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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
10
In London last night the House of Commons approved a new government loan of substantial size after debate led by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The move places the country at a critical credit threshold, with the total debt approaching a notable figure as discussions continue on fiscal strategy.
A campaign by onion growers seeks federal supervision of marketing. A committee plans to press Washington for action, backed by county officials and local leaders. They cite recent price swings from 20c to 8c per pound and argue government oversight would aid growers and consumers alike.
Onion growers report an 80 percent increase in area for the year. They warn government measures may affect marketing and pricing. Market watchers say a crate price near a dollar could be acceptable to farmers if stability returns.
Rotarians from various towns met in Kansas, praising the two May sessions and planning ongoing work. Speakers included A Gilson of Muskogen, Wanstalfl of Independence, and SH Martin of St. Louis. Osthorne Day will entertain next year’s convention.
The article outlines a plan to allow weekly fines payments under a bill approved by Chief Magistrate McAiley and city magistrates. It aims to help low income offenders avoid jail by making restitution in regular installments to benefit the community and repay wrongs.
The Ford Boat name contest募集 seeks a best name for Navy submarine chasers Ford will build. San Antonio and Southwest Texas residents submitted many ideas. A committee will pick the top name to forward to Washington. extra prize money if accepted.
An official of the socialist cooperative narrative states the Antelope Valley colony, founded eighty miles away, has been reorganized into a new corporation that purchased about 2000 acres of land in California. Colonists dispersed, with a remaining settlement in the Long de Rio colony holding 1016 acres.
A Wallington newspaper announces a special color Liberty Loan supplement to run April 7 a day after campaign opening. The treasury orders over 4 million inserts and distributes Liberty Loan volunteers to honor 1000 men and women dedicating their time to directing the drive.
A centralized procurement plan for railroads aims to standardize equipment and consolidate purchases of rails, cars, steel, and fuel across regional lines. Director General Medttoot announced the plan, with John Geeton as chief overseeing cross-regional coordination and six month contract vetting by a central committee.
Regional councils to be formed with three members each at New York Chicago and Atlanta headquarters. They will work with national executive directors in those cities. The panel includes three named financial experts from the North West and South and will serve without loss of pay.
The United States Boys Working Reserve calls for youths ages 12 to 21 to aid the war effort. Three units agricultural industrial and vocational will train boys and grant federal badges after six to ten weeks. Information and registration available through local federal state directors and offices in Dallas Texas.
In Austin a report urges reducing telephone rates tied to investments, with state officials and legislators weighing a fair return on capital. The measure, supported by Judge Nordhaus and Rep Nondhaus, aims to set a reasonable rate of interest and affect major cities like San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Meanwhile Camp Travis hosts a war garden initiative as the hospital unit plans to cultivate greens for service members.
A crowd of four prominent druggists tout Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant tasting herbal remedy that replaces calomel which they claim damages health and causes a day’s work loss. The label promises quick relief from sluggish bowels without nausea or weakness and guarantees satisfaction.
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