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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
2
Scientists report butter made from the white meat of coconuts as a solution to the butter shortage. The article discusses extraction methods and potential culinary uses while noting production limits and health considerations.
Gold bullion valued over 12000 recovered by San Antonio detectives Green and Harris who arrested a 34 year old miner at a West Woodlawn Ave residence and detained his wife. The probe tied to a six month theft from South American Development Company mines in Ecuador. The wife was seized aboard a ship near New Orleans with 6000 worth of bullion. The husband, tracked from Mexico, was later located in San Antonio.
Century old Haarlem Oil remedy advertised as a gentle, non patent medicine treatment for kidneys bladder and urinary troubles. Claims purifies blood supports kidney function and prevents relapse with daily capsules sold by druggists and money back if not as represented.
Grandmother’s preparations made from roots and herbs now appear on modern shelves as Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound becomes a best selling standard remedy for women. The product, long trusted for centuries, remains a staple in American households seeking female health support.
Captain Caruthers of the city detective department and Detectives Green and Harris assisted in the case. With the arrest of the miner four additional bars of gold were recovered and turned over to an officer of the detective agency and a representative of the South American Development Company on Wednesday.
Corporal Riley W. Carlton of Camp Travis requests permission to wear the army uniform after discharge due to tuberculosis. A judge advocate replies he may wear it for three months and at military ceremonies, with possible further work via the National Defense Board. Carlton, 26, from DeKalb, Texas, enlisted in October and aims to serve his country despite illness.
Construction on a starboard type library at Kelly Field advances under the American Library Association. The 93 by 40 foot building will span a wide piazza and provide seating for reading on site and in tents. About 20000 books including fiction history and technical titles for aviation training will be circulated once equipped.
Lieut A Jacobson formerly of the Mackson and Curtis vaudeville team now at Kelly Field is appointed to organize an army entertainment unit there. The unit will include experienced performers to provide vaudeville shows at Kelly Field and other camps, aligning with General Pershing’s push to use military talent for entertainments behind the lines in France.
A lobby conversation reveals opinions on a stranger, a public man, and a touring show proprietor. The sedan chatter touches on judging character and public presence, with mentions of a performer and a speaker.
SIMLA April 15. The Indian army expanded rapidly in the year to April 1, totaling 444,500 with 285,000 combatants and 159,300 non combatants. The force includes 22 cavalry squadrons 77 infantry battalions and 38 infantry companies. Recruiting is strong and new units with arms and equipment are being raised. The Indian defense force numbers 4009 and compulsory training has boosted efficiency. Substantial future unit increases are planned.
New York May 2 The American Lutheran Church rejects any aid or guidance from the Hohenzollerns not Lutherans since 1614 and from Germany accusing Lutherans of disloyalty, as resolutions adopted at the Atlantic district Missouri Synod annual convention declare.
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