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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
5
First Lieutenant Lawton V. Smith in aviation section assigned to Fort Sam Houston. Retired officer Colonel William W. Forsythe of cavalry mentioned. Includes a stray line about a newlywed couple and Lionel de Peyser with a quoted remark.
War Department seeks hundreds of doctors for army service and expects to recruit 300 from Texas for the medical officers reserve corps. Texas committee of the Council for National Defense forwarded certificates for over 150 candidates and held exams in San Antonio. The effort, led by Maj. Holman Taylor and Texas Medical Association officials, aims to census all Texas physicians for readiness to serve at home or abroad.
An ad touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed hair growth product from A. M. Fischer's. It claims to stop shedding and itching, abolish dandruff, nourish hair roots, and make hair fuller and softer with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. A large bottle is inexpensive at druggists, with emphasis on authenticity and guaranteed results.
Revolutionary phelactine depilatory claims to remove hair roots and surface hair instantly. The odorless, non irritating formula allegedly leaves skin smooth and hairless, with a money back guarantee and easy instructions from your druggist.
W R Trelford of Gould Lines becomes division passenger agent for the International and Great Northern Railway based in San Antonio effective June 1. He previously served as assistant ticket agent in San Antonio and held roles in the traffic department. C Hanson promoted to local freight agent. Lawrence Goforth becomes general agent at Kansas City replacing H C Dickens who joined the Army Reserve. George C Fox succeeds Goforth as commercial agent in San Antonio.
San Antonio begins active Liberty Bond drives with six committees of ten members each to solicit the $2,000,000,000 issue. Judge James R. Davis plans a 5 pm Friday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to review the first reports and emphasize oversubscription by June 15. W. F. Ramsey of the Dallas Fed visit will be welcomed at a Rotary lunch and a Travis Park Methodist Church address.
An ad touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as relief for kidney and urinary troubles claiming quick relief and a money back guarantee. It warns of Bright's disease and urges purchasing Gold Medal Haarlem Oil from drug stores in three box sizes.
Postmaster General Burleson publishes an open letter urging all postmasters and assistants to cooperate in selling and advertising Liberty Bonds. San Antonio and local offices display posters urging the public to support the bond drive. In third and fourth class post offices, letters will be stamped with Do your bit Buy a Liberty Bond and directs inquiries to banks or post offices.
Armour & Company plans a program to help its workers purchase company stock on a time payment basis. The measure aims to aid bondholders and provide staff with a stake in the firm.
J. E. Hoban, Armour & Company local manager, received a message from the firm outlining a plan to allow all employees to purchase Liberty Bonds through government terms or weekly payments. The aim is to let workers show loyalty to the government and encourage participation in the bond drive.
The Southern Department will begin building cantonments to house four regiments of field artillery and one of engineers at Leon Springs, with one new engineer regiment to be formed at El Paso. The project, run by the quartermaster general's department, requires water and road work. Col. Harry L. Rogers has funds to buy 1187 acres between Camp Wilson and Salado Creek for a drill ground, totaling 330000 dollars. A board report from Fort Sam Houston and a second board’s findings will guide six division camp sites in the Southern Department.
Word reached Col. Omar Bunday adjutant general of the Southern Department that the War Department approved recruiting to war strength of the National Guard regiments now in federal service.
In Charge of Supplies Captain L. D. Gasser, formerly depot quartermaster at Brownsville, reported to Col. Harry L. Rogers quartermaster of the Southern Department and placed in charge of supplies to succeed Lieut. Col. Harry L. Wilkins recently called to Washington.
In Austin May 24 the Texas comptroller announced renewal liquor licenses issued at about 200 daily to avoid confusion. Of 3248 licensed saloons 1744 are liquor and 1504 malt. about 2400 renewals expected to expire July 15 with 1000 already issued and more applications pending. Some saloon operators doubt Congress may ban liquor this year.
In a small inland town a tailor displays a lone apple as his sign. Residents crowd in puzzled, until the tailor explains the joke that without an apple there would be no clothing business today.
A mother from Seale Alabama reports her three year old son's scalp healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes severe sores, itching, and hair loss before trying the products and purchases a full set after a successful free sample.
Fire and police commissioner Robert F. Uhr orders immediate crackdown on punch boards slot machines and all games of chance in open violation of law, directing the police chief to report progress by next Saturday. Uhr notes criticism of police and urges public cooperation and a smooth transition to his successor. The list of signatories includes W J Enck H P Goodman R P Barclay J P Crane and others.
President Wilson named Herbert Hoover National Food Administrator and San Antonio credit men pledged fullest cooperation at a Gunter Hotel supper. The group, led by George T. Allensworth, urged reasonable precautions, warned retailers against overbuying, and planned a chamber cooperation to reassure Mexicans relocating to Mexico.
A list of visitors and residents staying at San Antonio hotels including the Menger Gunter Lanier and St Anthony. Notables include A Moch New Orleans H M Doolittle Dallas M O Lange Chicago J D Madigan New York and others with registrations and apartments noted.
An ex governor of Georgia, now expert on hogs, judged a county fair swine in Indiana. He favored a rangy, heavy pedigreed hog, then quipped that in Georgia a hog’s ability to outrun a darky would count six points, and kept the ribbon for the razorback.
San Antonio health department orders all hotels restaurants fruit stands and vegetable wagons to be made fly proof by the end of this month with inspections starting June 1. Violations will incur arrests. Electric fans plus screens may be inadequate where screens fail and proper protection is required.
A recently arrived Scotsman tells of war’s heavy toll on Scotland and its people. He notes families suffer and prices rise, with provisions up four shillings per bottle and sixpence per quart, reflecting hardships described in the Toronto Mail.
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