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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
4
Police investigate possible link to a tense incident near a house labeled spotted near Lytle. Authorities from the department of Justice and the Intelligence Office at Kelly Pied look into an apparent attempt last Saturday.
An unknown shooter fired buckshot at an aircraft over the maneuvering grounds near Lytle in Atascosa County southwest of San Antonio. The pilot survived despite damage to the wings. authorities, led by Kelly Field intelligence chief Evans and Captain Mvains, probe to identify and stop the attackers.
Thursday social calendar lists Shakespeare Club with the Baskins and several religious and civic groups meeting at St Anthony and nearby venues. Luncheon honors Thelma Neal. Alice Lammers and Edna Doak host at the St Anthony. Several tea and study groups gather, with talks on citizenship and parent teacher cooperation. wedding plans and a Texas Historical Landmark Association annual meeting are noted.
A home remedy claim suggests dissolving dandruff with four ounces of ordinary liquid arroy applied at night to moisten the scalp. It promises removal by morning with several follow up applications and asserts relief from itching. The ad-like text touts quid arvon as inexpensive and effective.
Emil Eckenroth of 308 Davis Street San Antonio says Tanlac relieved neuralgia pains in his arm and shoulder and restored appetite and sleep. He reports no more head pains and general improvement after trying the medicine recommended by local druggists Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative.
The article notes a guest of honor who stayed in San Antonio longer than planned and would have attended a New York banquet of the Woman's Democratic Club this week. Mrs J S Atkins will host a luncheon at the Country Club Saturday honoring her nieces Miss Shirley and Wortley Kirkwood of Oxford Mississippi.
The trial of Ratio P. Parish, a soldier, for murder in the Thirty seventh district court nears verdict as testimony concludes. Prosecution and defense arguments followed key evidence linking Parish to the crime including an army coat and identification by a cousin of the slain man.
Fragmented OCR preserves a 18th century style scene with an officer and diners. The text mentions a waiter, a fork, a tiny knife, and a misjoined name list, ending with a reference to a fatigued person and a required article. The legible portion hints at a garbled dramatic or script stage direction.
Mien Beasley, chauffeur for Fields Auto Livery, was attacked by three soldiers twelve miles from San Antonio while driving an Willis Knight car. He was bound with a necktie, clubbed, and left in dense underbrush but freed himself and alerted deputies. The watch and money were later returned. injuries not serious.
American boys respond quickly to government calls to contribute to wartime work. Reports indicate widespread participation across communities as they take on duties at home and in industry to support national efforts.
Amid wartime shortages, authorities urge boys over 16 to enlist in the farm reserve, saving coal and food while earning wages. Officials warn farm labor shortages risk food supply as men enlist and women may need to take up farming. School principals and local recruiters offer information and guidance.
The product Liquid Shit Make is pitched as a remedy for overactive kidneys day or night. It claims support for excessive kidney action after two seas treatments and is endorsed by thousands of physicians. Available in trial, medium, and large bottles at most drug stores.
Civil service examinations for both men and women are set for the latter part of this month. Positions include stenographers and typewriters for local service with applications due by April 16 to receive examination sheets from Washington. Applications can be picked up in the basement of the federal building from the New Orleans office. Additional postings include agricultural and marketing assistants, especially crop specialists, to be held in the last ten days of the month with notices posted locally.
The notice urges prompt applications at the local office as Washington papers must supply examination materials. Only a limited number are being mailed, and the text notes restlessness with long waits and the value of home before departure.
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