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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
13
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity for safe reliable liver relief. The vegetable remedy promises no gagging, no salivation, and a full morning after effect with a clear head and regular bowels.
A State Pure Food Department analysis of sixty six milk samples from local dealers in San Antonio showed five samples were adulterated as skimmed and watered. Commissioner Hoffman said complaints would be filed against the five dealers.
The National League for Woman's Service promotes Hoover pledge cards to awaken individual responsibility in food conservation. Women must manage their own marketing and avoid waste. shortages slow outreach as only about 13,000 cards are ready. Contact HQ at Cr. 2281 if missed, to obtain cards. Auction notice for 40 Fort Sam Houston houses set for August 1, 1917.
Rapid extension of Mexican railways is backed by the department of communications and state governments. Plans include a Tehuantepec Isthmus link to Merida and a west coast Atlantic Pacific line from Tampico to San Blas, with national financing and risk of concession forfeiture if construction stalls.
A National Council of Defense bulletin urged city retailers to curb expenses by systematizing delivery services. Secretary Adolph Grasso read the plan at the grocers department meeting and a trade article by L. Howe noted government study of taking over all delivery via parcel post. First Assistant Postmaster Koons said the government is ready to discuss with merchants. A 5 to 10 cent delivery surcharge on goods under one dollar was proposed as a model used in Western cities. Grasso was to consult grocers and report in about two weeks.
The Southern Commercial Congress extends urgent invitations to Texas groups to join its ninth annual convention in New York City October 15 16 and 17 and to participate in the Southern States Exposition October 18 to 20. Dr Clarence J Owens urges a strong Texas display to show the nation the diverse Texas manufacturing output from autos to chile cans. Texas members on the congress board include Col J Sheb Williams of Paris and George W Littlefield of Austin.
San Antonio and southwest Texas children flood The Light with pennies to aid Belgian orphans. Bank robbers pirates poachers and bunco artists become playful titles as youngsters donate coins, often with notes of love, to support the Happy Tribe Million Penny War fund. Local families encourage the effort with child contributions and parent support.
A simple lemon lotion recipe uses two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint. Strain to remove pulp, then massage daily into face neck arms and hands to whiten, soften, and redden skin with a sweet fragrance.
A defense counsel cross examines an adverse witness about a past event and recalls a shared incident. The witness confirms a separate, revealing memory about the attorney’s shabby clothes, a loan between families, and an unpaid debt, illustrating how small details surface in testimony.
Office at Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed bids until 11 am August 10 1917 for extending central heating mains to the Nurse Corps Dormitory. Full details from the Quartermaster on application Ady.
A fragmentary diary-like report recalls a train car incident where a cord failed and a bystander questioned how a simple string could hold a train together. A nearby man confirms the train split in two, provoking disbelief from an elderly witness.
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