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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
7
Senate Judiciary Committee approved the anti- I and similar organizations bill aimed at abolishing groups advocating force to bring about government social and industrial changes. The measure drew on proposals by Senators King Utah and Walsh Montana and was ordered favorably reported.
The fifth district Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association opened its second day with talks on rural social life and teacher housing. Caroline Swan spoke on enriching rural life, while Yeb Harle urged homes for rural teachers to stabilize schools and churches through coop eration.
An advertisement extols Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss claiming quick results. It promises lustrous, heavy hair within minutes and new growth after about two weeks, urging purchase at drug stores and regular use for complete scalp beauty.
Mrs W F Doughty of Wort Worth attends child welfare meeting as a guest of Mrs J Slader. Dr Frederick Eby of the University of Texas warns that education must advance with scientific training, vocational paths for girls, Americanization, and renewed national character. He cites two prophecies: a more scientific, purposeful education and stronger American physiques, guiding future generations toward sympathy and service amid global tensions.
Eighteen arrests were made by the police vice squad Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. A 26 year old chauffeur was arrested by military police on a charge of violating the President's proclamation. Six men, one an army officer and five civilians, plus five women, were booked on royal house ordinance violations. Four women faced charges under the roaming house act. Several suspects were taken after raids on hotels and rooming houses. Two young men, one white and one negro, were arrested on gaming charges around 9:15 PM Wednesday.
Invitation announces the opening of W C Burns & Company at 303ast Houston Street on Friday May 8 with two sessions 2 to 3 pm for business men and 7 30 to 9 pm for the public Rotarians will Christen the store and host free drinks and smokes. A mysterious lady will preside over the ladies rest room gifts for attendees are drawn from numbered cards. The store boasts mahogany and plate glass fixtures and modern layout outside New York.
Mayor Bell travels to Avansas Pass to confer with J H Darker of the U S Shipbuilding Corp about a possible concrete shipyard at Port Aransas. The meeting, per telegraphic advices, is set for Corpus Christi Friday morning. Lambert serves as mayor pro tempore during Bell's absence.
National Thrift Stamp Day is observed next Monday May 6 in San Antonio. Merchants will hold special sales where stamps sell at face value and are returned as change. R W Lorance invites people to obtain stamps from the Chamber of Commerce and post offices. D W Hume will visit War Savings agencies to ensure proper displays.
A dependable treatment promises almost instant relief from itching and skin irritation. Ask a druggist for 35c or 1 bottle of Zemo and apply as directed to banish irritations pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles. The Thet W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio
Adjutant General Harley said the War Department decision to not accept more Minnesota National Guard units for overseas service will not affect the Texas National Guard now being organized. Texas will recruit and enter federal service, with guard forces needed to defend the border due to the situation in the state. Domingo Gonzales named customs collector at Vera Cruz. Angel Silva to succeed him at Nuevo Laredo.
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