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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1917

Page

2

Sugar Shortage Relief Reopens Two Small Factories

A conference including the Manufacturers Association and sugar distributor Frank Delwix secured enough sugar to restart two small candy and beverage makers facing shutdowns. The effort also ensured other firms would receive sufficient sugar to operate at least at half capacity, easing a threatening famine for confectioners.

Manufacturers’ Association Frank Delwix Morris Stern A. J. Castanola T. W. Labatt

Kaiser Devorites Generals

Amsterdam reports Vienna grants a military order for the first class to Duke Hasene and First Marshal von Tiadedtines for success in the Trent campaign. General von Korbitin is noted as honored. General von Bielow receives the order of Leopold.

Kaiser Devorites Amsterdam Vienna Au Trent Witla von Korbitin Hasene von Tiadedtines ii DrilBanls Eliss von Bielow Merand Order of Leopold

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief

An advertisement warns against calomel and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle vegetable remedy. It claims calomel causes nausea, salivation, and bone damage, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver, improves digestion, and boosts energy with a tastier, non toxic formula. The pitch urges druggists to stock it and promises a money back guarantee.

Myer Dodson Reanne Devtour Davgan Sally

Alien money in Petrograd sparks Jewish press panic

London dispatch reports the Russian press is heavily influenced by Jewish editors and correspondents. It claims two thirds of newspapers and most reporters are Jewish, alleging revolutionary bias, propaganda and suppression of anti-revolutionary voices. The piece describes printing presses commandeered in Petrograd and large cities, with papers relying on German sources and extensive propaganda as the revolution deepens. It notes public confusion and deterioration of confidence as authorities struggle to control information and morale.

Jandén Timea Servier San Antonio Light Philadelphia Public Ledger London Petrograd Mer Iusshu TE Ray Viet Cammittes Atul Constituent Assembly Ythee Alburn Siitlist Wmlos Puibe Ain Tran Wien Riscla Toto

German Prisoners Escape From Fort McPherson

German prisoners Hans Berg and Alfred Locechner escaped from Fort McPherson and fled south toward Mexico. Captured six miles south of Laredo at the Rio Grande bridge, they were recaptured after signaling a Mexican boat and were turned over to military authorities.

Laredo Tex United States Kiansey Ted Mexico Tieutenant Hans Berg Alfred Locechner Paul McPherson Fort Metatosl Terg Loesehner Tnspertar Samsey Tia Grande Ue Rive Snadz Fort McPherson Mesu Geraly Thumsey Gustin Siperior Chamberlain Mace Vergy Lonriler Justins

Woman Arrested in Keystore Park Murder Case

Annie Watson, 26, arrested on complaint in Justice Fial's court over the murder of Ben Jaster, 40, found in his home at Keystore Park. Detectives Green and Barris led the investigation, with the arrest following discovery of the trace evidence earlier that morning.

Annie Watson Justice Fial Ben Jaster Ioad Hame Keystore Park Green Barris Fowe

Oily Ang Inter Transferred to Bexar County Jail

A signed statement at central police headquarters details a man’s alleged intent to trample and shoot a woman during an arrest. The funeral for Baster is set for 4 oclock Sunday at Nieve Undertaking Chapel with Rev. Dr. McCurdy officiating at Pine Tree Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Mission.

Oily Ang Inter Bexar County Fat Byexter Elther Central Police Baster Nieve Undertakings Company Dr. McCurdy Presbyterian Church Mission Burial Paris

Disease as mankind's foe and how to fight it

Sincere yet archaic health ad copy urges readers to combat disease through blood cleansing and a brand remedy. It claims illnesses arise from impure blood and warns there is no defense, offering guidance from a chief medical director and a Georgia address for more information.

Morehan Avigisis Qury Lenarge Adale Lenbarntary Athos

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