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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
3
Science introduces TROCO a vegetable butter from coconut white meat. It mimics creamery butter in flavor and color while costing less and digesting easily. For cooking it stretches butter, enabling rich old fashioned meals at lower cost using this new day substitute.
The Food Administration head told a Washington conference that a large wheat crop this year may allow curtailing rationing next year. J W Sullivan for the AF of L charged bakers earned more than a reasonable return in recent months, a claim refuted by Henry W Stade, president of the National Association of Bakers.
Police report a North Flores Street pair held on bootlegging charges under a new state law, five Greeks fined for gaming at a downtown venue, a Mexican couple fined for rooming house violations, and a vagrant woman repeatedly jailed under anti-vice actions. Also, C A Ray confessed to Wichita murder linked to a Ford garage sale incident.
In Washington on May 22 Col. danke Dawson, a Texas gobbler that fetched 10 000 dollars at a Red Cross auction in Austin, was sent to President Wilson as a gift by Representative Hardy of Texas. A London theater announces a dramatized version of Darwin's Origin of Species to be produced this summer.
Promoted officers from San Antonio and Camp Travis receive new assignments to Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia. Lt Col William R Taylor 815th trains 90th division becomes lieutenant colonel national army. Major Walter Moore aide to Maj Gen Allen becomes major regular army.
In Society Thursday notes Red Cross circles meet at 2 and 2 30 p.m. in the Wolff & Marx Auditorium. The Daughters of the Revolution meet at 9 30 a.m. at the Wolff & Nautilus Study Club with Mrs. J. C. Meredith. A wedding for George Noyes Evans and Doris Houston is set for June 4 with bridal party members named. Other events include a Westminster Christian Endeavor excursion, Morrill High School fourth grade program, and a De Zavala School community meeting with patriotic talks and music. Mrs. Powell hosts a tea for visiting daughter, and local arrivals include Col. and Mrs. Little and Major and Mrs. Moore at Camp Travis and Camp Lee respectively.
A large crowd including Catholic parish clergy and parishioners, city officials, and many admirers gathered to bid farewell to Bishop J.W. Shaw, reflecting broad respect for the noted divine.
San Antonio hosts a June 6 picnic marking the 26th anniversary of Woodmen of the World with about 5000 local members and 1000 more in the troops. A committee led by Maj. Charles Merritt Barnes, RR A Neal and August Zizik will select the site and organize arrangements. Funds above expenses may go to Red Cross Salvation Army and San Antonio orphanages.
Col. Edward O. Orton reports for duty as commander of the 404th National Army cavalry at Leon Springs. He succeeds Col. L. C. Andrews who was promoted to brigadier general and began organizing the 304th cavalry. Orton has served in eastern camps and will complete the 34th unit with about 660 men assigned.
Governors Hobby issued a proclamation designating May 24 as Italy Day in Texas and urged residents to wear a white flower to show esteem for Italy.
New York May 22 Cardinal Farley opposes Catholic priests joining Sinn Fein meetings in the Archdiocese of New York and told Rev. Father E Magnennis he cannot remain in the archdiocese if he presides at such gatherings. He cited recent Irish meetings at Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall.
A claim states four ounces of plain liquid argon dissolves dandruff when applied at night, with results by morning and additional applications to destroy all signs. It asserts instant relief from itching and a dramatic improvement in hair texture and appearance.
Kansas City chemist Mr. B E Hixson introduces Cactus Corn Compound a liquid that allegedly removes corns painlessly when painted on. Priced at a few cents per bottle it is sold at drug stores with full usage directions and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Physician Dr James Francis Sullivan explains Nuxated Iron helps anxious run down people gain strength and buoyant health. He claims the organic iron is quickly assimilated and safe for teeth and stomach, advising a two week regimen of two five grain tablets three times daily and urging readers to compare stamina before and after. He notes availability from druggists with a guarantee or refund.
Promotional notice offers a five hour method to learn shorthand quickly by mail. It promises speed to match speech and guarantees a free lesson upon contacting King Institute in New York City IB 119 Station 1.
A testimonial touts Mae Edna Wilder’s oatmeal and Derwillo mix as a single night transformation for the face neck hands and arms. It claims harmlessness low cost and refunds if no improvement, urging women to prepare it at home with oatmeal and Derwillo from drug stores.
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