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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1917
Page
8
General James Parker asserts that draft conscripts gain discipline, good pay, and government benefits. He says soldiers are well treated, protected from disease, and return as more capable workers. The interview credits army training with lasting patriotism and success after war.
Preliminary inspection of Company F First Regiment infantry conducted in Lockhart Texas found the unit first class. Muster will occur Tuesday with about one hundred men, led by Captain Walter Cardwell and Lieutenants Will Gregg and Joe Ellis. Members include two bankers four merchants two cotton men two professional baseball players two stenographers six Germans and two Jews.
Austin Texas July 21 two issues of Anderson County common school district bonds were approved by the attorney general department one district 33 12 for 2500 and the other district 18 for 1000 both bearing 5 percent interest maturing in 20 years with an option of 10 years
Texas officers note 21 to 31 year olds liable for service may still enlist as volunteers before being summoned to appear before exemption boards. Messages from Washington say once called for physicals they lose voluntary enlistment rights, though a grace period of five to six days allows joining regular forces or the Texas National Guard.
Dr N H Hornstine cites ten years in Philadelphia and three dozen authorities back Nuxated Iron as a powerful tonic. Endorsements from W Kerr Mason Towne Bernhardt Jaques King and others claim it builds blood nerves and digestion. Two five grain tablets thrice daily after meals reportedly boost strength in two weeks with a money back guarantee.
A district physician and police surgeon promotes Nuxated Iron as an easily absorbed organic iron supplement. He cites rapid energy gains in himself and patients, notes no dental staining or stomach upset, and predicts broader national health benefits.
An anecdotal testimonial claims Nuxated Iron restores energy, strength, and youthfulness. A midlife man reportedly improved blood pressure and vigor after two weeks of five grain tablets thrice daily, with a $100.60 pledge and money-back guarantees if results fail to double strength in ten days.
Wilson Sloan, a San Antonio native and Main Avenue High School alumnus, has completed Navy training and was assigned to the super battleship Oklahoma. His father, W. W. Sloan, reports the assignment from 2405 West Commerce Street. Sloan trained at Great Lakes and Portsmouth, NH, after enlisting with parental consent.
Notices from Navy and Army offices allow continued enlistment of men aged 21 to 30 not yet called for active service. Three Texas National Guard batteries and the Second Texas Field Artillery HQ unit passed federal inspection at the San Antonio armory. Units to be mustered into federal service August 5 as Texas and southern state forces mobilize, with drafted volunteers filling remaining ranks.
Ex students of Texas A and M now in San Antonio or at Camp Funston Leon Springs plan a July 28 reunion at the Gunter Hotel lawn on Travis Street with a steak roast menu and a live program. Dr W B Bizzell Col W S Scott and Mayor La Bell will attend.
A five passenger Ford owned by M. L. Trammel of Bastrop Texas was stolen from Alamo Plaza shortly after 4 PM Saturday. The car carried a camping outfit six quilts and cooking utensils. The listing also notes various local ads and notices from the West End Pavilion events to service ads and local business promotions.
Report to city detective bureau notes thieves stealing cast iron valve box covers from streets. Covers about nine inches diameter and stamped Water Supply Company. Police cite metal price rise and increased junk demand as factors. Earlier, plumbing and electric fixtures were taken from vacant homes in numerous incidents. Also fifty brass gas faucets stolen from Southern Pacific Railway freight depot, consigned to Pan American Company at 320 Vera Cruz Street.
Elmore Berendt captured the eleventh swimming event by winning the 30 yard backstroke without leg use in Junior B. Brooke Stephens finished second and Walter Schulte third as Berendt extended his lead in the individual standings with five points to Stephens three and Schulte one.
Contributions pour in for the old Spanish government palace on Military Plaza. The central committee led by Miss Adina De Zavala notes gifts including a $1000 anonymous donation and urges more donors to earn roles as promoters or benefactors with bronze tablets displayed on the building.
Prof J D Warren superintendent of Carthage schools arrived in Austin and submitted to the attorney general's department for approval a proposed issue of 3000 dollars in Carthage independent school district bonds. The proceeds will fund additional school equipment. A noted inventor proposes rubber shoes on tripod legs to protect floors during photography.
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