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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1918

Page

5

New Building Erected at Kelly Field Recruit Camp

A new YMCA building at Kelly Field central area emphasizes smaller classrooms and writing rooms. Under BK W Jankin of Topeka the facility supports mail operations with high postage, hosts French, radio telegraphy, and engine mechanics classes led by Sergeant Major Vrolich, Lt Pavy, and Wy Phillips with a library and officer rest room.

Young Men's Christian Association Welly Wield BK. W. Jankin Dopeka Kat Kelly Field Vrolich Pavy Wy. (. Phillips Kynaston, I

Parish Jury Secured In Parish Murder Trial

The Ratio P. Parish murder case began in the Thirty-seventh District Court with jury selection completing after Tuesday afternoon. Jurors include Alfred Chittenden, C A Dutting, Obvi Martz, D J Ditton, Robert K Scherta, J G Walters, C A Mose Jey, Phal Linn, W O Hasdorff, A A Parrish, Frank Taylor, and Z A Winters. Parish pleads not guilty. Attorneys Bee Young and Gardener represent him. State and defense expect about two witnesses. trial to continue this week.

Ratio P. Parish Indiatimes Mlisea Ornelas Thirty-seventh District Court Alfred Chittenden C. A Dutting Obvi Martz D. J. Ditton Robert K

Socialists Attack Hun Rulers Over Alsace Lorraine Autonomy

New York observers report Deputy Haase of the Independent Socialist faction denounces the German government as a military-led regime led by Ludendorff. He accuses prewar demands for Alsace Lorraine autonomy and questions the referendum premise, criticizing stance on Russia and self determination amid wartime policy.

New York Count von Hertling Ludencorft Alsace-Lorraine Bours Geoise Alsace- Lorraine Germany Russia Leichstag Livonia Ithonia

German Opinion In Picardy Loosely Reassured By Dispatch

Washington April 9 a digest from Paris notes German general staff seeks to reassure the public amid a fresh Western front offensive. The dispatch says officials emphasize difficulties in transports and weather while claiming enemy losses are normal and proportionate. It also mentions Austrian Slav circles reacting and Austrian foreign ministry remarks on liberty and independence.

Washington, D. C Picardy Germany Los Wolff Bureau Adminimun Mie Stilf Publc West Front Switzerlund Austria-Hungary Par’ Grett Prague Priv Ly Ciples

Old Prescription for Weak Kidneys Advertised

An ad claiming Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cures kidney liver and bladder ailments. It touts testimonials and promises relief from urinary issues and rheumatism. Readers are invited to obtain a sample by mail and buy larger sizes at drugstores, with address in Binghamton New York and San Antonio Daily Light noted.

Iicle Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio

Austria seen in wartime leaflets call calm and duty

Vienna authorities scatter anonymous leaflets in factories and on public highways urging calm and patriotic duty as the labor crisis deepens. The Arbeiter Zeitung blames war prolongation on generals and imperialists in Berlin and Vienna.

Austria Vienna Arbeiter Veitung Berlin

Delegates Return From Smithville Conference

Delegates from San Antonio ten ’older boys’ conference at Smithville returned Monday evening led by J Floyd Smith Boy Work Secretary of the M C A. Joseph Tlaliday elected president. The group sang at opening reception and conference banquet and some members played in a baseball game as part of the events. Local notices advertise dances and community happenings including a gentleman’s event and a missing boy report.

Smithville San Antonio J. Floyd Smith M.C. A Joseph Halliday Howard Burleson Rudolph Vernandez James Palmer Stephen Haines Clarence Fawcett Steve Hossmen Joseph Tlaliday Duncan Collier Sheriff Tobin Cottier Dallas Mancel Smith Howard Mackenzie Collier Sheriff Tobir San Antonis

Dutch spirits industry to cease operations amid grain shortage

Amsterdam April 9. The Handelsblad reports that the Dutch spirits industry will soon stop work due to grain scarcity. Distilleries in the Schiedam district have long operated at reduced capacity for the same reason.

Holland Amsterdam The Handelsblad Schiedam

Today’s Beauty Hint Shampoo Trick With Canthrax

A reader advised that frequent shampooing isn’t needed if hair is cleaned well with a simple home solution. Dissolve a teaspoonful of Canthrax in hot water to make a full cup of shampoo liquid for thorough scalp and hair cleansing, leaving the scalp fresh and hair quick drying with shine and softness.

Williamson elected president by automobile men

A Williamson was elected president of the San Antonio Automobile Dealers' Association at a noon luncheon at the Gunter Hotel. Harry Miller received a unanimous vote for first vice president, with Rank Hagan named second vice president. A six man board was chosen and B R Webb honored for his presidency. The meeting praised the association's work on transportation, traffic, and civic projects and noted the 1918 convention coming to San Antonio. A new member, Iva J. Kennedy of B F Goodrich, joined the association.

W. A. Williamson O San Antonio Automobile Dealers’ Association Gunter Hotel Wilkiainson Ile Rin Harry JL. Miller Miller Williamson Traffic Inforcement League Harry Miller Rank Hagan W. M. Morgan Leon Walthall Tissier T. A. ‘Irado William Steinhardt Raymond Teller B. Mabry Harry E. Miller B. R. Webb Association Webb Tle San Antonio Automobile Dealers’ Association Iva J. Kennedy B. F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Company Akron Ohio Aesean

Senator Critically Ill as War News Filters In

The latest dispatches report Senator H. Grossard in critical condition amid ongoing war coverage. The bulletin notes shifting political tensions as military fronts develop, with San Antonio officials monitoring the impact on local governance and support for national efforts.

Women Use Lemon Juice Lotion for Natural Skin Brightening

A vintage beauty tip promotes lemon juice and Orchard White to craft a cheap, month lasting facial lotion. Mix two lemon halves strained into three ounces of Orchard White for a quarter pint. strain well and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to whiten soften and brighten skin.

Broussard in Critical Condition at Home

F Broussard remained very serious today at his home as family members reported no improvement for eighteen hours. Physicians gave no change for the better, while his daughter joked about a chauffeur wanting to marry her father and the father’s reaction showed a mix of nerves and approval.

F. Broussard

To Creole Hair Dressing Restores Natural Color

La Creole Hair Dressing is advertised as a fair color restorer not a dye. It claims to revive natural color glands, darken gray or faded hair gradually, and leave hair soft and lustrous. Easy to apply by comb or brush. includes price and supplier details from Van Vliet-Mansfield Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.

van Viect-Mansfield Drug Co Memphis Tenn

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey as a fast acting cold cure. It claims to prevent coughs from becoming chronic and helps bronchitis asthma and lingering coughs with regular use. The product is said to be sold for 25e by druggists.

Dr. Bell Bel All Druggista

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