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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1918

Page

2

County assessor denied extra clerks request

County Judge J R Davis refused to authorize about 300 dollars for six additional deputy clerks in the office of County Assessor A Luth for the coming fiscal year. The order keeps the staff at current levels, with 1 chief deputy, 1 tax rolls assistant, seven office deputies, eight ward deputies, five precinct deputies, and five assistant clerks.

J. R. Davis Bexar A. Albert ¥. Huth Davis Muth Me.Huth Raul Mr. Huth Tax Rolls Black Map Department Fenuty Huth

Flappers Parade Lights Washington Street Scene

A Detroit News Washington letter describes daily F Street promenades by flappers in uniforms and stylish dresses. The piece notes glamorous fashion, the crowd’s activity, and the mix of officers, ambulance workers, and spectators, plus casual debate about wartime troop sustainment costs.

Washington PF Street Farbelows Detroit News Broadway Wirth Avenue New York City

Treves After American Occupation Deserves Food Hope

Treves residents report satisfaction with the American occupation and expectation of food relief. Prices and rations reflect privation, with dinners at hotels costing about one mark and soup kitchens serving budget meals. many Germans fear continued shortages despite peace.

How to Fight Spanish Influenza and Stay Healthy

Practical guidance warns against crowds and fear, promotes cleanliness and exercise. It recommends Dr. Pierce remedies such as Pleasant Pellets and Anuric tablets, hot lemonade, bed rest, and a herbal tonic like Golden Medical Discovery to rebuild after illness, with a trial package offer.

Dr. Pierce Invalidy Buffalo

Wounded Americans in German hospital amid armistice process

The article recalls American soldiers in a German hospital where fifty one wounded troops are treated after low danger, with officers stripped of insignia in towns. It notes nurses distributing clothes, aid from Swiss Red Cross, and Bagley and other officers detailing hospital life and recovery experiences.

Porta Nigra Preston Brown wiStary Marshal Hindenburg Kaiserin Americas Uslkel Gerwan Third Army America Gretchens Vrussin Annettes France W Jared Fav Mimer Dh. Bagley Peekskill Theodore V. Nelson Chicago George L. Augur Viaulinfield N. J Herbert Isendall Santa Ana Cal Bagley 809Th Infantry Argonne Forest Red Cross Germany Ore Ealter Clarence M. Davia Brooklyn Granville Woodward Riverside Cali Alfred MH. Walker Duries Mae Sak Ibtsburg Speen Alvin J. Mreadwell Fy Leo B. Clarion Myersdale Chateau Chierry

Pyramid Pile Treatment advertised for hemorrhoids

An old advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Treatment for piles and hemorrhoids with claimed quick relief and privacy. It promises a free trial booklet by mailing a coupon and notes a price of 60 cents a box at druggists nationwide.

United States Nada

Magazines needed for sick soldiers in base hospitals

Red Cross officials urge renewed magazine donations for military hospital patients after armistice relief. Local sites downtown and Red Cross headquarters accept new issues, with Carnegie Library distribution aiding huts and hospital wards. The appeal notes thousands of overseas additions and mentions designated drop points for readers to support wounded servicemen.

Red Cross Army San Antonio Chandler Building Carnegie Library Red Grass American Library Association Chap Plaing

War Victims Carnival Set With Italian Appeal in Market Plaza

Arrangements are complete for an Italian colony war relief carnival to aid Italy's suffering. Charles Troilo and A Saladin o chairmen announce Wortham Rice will supply attractions for December 11 to 21 at Military and Market Plaza. Twenty shows two free acts two bands six riding devices and six concessions will be featured, with past Cotton Palace and Dallas fair attractions contributing, and the Dallas train shipment bringing the act to the site.

Thia Sho.s San Antonio Yarley Spencer Rice Father Neptune Europe Italy Charles Troilo A. Saladino Worthams& Rice Wao Beaumont Dallas

High Art Dolls Bring American Made Beauty to Raleigh

The Raleigh Dolls are advertised as life like and rugged, priced from 2.50 to 20.00, with about 200 units arriving in the past week and planned sale at a local store. The copy emphasizes American-made craftsmanship and durability.

Raleigh

Discount sale on dolls and toys this week

A local store advertises 25 percent off dolls with prices like 3.00 becoming 2.25 and 4.00 becoming 3.00. A 10.00 doll drops to 7.50. The sale runs all week as stock is described as the most complete in the city and invites customers to bring children.

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