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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1918

Page

12

Court Proceedings in Austin May Session Report

In Austin May numbers the Supreme Court heard a certified question with multiple motions for relief, mandamus actions, and leave to file petitions. The Court set numerous causes for June 1998, with decisions on applications and motions from various districts and counties, including Dallas, Harris, and Bastrop, and noted six Civil Appeals decisions.

Styrenie Court Austin Tex Supreme Voure Belt Doe K. Stehens Harris County Greene J. A. Watlingon CL Pepper Wieblta County George Ford Robie Comissigner Tha Yaukes Nathan Juerta Tuff Harle Navarra Matethiel Wark Hess. & Skinner Enegine Co M.A Turney Bastrop TF. G. Vaughan W. Surety Ins Jefferson City of New Court of Criminal Appeals Withe Eliot Ellisson J. Carrell Jgs Peace Lamar Eli Johnson Sabine George Shackelford Fayette John Butler Chester Garrett Parraunt Manse Begus Harrison Id. Carroll Hill Frank Seely Wine William Little Bexar Lator Ike Alderete Paso H. J. Spannel Coleman C. . Whitney McLennan Tyre McKle Galveston Flammett Callahan Roy Ward Lindsay Bassett Owen Lewis Pearly Gillum John Willams Miles Reese Bennie Wright Bownie Clyde Traublon W. M. Joseph Wilamson Willsurwu Llewellyn Williamson Hedda Burgemeister Cecil Thomas Dallas

Combing Won’t Rid Hair Of Dandruff

A 19th century ad-style claim promotes dissolving dandruff with four ounces of equid arvon applied at night to moisten the scalp. It promises removal after one application and complete dissolution after several uses, claiming itching stops and hair becomes fluffy and glossy. Liquid arvon is sold at drug stores as inexpensive and effective.

Bexar County to Convene Board of Equalization in May 1918

The County Commissioners Court of Bexar County Texas will meet as a Board of Equalization on the second Monday in May 1918 to inspect correct and approve the assessor of taxes lists and books. Witness the official seal and date in San Antonio May 2 1918. Ad inserted for The 190 per cent Tobacco House The Travelers Cigar Shop Ave C.

County Commissioners” Court Bexar County Texas Boxer County San Antonio Tobacco House Travelers’ Cigar Shop Ave. C Ady

Flower seeds donated for star shaped beds at hospital wards

Red Cross volunteers report generous flower seed donations to plant four star shaped beds between wards at the hospital. Soldiers and Bonn-Avon girls contributed seeds and bulbs for one pod, but shortages remain for the remaining beds. Call Mrs. T. L. Transom at Red Cross headquarters to donate blooming plants or seeds.

Camp J Triivis Hospital Bonn-Avon School T. L. Transom Red Cross

After Effects of Measles in Coal Creek Tennessee

Mrs A S Ivitts recounts her son James recovering from severe illness after measles using Thedford's Black-Draught. She says a monthly regimen, three doses daily, kept him well and claims the product acts as a household doctor. The ad claims the vegetable liver medicine relieves constipation indigestion biliousness and similar ailments. Your druggist sells it.

Coal Creek Tenn A. S. Ivitts Thedford James Thedfra

Consul Seguin Promises Co operation with San Antonio Chamber

G M Seguin newly appointed consul general for Mexico at San Antonio addressed the Chamber of Commerce promising utmost cooperation to restore trade between the U S and Mexico. He cited crop and labor issues, supported California plan for Mexican laborers, and discussed border visa and draft concerns. The meeting also covered an excursion to McAllen, border irrigation efforts, and roadway improvements along the San Antonio to Rio Grande corridor.

G. M. Seguin Mexico San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Mr. Seguin Hagle Pass Seguin Deutschman United States Department of Agriculture Haile J. W W. Haile Texas California Pear Deratt Tito Thorer Fbur Jemery Lattamer John McAllen Tex Lattanner Rio Grande San Brooks County Brooks Tricks Chamber of Commercce

Court Martial Named in Washington D C May 8 General court martial to convene at Governor's Island N Y

A three major general and five brigadier general panel was named to assemble tomorrow at Governor's Island New York for the trial of persons brought before it. The court is led by Maj Gen J Franklin Ball and includes retired officers except for Gen Bell and Brig Gen William A Martin. The accused is Brig Gen Arthur B Dunnell y of the Missouri National Guard for conduct unbecoming an officer.

Washington, D. C Taland N. Y Arthur B. Dounnelly Missouri Nationed Guard J. Franklin Ball Bell William A. Matin Eastern Department William H. Carter Mugh L. Scott Theodore A. Bingham Montgomery M. Macomb Janés’ Parker William ‘I. Russell Dustley V. Sutphin Jackeson A. Dykman

American Training Camps Offer Cheerful, Varied War Aid

Lan Hay praises the United States system of training camps noting extensive facilities from libraries to Liberty Theaters and YMCAs. He highlights organized sports, education, morale programs, and novelty like smileage books that boost soldier welfare while praising officers and the humane contrast with earlier war years in England.

Fatity Europe Americ England Alberlean United States Dimnission Camp Devens Camp Kearney Cain Lewis Naval Station New Orleans Salisbury Plain Kitchener Thomas Atking Liberty Theater W.U. A Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Jewish Board of War Workers

Army Personnel Moves And 1918 Tax Notice

Army personnel changes list Capt Herbert Clarkeon and officers reassigned to camps and divisions including Camp Dwyphon, Palo Alto, Laurel Maryland, and San Antonio. Also notes observers released from duty and proposed transfers to border intelligence units. A separate 1918 tax notice from Commissioner Andres Coy warns city taxes for 1917 are due by May 21 with interest and penalties.

San Antonio Tex F .Andres Coy

Hotel Guests and Registrations Reported in Gunter and St. Anthony

A string of guest registrations and stays at the Gunter and St. Anthony hotels appears from the list. Names include Mss Altha Phevinai of Ruesdale and Mrs dackron of Geaumont, with many others such as M Montigga of Chicago and J Wortham of Houston noted as staying or registered at these venues.

Altha ‘Phevinai Ruesdale Gunter A. Brethergon Juno Lunier Dackron Geaumont St. Anthony M. Montigga Chicago

City Folks Fail as Farm Hands Mexican Labor Needed

Austin reports state farm specialist T W Meclellan says immediate importation of Mexican laborers is the only solution to Texas labor shortages on cotton and corn farms. He argues current passport and ID rules delay arrivals, urging suspension of regulations to allow several thousand workers, with Travis County planning to employ hundreds. Weather rains have increased crop growth and labor demand.

Austin Tex May T. W. Meclellan Department of Agriculture Vaxas J McClellan Washington Texas Travis County Council of Defense

Potatoes and Onions Advertised at Main Ave Market

Fancy white potatoes priced at 2.25 per ice pounds and new potatoes listed with a per pound rate. Crystal Wax onions also advertised with a price, at 40 Main Ave Ady, as read from the damaged listing.

Main Ave

Sulpherb Tablets Promised to Purify Blood and Relieve Ailments

An old remedy advertisement touts Sulpherb Tablets as cleansing the blood of poisons and curing skin problems, headaches, constipation, and rheumatic pains. It claims the product fortifies eliminative organs, works through spring and summer, is suitable for children and adults, and costs 50 cents per sealed tube with a guarantee.

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