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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
3
The article explains nitrates crucial for industry and warfare are currently obtained from ore and coal with scientists exploring methods to extract them from air as a new feasible process. It discusses the significance and the effort to develop an alternative source.
Washington reports on nitrogen's role in national self sufficiency. The U S national museum presents sources including Chilean mineral deposits air and coal and peat potential atmospheric fixation challenges due to nitrogen's inertness and the long geologic history of the atmosphere.
The article surveys methods to fix atmospheric nitrogen including arc process, cyanamid, Haber, and coal-derived ammonia. It notes Norway’s cheap power, Germany’s wartime shifts, and U.S. coal-product ammonia as major sources while stressing nitrogen’s role in food production and war effort.
Babies howled through a health conference at St. Mark's parish house in San Antonio as mothers and babies underwent comprehensive examinations. Drs and nurses conducted health histories, developmental tests, dental and oral exams, physical checks, and weight measurements. Certificates will be mailed to mothers showing each baby's score.
In Mexico City hundreds of Spaniards adopted resolutions urging King Alfonso to align with Latin American and European powers against U S intervention in Mexico. The piece notes amnesty returnees Gamboa and Davila were arrested for plotting against the Constitutionalist government.
A string of visitors check into downtown hotels including F T Kincaid of Uvalde and Miss Ruth Bell of Rockport at the Gunter. D W Martin of Chicago and P E Davie of Waco drill into St. Anthony and BE. W Roberts of Dallas and A T Billet of Philadelphia arrive at the Menger. C G Parker of Houston and Peter Byers of Macon are noted guests at the Gunter and CA. Mosom of Cleveland registers at the Menger.
County commissioner J K K Lamm announces candidacy for re election subject to Democratic primaries July 22. Political advertisement. Committee of One Hundred Luncheon at the Gunter Hotel Wednesday June 7 for a full attendance. The Committee Adv.
The Retail Merchants Association board passed a resolution of regret for Sam L Harris a leading member It was ordered spread on the minutes The directors also planned a tentative entertainment program for the state convention including a supper and auto ride with other features to be decided Attendance was full
Directors of the Fiesta Association plan to spend on a purse and purchase two ostriches to present to the city. Charles Graebner says the gift aims to cure Commissioner Lambert’s insomnia, noting the zoo needs a pair and prices on a pair are being sought.
A special purchase of white silk hosiery embroidered in black dots offered at one dollar. Fashionable hosiery of quality not previously sold at this price. First floor.
Silk and kid sport bags with striped effects offered in dainty color mixes. Silk pannier handles featured in a mid summer style at 1.25 dollars. First Floor.
Advertisement notes a large lot of women's low shoes offered at 3.75 dollars each, with wholesale value cited and emphasis on recent leather price increases. Describes a complete size assortment in the entire lot and promotes fashionably styled summer options. Located on the first floor.
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