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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1917
Page
1
Nov 25 report from Archduke Mall notes German troops dread a fourth winter of war as morale sinks. Captured letters from front line soldiers describe growing despair, hunger, and demand for peace, with accusations of mutiny and fear of continued brutal fighting in Flanders and other fronts.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Stuart's Calx Waters to clear pimples blackheads and eruptions of the face neck and arms. It promises a free trial pack and hints at a money back guarantee while urging readers to try the product from a drugstore display.
The Relief of Belgium drive, led by the San Antonio Chapter of the Red Cross, urges residents to donate second hand clothing Monday. Curtis Hill asks residents to phone in pickups, with trucks provided by the army and Boy Scouts assisting.
War Service Board aims to convert the old Wyeth T Hos pital on Main Avenue into a rate priced rooming house for soldiers' families stationed in San Antonio. Mrs J al Stevens notes high hotel costs burden officers and enlisted men, and the board’s housing bureau will add an employment branch and quarters on Alamo Park. No charges for housing or services will be levied.
State highway department seeks immediate applications for 1918 licenses at Austin to avoid renewal rush next month. Inspector Collins reports 195 speeding arrests and offenses for driving with glaring headlights. Applications available at Austin main office, Chamber of Commerce, and auto dealers.
A chaotic Washington era notice discusses how sealed packages in mail can be opened or invalidated when fastened with Christmas seals or stickers. It notes the San Antonio post office, references parcel post rates, and reports a colored youth detained for alleged theft during a cluttered incident.
Handkerchiefs by the box offered at $1.00 per box. Pure linen handkerchiefs home t unstitched with hand embroidered corners. Swiss borders or colored edges available at 15c, 25c and 50c each.
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