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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
5
Commissioner Lambert outlines a 134000 park budget and 154000 street- cleaning budget with a 50000 general fund request for sanitary sewer laterals. Health department seeks 54892 with 3000 for nurses and 4000 for mosquito control as city expands for soldiers.
Bentonville Ark resident W G Glazier endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for a long lingering cough and related chest irritation. The ad notes it is for sale by A M Fischer.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cleansing dilute remedy for kidneys and bladder. It claims quick relief from congestion and excesses, notes government chemist approval, and encourages buying at drugstores with a money back guarantee.
An advertisement touts Plough Chemical Co. ointment as brightening and whitening skin, claiming it removes blemishes, tan, freckles, and promotes a whiter complexion. It offers mail order sales 25 cents for a large box and seeks agents, noting availability through Peoples' Drug Store in San Antonio.
The Magnus Manson sailing vessel was torpedoed off the French coast by a German submarine. The crew abandoned ship and were later called to reboard. The Pensacola to Genoa lumber cargo ship sailed in March from Pensacola and was Mobile owned.
London date June 11 the Belgian Relief Commission received an unconfirmed report that the Norwegian steamship John Bakke of 1611 tons gross carrying 2000 tons of wheat for Belgium via Rotterdam has been sunk.
The Norwegian steamer Askild, which left New York on April 5 bound for England, was sunk by a German submarine on May 19 near the French coast. Crew members who reached New York today say all aboard escaped safely.
At the Belgian Relief Commission offices in New York on June 11 it was said the steam ship John Bakke reported from London to have been sunk probably sailed from some point in South America after leaving the South American coast.
Governor Ferguson appoints four city exemption boards for San Antonio to judge military exemptions and conduct medical exams for draftees. Division members include G W Saunders Adolph Hernandez and Dr Jules Braunagel in Div 1, and others in Divisions 2 3 and 4. County board chaired by Sheriff Tobin, exemptions reviewed by a citizens committee Dr Frederick Terrell Dr S T Lowry and Hal P Street.
Berlin reports a notable uptick in artillery fire yesterday in the dunes sector along the Belgian front near Nieuport and east of Ypres. The army headquarters statement notes increased bombardment in this area.
Sealed proposals will be received here until 11 00 a m June 12 1917 for furnishing fresh beef and mutton required at posts and stations Southern Department during the three months beginning July 1 1917 Information furnished on application Adv
San Antonio prepares a four day push to sell Liberty Bonds with house to house canvassing and bell and whistle reminders. The effort, led by County Judge James R. Davis and Chamber of Commerce officials, targets wealthier residents and broad participation through the Woman's League and local banks.
Mayor Bell received a telegram from J. W. Hoopes vice governor of the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas urging Liberty bond purchases with sinking funds. He notes old city bonds retirement schedule calls for most cash by next September and asks for a formal report on funds in the improvement district before council action.
In Dallas on June 11, Mrs. Ebb Reppert heads the Womens Federal Liberty Loan committee for the Eleventh District as various states women pledge support for Liberty Bond sales. Texas Equal Suffrage Association president Minnie Fisher Cunningham urges suffragists to buy bonds, likening them to future home savings. Caroline Beall Price of the Colonial Dames adds a related note on broader civic support.
Tin reports that her organization has bought two bonds and that nearly every member of the association plans to buy bonds.
New York announces it has nearly completed its $600 million allotted share of the liberty loan and will subscribe for an additional $400 million, as reported by the liberty loan committee on June 11.
New York June 11 Liberty National Bank announced a $10 6 million subscription to the loan for itself and customers.
Fort Worth Texas June 11 The Bank of Hereford has voted to pay a 10 percent stock dividend in Liberty bonds.
TERRELL Texas June 11 Local banks began lending to Liberty bond buyers at the bond rate of interest to popularize sales. The move aims to widen participation by making bonds more accessible to residents.
