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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
3
Two housewives blame baking powder for health concerns and cost. Labels reveal ingredients in plain English and alum appears in some brands. Royal Baking Powder remains safer and only marginally more expensive per cake, per batch. Royal Baking Powder Co. New York.
General Basilio Hernandez agrees to permit an initial two-carload food shipment to Monclova Sabinas and nearby areas in Coahuila. C Weller, Red Cross envoy, reports shortages and says five trainloads are needed to feed about 15,100 people with beans corn and other provisions. Local committee to manage distribution under supervision from Saltillo and Monterey.
The article portrays melancholy or the Blues as often a symptom of organic disorders and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longstanding remedy. It cites testimonials from women claiming restored health after use, highlighting four decades of advertisement and reassurance.
The item lists visitors and guests across multiple hotels including the Gunter, St Anthony, and St. James in Durango and New Orleans. Names include Colin Lee and A L Slater, with mentions of travel between Monten Vex, Jadteanville, and Richmond. The report notes gatherings and arrivals like Mrs Jesus lanes and B Nowell visiting prominent locales.
Stephen Bonsal, famed war correspondent, travels from San Antonio toward Mexico as imperial Red Cross agent to assess food shortages. He will confer with Gen Funston and Devol as he may pass through Laredo to Monterey, or Vera Cruz if blocked, reporting whether Mexican officials deny hunger and if aid is needed.
Ten Mexicans indicted on charges of buying and selling votes in the municipal primary held April 2. Indictments allege payments from $3 to $10 for votes. Sheriff Tobin seeks arrests. bonds set at $200 each. Sixteen indictments issued against multiple individuals tied to the People’s Municipal League and Citizens’ League. no high officials named. Local officials and voters react as investigations continue and a second batch of indictments may follow.
Washington dispatch reports Paul M. Warburg warns the United States, though wealthy, lacks the broad network and capacity to become the world’s leading lender as Britain now holds the position. He notes postwar Britain’s debt, American resources, and Latin American demand shape a shift in global finance. Warburg asserts the U.S. cannot replace London soon and must use funds for domestic needs while awaiting stronger overseas financial footing.
Society notes report San Antonio Club hosts gallery entertainment until 11 20 with a dinner party at the Country Club in honor of the Mouuredueather wedding. The Hexford Summers Urb y and Miss Helen Louise Moore wedding guest list includes W J Moore Belknap Place and many local names. after the performance guests moved to the St Anthony roof garden for refreshments and dancing.
Two watches linked to local owners reappeared on a Mexican itinerant after Carnival Week in San Antonio. Deputies Rutlmann and Diaz arrested the suspects, recovering A S Levine’s gold watch and a man’s massive wristwatch once valued with cash stolen during carnival. Authorities said no Mexican money was found, but the case revealed how the watches vanished from owners’ pockets during revelry. A separate report notes a gas gusher strike on the Per king lease near Phelan, three miles north of Bastrop, with experts predicting large quantities in the field and a likely path of known oil vein.
A fragment discusses rejected national anthems tied to Chinese leaders and philosophers. It cites Confucius and Mengtse teaching unity and people power, claiming China is invincible and urging national wealth and agriculture growth. The United States reportedly spends about $500,900 annually on education.
A garbled OCR like message references a lazy assessment and odd phrases about a father caring for a child and a cat. Names and clear facts are unreadable, leaving only disjointed quotes and nonsensical fragments without a coherent event or context.
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