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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
9
In Austin on May 3, opposition rises to Governor Ferguson's proposed 1 million dollar appropriation for border defense if Federal troops leave. House members seek specific purposes for the funds, shifting from initial approval to scrutiny amid vague expectations.
Instruction urges daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment as the ultimate skin care routine. It touts purity fragrance and convenience, claims cleansing through hot-water baths improves pores and complexion, and suggests applying the ointment to pimples redness or roughness for five minutes before bathing. Free samples offered by returning a post card to Cuticura Dept. 22 Boston.
The governor urges forming a ranger force of six to eight hundred with possible federal protection. Lawmakers press for clarity on expenditures, while a Senate bill to expand the ranger force awaits action. With 25 measures pending, education and state money bills loom large as sessions drift on.
Stewart M. Walt hour and Michael Gordon former privates in the Eighteenth Pennsylvania infantry traveled from Liverpool England to Pittsburg to re enlist in their regiment before guard duty. They had deserted years ago and an effort is underway to restore them without trial for desertion.
ST. LOUIS May 3 Plans to unite all river improvement associations in the Mississippi valley and its tributaries into a single central organization will be proposed at the upcoming river conference in St. Louis to be held May 8 and 9.
In Memphis Tennessee a farmer clearing brush found the decapitated body of 15 year old Antoinette Rappold on a field near her home. Her bicycle lay nearby and authorities say a sheriff posse with bloodhounds is hunting a supposed black assailant. No arrest made as searches continue.
Charters filed in Austin Texas include Clay & Butler Lumber Company Stephenville with 10000 capital and incorporators W J Clay Jr George W Butler F H Chandler to establish study groups and a library Justice Club El Paso no capital stock to encourage study of English and Spanish and library Co T Rucker Oil and Development Company Houston 200000 capital stock incorporators C T Ruber A S Arnold John H Watkins all Houston Tarver Shipbuilding Corporation Beaumont 150000 capital stock incorporators M Storhaug Ed Paggi R E Hardwicke A H Tarver Sour Lake Adrian Moore Waco San Angelo Telephone Company charter amendment increasing capital stock from 80000 to 400000 Proof of final payment of capital stock 3000 filed by Lexington Manufacturing Company of Lexington Certificates of dissolution filed by Banita Lumber Company Nacogdoches McKinney Ice and Coal Company McKinney Trinity Company Kerens Navarro County Trees Levin Cattle Company Dallas First State Bank of Westbrook Mitchell County Donley County Creamery Clarendon Crystal Water Ranch Company Dallas.
Mrs. J. L. Landrum issues a loyalty pledge from the state agriculture department urging girls clubs to cut waste, practice economy, and preserve and can fruits and vegetables for home, markets, and government use. Signatures and pledged canned and dried goods amounts follow.
Fight men are under arrest on conspiracy to defraud the United States government of 200000 through sale of stolen high grade gold ore. Federal officials say the scheme put the government in possession of stolen property. One man allegedly sourced ore from Cripple Creek miners and sent it to agents who sold it in cities with mint or assay offices.
In Copenhagen on May 3 reporters note the German Academy of Arts has been notified that German artists will be subject to compulsory enrollment under the national service law as the war machine expands its manpower.
In San Francisco on May 3, N. T. Koucherovy, a Russian engineering firm manager on a U.S. government mission, said Petrograd industrial plants under the Russian government for war munitions will be relocated from the capital to Taganrog and Berdiansk on the Sea of Azov near the Black Sea, in a coal and wheat region.
Senator Henderson saw a Senate resolution adopted to thank Texas farmers aiding the nation during a food crisis. The resolution notes global stock declines in corn, wheat, rye and barley and calls for higher production and strict consumer economy to feed allied armies and Americans.
An ad for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root promotes its purity and lack of habit forming drugs as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims scientific herbal compounding and urges readers to buy at drug stores or request a sample by mail with a note to The San Antonio Daily Light.
The Texas Senate resolves to honor farmers expanding crops and boosting yields to meet national and allied needs. It praises those meeting the crisis with patriotism and invites nonproducing farmers to reflect and adjust their practices accordingly.
Soap and shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. The article recommends ordinary malsified coconut oil as a cleansing agent. two teaspoonfuls mixed with water produce a rich lather that cleanses dust dirt and oil. It leaves the scalp soft and hair silky and easy to manage. coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for family use.
Dr J W Ray of Blockton Alabama explains headache treatment relies on identifying the cause. He recommends anti-kamma tablets as a convenient remedy, one tablet every one to three hours, and two tablets at the first signs of an approaching attack, obtainable at druggists in any quantity.
The article praises farmers for loyalty and duty as they plant crops to feed the hungry at home and in war-scarred Europe, highlighting practical and profitable efforts by tillers of the soil.
Brigadier General James Parker orders a complete May schedule of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wilson activities including military band concerts parades baseball games polo tournaments and other events observed by the First Provisional command with details on venues dates and participants.
The public is invited to attend events Friday with multiple performances. The Nineteenth Infantry Band plays 4 to 6, the Third Field Artillery Band 4:30 to 5:30 at the mounted post, the Third Cavalry parades at Camp Wilson starting 6:10, and the Ninth Infantry Band plays 6:30 to 7:30 at Camp Wilson.
Shakespeare Day was observed today in England and France with emphasis on unity in the language countries speaking Shakespeare share. The notice highlights collective wartime support for democracy.
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