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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
9
J P Morgan and Company announced a $250,000,000 British loan to be floated in the United States. The 5 percent convertible notes mature in one year and two years with a conversion option into a 20 year UK bond. A nationwide syndicate will offer the notes to individuals.
A nostril inhalation remedy promises instant relief from head congestion and nasal swelling. A small amount of Ely's Cream applied inside the nostrils clears passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and helps you breathe freely again. Use as directed by your druggist.
The article warns that Ikali soaps and prepaceds oil soaps high in alkali damage hair, drying and brittling it. It promotes pure coconut oil as a greaseless cheap alternative, describing its use to cleanse and condition hair while removing dust and dandruff.
The Indian government announces plans to issue a war loan in India of unlimited amount. The entire proceeds will be handed to the British government for war purposes.
In the Supreme Court case on the Adamson act the railroads filed a supplemental brief arguing that substituting an eight hour standard for the current 100 miles in ten hours freight scale would disrupt existing wage plans and could boost wages by 1-2 percent. They warn this interpretation may allow abolishing trip wage scales and could let employers cut mileage per day and reduce pay for such mileage.
The Mexican Consul General received a telegram Thursday stating Luis D Antin, interpreter for Eliseo Arredondo, was assassinated. It said death resulted from cerebral congestion due to a heart condition and noted doctors Gonzales and Moreno treated him. The funeral was held in San Luis Potosi.
The Young Woman's Christian Association education department formed three new classes. A Spanish class for children using conversation method meets Thursdays at 4 30. A story telling class for children led by Mrs. E C Smith starts at 3 on Thursdays. Mrs Smith will teach the Spanish class. A tatting class will open once enough students enroll.
Representative Schessinger of San Antonio introduced a bill in the House to modify current law. It would permit Dowagiac fishing and set a minimum bass length of eleven inches for catches in the lake.
J T Bramwell, a Clint Texas farmer, calls natural Vitalitas the best investment he ever made. He reports improved health from using Vitalitas, noting relief from stomach trouble headaches and sleep issues. He praises the product as a natural remedy sold by Sommer's Drug Store and other druggists.
In Austin Texas the Senate remains one vote short of the two thirds needed to submit a constitutional amendment on national suffrage and prohibition. The Lattimore resolution passed 14 to 9 after a substitute failed 8 to 15, with prospects unclear for the House vote next week. Senator Clark aims to repeal the anti pass law and other measures face committee review as bills on pipelines rail depots and county audit move forward.
Advertises free mail request for catarrh cure guidance by Sam Katz. Readers are urged to send name and address on a postal card or letter to receive complete information at once. No payment required. Instructions specify Chicago Illinois address.
A proposal by W. E. Cox of Waxahachie urges a sweeping investigation into all state departments and institutions concerning expenditures and methods. The plan calls for twenty five to thirty three member subcommittees, targeting any department seeking legislative support. Speaker Fuller referred the idea to appropriations. A new oil industry committee may form, while Tillotson explained a highway commission bill backed by the Texas Good Roads Association led by Howard Bland. Senator Bee urged swift enactment to establish the Highway Commission.
Occupants at 108 Fairplay avenue awoke to a rear door noise at 3:30 am Thursday as a prowler tried a side window then a front window. Mrs Whiteaker fired a revolver at him. he fled. Police searched the neighborhood but found no trace of the thief.
Representative Greene of Massachusetts issued a formal call to Republican members and members elect of the House to meet next Wednesday night. The conference will consider Gardner's proposal for a constructive legislative program and discuss a possible Republican candidate for speaker.
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