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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
3
Henderson watched a young cadet aviator show signs of drepidation before his first flight. Gen Eli David reassured him with steady veteran calm. You’ll come down again he said. There’s no known instance of an airplane not alighting.
Japanese officials signal plans to retain islands seized from Germany and resist ceding territories in the Pacific. Discussions emphasize a permanent world order favoring allied powers, with calls to veto German claims to New Guinea and retain strategic bases.
An advertisement touts Calotabs as the best remedy to end a cold and relieve deep coughs overnight. It claims a purified formula causes no nausea and no diet interference and promotes a cleaned system by morning. Sold in sealed jars for thirty five cents with druggist guarantees.
Miss Georgine Flovian returns from Laredo for Christmas visits and will be sui to aunt Miss Kate Nlot jan. Mrs. J. Kendrick Collins has a letter from General Pershing after praise for Marching With Pershing. Daughters of the American Revolution host farewell luncheon and read the poem in honor of Mrs. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis host James at West French Place while he visits from Park Wield. The Daughters of Ysahelm plan Community House hosting Thursday with Miss Maydell Wogan chairing. The Phoenix Red Cross Circle meets in central work rooms Thursday morning. The CL Riegler returns from Rice Institute to spend the holidays. General and Mrs. Shaw reside at 317 Eneino Avenue with Family. Our Heading Club will host Community Change Wednesday with Mrs. Devine as chair. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward plan a ranch holiday trip near Palacci. Ayda Miller and James T Moran wed Wednesday at St Mary’s Church with Rev Mather Whelan officiating. Moran, formerly a Knoxville druggist, will live in Texas at 71 Montana Street.
Austin December 18. Speculation runs high over who will win key posts in the new Hobby administration. Rumors center on reappointments for insurance and banking commissioner and secretary of state, with several North Texas candidates and a Galveston candidate noted. Other likely picks include Will Wood as fish and oyster commissioner, Col. William G. Sterrett of Dallas, Tom Ball for state purchasing, and Gen. James A. Harley to stay as adjutant general.
Paris reports French papers denounce secret diplomacy as ministers discuss war outcomes. Censorship governs what is printed about Germany and peace terms, with calls for open public discussion on reparations and borders as the Allies prepare for the conference.
General Yudenich, famed for capturing Erzurum and Trebizond, allegedly traveled in disguise as a peasant. He reportedly moved from the Caucasus to Petrograd then walked to the Finnish frontier and reached Stockholm after crossing a remote Finnish swamp region with hospitable Finns aiding his journey.
An old advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and weak stomachs. It claims the body lacks proper digestive juices and recommends four tablets after meals and one before bed to aid digestion and comfort.
The Attorney General's Department approves the Bexar County common school district bonds District No 84 with 5 percent aid, maturing in twenty years and a ten year option.
If you have growing deafness or catarrhal deafness with roaring noises in the ears, visit your druggist for Patmint double strength. Mix with hot water and sugar, take tablespoonful several times daily for relief. opens nostrils and eases breathing.
Washington report quotes Commissioner Cato Sells detailing Native American contributions in World War I. About 800 Indians from Indiana enlisted or worked in war efforts, with over 6000 voluntary enlistments nationwide and strong Liberty Bond purchases. The report praises loyalty, supportive industries, and a new outlook emerging among Native youth.
The report says control of their own affairs should extend to as many Indians as capable wards of the government as fast as they prove self-sufficient, with property turning over to them. One line notes a shift toward self-management and asset transfer as readiness increases.
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