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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
1
Army officials authorize a modest improvement at Salado Creek swimming hole. The present pool will be enlarged and dredged using soldiers rather than a $37,000 civilian expansion, per Maj. Gen. John W. Ruckman who rejected large funds and directed department engineers to conduct the cleanup.
Soldiers frequent a rebuilt Salada Creek near the post and Camp Travis, where authorities straighten the pool and widen the old swimming hole to make it larger, cleaner and more attractive for hundreds who visit daily.
The War Department reports sixteen large frame theaters will be built at national army cantonments and ready within a month. A commission notes top national stage talent has volunteered to perform for soldiers once the theaters are completed.
A bizarre health cure named Mes-Mint foot remedy is causing a rush at druggists across the country. Advertisements claim it relieves corns, bunions, and foot pain by simple topical use, with promises of comfort for wearers of high heels and long-walking workers. The ad touts a Japanese origin and emphasizes rapid relief after application, noting effects on the skin and nerves.
San Antonio Houston center route highway wins strong support from Bexar County Chamber, county and city commissioners at a dinner for the Texas State Highway Commission. Inspectors favor the 208 mile route, 40 miles shorter than existing options, with cost estimates between 950000 and 2000000 dollars and federal aid details discussed.
Minton Pierce, son of Mr and Mrs J M Pierce of Luling, sustained a broken right ankle and facial bruises Wednesday afternoon when he was struck by a heavy two ton car driven by Mrs Gus Brown on Main Street. Pierce was playing with a companion when a buggy approached. he dodged, ran into the path of the car, which was not speeding. Mrs Brown stopped promptly and assisted.
An American with large Mexican interests predicts Mexico will break relations with Germany following patterns seen in Argentina, Peru, Uruguay and Paraguay. Indications cited include suppression of pro-German papers, shifts by Obregon and other officers, and strong pro Allied sentiment influencing public opinion.
Washington reports reveal additional evidence that Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador, knew of Germanys plan to launch unrestricted submarine warfare before seeking money to influence Congress. Secretary Lansing notes Bernstorff was aware as early as January 19.
Secretary states conclusive evidence shows on or before January 19 Bernstorff read the Zimmerman telegram to Minister von Beckhardt in Mexico. It claimed unrestricted submarine warfare would begin February first and the United States would remain neutral. He sought Berlin authorization to fund efforts to influence Congress toward neutrality. Also: defines dates of Sugar Board. Food Administration answers inquiries on the International Sugar Committee activities.
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