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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
9
In Havana the Cuban Congress considers bills to legalize divorce and grant married women control of their property. Despite support from some women for the property bill, both measures face opposition from religious and social traditions, and passage seems unlikely during the current session due to presidential campaign focus.
Associated Press correspondence reports a rising interest in monocles as war begins. A London optician notes higher sales than usual, though the fashion may be fading. News sources quote articles suggesting monocles are becoming a fix in public life.
The text debates monocle wear as a sign of refinement for men just past military age. It argues monocles require perfect dress, warn against baggy trousers with a monocle, and suggest middle aged men favor the look to avoid overshadowing uniforms. It concludes monocles may subtly convey superiority or obscure personality.
The Kamloops Wawa, a shorthand journal of British Columbia Indians, began under missionary Le Jeune who taught a native lad the writing system. Printed first by mimeograph and now on a press, the sixteen page paper carries tribe news and Bible translations.
Mrs. Charles G. Starr leads a Red Cross effort to pack books magazines and games for soldiers on the border. Boxes are requested at the Menger Hotel baggage door as shelves and room fill with donations from local volunteers and clubs.
Orders assign Lieutenant Colonel Clarence C Williams as ordnance officer of the Southern Department. Colonel Williams replaces Captain Harry B Jordan who will command the San Antonio arsenal. Captain George R Norton and First Lieutenant Robert H Bodine are ordered to report to San Antonio as ordnance officers at border posts. Two through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago daily. Southern Pacific and Sutherland Springs service noted.
Washington officials in DC report Texans face a coin toss on the San Antonio bond issue for the 200th anniversary Pan American Exposition. Supporters expect federal backing and a boost to Pan Americanism, trade, and local development. Officials praise Texan leadership and anticipate liberal federal exhibits and entertainment.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for a form of indigestion unique to women. It cites Mrs Williams of New Albany Indiana who suffered bloating back and side pains and yellow skin before using the remedy and afterward reports better color energy and relief from pains.
Army medical officers express confidence in the National Guard on border service citing Surgeon General Gorgas statistics showing only eight typhoid cases in the entire United States Army over the last year. Troops stationed from Alaska to the Philippines span varied climates yet remain largely spared, drawing praise from Sir William Osler for the remarkable results.
Reports from Southwest Texas and the Gulf coast indicate general rainfall of two to three inches across the region. The soaking breaks a long drought and is expected to assure bumper crops for 1916.
German, Austrian and Hungarian coal owners form a 1 million dollar syndicate to supply Balkan coal, diverting Danube river traffic for transportation. Britain previously supplied about 2,500,000 tons annually.
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe system announces a death benefit for all employees with at least two years of service. Beginning July 1, beneficiaries receive 5 percent of the last year’s salary times years of service, with a $250 minimum and $3000 maximum. The plan runs for two years with hopes to continue.
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