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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
12
Stockholm reports Swedish papers doubt enrollment claims despite Washington's denial of a bill passage, with Svenska Dagbladet and Evenski Morgenbladet citing orders and a 1916 sighting of a son who went to America. Oyster Bay ad note appears unrelated.
Berlin signals to Dutch authorities that Germany will halt sand and gravel shipments via the Netherlands if Britain compels Holland to enforce a blockade. Reports cite credible sources detailing canal traffic from Ghent and Antwerp delivering materials used for military defenses, airfields, and depots near Ypres front lines.
War Department weekly review describes French gains widening the wedge into German lines in Flanders. Allied offensive in Belgium advances with coordinated artillery and infantry, low casualties, and use of new typhoon fire. German counterattacks at Hill 344 near Meuse fail. French hold positions while expanding in Flanders and other fronts.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports more than a thousand bales of cotton arrived by river craft in Memphis in a single day as receipts rise with picking and ginning. Levee scenes show stacked bales under owner marks while labor shortages linger for harvest. Upstream boats face landings issues at Lysora and Osceola due to low water, yet the river remains navigable. The Georgie Bee and a 100 bale cargo from Rosedale highlight the day’s activity.
Miss Maria Aquitis of 622 North Concho Street describes dramatic health improvement after two years of illness. She reports restored appetite, pain relief, and renewed strength after taking Tanlac, praising the product and plans to spread the word. Local drugstores Wagner's and Meier's Pharmacy carried the tonic under close supervision.
Fire alarms sounded within an hour Tuesday night in San Antonio as five alerts occurred. Initial call at 4:40 near Flores and Arsenal Streets drew multiple units. subsequent false alarms led crews to return before a third alert was sent. Damage described as trivial with no significant fires in the area.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion. It claims enzymes digest food, reduce gas, stop souring, and allow diners to eat anything after a hearty meal. A trial package offer and 60 cent box are promoted with coupon details.
Washington reports show national army volunteers display strong zeal across several cantonments. Divisional commanders receive daily reports praising eight hour training and eager physical readiness, with soldiers preferring trench duty over rest. War Department notes growing loyalty within companies and a push to keep trained men in their units despite enticing P5420f into support roles.
Washington dispatch reports a sugar shortage forecast for the eastern states with no relief expected before November. Admin says consumption must drop while western and Atlantic sugar supplies mobilize, prices fixed but rising, and imports from France and Cuba continued to aid the balance. Temporary shortage expected north of Savannah and east of Pittsburg through October and November until new supply arrives.
London reports that Great Britain supplied most troops to the army, with an English press noting about five to six times more troops from the United Kingdom than from the Dominions. It highlights the larger white population in the UK and cautions about apparent Dominion contributions.
Fragmented wartime report notes the distribution of forces among Motherland and Dominion divisions. It cites casualty patterns and engagement levels on the Western Front around Arras Meuse and Messines, asserting relative equality of fighting effort across troops from the British Empire and emphasizing non‑plundered sacrifice.
An ad promises S S S blood remedy as the only sensible treatment for rheumatism, claiming it penetrates blood and reaches the disease core. It cites fifty years of use, offers testimonials, and provides a free medical adviser for readers to contact at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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