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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1917

Page

3

Census Bureau explains Texas city population estimates

Washington July 16 The Census Bureau released estimates of Texas city and county populations based on June 5 registration returns for draft apportionment. Texas total 4 397 097 with San Antonio 133 348 as part of the state figures, methodology outlined.

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King George and Queen Mary End Eleven Day France Front Tour

King George and Queen Mary conclude an eleven day visit to British armies in France. The king toured fronts from the sea to the Somme, while Queen Mary focused on hospitals and care for the wounded. They were warmly received by the French, with Poincare hosted at luncheon and General Petain decorated.

Associated Press France King George Queen Mary Somme Mary George Poincare Albert Petain Messines Lie William Redmond Vimy Lens

Dallas Liquor Dealers Stockpile Ahead of Expected Drought

In anticipation of a national drought wholesale liquor dealers in Dallas and across Texas load up on bonded whisky. One North Texas firm reportedly bought $300,000 worth of bonded goods from several distilleries. Prices for many drinks rise as shortages loom. Small beer and whiskey glasses replace previous ones in most bars.

Dallas Tex Texas

Terribly Sick Woman Credits Lydia Pinkham Remedy

Madison Wisconsin woman praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing years of back pain and avoiding surgery. She and her husband credit the product with restoring health and a future with a baby girl. The letter urges other women to try it and asks readers to seek free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.

Madison, Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Benjamin F. Blake Madison Wis Blake Lydia UE Pinkham

Medal for Alaskan Dogs in War Effort Awarded

Nome Alaska July 16 Mrs Esther Birdsell Darling of Nome has received the cross of war for Alaska dogs that transported 90 tons of shells to a front under fire through a four day blizzard. The decoration was awarded here today.

Nome Alaska Esther Birdsell Darling

Nelson O Tiffany Dies at 75 in Canada

Nelson O. Tiffany founder and president since 1885 of the Masonic Insurance Association died yesterday at his summer home in Canada. He was 75.

Masonic Insurance Association Buffalo N. Y Nelson O. Tiffany The Canada

Dallas Seeks Million Dollar Highway Bond Victory

Dallas proposes a permanent Dallas to Tarrant County line highway funded by a one million dollar road bond. The issue will be voted on August 23 by Dallas County residents, with discussion underway in the County Commissioners Court and backed by the Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers' Association.

Dallas Tex Tarrant County Dallas County Dallas County Commissioners’ Court Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers’ Association

Automobile Kills Mexican Woman Near San Marcos

Saturday night on the road south of San Marcos Rosa Allanauva a Mexican woman was struck and killed by a car reportedly driven by Clint Winston Jr. Her neck was broken and her chest crushed in the impact according to reports.

San Marcos Tex Rosa Allanauva Clint Winston Jr

Home Linens At Wolfson's With Substantial Reductions

Wolfson's offers everyday home linens noted for durability at reduced prices through Saturday. Selected items include belt ends of linen and cotton damasks and half dozen sets of all linen napkins, all slightly soiled but restorable, with reductions averaging 25 percent and some items at half price to help shoppers stock up for months.

Madeira Linens Half Price Sale Sparks Local Interest

Hand made and hand embroidered linen items from the Madeira Islands offered at half price. Napkins and luncheon sets previously priced at 7.50 to 12.50 per dozen or per piece now reduced by half. slightly soiled from window displays but restorable by laundering.

Madeira Islands

Hemmed Sheets at 98 Cents for 63x90 Inches

Sixty three by ninety inch sheets for single or three quarter beds made from a single piece of heavy serviceable sheeting. Firmly hemmed and described as excellent quality. Price reduced from 1.10 to 98 cents.

Hemmed Sheets at 69 Cents Each

An advertised sheet set is offered at 69 cents, down from 85 cents, in sizes of seventy two by ninety inches suitable for three quarter or double beds. The product is described as soft finish and durable with a flat center seam.

Laundry Prices Include White Sheets and Cases

A sale listing offers $2 white spreads and $1.79 80x90 inch sets that need shaking after washing and no ironing required. Also 25c hemmed cases and 21c plain cases.

Value Bedding and Sheets for Rent Service

Classified note offering 54x90 single bed sheets at 79 cents, $1 grade sheets, and 42x36 hemmed cases at 16 cents. Mentions suitability for army use and rent service.

Special 69¢ Scarves and Linen Reductions

Bargain notice offers 20x54 scarves marked down from 69 to 49 cents plus 85 cent napkins at 69 cents per dozen. All linens feature all white centers cretonne lace edges and varied sizes from centerpieces to scarves with color motifs. discounts to 98 or 29 cents.

Linen Damask Table Linens Sale Prices

A local ad promotes generic linen damask items at reduced prices. Satin finish damask table linen by the yard 1.49, damasks 0.39, 0.64 widths, 50c to 64 inch patterns, table tops 98 cents, napkins 2.98 each. All linen satin finish options highlighted with multiple patterns and sizes.

Linen and Art Linen Sale with Skirt Options

Advertises linen sheeting at 1.69 and 1.75 art linen for decorative use, both suitable for skirts. Ninety inch wide linen priced at 1.69, art linen 54 inches at 1.49, plus ironing pads at 50 cents and covers at 39 or 25 cents, with removable laundering features.

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