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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1918

Page

13

Truck specialist aids Bexar county truck farmers

A. P. Swallow from the USDA collaborates with emergency district farm agent W. G. Hand to assist Bexar county truck farmers. They plan insect control and crop protection, with terracing demonstrations at Edgwood gardens, Gr. J. Daft, and George Camp near Emendor next Tuesday. Chichester to Seattle for War Camp Community Service duties.

W. G. Hand Bexar County Edgwood Gardens Gr. J. Daft Chichester Seattle G. Bernard Chichester San Francisco Jocal Board

Rally in San Antonio Supports Jewish State Move

A large audience packed the Main Avenue High School auditorium Tuesday for a Zionist rally led by J. A. Rosenfield and attended by Gentiles and Jews, with speakers from religious and civic groups advocating American initiative to establish a Jewish state in Palestine and urging joined support. The event highlighted objections and urged formation of a supporting organization, noting over 600 San Antonio Jews had joined.

Palestine Main Avenue High School J. A. Rosenfield State Zionist Association Carlos Bee C. §. Meck Sigmund Burg San Antonio Rosenfield Palatine Europe Johnston Spears J. 8. Johnston Eiscopal Church God Abraham Israel Jerusalem Burg Dr. Jurg

Tanlac Restores Strength in Local Chattanooga Worker

Levi Thomas of the Chattanooga Furniture Company says Tanlac rebuilt his health after long stomach troubles and weight loss. He reports gaining weight to 185 pounds, renewed appetite, and increased energy, with Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy.

Tanlac Levi Thomas Chattanooga Furniture Company Chattanooga Tom San Antonio Wagner Meier

Patriotism and Jewish National Pageant Featured in Event

A community program highlighted Jewish contributions to nations of residence and support for a Jewish state. Speeches by Prof. C. B. Meek and performances including a patriotic pageant by Mr. Rosenfield showcased allied support and Jewish cultural heritage with readings, songs, and a tribute to Hatikvah and the Star Spangled Banner.

C. 8. Meek Rosenfield Great Britain France Italy United States Pauline Feller Adella Adelman Fannie Milgrom Dora Whorotkin Meta Wolff Judea Jessie Sampter A. Sachs Jewish National Air Z. Canter Ta. Ta. Marks

Burleson takes over cables and orders wire consolidation

Washington Nov 20 President Wilson moved to place cable systems under government control. Postmaster General Burleson issued orders directing operation through regular channels and cooperation of company officers. Consolidation of Western Union and Postal Telegraph into one system was announced with unified tariff transmission.

Washington, D. C United States Wilson Thurleson Paiblic Wesern Union Postal Telegraph Companies Pardoson Burleson Arleson Western Union Maclay New York Clarence HH. Maclay Lostal Velegraph and Commercial Cable Company Harrison

Food Prices Rise 7 Percent Over Five Years

Washington North Dakota reports retail food prices up 2 percent in October from September. Over the past year food articles rose 16 percent. For the five year period ending last month prices average 75 percent higher than October 1 five years ago.

Washington ND. C Bureau of Labor Statistics

New Chief of Insular Bureau Named

Brigadier General Charles C. Walcott Jr named chief of the Insular Bureau of the War Department. He has served as assistant to the bureau and is familiar with its administration. He succeeds Major General Frank MacIntyre, moved to the general staff as chief assistant to the chief of staff.

Charles C. Walcutt, Jr Insular War Department Bureau Frank Mac-Intyre General Staff of the Army

Irigoyen Contends Over Ambassador Post in Washington

Buenos Aires reports President Irigoyen struggles to find a successor for ambassador to the United States after offering the post to several candidates who declined. He hints that foreign policy disagreements and a future appointment of Honorio Wueyrreden are under consideration while detailing Naon’s resignation and policy disputes.

