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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1917
Page
30
Texas growers and researchers hail spineless cactus as a scalable feed for livestock and potential cash crop. Three crops per year from one mother plant could yield up to 100 tons per acre, with slabs sold for 7 to 10 cents each. Claims cover cattle feed, human food uses, fruit value, and potential industrial applications.
The Railway Age Gazette argues dining car losses rise with high food prices and oversized portions. It urges reducing portions, not prices, to cut waste and curb the a la carte markup, noting European table d hotte systems offer lower costs and satisfaction.
Department of Commerce data reveal a surge in American railroad equipment exports in the eight months ending February 1917 to 1918 driven by wartime demand. Key items include steel rails locomotives cars wheels and track material with New York the chief shipment port to France Russia and Asia.
A clipped exchange features a truculent citizen and a remark about standing up as the orchestra plays a tune. The speaker mentions wanting someone to accuse him of German sympathies, reflecting wartime sentiment.
The article promotes dry food and other goods packed in paper or fiber containers to reduce cost. It cites coffee tea alum baking powder spices raisins prunes and tobaccos as suitable for such packaging with moisture proof bags and tins for some items. It also mentions preserves jellies dried fruits sauces and toilet articles as potential candidates.
Storehouse G at the San Antonio Arsenal will be enlarged by two stories to create about 70 000 square feet of fireproof storage space. The white stucco building near stores E and F will include a double track for fast freight handling and feature modern storage devices under Maj. Harry B Jordan’s oversight. Bids close at 2 p.m. Wednesday. project cost is $110 000 with plans by Henry T Phelps.
Dr. Edwin Lewis estimates that after next October the United States must export 1,000,000 tons of staple foods monthly to allies in addition to normal shipments. This requires 1000 cars daily unloading at ports and another 1000 loading to keep roads clear. The farmer’s pivotal wartime role is highlighted.
An Irishman seeking work at a Detroit repair shop faced a tricky test from the superintendent who grilled him on carpentry and Venetian blind making. The applicant replied with a bold joke about poking a chisel in the boss’s eye, reflecting the era’s blunt wit in newspaper humor.
National board of fire underwriters coordinates a wide fire prevention campaign for grain elevators flour mills warehouses and other food depots in the United States with local sub committees in major cities. Dallas New Orleans and Atlanta lead the effort with state and local authorities and grain dealer groups. The campaign enlists about 4000 fire prevention engineers inspectors surveyors and appraisers along with insurance groups and civic bodies to reduce preventable fires and preserve staples crucial to the war effort.
John B. Carrington outlined how San Antonio attracts and retains visitors through golf emphasis, loop road systems, fishing and hunting access, and strong advertising. He urged continuous promotion and top-notch amenities to keep tourists returning and boosting local prosperity. He noted the need for patient investment and coordinated public and private effort.
Realtors report a renewal of activity in home building as deeds filed rise to typical seasonal levels. Building permits in the past month support the trend with inquiries for four and five room cottages, lots purchased, and buyers awaiting lumber price stability to let contracts for homes and some mercantile buildings. Investors expect a summer rush as lumber prices stabilize, with cottages and bungalows leading the new construction near San Antonio.
A curious water elevator device by Buffalo Jones was shown on Bowen's Island to demonstrate low cost irrigation. The Archimedes based system lifts water into a trough and recycles it, claiming 22 acres could be irrigated two inches deep per cycle. Demonstration was planned for Chamber of Commerce guests.
Texas highway leaders including Governor appointees Curtis Hancock H C Odle and T R McLean will head a 1000-car auto parade from Fort Worth to Mineral Wells for the mid summer Texas Good Roads Association meeting. Speakers include A G Batchelder and Captain J D Fauntleroy with $4 515 750 in federal aid to Texas roads.
Herbert C Hoover, later U.S. food dictator during the war, was born in West Branch Iowa on August 10 1874. He trained as a mining engineer after graduating from Stanford in 1895 and built wealth through gold mining ventures in Australia. His early career included work in Burma Mexico Australia China California and Russia before leading the Belgian relief effort.
The English Board of Trade issued orders in April restricting how long traders may hold freight cars. Generally one day to load and two to unload, with three days for port shipment traffic and two for coal loading in Scotland. Orders allow railway companies to unload and reuse private cars to avoid empty-haulage, adjusting demurrage periods accordingly.
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