This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
3
London papers debate naval power amid Baltic tensions. The Pall Mall Gazette argues that German unification could outpace Allied fleets, calling for restraint while warning of Russian depot disruptions and Soviet espionage fallout affecting supply lines.
A barratry case from Bexar County was submitted before the Viirta Criminal Appeals with oral argument. Judge Red Ward of San Antonio represented the defendant, challenging the constitutionality of a provision amending the barratry statute. The case references Chile and Peru territorial questions tied to provinces once added to Chile after a war and later subject to a plebiscite.
Reports from Lima indicate Peru and Chile have arranged to reestablish legations and resume diplomatic relations after a rupture since 1910 rooted in the dispute over territory and ownership.
Auspices of First Church of Christ Menentest issue a quiet rest and write period daily except Sunday from 9 am to noon. Incorporators Keller West and Willa Russell form Carl Mito Supply Company in San Antonio. amendment filed changing name and solidifying business.
A dated testimonial from Wagoner Oklahoma cites Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as aiding middle aged women with symptoms such as hot flashes headaches backaches and anxiety. The inexact account mentions improvement in daily work and garden tasks and notes several neighbors also benefited from the remedy.
A St. Louis circle reports the engagement of Stella Cook to Lieut Walter Schulze of the Third Field Artillery United States. The Cook family travels to New York for plans as Schulze heads to France. A busy schedule follows with church meetings, missionary committees, society gatherings, and a preview of a school theater event. Notables include Mrs Hortzberg, Mes Fred Cook, and Mrs J. Hennessey amid various community activities and performances.
A surprise birthday gathering honored MM A Devis with attendees including Mesdames Walker Wren Reagan Prabady Davis Moore Parker Richards Noe Everett Siegless Gites Mallett Pushin Cooper Miller and others. Dorcas Society plans a Mexican supper at the church on Fernanda and South Powers Streets. Miss Catherine Steels of Tonstin visits Miss Alice Kirkland prior to a trip to Comfort Thramhart. An October 18 company dance at the Army Post Gym features Miss Jeanette Cytile from Tallis V and Jack Tuom formerly of Denver.
The Light publishes a political advertisement announcing Sam A. Spindle as a candidate for Commissioner of Taxation in the upcoming special election on October 20. He solicits support from all voters.
The Algalar Circus 10 announces a week of events in the city with parade highlights and special attractions. Orphans from city institutions will be admitted free on Wednesday October 84 with free snacks. A 534 manitee or sei cow, touted as the first of its kind in the area, will be exhibited, requiring careful care and water changes. The Monkey race track features six trained monkeys performing tricks amid a simulated Chiniga specs Way.
A brief old remedy promises to remove dust and dandruff by dissolving and destroying it with Squit omrven fein from a drug store applied at night and rubbed in gently. Morning results claim clearance of dandruff and improved hair appearance, with scalp itching easing and hair becoming long and silky.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.