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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
12
The advertisement promotes Zemo by the W. Rose Co of Cleveland Ohio as a fast acting remedy for itching and skin irritations. It claims relief from itching, pimples, blackheads, eczema and ringworm with a small amount of the penetrating liquid applied as directed. A 35 cent or one dollar bottle is advertised.
Readers relay health complaints from kidney pain to rheumatism and hair loss, with Dr. Lewis Baker prescribing Cadomene tablets and balmwort tonic. Letters praise improvements in nervous weakness, appetite, and vitality, plus other remedies for constipation and skin issues.
The casualty list reports killed in action Sergeant Francis T. Gunter and others, died of wounds Captain Ernest Wobbel and Private Carl August Andres, died of disease and other causes for several named soldiers, with wounded and missing statuses. An instructor Earl R. Southee was seriously injured after a fall at Ellington Field.
San Antonio gears up for a week of parades with an evening Automobile Parade featuring illuminated cars. Eddie Stinson and Rodman Law will ride the Kelly Plaid car joined by a camouflage and Joan of Arc decoy, while the Friday Trades Display highlights city business shops and a long army entry. The Parade of the Allies on Friday night will showcase eighteen nation decorated floats and the Spirit of 1918 prize float. A school May Festival and a womenless wedding close the week’s events, with Camp Travis soldiers and Kelly Field entries also prominent.
London letter from Windsor Castle dated April 17 1918 reports King George praising the British Red Cross Society and the joint war committee for reaching ten million pounds in funds. He commends overseas Britons and the American Red Cross for support and urges continued Red Cross efforts until victory and world peace.
An advertisement promotes Lux as the easy choice to wear your dainty blouses every day, suggesting the soap keeps delicate fabrics bright and suitable for daily use. It emphasizes convenience and a refined wardrobe habit.
Vienna newspapers report serious rioting in the meat market on Sunday with ten thousand people demanding meat while only 1000 kilograms were available. When horse flesh was not provided the crowd rushed stalls, police were summoned and many arrests followed.
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Ointment for rapid relief from rheumatic pains. It claims the counter irritation reduces swelling inflammation and stiffness without rubbing in. The product cleans easily leaves no stain and smells unobtrusive and is priced at 25c 50c or 1.00.
London April 18 The Daily Telegraph says British success against German mine sweepers in the Cattegat proves the British grand fleet is not hidden. It notes German barge crews near the scene did not engage, allowing ten trawlers to be destroyed. It argues the Germans would avoid a general action and stresses American naval help could bolster Allied strength. Also mentions milder calls to conserve wheat and MILO FLOUR ads. Private Vaughn Deekman of Marion Indiana killed at Camp Shelby as a tornado struck near Tylertown Mississippi area injuries reported among soldiers and civilian workers.
A health note warns that alkali in many soaps and shampoos hurts hair, drying the scalp and causing brittleness. It recommends plain coconut oil as a pure, greaseless cleanser, inexpensive and long lasting, requiring only a teaspoon with water to produce rich lather that cleanses and rinses easily, leaving hair soft, bright, fluffy, and easy to manage.
An advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a prompt treatment for stubborn coughs and related throat and lung issues. It claims effectiveness in easing hacking coughs, difficult breathing, and hoarseness, with soothing balsam ingredients and antiseptic properties, sold for 25 cents by druggists to prevent serious after-effects.
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