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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
11
WACO Tex March 14 J A Littlefield city commissioner of Waco for four years died suddenly this day in his home officials said Littlefield served since 1930 and was active in city affairs his death leaves a vacancy on the commission awaiting appointment by the mayor and council
Morning on South Eighth Street reports the death of former public official Mr. Littlefield from apoplexy at age 67. He recently retired from office and was in the real estate business. He is survived by his widow and five children.
Vancouver resident J. Pettit shot a four and a half foot long horned owl that was carrying a hen from his Orchards area farm. The bird, about 18 inches tall, will be mounted as a trophy.
A patent has been granted for a mucilage bottle featuring a pin valve in the top to control pouring in small quantities and a metal flap to spread the mucilage.
Texas Senate endures a stormy session as Latimore and allies push a submission resolution. A tight vote 19 to 9. McCollum absent for tally. King present but not voting. Debate delays, quorum issues, and potential death of House bills on the calendar loom over key measures including land titles Torrens, windmill farm loans, and a state railroad extension.
Mrs Mary J Jewell of Berrien Springs Michigan found relief after long bowel and liver trouble with Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin She praised the medicine for gentle action without griping and noted the included guidance helps maintain health Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin sells for fifty cents a bottle with a free trial bottle available by writing to Dr W Caldwell Ton ticello Illinois
Wichita Kansas German Methodist Church to be Americanized. It will be renamed Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church to suit the younger generation speaking Kansas language. Rev. David W. Smith, pastor, says the change reflects the will of a majority of congregants.
Government figures show per capita sugar consumption rising at about double the rate of population growth in the United States. The data suggest shifting dietary patterns and potential implications for food policy and health trends.
Max E. Jesse 41, a San Antonio Music Co. piano salesman, died en route to a San Antonio hospital after a car driven by H. E. Bertram was struck by a freight train at a Marion crossing. Bertram was injured with a broken hip and head wounds but expected to recover. Jesse and Bertram had gone to Marion on business. funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. from 127 Mahncke Court.
Local druggists report strong interest among mothers with small children in Vap-O-Rub Salve a new external cold remedy. The product is sold on a 30 day trial with money back if not better than internal medicines. Numerous city pharmacies listed as participating providers.
London reports that about 30 000 saloons in Great Britain may shut in coming months. The move is tied to beer output restrictions and a alleged pooling plan among brewers to reduce distribution points, with brewers and government discussions underway at the Home Office.
Private Klaptoski of Company L Thirty seventh infantry was shot in the right breast leg and finger torn off during provost guard duty after remonstrating with a soldier over wearing his hat. Three shots were fired from a .38 pistol. Private S W Dillon of Company I Second West Virginia Infantry was arrested on assault to murder and held by police after the shooting near Commerce and Presa Streets.
London sources report a supplementary vote of credit to be moved on Thursday for 560 million pounds. The announcement caused immediate market and political reaction as Parliament prepares to debate the measure.
A mild Commons sensation accompanies a February 12 grant of 650 million pounds amid government overspend on war related departments. Of this, 200 million funds the year ending March 31 while the rest builds the next year. The shortfall over estimates, mainly from shipbuilding, could reach 50 million pounds, with a further 60 million expected to total 2 billion for the year.
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