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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
5
An advertisement claims Zemo relieves itching scalp, prevents hair loss, and nourishes hair roots. It markets a 25 cent bottle or 1.00 for extra large size as a pure antiseptic liquid that kills the dandruff germ and does not stain. Soaps and shampoos are warned as harmful.
Paris reports an improvement in submarine losses for the last week. Marcel Hutin, a well informed writer, notes more U boats put out of action recently and describes the trend as very satisfactory.
A witty exchange from Louisville Courles Journal quotes a patriotic girl advising a suitor to seek the recruiting officer after facing rejection. The line, Then you reject me and Yes captures a lighthearted social moment in a local paper.
The Texas Association of Elks adjourned after selecting Houston as the 1918 convention site. A Brackenridge Park barbecue and an Army Aero Corps air show at South San Antonio followed by an Ellis Hall ball capped the gathering. Officers elected: Cahn president. Owsley first VP. Roach second VP. Randolph third VP. Wesson secretary. Boaz treasurer.
Advertises California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. Claims a teaspoon clears constipation, relieves colds, fevers, and sore throats, with quick stomach and bowels action. Warns against counterfeit product and directs to buy a 50 cent bottle from California Fig Syrup Company.
Lieut. J. E. Goodman led the procession with Smith's band in line while a light shower fell during the event. Rain did not dampen Elks enthusiasm as the parade continued despite the threatening weather.
Morris Meyer secretary of the Galveston lodge of Elks and a convention attendee called San Antonio the finest city in Texas after a three hour tour of sites near the city. He said he had visited every major Texas town and was impressed by the city’s beauty historic interest and rapid commercial progress.
In Thirty-seventh District Court the defense argues that evidence about Dr. Emory’s physical state could require a premature conclusion about Webster’s guilt. Webster testified that his wife’s alleged admissions and his own actions in the minutes before the shooting stem from self defense amid a confrontation at the I. and G. N. station.
The Battle of Flowers Association met at the Menger hotel to hear final reports on the 1917 event and consider re electing Mrs Winchester Kelso for another term as president. The group usually appoints two one year terms and expects officers to present completed reports showing a definite annual success.
Brigadier General James Parker orders a Saturday morning review of all troops at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wilson on the usual review field northeast of division HQ. Colonel Millard F. Waltz will command and General Parker will receive the review. public may attend. An hour later at 10 a.m. inspects Truck Company No. 31 en route to Panama next week near the wireless towers, with Major Pope, Colonel Harry L. Rogers, and Major Madden taking part. The company has 33 trucks, 53 enlisted men, one officer.
Havana May 11 reports confirm that in the attempt to assassinate President Menocal last night a bomb explosion was used and the conspirators intended to kill William Gonzales United States minister to Cuba who was in the palace with the president at the time.
The German mail service to Spain Mexico South America Central America and the Orient was discontinued today reported from Berlin with London transmission.
Port au Prince Haiti May 11 Congress today refused to declare war on Germany in a vote signaling Haiti would not join the foes of Germany in the current conflict. The decision uses a cautious stance amid international tensions.
Madame Johanna Gadski withdrew from the Metropolitan stage claiming unjust attacks over anti American sentiments. The singer, wife of Captain Hans Tauscher and Krupp agent in the United States, returned to Germany with Count von Lernstorff's party. Cement mortar mixed with volcanic ashes proves valuable for underwater Japan work.
Captain Falconer and 35 crew members describe how the British oil tanker Sebastian was used as a target by the US gunboat Sacramento southwest of Nantucket. The ship sank after a fire in the engine room caused by fuel oil overflow, with eight hours of towing and firefighting prior to abandonment.
Two San Antonio obituaries record the deaths of Mrs Mary Jane Hooten aged 60 at her daughter’s home and Mrs Josephine Lagus aged 87 at her residence. Hooten previously lived in Waco, survived by three daughters and a son. Lagus native of Paris with extensive Texas ties, survived by numerous children and grandchildren. burials arranged with Shelley Loring Undertaking and W J Morrison residence.
Advices to the Italian embassy report thirteen Austrian submarines sunk in the Adriatic by Italian patrols during the last week. The dispatch notes Italian destroyers penetrated Durazzo for the fourth time in a year, sinking four transports loaded with provisions and ammunition.
Northern buyers have cornered Lynchburg Virginia’s bean market with 734000 pounds stored locally. Storage warehousemen refuse to identify the present owners who are expected to ship from the Lynchburg facility.
W W Meachum Jr of Houston appointed by Judge George Calhoun as receiver of the Commonwealth Trust Company of Houston. Bond set at 2500 dollars. Appointment effective immediately on state’s application. Suit seeks charter forfeiture.
San Antonio delegates to the fifty first annual State Medical Association meeting returned from Dallas where their city was chosen for the next convention. Dr T T Jackson was elected a trustee. speakers from across the United States delivered lectures and demonstrations. Delegates included Malone Duggan Frank Paschal W B Russ A McDaniel Conn L Milburn Charles S Venable W A King J S Steele John Kenney W L E Luter F C Walsh and others.
The Ameri can theatrical hospital opens in Chicago and says it is ready for patients today. It claims to be the only institution of its kind, signaling a new support facility for performers and stage professionals.
A charitable hospital project supports sick and indigent performers from all fields of amusement. The facility has been largely furnished by theater people, reflecting a kinship between stage life and care.
A medical warning explains that when kidney excretion is not promptly passed, poisons remain in the body causing headaches backache dizziness skin fever chills and reduced urge to void. The piece urges following a great physician's prescription for relief.
A vintage patent medicine advertisement promises relief from poison symptoms and irritation, restores normal urination, and speeds health recovery. Sold by all druggists, the item markets a quick road to health with generic claims.
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