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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1917
Page
3
Officials of Michoacan Mexico invite American capital to invest in the state’s rich resources. Governor Elizondo appeals to prospective American investors to consider opportunities in Michoacan.
Don Jose Gonzales of El Combate in Morelia visits San Antonio to establish trade links with Governor Elizondo. Michoacan, rich in coffee, fruit, hard woods, and mining potential, seeks US machinery and irrigation gear, while San Antonio would handle Michoacan shipments and supply mining and farm equipment.
The Light boasts 12 000 daily paid copies in San Antonio and 7 000 homes subscribe exclusively. It claims 75 percent of tenants are regular subscribers and promotes light want ads to maximize rental income in San Antonio and Southwest Texas.
Bold claims that Danderine cleanses scalp, stops itching, and halts hair loss while promoting new hair growth. Praises include shinier, fuller hair with immediate effects and a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters for trial.
Lingerie items including teddy bears gowns corset covers drawers and chemises are offered at special prices. Teddy bears priced from 2.39 to 4.95 gowns 1.95 to 10.95 corset covers 1.39 to 10.95 drawers 1.50 to 10.95 chemise 0.95 to 15.00 for limited time.
Senor Gonzales profiles Governor Elizondo as energetic and in control in Michoacan, noting peace, low bandit activity, and opportunities for Americans to invest. He highlights plans to revive the Popol packing company, boost public business, and attract foreign participation, including medical and industrial supplies, communications gear, and School of Mines work.
The report details the outcomes of his mission to San Antonio and the items included in his purchases before departure. Governor Eli Zondo is to be presented with these findings.
Washington January 6 The White House released details of how President Roosevelt drafted the peace note that helped bring the Russo Japanese war to a close. Rudolph Forster acted as executive clerk taking dictation during a tennis break with Jusserand then French ambassador. The note was encoded for cable transmission to Petrograd the next day.
The czar, on a country estate near Petrograd, refused a personal meeting with Ambassador Meyer citing inconvenience. Meyer then announced a rendezvous for the next day and, upon arrival, delivered peace notes that reportedly secured peace directly from the czar.
A Dublin or Irish corporation passed a resolution directing the construction of a new jail. It states the project should use materials from the old facility and that the old jail remain in operation until the new one is completed.
A reader named Miss Manyears recalls a childhood painting of her, while Colonel Bunt asks aloud if the artwork is by Rubens or Rembrandt, reflecting a lively London Opinion exchange on attribution and value.
Houston has been chosen among 31 U S cities to hold a WashingtonBirthday patriotic celebration on February 22 1917 under the Knights of Columbus fourth degree Judge William Blakeslee reports Clarence E Hebert of New Orleans will be speaker with Gov Ferguson and Texas Legislature invited to attend as a mass event grows statewide with Knights from across Texas expected.
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