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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

7

Roosevelt Urges Nassau County to Support Liberty Bonds

Theodore Roosevelt spoke to about five thousand Nassau County residents at the fairgrounds urging the wealthy to refrain from estate labor while the nation is at war. He called for universal service, loyalty to country, and asked attendees to subscribe to Liberty bonds as a safeguard for the future.

Imineola Osevelt Roosevelt Genny Germany Universal Service Ole Sam Imer United Tes

Cure Pimples and Itch with Cuticura Soap and Ointment

A partially legible notice promotes Cuticura products from Vernon M Robert Evergreen Louisiana. It urges prevention of suffering through Cuticura toilet soap and ointment to cleanse purify and soothe eczema pimples dandruff and related skin complaints. Trial free by return mail offer via post card to Cuticura Department H.

Cuticura Dept. H

Government Financing Debate Echoes on Wall Street

In a brisk exchange, officials argued about whether private markets or public borrowing should fund government needs. The discussion highlighted the tension between market-backed financing and direct fiscal support, signaling potential policy shifts.

Colp to Discuss National Military Highway at Mobile Meeting

D. E. Colp secretary of the Texas Good Roads Association will attend a June 23 25 Mobile Alabama meeting to discuss a national military highway along Atlantic and Pacific coasts with connections to the Mexican border. The plan enlarges the Rio Grande route and has military and road advocacy support. Colp also will address Mineral Wells gathering June 20 22 and seek broad Texas delegation participation.

D. E. Colp Texas Good Roads Association Mobile Ala Pacific Coast Seaboards Colp Rilo Grande United States Texas Good Toads Association Mineral Wells Dallas Automobile Club Dallas Club North Texas Denison Sherman Marshall Palestine Texarkana

To Complete Austin Dam Moves Forward

Austin city commission unanimously adopts a resolution to hire a competent engineer to investigate and report on the dam situation. This marks the first real step by the council since the agitation began.

Austin Dam Austin City Commission

Children Given Garden Plots in City Parks

Children aged 8 to 15 in St. Louis received 5 by 12 foot plots in city parks to grow garden truck during vacation. Supervision will be by city employees and the park department will provide seeds and tools.

ST. Louis Park Department

Supreme Court Rules County Attorney Can Sue For Public Money

The Texas Supreme Court refused a writ of error in State of Texas v Bratton et al, holding Falls County's attorney jointly pursues public money actions with the attorney general and may claim fees. The Falls County official filed suit against Bratton as tax collector and attorneys fees were 10 percent of the first $1000 and 5 percent on excess. the judgment upheld.

Austin Tex Court of Civil Appeals Supreme Court

Marines Aim for 4000 Enlistments in San Antonio Week

The Chamber of Commerce backs a marine corps week from June 10 to 16 to recruit 4000 marines in San Antonio. Sergt. E. M. Giles coordinates the effort to reach the authorized strength.

Chamber of Commerce San Antonio E. M. Giles

Local recruiting offices push for marine corps week success

The Conroy building hosts efforts to meet quotas through posters and displays. Chamber of Commerce secretary John B. Carrington promises full organization support for marine corps week while Navy and Army offices accelerate enlistments. Chief Quartermaster C O Evans reports 10 to 12 daily Navy applications with seven or eight accepted. Army Sergeant H L Crabtree aims to recruit 100 000 quickly for 51 new regiments across eighteen stations, targeting completion in 69 days with extended evening hours.

Conroy John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Marine Corps H. L. Crabtree Swearingen-McCraw

Keeling Probes North Texas Anti-Trust Violations

Judge W A Keeling assistant attorney general recently returned from Dallas and other North Texas points where he conducted investigations into alleged anti trust law violations. He declined to specify the trusts pursued. General Looney was mentioned in connection with the inquiry.

Keeling Clyde A. Sweeton Austin Tex W. A. Keeling Dallas Texas Looney

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