetable cuts running times on the Crystal City division. The day train from San Antonio to Corpus Christi leaves at 10 45 a m and arrives 5 p m, 15 minutes faster. The return from Corpus Christi to San Antonio departs 11 00 a m arriving 5 15 p m, also 15 minutes quicker. Exclusive service will run to Crystal City division points formerly served by Corpus Christi trains. The 12 40 p m San Antonio departure for Carrizo Springs arrives 8 00 p m. continuous adjustments begin Monday.

San Antonio Carrizo Springs Crystal City Corpus Christi

West Philadelphia shop boss tests Irish applicant for cabin maker

The foreman questions a Irish candidate about carpentry skills in a West Philadelphia woodworking shop. Asked how to make a Venetian blind the tired Celt American replies with a crude joke about poking an eye with a screwdriver.

West Philadelphia

Combing Won’t Rid Hair Of Dandruff

Old remedy advertisement promises to dissolve dandruff using four ounces of liquid argon applied at night to the scalp. Claims rapid results by morning with further applications, plus relief from itching and shinier hair, and notes liquid arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.

Drive Away Headache with Mustard Ointment Musterole

Musterole is a clean white external ointment using oil of mustard. It relieves headache from colds and congestion and acts quickly without blistering. Advertises uses for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion rheumatism and general pains.

Overcome Eczema with Zemo Treatment

Public notice promotes Zemo from The E. W. Rose Co., Cleveland Ohio, as a penetrating antiseptic liquid for eczema and related skin conditions. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or one dollar. Claims quick relief without greasiness or staining.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

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