German Propaganda Chief Resigns As War Looms
Berlin reports the resignation of Dr. Hammann as head of the foreign office press bureau reveals his role in a worldwide propaganda drive before the war. Major Deutelmoser is named to succeed him as the war food department tightens controls, alarming landowners over feeding game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Deutelmoser
Foreign Office
Berlin
Hammann
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
War Ministry
Dr. Hammann
War Food Department
Latest picture of General von Falkenhayn in Greece
A recent photograph shows General von Falkenhayn after Bucharest’s fall. He traveled by submarine to Greece where Allied critics view his presence as signaling a potential move against General Sarrail’s Saloniki force. He appeared in a Bulgarian-German border town still held by the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General von Falkenhayn
von Mackensen
Roumania
Bucharest
von Falkenhayn
Greece
Mili
Falkenhayn
Sarrail
Saloniki
Wild game hunted, risk of starvation alarms forests
The piece warns that hunting bans will starve large game populations, threatening wild animals across the empire. It notes about 120,000 animals in the region and cites a Berlin expert praising forests and Viking heritage, while additional notes mention a Florida lamp patent and a New York reporter’s typewriter based fax system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Berlin
Valhalla
Surprising Home Cough Syrup Story Promises Quick Relief
A promotional note touts making a cough syrup at home using 212 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup to yield a pint. It claims rapid relief from dry coughs, throat irritation, bronchial membranes, and conditions like bronchitis and asthma, with a money back guarantee and pharmacy directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Hair Care Secrets From Actress Training
An article notes actresses dedicate time to beauty and warns against makeshift cleansers. It recommends a three cent shampoo using canthrax dissolved in hot water, claiming full-head coverage, rapid drying, even color, and removal of dandruff oil and dirt.
Moffett Paintings Exhibit At Art Guild
Members and art lovers spent a Wednesday afternoon viewing the Moffett paintings now on display in the Guild room at 326 1 2 West Commerce Street. The works, in the impressionistic school, feature high tonal coloring that preserves unity across the composition. Tea and cake were served during the viewing.
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Art Guild
Moffett
Guild Room
West
Commerce Street
Bequests Total 3700 From Hutcheson Estate
Rev J T Hutcheson distributed 3700 in verbal bequests from his wife Lizzie D Hutcheson for church and charity. Gifts went to the Episcopal diocese of West Texas 2000 the board of missions New York 1000 the Protestant Orphans Home 500 and an Antonio Humane Society. The minister is nearly 90 and seriously ill amid worries for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hutcheson
Lizzie D. Hutcheson
Hutcheson
W. T. Capers
Episcopal Diocese of
West Texas
Board of Missions
New York
Protestant Orphans’ Home
Antonio
Twenty Million Boxes Every Year Liver Cleanse Ad
An old advertisement touts brightening health with C scarets laxative tablets. It promises relief from headaches bilious spells and colds by taking one or two tablets nightly. Claims include clear head breath and active bowels with a gentle non gripe formula. Mothers urged to give to children when symptomatic.
Dixie Ball and Auctions Lead Weekend Events
The 11th Dixie Ball hosted at Turner Hall with 50 cents for gents and free for ladies. A government sale at Fort Sam Houston Remount Station No 1 offers 261 horses and five mules at 1:30 PM, featuring cavalry stock in sound condition. Five Star Social Club dance at Turner’s Hall with 60 cent admission, ladies free. Police report notes a robbery of A. J. Houston by three white men in khaki near Avenue C.
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Dixie
Turner Hall
Gents
Willett’s Orch
Remount Station No. 1
Fort Sam Houston
Turner’s Hall
Willett's Union Orch
A. J. Houston
North Palmetto Avenue
Avenue C
Coy
Collins and
Leibrecht
Mayor Brown pledges aid to San Antonio crime effort
Mayor Brown announced he will aid if more police are needed to fight a crime situation in San Antonio. He said Commissioner Uhr or Chief Lancaster should request help, noting the city’s crime level is generally better than other Texas cities but may require additional officers.
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San Antonio
Brown
Uhr
Lancaster
Texas
A Helpful Mistake in Morning Duties Stirs Town
A conscientious bride questions her husband’s cheerful mood as a servant explains the mix up of packages delivering birdseed instead of breakfast. The episode, attributed to United Presbyte sources, hints at domestic humor and small-town misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Army Orders Relieve Captain Mudgett as Inspector Instructor
Today the Army relieves Captain John J. Mudgett of the Twenty third Infantry from his post as inspector instructor with the Montana National Guard. First Lieutenant Sylvester D. Powns Jr of the Sixteenth Cavalry reports to Fortresses. First Lieutenant Leland H. Stanford coast artillery is detailed to the Signal Corps and will proceed to Fort Sam Houston.
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John J. Mudgett
Twentythird Infantry
Montana National Guard
Sylvester D. Powns JR
Sixteenth Cavalry
Forteres
Leland H. Stanford
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Prizes Planned for Fiesta Burlesque Parade
At the Travis Club luncheon the S. O. V. directors announced prizes totaling 750 dollars for Fiesta week burlesque parade entrants led by a 250 dollar first prize. Plans include a mock coronation and other features. The Rotary Club to stage the coronation again and old S. O. V. members urged to pay dues for new buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace of St. Vitus
Travis Club
Rotary Club
Funeral notice for Mrs. Marie Vera Eisfeld
Mrs. Marie Vera Eisfeld died in San Antonio at 1:00 a m January 25 1917 at age 40. Funeral from Zizik Undertaking Co 822 East Houston Street at 8:30 and St Marys Church at 9:00 a m Friday January 26 1917. Interment in Sons of Hermann Cemetery. Friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Vera Eisfeld
San Antonio
Marie Vera Bisfeld
Erin
Zizik Undertaking Co
East
Houston Street
St. Mary's Church
Sons of Hermann
Priests Granted Open Trial in Mexico City Case
representations by the United States secured a fair trial for two Mexican priests sentenced to death at Zacatecas on charges of aiding Villa. The American embassy in Mexico City was informed that they will not be tried under a law denying them defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Zacatecas
Villa
Mexico City
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Endorsement From Watts Store
Druggist J M Watts of Wattsville Mississippi says Swamp Root has produced favorable reports for kidney liver and bladder ailments. He asserts no market product rivals Swamp Root and notes a physician authority backing its merits in a 1916 dated endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Watts
Wattsville, Miss
Kilmer’s Kidney Health Sample Offer Promoted
The notice advertises Dr. Kilmer & Co. offering a ten cent sample bottle of panrap- Rast with a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It urges mentioning the San Antonio Daily Light and notes regular bottle sizes available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Atonio Daily Light
When Russia Grows Up Potential Army Size and Financing
The London Globe quotes General Skugarevski predicting Russia could field 40 million fully equipped soldiers in a decade and sustain war at 30 million pounds daily once its resources are developed. The estimate suggests a dramatic expansion of Russia's military capacity if conflict resumes within ten years.
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London Globe
Skugarevski
Russia
Generali Skugarevski
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