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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1917
Page
24
New York dispatch notes Lord Northcliffe Alfred Harmsworth arrives in the United States as Britain’s influential press magnate and a partner to Lloyd George in guiding the empire. The piece contrasts their powers and recalls Northcliffe’s shift from wartime critic to pivotal ally.
The article notes Northcliffe’s push to place Lloyd George in power and praises Northcliffe for his sharp understanding of America. It contrasts his blunt, direct style with Lord Bryce and highlights Northcliffe’s ability to present hard truths to Americans without undue offense.
Doctors and physicians from Brooklyn State Hospital endorse Nuxated Iron as a safe organic iron remedy. They claim it boosts strength, improves digestion, and avoids teeth staining or stomach upset unlike older iron salts. The ad cites expert testimonials and a money back/double strength guarantee.
The piece chronicles Alfred Harmsworth later Lord Northcliffe rising from a penniless son of a London barrister to master of about 150 newspapers and periodicals. It highlights his refusal of political office, American-inspired methods, vast influence, and the Daily Mail triumphs along with control of major papers like the London Times. He is described as England’s unofficial war steward at age 51.
Secretary Daniels outlines wide Navy recognition for gallantry with twenty five medals and badges including the Medal of Honor ribbon, Distinguished Service Medal, Manila Bay and West Indies campaigns, life saving medals, gunnery and marksman badges, and state decorations. The list also shows army campaign badges and various marks for shooting excellence.
Sandy the Scotsman returns to his village after London and recalls London as grand yet untrustworthy. He recounts buying a box of pins labeled a thousand for a penny and finding seventeen pins missing on the train, illustrating a humorous shortage tale from Youth's Companion.
Mrs. J. A. Sizemore wife of a U S Army Quartermaster Sergeant living at 718 Scott Street says she suffered since January with rheumatism and indigestion. After two Tanlac bottles her pain swelling and indigestion improved allowing normal activity and appetite. She credits Tanlac with restoring her health and urges others to try it. Wagner Drug Co. San Antonio sells Tanlac.
Sebastopol, a key Black Sea port of 77 000 residents before the war, with a deep harbor and 65 foot water depth, is famed for the Crimean War siege lasting 849 heroic days. The city hosts mementoes of that struggle and nearby landmarks such as Inkerman Balaklava Chersonesus and ports linked to Catherine II’s founding in 1784.
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