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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
6
The readable portion hints at a street level inquiry or complaint about Easy Street. The text shows garbled phrases and does not provide clear dates places or named entities. No definitive event, person, or organization can be identified from the legible fragments.
A massive blaze last night destroyed eighteen businesses and damaged many more in Kansas City’s wholesale district. Six firefighters were injured while battles raged for hours. officials consider incendiary origin but have not confirmed it. The fire began in a furniture warehouse and spread rapidly aided by strong winds, with estimated losses ranging from three to seven million dollars.
General Johny Burkman with Col Lore and aides will visit Brownsville Corpus Christ and Laredo for a safety inspection. Major General Rackocu orders WEIL TALpitée and oversight of stations at Browgerilte and Laredo as part of the trip.
An advertisement touts a double strength freckle remedy that claims to remove freckles with a nightly and morning application. It guarantees money back if freckles remain, promising a clearer complexion even for the worst spots and lighter freckles disappearing.
Article notes that many nervous breakdowns begin with physical issues such as brain fatigue memory loss insomnia and indigestion. It describes gradual weakening of nerves leading to a breakdown of the nervous system.
An advertisement touts Sensapersa as a nerve system rebuild tonic that supposedly doubles nerve health in ten days. It claims to strengthen every nerve and tissue and urges readers to act, with a price of $1.00 at local stores and from Wagner Drug Store.
A simple remedy claims to dissolve dandruff by applying plain liquid action to the scalp. Morning results promise complete disappearance after four applications, with itch relief and improved hair quality. Liquid arvon available at drug stores, inexpensive, four ounces needed.
Rotarians with Allied officers as guests heard patriotic talks at a Friday luncheon. General Allen welcomed the French and British officers while urging calm and highlighting Allied resolve. State food administrator A. I. explained meat imports and flour conservation as volunteers pledged aid and a two hour program featured songs and speeches.
San Antonio tailor Fraser Tailoring Co located at 161 W Commerce St advertises made in San Antonio uniforms for Camp Stanley. The concise notice promotes ready uniforms and fittings for military apparel in a local ad style.
Letter carriers of the San Antonio post organized a drive to aid Salvation Army war work. Total reported at 1108.69 after soliciting during shifts by 19 carriers on Wednesday and 53 on Thursday. Funds aim to reach a $10,000 drive as part of a broader national effort.
Captain Davis died at Fort Sam Houston base hospital at 1:01 a.m. Friday after his blood transfusion to save his life failed. He underwent several operations and died from pneumonia complications. He was the son of Ben G. Davis, chief clerk of the State Department in Washington, D. C., and had been visiting his son when the telegram arrived. His wife, formerly Miss Tits Dunbar of Washington, resides at 315 Woodlawn Avenue. He served with the Third Infantry after commissioning at Worth Genverworth and had been stationed at Eagle Pass. The Transfuser Cigar Shop advertises nearby.
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