Buenos Aires Irigoyen Romulo Naon Argentina United States Yomas Breton Aember Honovig Wueyrreden Washington Jor. Nuon Dent Irigoyen Prtechires Republic Teambas Enader Mindull Germany Irigoyen Deni Noon American State Department Naou Madrid Amelia Dr. Naon Naon Washington, D.C Ronalo SO Naon Are Norepe Frederico M. Quintana Tere Nuon Lingayen Wilson

Are Advertised Medicines Worthless

The article argues that advertised medicines are not worthless and cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a forty year standard remedy for female ailments. It asserts fakes exist in every profession but reliable treatments endure and gain nationwide recognition.

Lydia KH. Pinkham America

Restore Youthful Hair Color With Q-ban Color Restorer

An advertisement targets workers facing age bias, promising to restore natural dark hair with Q-ban Color Restorer. It claims dandruff relief and scalp stimulation, assures no dye or staining, and notes a money back guarantee through druggists.

Seattle Metal Trades Council votes to strike for Mooney release

Seattle plan calls for a strike to press for the release of Thomas J. Mooney and co defendants convicted in the San Francisco Preparedness Day bombing case. The move seeks international backing with a cable request to British Labour leaders. No strike date set.

Seattle Wash Antil Aidnigs Seattle Metal Trades Council BOO Early Todays Thomas J. Mooney San Francisco Arthur [Tensdyrson Dado Party Cable Yitish Flar Mooney Oakland Cal Central Labor Council Alameda County United States Canada England Australia

Oriental Oil Company Drive-In Station Case Submitted

The case Oriental Oil Company vs City of San Antonio seeks to use the southwest corner of Travis and St Marys for a drive in oil filling station. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals heard the matter on oral argument Wednesday after the city prohibited sidewalk entry for vehicles and halted work at a congested corner. The company sued in district court, lost, and appealed to the appellate court.

Oriental Oil Company City of San Antonio Travis St. Mary's Street Fourth Court of Civil Appeals District Court Fourth Court of Appeals

Two Deaths At Base Hospital Fort San Hovsten

Two deaths were reported at the Base Hospital Fort San Hovsten on Wednesday morning due to influenza complications. The decedents include Private Hd Sk. McWilliams of Field Hospital Nov 24 2. oR. McWilliams of Girard Kansas. Sgt. Ernest I. Kauer of 817 Aero Squadron Kelly Field. and Mrs. Josephine Rauer of New York City, mother.

Fort San Hovwsten Hd Sk. McWiliams Or. McWilliams Girard Kansas King Ernest I. Kauer 817 Aero Squadron Kelly Field Josephine Rauer New York City

Mor gia Feared Victories Move Wounded to Ojinaga

General Jose Murgia and Mexican federals arrive in Ojinaga after skirmishes with Villa followers. They bring wounded as fighting at San Carlos is reported destroyed by Murgia, who evacuated women, children, and supplies to Ojinaga.

Morgia Ojinaga Presidio Tex Jose Morgia San Carlos Murgin

Morning session discusses conservation and fuel saving papers

Representatives from numerous states attend the Southwestern Lee Mann fret Konsay Association meeting at the Menger hotel. Topics include Zone System, Conservation of Fuel, Standard Accounting System, and Labor reporting. Key address by Overton outlinesLabor Department messages to manufacturers. About a hundred attendees enjoy a catered dinner and local entertainments.

Messug Lee Mann Fret Konsay Association Menger Hotel S.A. Spencer Heaumont C. IL Wabkefield Vallas Merrell Run G. H. Sapper Albert Mark J. Postlewaites Wiel Hhides Tilttle Jee Association Overton V. Public Service Hogerve Department of Labor Overeman Southern Tee and Stor- Gee Company Association City

Coughs and Colds Remedies and Events Mentioned

An old advertisement touts a fifty year cough and cold remedy sold by druggists, urging readers to keep a bottle at home. A social note covers a luncheon at the Argyle hotel and plans for an afternoon event at the White Tavern. A British naval report states the Mine Sweeper Ascot was torpedoed by a German submarine on November 10 off England, with 53 crew drowned.

London Ascot Torpecoes Amt England

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