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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1917

Page

10

Immediate relief for starving stock leaders meet in Houston

In Houston on November 16, 259 cotton seed crushers and cattlemen from across Texas convened at the call of the state food administrator. They reached an agreement on prices for cotton seed products used as cattle feed: $50 per ton for loose crushed cake and $42.50 per ton for bagged cake with 43 percent protein. The pact covers the current crush season except for pre sold contracts. They urged the administrator to direct shipments out of state or to drought-stricken areas and to stabilize grain supplies amid a severe drought threatening cattle.

Houston Tex On & Bagig Cani Fumasian Juiemen Charles McCarthy Tloustonce United Suties Avery Mill Texa

Irish Situation in Ireland: Viscount Chaplin Seeks Grave Warning

London reports Viscount Chaplin urged worry over Ireland's status while Lord Trelynd, the lord lieutenant, dismissed gloomy forecasts. He warned against arms importation and hostile landings, said internal troubles were manageable, and noted Sinn Fein aims to a republic remained a dream. The government maintains a strong military presence in Ireland.

London Viscount Cliplin Ireland Barlon Wimborne Leutenant Trelynd Chaplin Siow

Suffrage Conference Highlights War Service and Fund Drive

An executive committee and suffrage campaign team met at luncheon Thursday then held a conference of all workers to plan precise funding efforts. Speakers praised wartime service and urged renewed dedication, with attendees including Mrs Minnie Pixie Cunningham and Mr Chinningsham. The gathering emphasized continuing support and mobilization in the suffrage effort.

Phon Fowler Minnie Pixie Cunningham Bagher Chinningsham Assorki Ny Manners Alent

SeeKS James McNichols Ranch Owner Sought in City Notice

A San Antonio Humane Society report seeks James McNichols a ranch owner near tonig, tied to a letter from D G McNichols wireless operator in New Hampshire. The letter, passed by the cenour, reached the society Thursday afternoon as directories failed to locate him. The hunt continues from the City Hall offices.

James McNichols D. G. McNichols James Meichels Suenty Lain Wis

Salvation Army to raise one million dollars for widows

In Chicago on November 16 Salvatind Army commander Arange Yooth announced a nationwide collection of one million dollars for widows. In Honolulu a separate notice stated the late Queen Lilionokulini’s estate would not fetch $200,000, undermining prior expectations.

Salvatind Army AMS Chigago Arange- Ing Yooth Salvation Army Alles Honolulu Tél Wa Lilionokulini

Spyglasses and telescopes seized for private use in war effort

A leaked letter notes public demand to keep observation gear in government hands. Secretary Daniels and Secretary Knox pledge any private donations to be approved for immediate naval use. The call highlights shortages of field glasses and binoculars, urging citizens to donate only serviceable optics to support U.S. naval and military needs during wartime.

Wasi Astelas A. Df Hatteblower Sastelto Cal Daniels

Council halts business to honor three servicemen

The city council adjourned Thursday to pay tribute to Antonine, Sidney J. Brooks Jr., and David Wallen, and John Ewing, soldiers from the community who died in service. Commissioner Lay Saunt bert called for the adjournment as a mark of respect to the deceased. The meeting resumed after the moment of silence, with all members in agreement.

Antonine Sun Antonio Ctty Hela Utken Emmeil Cabanissioner Bert Arose Sind

Menace in Old Clothes Fizzles at City Meeting

Ursin Une tity euaminission te et focve vighily Que in rekeing we Cte WU OF HecOnu hAM Golbine espialty fumigation and disintee. City PIU named a committee to deter pests. At the Gunter Hotel meeting, the club approved $50 to a fund and San Antonio plans potential $5,000,000 campaign. Talks by J Lamb, Dene J H Tale, A K Garren and others urged enforcement of city laws to prevent bread or wastes through secondary cleaners.

Ku Caeger Margirline Wi A. Williemaagn Aise Wey San Antonio J. Lamb Dene J. JH. Tale A. K. Garren Advo

Reserve Butter Prices Stir Market Rumors

A garbled note hints at government actions to reserve butter supplies and regulate weekly consumption. Mentions venture of a planned stockpile and possible price impacts, with unclear figures and dates.

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