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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Vitalitas as a drugless tonic that cleanses blood and boosts vigor. It claims effectiveness for chronic indigestion rheumatism nervous debility and liver and kidney issues. Sold by Sommer's Drug Store and other druggists.
London July 18 report records that American Legion members in the Canadian army awarded bravery decorations will now wear a silver ornament featuring George Washington’s crest on a Canadian maple leaf.
Auditors of the Federal Trade Commission began examining the books of Chicago packers to determine the cost of producing and marketing meats and related foods. The probe, ordered by President Wilson, aims to establish what constitutes a fair profit and will cover packers, cattle raisers, commission men, and wholesale and retail dealers.
The Gunter Hotel ballroom hosted San Antonio Tént No. 46 Maccabees in honor of the Woman's Benefit Association. More than 400 attended as Laura B Hart urged Red Cross aid and J B Sawtell announced full insurance coverage for members' soldiers. The program included Miss Loraine Hislop reading, James Edwin McConnell music, a W B drill, Review No. 3, refreshments and dancing.
Advertises Calotabs as a new calomel tablet that cleanses the liver with one tablet nightly. Claims no taste or nausea, a morning boost, and appetite return. Sold only in sealed twenty dose packs for forty five cents with a money back guarantee.
Washington says a mathematician linked to the War Department argues the war will end February 6, 1918 by biblical numerology using Revelation chapter thirteen. The theory ties Kaiser to the number 666 and 42 months of conflict since August 6, 1914. The piece connects Kaiser Serbia Joffre kultur and ends with the stated date.
New York City exemption boards are prepared for the selective draft. Men liable can learn their draft numbers now. Some precincts in seven states still delay lottery drawings but returns indicate the process will finish by week’s end. Crowder to announce the lottery plan. Congress weighs aliens draft liability, amid international law concerns.
A conference in Atlanta on July 14 pressed steps to divert more export traffic to Gulf and South Atlantic ports. A committee on permanent organization was named. The group argued that congestion in the East makes the Southern ports more advantageous to U.S. government and foreign agents.
A letter to the Chicago Tribune claims a pickpocket stole $75 from a penniless mother of two who works as a scrub and wash woman. She says the money was for a hospital bill and asks the thief to return it or at least half, sending it to the Tribune.
Senate debate focuses on War Department plans for National Guard training in Southern camps and draft quota methods. Lodge calls the roll-creation process padded and questions why New England guards go South while conscripts train in Central Massachusetts. Townsend cites Michigan objections. Weeks backs Lodge. Knox hints Plattsburg move to Atlanta. Gorgas climate approval cited. Overman notes lack of Southern representation on camp board.
A small bipartisan group opposed the aviation bill causing delays after a brief Senate debate. The $640,000,000 measure faced extended discussion and the food control bill was moved up briefly before resuming, with Senator Chamberlain noting the aviation bill likely won’t be considered again until next week after the food bill’s final vote Saturday.
Soldiers are instructed to report to commanding officers at 211 St. Mary's St on Thursday morning at 8 o'clock July 19 for inspection and muster. They may return home until the call on or about August 5 after the inspection and muster.
Centaurens suitable for garden and cut flower use are available in many sorts. Among them C Americana, C suaveotens, and C imperials are noted as three of the best varieties for gardeners and floral arrangements.
A Lithuanian mother in Algonquin Hospital hopeful to reunite with her four year old son Nickie after four years apart. Mary, her daughter, was lost to a peddler, found in Milwaukee, and is now learning dressmaking while the mother recovers. United Charities arranged aid including a pension and a move to a better home.
July 18 report says President Li Yuan Hung resigns and urges support for Feng Kwo Chang, who has refused the chief executive post. German officers reportedly aided the monarchist army of Chang Hsun, with Fe king dispatches noting interned Germans among officers released to restore ties with Germany.
Calude Parish, a colored resident, eyed a striped watermelon at Sixth and Plum Streets. He tried to steal it, delaying only when questioned by police. Officers pursued him as the heavy fruit dragged him a block before capture. Parish was fined five dollars plus costs in police court.
Denver July 18 reports Colorado Legislature meets at noon in a special war session to consider creating a state constabulary to replace the national guard in police duty when the guard is called into federal service August 5. Labor leaders threaten a fierce fight over the proposal.
Wheat short story notes rail fare to Port O Connor for Methodist Assembly with a six dollar ninety five cent round trip via Southern Pacific. July 18 Portland dispatch reports a brief market note on transportation.
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