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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
11
Amid chaotic OCR, a fragmentary wartime notice urges stockpiling of surgical dressings and related medical supplies, with references to Red Cross welfare efforts, volunteer recruitment, and support facilities. The text references the need for morale boosting and equipment, including clothing, and mentions a meeting of the entertainment committee.
A wartime civic campaign urges saving through thrift stamps and war bonds to reduce reliance on penny banks. The piece explains minting output, national hoards, and the goal of funneling small coins into savings certificates and stamps, with emphasis on public cooperation to ease currency strain.
Washington December report states the Agriculture Department will supply soda nitrite to farmers by January. Secretary Monton said Congress has appropriated 11 million dollars to secure imports from Latin American producers. Shipments are being arranged to arrive soon to aid cotton and corn farmers amid supply concerns.
London dispatch details the British Red Cross extending aid to prisoners of war and wounded men. It notes large scale gift-building funds, hospital support, and a centralized system coordinating parcels, medical supplies, and relief across regimental committees and local associations.
Early warning signs of coughs and colds are dangerous, doctors warn that neglected colds can lead to pneumonia and tuberculosis. Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey has long been recommended to soothe irritation, aid breathing, and combat germs, urging timely treatment through druggists at 25 cents for relief.
A plea to provide a wheeled chair for a young woman confined to bed for four months due to severe illness. Nurses visit daily, but doctors say movement and a chair could dramatically aid recovery and restore function. Mrs Parsuovat urges public aid and notes a local public health exhibition at 430 Mall.
An old article outlines a Baptist Sunday School workers conference at a church. It lists sessions from Monday evening through Friday with leaders such as Mine Mertha Mulby and Misa Herp ha Milk, detailing conferences, lectures on teaching, and student opportunities. The dean is Thilaak and an elementary session will run alongside main talks.
Officials from the AIDS Service Board discuss transfers and oversight of a theater oriented program funded by the board. The plan includes securing a venue, coordinating with committee chairs, and ensuring proper operation under the direction of Mirin and others. Frequent meetings are held to track progress and align with the budget and year-end goals.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as an 80 penetrating remedy for sciatic nerve irritation, cramps and neuralgia. It promises quick, stain free relief by cooling the nerve and reducing inflammation, with availability in generous sizes at drugstores for 50 cents to 1 dollar.
A damaged text fragment describes a government scheme named Free Medical Aid with references to London officials and ministers. It mentions a Tarhite Hothead and Varlnnat Leforn Chelstinas, with claims of supporting a charitable plan and government backing, though many names and phrases are garbled. The article hints at a press report asserting government endorsement and aims to provide aid without detent or charges.
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