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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1917

Page

9

Federal Reserve clarifies stance on foreign loans

The Federal Reserve Board reiterated that its warning on foreign investments was a precaution and misunderstood. It says foreign loans are a natural means to settle trade balances and notes the gold reserve has strengthened, enabling broader credit. Banks may invest moderately in foreign securities without harming domestic liquidity.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Board J. P. Morgan and Company United States

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Reinforces Malaria Fight

Old standard GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC ad promotes malaria prevention by boosting the system with quinine and iron in a tasteless formula. The label lists ingredients clearly and targets readers seeking tonic support.

Itasca Receives 15 Percent Fire Insurance Credit

Itasca gains a 15 percent reduction on final insurance rates for all policies written on or after March 3, following the State Fire Insurance Commission's approval for a good fire record. The credit applies to policies issued in Austin and across the state.

Austin Tex State Fire Insurance Commission Itasca

Signs of liver trouble and a remedy for uric acid

The article explains how a coated tongue bad taste and fatigue signal liver issues and suggests a May-apple based laxative and Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. It also notes uric acid buildup causing rheumatism and proposes Anuric as a counteragent to uric acid poisoning.

Hemmeter Pierce Doctor Pierce

Jitney Hearing Set Friday As Council Delays Action

An adjourned city council meeting will reconvene Friday afternoon for Attorney Gillette to present a revised jitney ordinance. The measure aims to limit jitneys on Commerce street, reflecting a majority desire to preserve the first anti jitney restrictions. The council also allocated 189 625 from the sinking fund to retire bonds due March 15 and approved track rights for the San Antonio Traction Company on Pecos Street and a switch for the International and Great Northern Railroad on Comal Street.

Gillette Commerce Street Pecos Street International & Great Northern Railroad Comal Street

Leather Vanity Bags and Children's Silk Beaded Bags

Leather vanity bags with back strap nickel clasp and mirror, silk lined in black or tan at special price 1.00 while 1.25 value. Children's bags in plain or fancy silks and leather bags in gray brown navy. Silk beaded bags in assorted colors offered at 50 cents each.

Georgette Crepe Specia Georgette Copenhagen Wolff & Marx Company

Picture frames 69c and 75c values

Sterling silver frames offered in square or oval cabinet size. Warranted not to tarnish. Prices 69 to 75 cents.

Neckwear Special Promises 25c Collars

Fourteen dozen collars displayed for Saturday sale. Made of fine organdie, lace trimmed, hemstitched double collars, lace edge double collars, filet lace insertion trimmed deep back in the newest effects. Special at 25c.

Book List of 1920s Titles and Authors

A catalog of early 20th century titles including The Adventures of Jimm Dale by F. L. Packard priced at 1.35 dollars The Fall and Rise of Susan Lenox by D G Phillips The Dark Forest by H Walpole The Lion's Share by A Bennet presented with author names and prices.

Jimm Dale F. L. Packard Susan Lenox D. G. Phillips H. Walpole A. Bennet

Warning on Spring Fires Headed by Texas Fire Marshal

Texas Fire Marshal Wallace Inglish warns mayors and chiefs to curb open fires on windy days. He cites loose brands, high winds and wood shingles as key risks, noting $60 million in losses from thirteen U S fires in fifteen years and a March 1916 Paris blaze. He urges still days for burning dead grass and rubbish and warns against starting fires near buildings.

Austin Tex Wallace Inglish Texas United States Paris Tfie

Notice of Election and Meeting of Local Associations

Formal notice announces a March 13 meeting at 4 PM for the San Antonio Credit Men's Association and the Jobbers and Manufacturers' League to elect officers review reports and plan the year. Signed by Allensworth Storms and Hirschberg the call urges attendance as the organization works for members.

San Antonio Credit Men's Association Jobbers and Manufacturers’ League George T. Allensworth Arthur Storms Henry A. Hirschberg

Civilian training discussed at City Club luncheon

Col Millard F Waltz of the Nineteenth Infantry outlined the practical benefits of civilian military training camps to City Club members. He said the lessons aim to prepare the nation for any eventuality and noted that San Antonio has not yet been chosen as a site for a training camp.

Ing Colonel Waltz San Antonio Austin Dallas Houston Alexandria Las Vegas N. M. M. Pittman Corpus Christi Fort Worth Pp. L. King A. R. Atkinson John B. Carrington Theodore M. Plummer City Club Col Millard F. Waltz Nineteenth Infantry

Trade Trip Planned To Lower Rio Grande Valley

A April excursion by train to the lower Rio Grande valley was scheduled by the Chamber of Commerce and the Jobbers and Manufacturers' League. The trip departs April 3 and returns April 6, with seating for 100 travelers and a committee led by Albert Steves Jr. to handle arrangements.

Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce and the Jobbers and Manufacturers’ League Albert Steves Jr T. F. Friedrich George T. Allensworth D. J. Straus H. D. Elliott O. S. Lammers H. L. Haiff J. W. Watts B. J. Lange C. E. Schoff Henry Hirshberg John B. Carrington H. W. Weber

Primaries Open in St. Louis for Mayoral Race

ST LOUIS MO March 9 Polls opened at 6 am for the municipal primary to nominate candidates for mayor city comptroller and fourteen aldermanic seats in the city.

St. Louis

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