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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
6
Four soldiers of the Third Pennsylvania infantry were removed from Port Perry to hospitals in Pittsburgh after suffering from poison effects while on police duty in the Pittsburg district. Military authorities investigated the incident as the men received treatment and remained under medical care.
A vintage advertisement quotes Dr E L Abogado touting anti kamma tablets as universal pain and fever relievers. It lists uses from headaches and neuralgia to indigestion, hysteria, malaria fevers, bronchitis, pleurisy, earache, toothache, sciatica, rheumatism and gout, urging readers to obtain A-K Tablets in any quantity.
Lieutenant William Corcoran of Philadelphia died after falling ill at Port Perry Pa following a meal from Carl Miller’s restaurant near camp. Twelve other guardsmen became sick and Major Foos ordered a district investigation with county authorities.
Thursday night guests include visiting druggists honored with seafood dinner at Hot Wells hotel. Miss Myrtle Ruth Yantis entertains for Miss Edwina Adams of Brookshire. St Marys seniors present a class play at St Marks parish house. Friday Bowie Mothers Club hosts garden party 2 to 8 pm at Mrs E A Shannons 412 Rivas St. Margaret West hosts luncheon for Miss Aileen Houston at Wolff Marx tea room. National Council of Primary Education hosts tea at Carolina tea rooms 4:30 to 6 pm. Mothers clubs from Bonham Roberts Beacon Hill Morrill Alamo Heights Milam Los Angeles Heights R E Lee De Zavala Eleanor Brackenridge Riverside Park meet. Beacon Hill Red Cross Sewing Circle at Wolff Marx auditorium 9:50 am. Woman's Club board meets 10 am. Dean Richardson Woman's Auxiliary of St Marks Church meets 3:30 pm at parish house.
Mr and Mrs J McCord Watson and son J McCord Jr travel to Missouri for several weeks then to Colorado for the summer. Mr and Mrs John E Brinkmeyer return from their wedding trip to Corpus Christi and will be at 429 West Magnolia for the season. YMC A Woman s Auxiliary May reception on May 30 hosted by Mrs J Ernest Jarratt, Decoration Day picnic planned. Woman s Club to honor retiring president Mrs William Augustus Daniel with luncheon. Mr and Mrs Arthur B Hicks hosted a Thursday reception for retiring Adah Chapter 49 Eastern Star officers Mrs P H Bethge and Dr Lester O Morris.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a painless corn remover. Two drops loosen the corn so it can be peeled away, claiming long-lasting relief after prior failed methods. Sold 25 cents a bottle by E. Lawrence & Co. in Chicago and distributed through San Antonio retailers.
A report of Christmas social functions and club activities lists outfits worn by Eastern Star members, luncheon and tea hosts, butterfly and floral decorations, and guest appearances by Colonial Dames, with plans for picnics, card parties, and a red cross fund-raiser. Notable names include Mrs. Bethge, Mrs. F H Kings bury, Mrs. Wood White, Miss Gertrude Cummings, Miss Marjorie del Mouley, and many local organizers.
Washington reports the administration will not push Congress to enact press censorship now. The Senate and House conferees on the espionage bill aren’t expected to insist on keeping the House written censorship provision. The executive branch favors voluntary wartime press rules and may resume the fight if self imposed limits fail.
Betty notes the bride lacks only artificialities as Posey jokes about marrying an artificial arm and a merela. The exchange appears in a Sydney Bulletin item reflecting light social banter on marriage and prosthetics.
Washington May 17. The government would use power to fix maximum prices only to break up corners or prevent extortion. Secretary Houston explained in a letter that two ideas exist: a minimum price to stimulate production and a maximum price in extreme emergencies to curb cornering and extortion.
Texas congressman and Agricultural Committee member denounces proposed federal price fixing for farm products. He cites Henry Pope Peter Radford and J S Cullinan as urging the measure, warns of bear raids and farmer harm, and advocates protecting farmers from such legislation.
State Pure Food Department warns that some statewide sellers and agents offer home canning recipes containing salicylic acid. Commissioner Hoffman says the preservative is injurious to health and illegal for foods offered for sale under Texas law and federal acts. Home use is allowed, but sold foods must be free of it.
Hundreds of buildings were decorated with the national colors in Charleston as residents participated in a patriotism demonstration. The event took place in Wood Charreston area on May 17, drawing local citizens and highlighting civic pride.
The article explains that most stomach troubles come from excess acid production causing gas and heartburn. It recommends a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia after meals or when symptoms appear to neutralize acidity, noting magnesia is a harmless, inexpensive antacid available from a druggist in various forms.
A national crisis and a welcoming celebration honored Major General Leonard A. Wood who assumed headquarters here this week as commander of the new Southeastern Department of the army. About ten thousand people from fraternal, patriotic, social and religious groups, women's organizations, schools and labor unions joined the parade.
Charters issued or filed May 17 include The Conley Company Jonesboro Coryell County capital stock 15000 merchants Incorporators Guy C Conley James H Conley Jr John C Mason Dallas Jobbers Manufacturing Company San Antonio capital stock 5000 manufacture floor metal polish disinfectants Incorporators G W Booth A O Brock F A Hall Mineral Wells Petroleum Company Mineral Wells capital stock 315000 Incorporators Robert Jordppne M A Jordan H A Cornell Thompson Edwards Company Alba Wood County capital stock 18000 merchandising Incorporators B E Overton T M Brittain James A Edwards J T Thompson Charter amendments filed LaGrange Land Company Fort Worth decreasing capital stock.
Permits to do business in Texas granted include Empire Smelting and Refining Company of Chicago with capital stock of 100 000 and Texas headquarters in El Paso. Delaware Ranch and Stock Company of Wilmington Delaware with capital stock 10 000 and Texas headquarters in San Antonio. Fred Harvey of Kansas City Missouri with capital stock 100 000 and Texas headquarters in El Paso. Riverside Cotton Company of Fort Worth increases capital stock from 75 000 to 250 000.
AUSTIN May 17 The date for the meeting of the state council of defense has been changed from the previously announced schedule to May 18. The note emphasizes coordination with local authorities and state agencies.
The executive department announces that the forty member council will meet next Friday in Austin. The gathering marks the council's first session since it was legalized by law.
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