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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
2
Camp Travis imposes a kennel quarantine on all animals due to gland disease prevalent among horses and mules. No animal may enter or leave the camp while the quarantine lasts.
A crude weight loss ad promises a safe home method and quick results. It advertises a book about reducing weight rapidly and pleasurably with plain directions and a $100 guarantee, asking readers to write Korein Co. in New York for a free wrapper copy.
Twelve people were arrested Monday night as deputies and city detectives stopped liquor from entering the dry zone from saloons beyond the limits. Most suspects were in or around cars carrying one to four quarts for personal use. Police made additional arrests, including ten for rooming house ordinance violations, a chauffeur for transporting people against regulations, and a woman charged with conducting a disorderly house on Breeding Avenue during a raid.
A speed record set as Camp Travis general court martial disposed of four cases on Monday. Three deserters named Private Atwell Carson Enzy Dixson and Bates White faced desertion charges while Private Melvin limbry was charged with refusing an operation. Findings not yet announced.
Letters from servicemen across the country seek peers from hometowns in Pennsylvania Texas Virginia and beyond. The Home Folks editor notes slow replies from Pennsylvanians while soldiers in Texas Wisconsin Maine and Denmark express nostalgia and desire for contacts from their places of origin.
Dr. Joseph Rutherford and seven Russell disciples were convicted by a Brooklyn jury for conspiracy. They allegedly wrote to soldiers urging resistance to military orders and urged posting of names and addresses of former homes. The list includes numerous cities across many states.
The U S Department of Labor issues a circular permitting temporary admission of Mexican laborers for coal mines and railroad work and clarifies wage deductions for transportation and penalties for failing to honor agreed employment. It also prohibits conscription and sets deportation penalties for noncompliance.
Keep your refrigerator half full of ice for even temperature. Take ice daily or every other day and ensure a steady supply. Get ice when the driver is on your street. Don’t request special deliveries as they cost extra and wasteful. Have coupon ready and ice chamber empty except for ice when the driver calls. Do not detain the driver for any reason. Encourage quick service so all have ice in season and the driver can finish work on time. Prepare ice boxes of all sizes to receive ice on arrival. Five cent deliveries will be made at front steps or gallery and collected. Your cooperation helps delivery and consumption efficiency.
The text describes withholding twenty five cents per day from wages until the total withheld reaches one hundred dollars, including amounts from previous employers. It applies when initial admission period is insufficient for the full amount and when a renewal of admission is granted by immigration officers.
The Schober Ice and Brewing Co on Josephine Street will dismantle and sell their brewing and bottling equipment including boilers bottles and storage tanks. For prices inquire by P O Box 71 or call Travis Ady. Frank Sommers is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No 3 subject to the Democratic primary on July 27 1928.
AP reports from Amsterdam that despite widespread distress German spending on luxuries and amusements remains high. The Deutsche Tages Zeitung notes champagne consumption rose to 20 million bottles in 1917, with prices up 300 to 400 percent, while theaters crowd and betting at racecourses increases.
Reading from a health column suggests using plain cocoanut oil to wash hair rather than commercial shampoos. It claims coconut oil produces a rich lather with one to two teaspoons, cleanses scalp, removes dust and dandruff, and leaves hair silky and easy to manage.
Police report a chauffeur, 26, arrested after firing at W L Hargus of 117 Fourth Street and later accused of taking a $75 diamond ring from Miss Catherine Martin. He faces assault to murder and highway robbery charges. In separate cases a Mexican man, 23, held for observation. a prowler attacked a night watchman. a theft ring netted $8.26 cash, a watch, a purse, and tires. a 25 year old man suspected of drug pedaling was sent to federal authorities. A J Arendell reported a stolen Ford touring.
The San Antonio Light announces Russell St Jennett as a candidate for County Clerk of Bexar County. He respectfully seeks the vote and support of good citizens in the primary election on July 27, 1028.
Announcement lists Henry Test as candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 1 Bexar County in the July 27 1918 primary. The notice invites Wood Citizens to support Fest Cartwright of Washington Oregon and mentions political advertising.
A fragment recalls General James C. Clarke long associated with the Illinois Central. The note highlights his courtly manner and charity, but also his blunt era as a railroader who once confronted a worker in a door scene during a postwar reform.
A resident refers to an odd departmental remark about being in an outlet for accidental superfluousness. The speaker asks for pardon while addressing a major visitor and defending his presence in the department. The dialogue conveys tension and a humorous misunderstanding.
The San Antonio Light announces W. v. Linden as a candidate for State Senator from the 24th District covering Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Rand ers and Real counties, subject to Democratic primaries on July 27 1918. Political advertising mentions a stern note on campaign fundraising and a bold promotional stance.
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