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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
12
An advertisement argues catarrh is curable using S. S. S. a vegetable blood remedy. It claims sprays and surface treatments fail, that the disease lies in the blood, and offers free expert analysis from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
An article in the Aften Posten cites a Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry report that negotiations with the United States continue with a possible agreement. A Washington proposal has reportedly arrived in Christiana with minor details changed. Officials warn talks should not be protracted as Norway faces serious food shortages and desires a swift accord.
Advertised remedy claims ordinary mercurized wax Removes freckles during the freckling season and softens the complexion. Users are advised to apply a thin layer nightly and wash off in the morning. Also touted as superior for rough skin blackheads pimples and blemishes.
Texas labor members report a surge of applications for furloughs from farmers and others. Local exemption boards will soon have blanks and forms, with instructions on how to apply and comply with requirements. The note appears in the Travelers' Cigar Shop advertisement section.
In London on April 9 Prime Minister Lloyd George announced extending conscription to Ireland and moving toward self government for the island. The House reacted with cheers and protests as Nationalists challenged the plan and Ulster opposition persisted. The premier outlined timelines for enrollment and hinted at a home rule measure while stressing Ireland’s wartime role and imperial stakes.
In San Francisco on April 10 a cablesgram to John Dilton leader of the Irish party in Parliament from T P B O Connor calls military conscription in Ireland an insane blunder. The note identifies O Connor as an Irish publicist and figures in the Irish political scene.
Mrs. J. M. Camus of Key West Florida reports five years of back pain irregularities and weakness. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and enabling housework. The ad invites others with female ailments to write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
American submarines have crossed the Atlantic in severe winter seas to join allied forces against German U boats. Secretary Daniels announced the move at a Liberty Loan event, noting ships reached their fronts and are ready for duty despite heavy weather and long voyages.
More than a hundred business men from across the country gathered at the Chicago auditorium for the sixth annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The sessions focus on war problems and feature prominent speakers who will discuss them.
Tex voters notice optional for women to obtain registration receipts. Some county tax collectors visit homes to issue receipts while others require women to go to courthouses for affidavits. Reports from Karnes and Hayes counties cited. McLennan county favors courthouse requirement. Also mentions creation of national war labor board and San Antonio tax notice.
The article notes former Governor James Ferguson's candidacy for re election and W P Sebastian resigning from the Kansas board of pardons to support him. Sebastian cites his lack of time for duties as the reason and states the resignation takes effect April 9 1918. In a separate item hotel man O T Wilhite lies near death from a self described personal safety related bullet wound.
Sulpher Tablets promoted as a spring blood purifier to relieve headaches dizziness and cleanse poisons from winter. Advertises easier digestion and boosted vitality with a laxative purifying herb formula, sold in sealed tubes with guarantee and money back.
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