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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
5
Louisiana State University has equipped an automobile with a generator to run educational motion picture shows and cooking demonstrations where electricity is unavailable. This mobile setup aims to bring instructional films and live demos to remote communities and events lacking power resources.
An home made Pinex cough syrup guide claims 2 12 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup yields a pint of remedy for 54 cents or less. It reduces coughs in 24 hours and is touted as effective for throat and chest ailments including whooping cough, bronchitis, croup, and asthma with a money back guarantee.
The article notes actresses invest time in beauty and warns against makeshift cleansers. It promotes a canthrax based shampoo costing about three cents, prepared by dissolving a teaspoon in hot water. It claims thorough cleansing, rapid drying, fluffy fullness, restored lustre, and healthier scalp aiding hair growth.
Amsterdam dispatch reports German press warning against a new war disease described as mental fear of starvation spreading from home to troops. Letters from women and others describe hunger fear, rumors of shortages, and a panic that undermines morale and endurance of soldiers at the front.
Company A of Texas engineers returns home to Port Arthur after being stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. The unit arrived on March 22 and reflects ongoing postwar demobilization.
A brief quoted exchange shows Bridget refusing to pay for dishes she broke, insisting she would work for nothing if required. The Boston Transcript notes the interaction as a snapshot of domestic bargaining and attitudes.
The Navy Department urges Texas congressmen to help fill about 180 marine corps second lieutenant vacancies. Of these, roughly 30 will come from Annapolis graduates or NCO promotions, leaving 150 for civilian applicants. Civilian exams are July 10 with Texas tests in Amarillo Austin Dallas El Paso and Houston. successful entrants receive 1700 dollars yearly plus quarters heat light or commutation.
Commissioner Henry C. Hall of the Interstate Commerce Commission was elected chairman for a one year term. He has led Shreveport case proceedings and helped draft several decisions. Hall, appointed by President Wilson in 1914, previously led Colorado legal groups and served as mayor of Colorado Springs.
An austere older man asks for a seat as a woman cries out in a flustered tone. The garbled dialogue suggests a mishearing or interrupted scene with a focus on seating or placement and a startled reaction.
An inventor files a patent for pedal operated attachments to run the space barn machinery and to pull carriages back at the end of each line. The device aims to automate labor by foot power, improving efficiency in repetitive barn tasks.
No trace of the tug Bertha, believed lost after a tow line snapped near Port Aransas, had been found by late Wednesday. Coast guard reports say beaches within 50 miles south of Aransas Pass and 84 miles north of Point Isabel were searched, leaving an eighteen mile gap unexamined. Bertha’s owners, Bowers Southern Dredging Co., express cautious optimism a Tampico arrival is possible.
Texas merchants book large summer and fall stocks as H. C. Carn, NY Central general passenger agent, notes rising East visits by buyers. He reports more Texas traders sending buyers to Eastern markets and selling more tickets to Texas merchants. T. G. Beard of Southern Pacific notes favorable business conditions with frequent trips to New York and the East.
Rob ert L. Barnes chief of the Bureau of Investigation said no evidence supports a new revolution against Carranza. He noted Obregon has weak health and is under treatment in Mexico City, and that Carranza has loyal support from Obregon.
Wayne B Wheeler at national headquarters in Columbus Ohio declares that war readiness requires national prohibition and a sober nation. He predicts the upcoming Congress will be dryer than the old one.
Houston was chosen as the next meeting site for the Royal Neighbors of America after their fourth triennial state camp in San Antonio. Fort Worth and Dallas were strong contenders with the convention to be held in Buffalo in May for the national meeting. officers and delegates were elected for the new year and the Buffalo trip was planned.
Texas congressman James C. Wilson of Fort Worth, new to the House, pledges to fight pork barrel appropriations. He aims to block federal funds for his district and for others, citing Fort Worth’s failed post office project and a veto threat that halted a $600,000 omnibus public buildings item. Wilson condemns the Senate stalemate as putting Fort Worth in bad company.
The decomposed body of Emma Staley, about twenty, from a farming community near Temple, was found in the Leon River near Belton. Will Porter, 25, living near the Staley home, was arrested after a letter on the body led investigators to him. Porter's held in Belton jail as locals react with indignation.
J A Munroe vice president of E Wright Shoe Mfg Co in Heston visits staying at the Menger. Chicago tourists M P Buel occupy apartments at the St Anthony. W C Van Wyck of Waco visits the Gunter. George P Smith Jr of St Louis stops at the St Anthony. H W Mekile of Chicago registered at the Menger. Joe Kerr of Sanderson with apartments at the Gunter. Mrs J S Batsford of Kansas City guests at the St Anthony. Mailie M Orloff of Dallas registered at the Menger. James C Roberts of Houston visits the Gunter. John E Goroughty and children of Minneapolis own apartments at the St Anthony. Hampton Whatley of Fort Worth registered at the Menger. J B Ratliff of Lamar Colorado guests at the Gunter. W GC Adams of New York registered. H S Stoll of New York has apartments at the Menger. Helter quip about books ends with humor on carriages and automobiles.
In Oklahoma City on March 22 the testimony of 9 year old pupil Kirma Detterding was allowed about seeing John M. Couch leave Wheeler School after a revolver shot. Teacher Lucille Leslie testified Couch stood beside Miss Dunn as she fell following the shot.
The Zurich report on March 22 cites an unbearable Swiss situation due to the British blockade and German submarine warfare. Starvation looms as imports of food and cattle fodder have stopped. Germany designates Cette as a grain port, but few neutrals enter the Mediterranean. only four cargoes reach the Swiss government.
Reports say Switzerland plans to charter ten steamers from Dutch and Scandinavian ports to sail under the Swiss flag. The Federal Council negotiates with Dutch Spanish and Swedish ship owners to move goods from Genoa and Marseilles via Amsterdam Rotterdam Copenhagen or Swedish ports to the Swiss frontier while fearing potential detentions by British cruisers.
Strayed from picket line near Camp Wilson Texas a government horse identified by hoof No 8-O-E 2691. A reward of $10.00 will be paid for delivery to Depot Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston Texas.
Don A Bliss E G Lestourgeon A D Zu ct Jack Horner C A Riley announce mass meeting Friday night at the town hall. Organizers urge residents to attend and discuss community concerns.
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