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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
18
A local issue centers on whether a petition by firefighters should be placed on a separate election. The process, signatures, and legal thresholds are outlined, with mentions of city officials, registrar checks, and timelines for completing voter registration and calling the election. The text notes possible delays and a claimed appropriation tied to related bills.
Contreras seeks patents for a new gasoline derived from mesquite wool byproducts, accompanied by M DP. McNeel in Washington. The plant produces snap wax and chaveant with minimal costs, potentially reaching markets at 19 cents per gallon. Central business expected in San Antonio with large plants planned and funds advanced to begin commercial use of the gasoline and by products.
Ang Retians seek advance tickets for a Catabut Mater concert to be held Thursday evening at the Mad Age The Eide Behind discater tint unsec Ofid performance will be under War Camp Community Service auspices with David Griffin and extra feature Prer Grit suite for two pianists M Flaten Gilfoyle and Walter Dun. A Whey Diekelarever will be distributed by the War Camp Community Service. Tickets available from services officer in Uw Chandler battling at Tosoya and Crockett Street while they last.
Friday morning the Weat Side merchants committee received approval for their events during Victory Opening Carnival Week. Preparations include showcases and a military ball schedule for April 23 and 24 with a grand reception. The ballroom will host formal dances and exhibits, while the gallery wall will feature a Navy Entistments show from Washington. The text also mentions interments and commemorations tied to World War I era movements and the removal of Fulith Cavell’s day with ongoing German actions in the era context.
Community campaign urges continued fundraising to aid starving Jews, with current receipts at $20,225.20 and many donors yet to respond. Volunteers seek broad support through subscriptions and mail requests as the Zionist relief effort continues amid public doubt and ongoing fundraising drives led by local committees and the Jewish War Relief.
Simmons executive secretary of the Southern Department YMCA spoke at an educational conference in Bedell building headquarters Friday morning. He said YMCA educational work would continue with increasing zeal, especially in regular army camps and along the Mexican border, praising officers and men of the army for their appreciation and noting no set days off for YMCA staff as draftees use these facilities to better prepare for service.
An advertising panel warns calomel causes fatigue and days lost from work. It touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based alternative, claiming no laxative aftereffects, easier digestion, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It emphasizes relief for adults and children with no unpleasant side effects.
A vintage cosmetic pitch hawks two drops of lemon juice mixed with water for freckles. It promises whitening effects and a clear skin tone with daily massaging on face neck arms and hands at a tiny cost. The ad claims orchard white juice is available at any store or toilet counter and suggests free samples or cheap pricing.
Figuee on Froadway a specialist in breeding and training fox terriers died today from injuries after falling down a flight of stairs while gardening.
A reader from Philadelphia cites long term health issues and requests immediate relief. The letter mentions constipation tongue coating and a bowel ailment treated with a questionable remedy described as made from mule what and tartar cream. The prose is garbled and reads as a personal plea for product relief rather than a reportable event.
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