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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1918

Page

8

Drive for Tourists Proposes Seasonal Coal Sharing

R A Wester, ex San Antonio resident and president of the American Selling Corporation of St Louis, suggests inviting the North to spend winter in the South to ease a looming coal shortage. He outlines a plan to mobilize both regions with fuel admin measures under way and notes southern governors backing a winter program.

R. A. Wester San Antonio American Selling Corporation of St. Louis

Rejuvenating Skin Cure Using Metorized Wax

A dated remedy claims dabbing pure metorized wax on the face overnight removes redness tan freckles and blotches. Washing in the morning supposedly sheds fine skin particles and gradual daily use promises a clear youthful complexion with minimal inconvenience. One ounce of metorized wax is said to suffice.

Southern Resort Cities Urged to Boost Winter Tourism

States and municipal leaders along with Chambers of Commerce and publicity groups are urged to cooperate in a campaign to attract more winter tourists to the South. A central publicity bureau is to be formed to provide information and promote the region.

Sort Minyors Chambers of Commerce

Widow Rhondda seeks seat in House of Lords

Lady Rhondda widow of Viscount Rhondda the late British food controller says she will claim her rights as a peeress to sit in the House of Lords. The report notes her belief in gender equality and her long support for aligning British practice with traditional theories.

Viscount Rhondda Wents House of Lords Asselated Proas London Rhondda Viscount Rhondda Manchester Cruardian Tady Rhondda

Army appoints second lieutenants to various corps

The National Army announces promotions and assignments including Nicholas V. Hall to second lieutenant Sanitary Corps at Fort Sam Houston and William M. Wheeler to second lieutenant Air Service at Kelly Field. Texan officers receive commissions in Quartermaster Sanitary Air Service and Medical Corps with multiple first and second lieutenants named across fields.

Serst Nicholas v. Hall Sanitary Corps National Army Fort Sam Mouston Willam M. Wheelers Yeutenant Air Service Aeronaunce Kelly Field Aeronaults Signal Corps Canryp Dick Oles I. Clouse Francis M. O'Hearn Herbert von Sherman Royal Frank Fitch San Antonio Frank Revil Hart Kountze Albert Clarence Rogers Odell- Oran Hubbell Talley FE Paso Anencer Wood William _M. Anderson Brennan Frank Leavy Henshaw Fort Worth Adjutant General's Department

Foch Named Marshal of France After Western Front Victory

Paris reports General Ferdinand Foch elevated to marshal of France by the council of ministers amid a sweeping Allied victory. General Petain awarded the Medaille Militaire. President Poincare presided. Clemenceau lauds Foch for halting the German offensive and reclaiming Soissons and Chateau Thierry with 35,000 prisoners and 700 cannon.

Paris Council of Ministers Ferdinand Yoch France Fetsin Poinense Foch Clemenctau Soissons Chateau Thierry Marne Aisne Republic St. Gond The Somme Petain Marshal Joffre

Americans At Vesle Stage Fresh Front Against German Artillery

American forces push to establish attack positions on the north bank of the Vesle river as they press toward the Aisne. Artillery battles intensify with Germans firing 105s and large munitions while U S troops hammer Bowie positions and clear rear guard resistance.

Edwin J. James New York Times San Antonio Vesle Aisne Bowie Gareq Et Boche Aijene Oureq Mismes Boche Plas Tis America He Hoche Am A Bhoede Ges Tey France North Carolina Foch Hoche Chateau Thierry Bodie Hindenburg Ludendorff Willie Larmy

Professor Morris Praises Tanlac Over Health Resorts

A testimonial from Prof. Elmer F. Morris of Southside Tennessee credits Tanlac with curing long standing stomach trouble and a weight gain of 24 pounds after three bottles. He reports relief after trying a health resort and other remedies. Tanlac is sold in San Antonio by Wasner's Drug Store and Meser’s Pharmacy under a special representative.

Tanlac Ry Luton Bumpus Mills Tennessee Atlanta Elmer Morris Southside Tenn R. D. No 1 Morris Elmer FE. Morris San Antonio Wasner's Drug Meser's

Artful Defiance Flashes German Flag Amidst Front Line

Soldiers describe friendly fire with a German flag waving gesture while gunners and infantry hold positions. Combatants emphasize readiness to advance and reclaim ground as tension remains high on the front.

Lightless Night Order Violators Face Punishment

San Antonio business houses face charges for ignoring the new lightless night order restricting illumination on Monday and Tuesday nights. Fuel administrator A. B. Weakley announced action, with the Light Company asked to list violators. Ignorance is not a defense as penalties and reports proceed. Crayvis Park and others reported violations as the order aims to conserve fuel during the crisis.

San Antony Oreer Manus Flec Light Company Weikley Crayvis Park Sovelock

Theaters Offer Variety at Royal and Princess Venues

At the Royal Thea ter Gordon and Gordon entertain with a clever act and engaging turns. Swor and Westbrook showcase a witty nonsense routine with singing. Morris Moon offers a musical comedy titled She Wrong act and icher. Gilmore appears in A Bashful Romeo. The Bellelaire features Teo the Toop and stunts. The Shooting of Dan McGrew is shown as the feature photoplay. Murphy and Locka perform as Princess and a popular entertainer duo at the Princess Theater with She Laugh Trust and a trained rooster act. Thessie Tarriscale leads.

Gordon Royal Royal Theater Swor Westbrook the Royal Morris Moon Icher and Gilmore Bellelaire Teo the Toop Dan McGrew

Fine Bengaline Fabrics Offered At Bargain Prices

Fresh fall supplies displayed on the second floor include bengaline fabrics priced at $2.50 and $4 per yard. The selection features forty inch wide silks with Australian wool filler in fashionable fall shades.

Trustful lineup brings laughs and lively acts

The program includes a quartet of jinns titled Four Seas with refined comedy singing and dancing, plus a message of title music and song by Jack Arnold Tio. Tilly Henteht showcases the feature photoplay The Rose of Paradise, and a Fox comedy completes the program.

Four Seas Jack Arnold Tio Tilly Henteht Paradise Fox

Film Attractions Douglas Fairbanks at the Grand

Douglas Fairbanks will be seen at the Grand today and Thursday in a new picture Manhattan Madness. Fans expect a treat from the star and the production. Friday with Saturday the feature at the Grand will be The Spy.

Douglas Fairbanks the Grand Vriday

California Syrup of Figs Ad Calls Gentle Medicine for Children

An old style medicine advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children and explains its gentle, positive laxative effect. It warns against calomel and castor oil and notes to request the Californian Fig Syrup Company product with proper directions on each bottle.

California Sailure

Hot Weather Poisons Hit The Stomach First

Summer poisons taint foods like meats fish fruits milk and vegetables causing indigestion and bowel misery. Eatonic tablets absorb neutralize acids and gases after meals to keep the stomach sweet and restore appetite. Try a box from your druggist and ask for delivery at your address with payment on receipt.

Eatonic Eatonio Katonic H. J. Kraiser Pres S. Wabash Ave Chicago

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