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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1917

Page

10

National Guard backs universal military training along border

Captain James T. Burns of the Third Illinois Infantry told a Senate military affairs sub committee that officers and men of the National Guard favor universal military training and service. He argued the army could not recruit the right class of men through militia regiments. The testimony came from Washington D C amid border defense discussions.

Washington, D. C National Guard Military Affairs Committee The Senate James T. Burns Third Illinois Infantry

Eighty Seven Year Old Man Praises Foley Kidney Pills

Springfield resident H. H. Adams at eighty seven with backache stiff joints and bladder issues reports kidney trouble relief after using Foley Kidney Pills calling it the best. A. M. Fischer adds the pills act as a tonic and bring quick results.

H. H. Adams Springfield A. M. Fischer

Guardsmen Urge Universal Training Says Camp Wilson Officer

Captain Burns testifies before a Senate committee stationed at Camp Wilson San Antonio Texas that guardsmen favor universal training and see the present system as unfair and undemocratic He says guardsmen will become active advocates for universal training when they return home The guardsmen claim militia units are well trained disciplined and capable matching regulars in drill and marksmanship and that the army needs a business manager to handle equipment and supply logistics

Camp Wilson San Antonio Texas Senate Burns Guard Kankakee Ill

Light-Hearted Women Cheerful Life Remedy Ad

A light hearted woman is the joy of a man's life and health sustains cheer. The ad warns of female derangements with back and head pain, noting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy. It claims 40 years of use improving thousands of homes.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Army supply delays during mobilization prompt call for centralized procurement

The speaker complains about red tape delaying medical, ordnance, and engineer supplies for 150000 troops. He questions why a single department system could not be used and notes that the regular establishment may have been unprepared for the sudden call.

Medical Department Ordnance Department Engineer, Signal and Quartermaster Corps Army

Refunding Bonds Awarded Amid Market Optimism

Bexar County awarded to Seasongood & Co of Cincinnati for 202000 in refunding courthouse and subsidy bonds at 4 1 2 percent to twenty years with ten year option. Premium paid 3111. bids from Halsey Stewart Chicago and J E Jarratt San Antonio were rejected after analysis of delivery costs. County officials cited healthy bond market and positive premiums compared with earlier issues. Included unrelated quip from Puck column about golf and truth.

Seasongood & and Cincinnati Ohio Bexar County Halsey- Stewart Company Chicago J. E. Jarratt & Co San Antonio Jarratt James R. Davis

Alakli in Soap Bad For the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully to avoid drying the scalp and damaging hair. Ordinary emulsified coconut oil serves as a gentler cleanser, one or two teaspoonfuls clean the hair and scalp, leaving hair soft, silky, and easy to manage.

Return movement of national guard troops from border begins

The 25 000 National Guard troops ordered home from the border will start Friday or Saturday. It will take about a month to complete the redeployment in three groups. Group one includes units from Alabama Delaware DC Kentucky Massachusetts New Hampshire North Carolina Pennsylvania Virginia Illinois Missouri Nebraska Ohio Iowa Indiana Montana Oklahoma Utah and others. Group two includes Pennsylvania Maryland New York South Carolina Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota Ohio Iowa Nebraska Ohio Indiana Arkansas. Group three lists New York Oklahoma Minnesota Louisiana and other units with First North Dakota leaving Llano Grande Tuesday.

National Guard General Massachusetts New Hampshire Infantry North Carolina Infantry Pennsylvania Field Artillery Virginia Infantry Illinois Missouri Infantry Nebraska Infantry Fourth Ohio Infantry Iowa Indiana Montana Cavalry Oklahoma Cavalry Engineers Utah Cavalry Pennsylvania Infantry Maryland Infantry Seventy-fourth New York Infantry South Carolina Cavalry Tennessee Wisconsin Infantry Minnesota Field Artillery South Dakota Infantry Ohio Fifth Infantry Iowa Cavalry Nebraska Ohio Cavalry Arkansas Infantry Eighth Penn., Infantry and Co. C New York Field Bakery Minnesota Infantry Oklahoma Infantry Louisana Field Artillery and North Dakota Infantry Llano Grande

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief

Advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for grippe and severe cold symptoms. Relief claimed with a dose every two hours up to three doses, opening nasal passages, stopping discharge, easing headache and fever, priced at 25 cents.

Pape

Longview Man Praises Tanlac for Weight Gain and Health

William Breed of Longview Texas writes that after taking Tanlac since November 25 he rose from 130 to 155 pounds in a few weeks and nearly cured his catarrh and twenty year stomach trouble. He says he can work as hard as any man and would not trade Tanlac for any amount.

South William Breed Longview Tex

Fort Snelling Musters Out of Federal Service

The First Minnesota Infantry regiments depart Camp Wilson ending 16 000 state troops mobilization. Guardsmen deny reports they wish to stay in San Antonio and instead push to return home to civil life and recover lost wages.

Fort Snelling First Minnesota Infantry Camp Wilson San Antonio Minnesota

Senate Creates Texas Judicial Division At Wichita Falls

The Senate approved Culbersons bill to form a new division of the Northern Judicial District of Texas at Wichita Falls with biannual term hearings. A similar House measure is pending. Apparatus enabling police to time autos for speed enforcement is described.

Washington, D. C Senate Culberson Texas Wichita Falls House

Farm Loan Board salaries cut ignite Senate clash in Washington

The Farm Loan Board faced a salary slashing backlash as the Senate cut the boards pay scale from 10 000 to 7500 and halved top posts. Advocates argued the move would harm the new program while opponents warned of demoralization and lost confidence. The dispute spanned a day of debate with later restoration to the original 10 000 level.

Washington Senate Committee On Appropriations Farm Loan Bank Senate Senate Chamber Chamber Senate Committee Farm Loan Board

Thrift Campaign Promotes Economy in San Antonio

A three day thrift campaign led by Dr. David Latshaw of New York City visits San Antonio to teach economy amid high living costs. Committees will visit shops and offices to share saving charts, distribute literature, and host lectures and moving pictures at the YMCA building.

San Antonio David Latshaw New York City Association Latshaw Earl E. Dilley Perry H. King J. E. Harper J. N. Brown T. N. Smith L. E. Wolf

With the Fingers Says Corns Lift Out Pain Free

A Cincinnati authority claims freezone can lift corns and calluses without pain by applying a few drops directly to the corn. The compound dries instantly, does not inflame surrounding tissue, and a quarter ounce is enough for home use. The notice notes outfit for women with high heels stressing foot relief.

Cincinnati

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