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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
9
Secretary William McAdoo told Liberty Hall listeners that the United States has gone to the limit in dealing with Mexico to maintain friendly relations. He warned against any provocation and urged restraint while defending administration policy.
Advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to relieve backache, fatigue, nervousness, poor sleep, dizziness, biliousness, and urinary symptoms. Claims quick kidney cleansing and infection prevention, urging purchase from a druggist and continued use for maintenance. Money refund offered if not believed.
The secretary argued against continued peace with Mexico if Germany keeps meddling spies away. He asserted Germany could not seize Arizona New Mexico Texas or the Lone Star State from the United States, vowing to defend the American flag.
The government will send Private John J. Pike of Wagon Company No 5 and Private Karl L Hamilton of the quartermaster corps from Camp Travis to Salmonier Newfoundland for burial. It marks the first time a Camp Travis soldier’s body has left the United States for interment.
Camp Travis disseminates concrete details on war savings stamps and thrift stamps. Officers stress an easy saving method with stamps purchasable at post offices or banks and cashable by notice. the system supports government bonds and aids the war effort.
Reports from London Rome Paris Washington detail U boat activity. Eleven merchant ships over 1600 tons sunk. one fishing vessel lost. one tanker attacked. 22 sailings arrived. Paris notes German submarines failed to sink French ships over 1600 tons. Washington cites record shipbuilding delivering freighters in 109 days.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Quinidine tonic as a general strengthening remedy. It claims quick food-energy effects on the blood and highlights quinine as the key active ingredient, priced at 60 cents.
Striking a popular fashion group of hats noted for smartness and beauty priced at 6.95. Milan hemp with contrasting trimmings and white ribbon accents. cool option advertised on the third floor for 6.95.
New stocks of taffeta in black and twenty five shades offered at $1.89, $2, and an extraordinary $1.69. Chiffon finish, pure silk threads, ideal for yardage at $1.69.
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