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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
12
A local druggist promotes Parisian Sage with a three day trial and money back guarantee. The ad claims it stops excessive hair loss and improves hair and scalp, noting many positive testimonials and promising a large bottle at affordable price with no risk if unsatisfied.
The presiding judges of election in Bexar County gathered in the county courthouse to map the plan for registering men liable for military service under the pending selective conscription law. Sheriff Tobin chaired, a seven member committee was named, and judges were urged to recruit up to 500 volunteers for registration day. The tone stressed patriotism and readiness to serve without pay.
After three years in exile the Madero brothers Alfonso Gabriel and Julio gain full amnesty from the Carranza regime. Passports signed by Villa’s rival allow them to travel in Mexico. Alfonso plans a trip to Mexico City Monday amid lingering tensions with Villa-aligned Emilio and Raoul. The family, based in San Antonio, had left Corpus Christi last summer.
A blaze at 4 am destroyed a brick and frame cafe in San Benito and partly burned a two story brick office building adjoining. Owned by the San Benito Loan and Investment Co the loss is about 5000 with insurance, caused by a stove in the restaurant. Volunteers prevented damage to a nearby 10000 office building.
Corpus Christi banker Joseph Hirsch, Texas representative at the Governor’s conference, urges Governor Ferguson to mobilize Texan support for the war. He calls for strict economy, expanded food production, national defense organization, compliance with the draft law, and a statewide patriotic push. He proposes a food-per-meal cut and a declared state holiday to honor registration and national unity.
The Texas Senate adopted a House concurrent resolution urging Congress to fund a national military highway across the southwestern border via Texas New Mexico and California with an amendment by Senator Harley extending the route northward along both coasts. The measure proceeds to Congress. Also new bills on loan companies dairy and pure food salaries and absentee voting were introduced following gubernatorial guidance.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder to make tight or new shoes feel comfortable. It promises instant relief for corns and bunions, prevents blisters and sore spots, and offers a free trial package by mail from Le Roy New York.
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