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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
4
An old advertisement features Mrs. Etsie Lewis from Brooklyn praising a root and herb medicine, Lyftia E. Pinklists's Vegetable Compound, as a cure for down conditions, headaches, and general weakness. It cites years of experience and offers free service from the Lydis EB Piedicine Co in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Brownsville and Matamoros anticipate a tourist boom when Prohibition takes effect July 2. Plans call for a 200 room hotel expandable to 500, with border towns already filled by weekend visitors under permit rules. Mexican officials wary of gambling concessions and tightened liquor controls could shape the border economy as roads and trains draw in excursion crowds.
An ad touts Olive Tablets as a natural remedy for stomach upset and poor digestion. It claims the product supports liver and bowel function, offering relief without heaviness and letting you eat what you like, priced at 26 cents per box.
A telegraphic dispatch from Philadelphia notes Romania expresses alarm over Bulgarian threats and surprise at allied positions. The report mentions a special train arriving from Toumanne with refugees and Swiss travelers, describing land shortages, clothing, and raw materials strains, with harvest prospects noted as good yet overall hardship indicated.
Fragmented report describes public opinion in Romania and Hungary anxious over food shortages and military prospects. It notes Lucien urging General Smuts to question local leaders, fears Bulgaria may align with anti Entente moves, and signals growing strain as ships dwindle and armies face morale challenges.
Fragmentary text discusses Thomas A Edison and a form called New Art, framed as a solace for readers. References to music lovers and a wartime context appear in torn lines. The piece urges investigation before purchase and hints at controversial or sensational framing in a period publication.
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