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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
1
Department Store hawks gas masks as war merchandise urging readers to buy now. The ad notes government price control and claims overseas soldiers motivated demand, while advising households to prepare and store a mask for emergency use.
An eye catching ad claims Elyx Cream Balm rapidly unclogs nostrils and eases head cold symptoms. It promises instant soothing relief as the antiseptic formula penetrates nasal passages, reducing congestion and allowing easier breathing with nightly comfort.
Fort Sam Houston completes a 350000 upgrade adding five ward buildings and galleries to the base hospital. The new units, linked by covered corridors, provide space for 10 patients per barracks and expand capacity for general medical and psychiatric care, with completion expected in a few weeks.
A second lifting of restrictions on parcels to Belgium signals a possible removal of the ban on sending parcels to American soldiers overseas. General Pershing is expected to decide, with Post Office officials awaiting action. Citizens with relatives overseas have pressed for lifting restrictions to allow parcel shipments.
An old newspaper fragment announces a grand formal opening event and related payers for fall information from the PLS and Phonocraft. The notice mentions the Alamo hours and a grand opening at a venue named Grand to be held with commercial references and promotional ads.
Government plans selling surplus vinegar amid storage delays. Officials in the treasury division asked the Chamber of Commerce to help locate dealers and arrange sale below current market, with several lots to be moved to New York and Chicago facilities as storage bottlenecks persist.
A peace conference reaches agreement on Article IV of the labor draft. It would allow government, employer, and worker representatives to speak and vote independently at the proposed International Labor Conference and to draft binding conventions. The plan aims to set common standards on work hours, child labor, safety, and unemployment relief across nations, with emphasis on protecting workers abroad and regulating labor markets.
A dispatch from Washington describes wartime costs reaching billions and notes a presidential or secretarial address last night praising new inventions and efforts. It mentions a planned victory dinner for American women and reflects on Britain's and Argentina's positions amid belligerent actions and efforts to influence royal ties and governance.
Disjointed report describes women at Live Oak Farm cooperating with city and county officials to aid inmates and improve hospital conditions. Mayor comments on reforms, improvements in living conditions, and government support, noting progress and ongoing challenges in a sprawling county institution.
Clarence J. Bloenker of St. Louis writes Nedlin Soles last two years with comfort waterproofness. He notes Neolin Soles cost no more than ordinary wear and urges try on many styles for men women and children. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Akron Ohio makes Nedlin Soles and Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear others.
An old style patent medicine advertises a home-made cough syrup using Pinex pine extract. It boasts quick relief within hours, claims to loosen phlegm and heal air passages, and promotes use with honey or sugar substitutes. The copy warns against smaller imitations and offers a money back guarantee.
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