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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
7
A rough, OCR heavy account describes a planned Spirit of 1918 parade with about twenty floats and allegorical pageants. It notes reviews by Fred Huemmert, crowd appeal, and post‑parade attractions, including rides and entertainment.
Washington April 8 reports say the war effort has benefited from regular Wednesday sessions at the White House where Heads of War Industries, Shipping, Railroads, Food, Fuel, and Trade boards join the President and the Secretary of War to coordinate plans. The aim is unify industry and military aims to speed up mobilization and production for victory while avoiding political conflict.
The organization voted to purchase bonds valued at 400 dollars to secure future efforts. A newly elected president and several committee chairs were announced at the meeting, including leaders for railroad, hotel, employment, and transportation groups.
Advertisement showcases forty inch wide fancy veailes with every design and color combination, including florals and stripes. Notes 40c quality offered at 33c, plus 2c to 50c graded options priced from 23c to 43c. Ends with call to inspect the selections.
A promotional notice offering yard wide fully shrunk linen at $1.19 and $1.29 with various grades. Claims wholesale replacement costs exceed retail prices and asserts these linens are not duplicable in San Antonio at regular prices. All grades are described as every thread pure linen.
A dense catalog of fabric prices lists Voiles, Nat. Linen, Fibers, Madras, Tissues, Suitings and more in various widths from 22 to 44 inches. Prices range from 15c to $1.75, with numerous entries for 32 to 40 inch widths and several 36 inch items including Voiles, Madras, Georgette and Chambray.
Store offers all wool tailor suits at a twenty five percent cut with a range including navy and light spring shades.
A proposal outlines opening a "Victory Kitchen" or Wieters Kitchen in San Antonio under local health and charity administration. The project aims to count thousands of meals and operate as soon as possible, with oversight by Miss Tor Eeatl and local fund authorities.
A plan outlines an exhibition of equine features associated with the Ark of Gauung. Antonia and others are invited to attend, with organizers including the Wdtchen and Mader groups, and local committees arranging venue details. The effort aims to foster urban earning through camping clubs led by Mrs dh. hanideann and ARCHIE’s Meshite Department, with site selection pending public announcement.
The article notes mixed uptake of life and health insurance among soldiers and their dependents, with some dependents qualifying for coverage while others do not. It cites specific sums like 696.38 dollars and 490 million as referenced values, and mentions official notices from the adjutant general and war department as policy details and deadlines approach.
An old advertisement warns that pimples and skin eruptions signal serious disorders and urges readers to purify blood to prevent boils blisters and fiery rashes. It promotes Saint Speciality Cure, promising free instructions from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
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