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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
8
A late 20th century style summary notes England facing meat shortages but projects improvement ahead. Reports quote officials on civilian ration declines and shifts in production, with figures showing reduced weekly meat intake for civilians and rising margarine output to offset shortages.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as relief for acid stomach indigestion and gas. It claims rapid, safe neutralization of excess acidity, quick easing of sour stomach and bloating, and promises dramatic improvement within five minutes.
Turbulent city meeting debates new ordinance banning parking on busy streets late afternoons and nights to protect pedestrians. The discussion includes provisions for street traffic, club interests, and a committee draft led by local activists with participation from business leaders and workers organizations in New York.
In Austin and Washington a joint push by Texas officials bankers and citizens seeks government funds on favorable terms to aid drought damaged areas. A seven member committee will meet with Treasury and Currency officials to pursue congressional action and consult Governor Hobby on possible state relief measures. Dwight Cameron a New York City chaplain arrives to aid Kelly Field, routed through Rev. George C. Houghton rector of the Church of the Transfiguration in New York.
Soldiers on guard duty in Newport News endured freezing temperatures with intermittent snow over two weeks. Officials report only one frostbite incident among the troops, while reports of fatalities are denied. The Army confirms severe cold continues to affect the area as weather worsens.
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