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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
3
The New York public employment bureau reports early substitution of women for men in industry during the war period. Applications from women capable of elevator operation are noted, and railroads show openness to women workers. A major hotel system asks bell boys to bring in sisters and sweethearts to fill positions.
A brief quip notes many people starting gardens this year and the Boston Transcript style reply humorously that they will indeed grow something. The exchange underscores seasonal home gardening enthusiasm and skepticism about outcomes.
Directors of the Garden Commission met at the Chamber of Commerce to adopt a constitution and by-laws for promoting food production in San Antonio. A campaign structure was laid out with sub-committees and department heads to encourage using back yards and vacant lots for growing food and feed.
Advertises Sloan's ointment for stiff neck rheumatic pains neuraglia gout lumbago bruises strains and muscle stiffness with quick penetration and no skin staining. Sold by all druggists in 25c 60c and 1.00 sizes.
The senior class in the High School domestic science department will lead demonstrations on canning salting and drying vegetables to groups of women. Miss Emma Pirie says the aim is to prevent waste and spread best methods amid a potential can shortage. Mothers clubs plan a Demonstration Week in early June with teachers and students presenting preserving techniques in school centers. Housewives have shown interest via telephone inquiries for methods and recipes.
A private showing of Our Boys on the Mexican Border by Premier Film Co. drew army officers and guests to the Royal Theatre. The film, shot last fall during National Guard duty along the Texas Arizona New Mexico and California line, features camps from many states with units such as the First Illinois artillery and the Third Wisconsin. The War Department granted special access before censoring the completed reel.
In a casual town chat Bill recalls a man nearly seven feet tall, while Bob boasts of a twelve foot brother. Bill doubts the claim, but Bob insists it is a fact, adding two half brothers each six feet tall.
Prominent Mexicans living in San Antonio and many friends will attend a Mexican dinner for the San Antonio Chapter Red Cross Society at the Gunter Hotel on Wednesday evening May 2. Committee members will help serve lemonade and sell cigars while senoritas pass wares.
Thieves entered the home of H. L. Howard at 103 West Ashby Place while occupants dined Monday evening and stole jewelry valued at $800 to $1000. Items include a diamond and pearl pin, several rings, a green and white cameo set, a jewel box, and more. A woman thief also took silk cloth and trimming from Mrs. J. W. Rowe’s home, leaving a hat and wig.
Real estate man H Betts comments on election prospects at a curbside chat in Long Beach. He recalls a mayoral bid where a colored ally promised 150 votes but official tallies showed 101, with the ally noting 50 of the votes double crossed him.
Two groups of remarkable Madras fabrics offered at 25 and 50 cents per yard. Twenty eight to thirty two inches wide on white grounds with sports stripes in fast colorings. Suitable for waists and dresses, located on the second floor.
A feature on light cotton voiles and organdies in summer styles with filet and Venise lace inserts. A special group priced at 2.95 dollars is offered, located on the third floor.
A sheer white organdie suitable for confirmation and graduation frocks and summer waists. Forty five inches wide, of special quality for 69 cents. Second Floor.
The city hosts a stream of visitors and residents. Mr and Mrs W F Willis of Temple stay at the Menger. J Allen Johnson of Fort Worth rooms at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs A Morris of Houston with daughter reside at the St Anthony. J E McAllister of Amarillo registered at the Menger. Joseph Goldsmith of Boston registered at the Gunter. J F Simpson of Rolls Texas stays at the St Anthony. F G Phipps of San Francisco visits and stays at the Menger. W A Bentley of Chicago is a guest at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs R N Humphreys of Jacksonville Fla guests at the St Anthony. J H Harsham of Denison at the Menger. L P Clarkson of Chicago at the Gunter. E G Graecker of New York at the St Anthony.
Taxpayers in San Antonio are reminded that the 1916 city taxes are due. To avoid six percent interest and two percent monthly penalties for five months, taxes must be paid before May 1, 1917. Commissioner J F Garland signs the notice.
W A Hughs of near Richmond Texas died recently after a life centered on deer hunting. He reportedly killed more than 11000 deer over the years before laws restricted deer hunting for market and set annual quotas.
The piece notes a hunter dying from illness after a six mile rainy deer trek in the western wilderness. It mentions deer supply to Houston and San Antonio markets and that express company receipts show shipments over 11 000. A quoted exchange and a Boston Transcript joke appear as surrounding filler.
A spring tonic description extols Duffy's as Nature's true tonic. The product is praised for being made from sound grain, thoroughly malted, and distilled to absolute purity, presented as a medicine of the highest order.
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