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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1917

Page

5

End Nears as Legislature Constrained by Rules

Texas lawmakers face a tight window with only third reading bills viable after today. Senate may consider House bills on Tuesday while the House weighs Senate measures, then no new laws on Wednesday. Unanimous consent required for passage, with looming adjournment sine die and a flurry of constitutional amendments effectively dead.

Austin Tex House Senate Fuller McNealus House Committee On Davis Investigating Committee Texas State Federation of Labor and Allied Labor Senate Finance

Vinol Promises Cure for Chronic Cough in Crestline Lady

A Crestline resident Mrs H H Carlisle reports a hard chronic cough left her due to Vinol a constitutional remedy for chronic coughs and weak run down conditions. She credits Vinol with restoring health and strength and eliminating the cough. Available on guarantied sale at multiple Texas druggists and stores.

Crestline Ohio H. H. Carlisle M. Fischer Meier Sap Drug Store Main Avenue Pharmacy George Keene L. Wagner Appmann Drug Store F. Prassel San Antonio Texas

Farmers Using 34 371 Tractors Across United States

Census figures from the Department of Agriculture show 34 371 gasoline and kerosene tractors used in farming nationwide. Illinois tops with 3 202 units followed by Kansas 2 287 and Texas 2 235.

Washington, D. C United States Department of Agriculture Illinois Kansas Texas

Lady Lydia Pinkham remedy praised by Toledo widow

Mrs Elizabeth John a widow from Toledo reports relief from back and abdominal soreness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with alleviating female troubles and notes the product is made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics.

Toledo Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Elizabeth John Pinkham Lynn Mass

Arming Ships Not An Easy Task

London docks hide new arming centers where British merchant ships are fitted with heavy gun systems. The work involves massive steel frameworks riveted into the hull to support recoil, plus cleared deck space for full gun sweep. Minute by minute, second by second, timing and structural integrity determine effectiveness against German submarines.

Associated Press London London Docks

Where Does Germany Get Her War Funds

Berne Switzerland March 19 The sixth German war loan raises questions about war finances. Financiers note economy gains and capital redirected to bonds as foreign trade collapses. With able bodied men withdrawn and trade dead, Germany still raised five billion dollars in war loans last year despite limited capacity.

Berne Switzerland Germany

Four Bodies Found in Riverside Old Peoples Home Fire

Chicago March 19 report says four people died in the blaze that destroyed the Scottish Old Peoples Home at Riverside suburb yesterday. Thirty three residents were rescued from the fire scene and search efforts continued.

Chicago Ill Riverside

Louis Heuermann Announces Candidacy for Commissioner

The Light endorses Louis Heuermann as candidate for Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements in the upcoming election. The notice presents a political advertisement announcing his bid and seeking voter support.

Louis Heuermann

Abdication and Revolt Amid Russian Turmoil

The Grand Duke Michael abdicates after Duma talks as the new cabinet assumes power. General Stokelburg, famed for supplying his front with a milk cow, is killed after resisting arrest. Milukoff meets with Entente diplomats while arms in the field reportedly back the revolution. Jews and other groups face removal of disabilities as Russia redefines its population policy and seeks renewed US relations.

Petrograd London Michael Duma Prince Looff Milukoff Rodzianko Grand Duke Russia Stokelburg Stokesburg Yneisdijk Siberia Paul N. Milukoff Foreign Office Michael Alexieff America United States

British Socialists Meet in London Discuss Russia Situation

The British Socialist party executive committee plans an informal conference on April 4 to examine the Russia situation and related topics. Leaders commented on German politics, noting forces similar to Russia at work, while predicting changes in Germany and hinting at possible leadership shifts. A Petrograd council decreed resumption of factory work, police and detective services are reorganized, and a public funeral for revolution victims will be held in Petrograd on Friday.

London British Socialist Party Russia Germany Henry M. Hyndman Associated Press Junkers von Bethmann-Holmes Hohenzollerns Petrograd Reuters

Extra Session Call Popular With Texans

President Wilson set April 16 as the date for Congress to reconvene, easing Texas lawmakers nerves about timing. Incoming members Blanton Mansfield Jones Wilson Connally Garrett stayed in Washington to learn procedures, while most Texans planned hurried returns home for the new session.

Washington D. C Wilson Texas Congress Thomas L. Blanton William R. Smith Sixteenth J. J. Mansfield Burgess Marvin Jones Panhandle James C. Wilson Fort Worth Tom Connally

Corega Keeps Denture Plate Firmly In Place

Corega relieves looseness by even distribution on the dental plate. It stabilizes the plate and promotes mouth hygiene. Sold at druggists and dental supply houses, 25 cents. Free sample from Corega Chemical Co Cleveland 0.

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