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company will build a new exchange at South Presa Street and Grove Avenue in South Park Terrace costing over 40000. It will be a two story facility with modern equipment and a 10000 line switchboard. A large exchange at Fort Sam Houston will add 750 direct lines to department HQs and electricity. The plan faces material shortages due to war, forcing prioritization of military needs over private service.
Horace EF Wilson, lawyer, operates from 507 508 State Bank Building. Craves clients with an advertisement describing legal services and contact.
O Connell Loan Co at 112 East Houston Street advertises collateral loans with bargains on diamonds and watches.
Residents welcome a cool delightful day at West End Lake with boating and dancing activities. A festive outdoors event offers recreation and music for all ages.
Fire attributed to spontaneous combustion caused about $50 damage to the home of Sam Sopkins at 827 Blue Bonnet Street. The blaze was confined to the rear of the dwelling and occurred around 4 40 Sunday afternoon.
Local shop Alamo Jewelry Co at 315 Alamo Plaza advertises buying or taking in trade old gold silver diamonds and coins.
The fragment notes Riebe's Jewelry Store at 306 Main Ave as a reference point a block away from high prices.
A large crowd is expected Monday evening for the rehearsal of the male chorus set to sing at the Fourth of July concert under the San Antonio Rotary Club. The singers meet at 7 30 o clock in the Sunday school room of Travis Park Methodist Church. Only three rehearsals remain before the first public performance.
Dan Lewis is an attorney at law located at 414 15 Kampmann Building in Travis, with phone line 6413 for client inquiries.
Dr. S Burg to represent San Antonio Jews at the Jewish Congress. The delegate appointment signals active community involvement and aligns local leaders with national Jewish forum discussions.
Associated Press correspondence notes that fourteen of the 381 newly elected Japanese House of Representatives members are Christians. The most notable is Saburo Shimada who has served as House president for two years.
London officials announce a ban on making paste from flour for wallpaper or dill posting asserting wall papering is not a patriotic domestic enterprise.
A French soldier Eugene DeFail credits a Testament worn over his heart for saving his life after a bullet struck the book. The World’s Sunday School Association has distributed over 1,300,000 Testaments and Gospels to European soldiers. An official report from the French Bible Society notes a $1000 donation from the Million Nickel Fund to print 20,000 copies at five cents each, with DeFail’s copy inscribed Presented by an American Sunday School Scholar.
Quote by De Pressense on truth lasting beyond a moment and falsehood fading as time shows the future.
At a Washington gathering held on a date to be fixed soon, C. S. Weiner was elected alternate. A total of 486 votes were cast. Across the United States elections named 400 delegates to the congress.
Address 106 W Houston St Crockett provides services including baths massage electricity and dieting as advertised.
A-Bar Plumbing Co located at 056 State Bank Building advertises private loans collateralized by diamonds autos or livestock at one half rate. Travis 4209 contact details provided.
Hum mel's Clothing Store advertises a larger lot of summer suits at prices from 4.50 to 7.50. The ad lists 505 W Commerce Street and promotes better selections than elsewhere.
Classified ad listing furnished rooms boarding and apartments for rent at 8c and 6c each from Dulling Printing Co. 131 Losoya St Crockett with contact number 3338. Strong local rental options in Crockett.
The Supreme Court affirmed injunctions by Kentucky railroads and other public service corporations prohibiting full property value assessments of their franchise taxes. The court mandated assessments at 60 percent of actual value, applying this valuation to all non corporation property in the state.
Two hundred German prisoners of war in England will be used this summer to plow about one thousand acres of Hainault Forest the eastern part of Epping Forest. The project aims to cultivate the land and support agricultural efforts during wartime.
Mrs. Charles Turner aged 21 of 202 Grant Avenue drowned after being drawn into a whirlpool while bathing with friends at the foot of East View Avenue. She was pulled from danger once, then drawn back and disappeared. Swimmers recovered the body. a pulmotor attempt failed. She leaves a husband and two children.
The Supreme Court refused to disturb Ohio decrees ruling that John D. Rockefeller could not be taxed in Cleveland by the Cuyahoga County treasurer because he claimed New York residency. The court declined to review the county treasurer’s appeal.
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