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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
5
Red Cross calls on young women to enroll in qualified hospital training to serve in the vital nursing field as wartime demands grow. Headquarters stresses the need for disciplined nurses and explains the relationship with the War Department and national authorities.
An advertisement touts Hyomal inhaler as a rapid treatment for croup and throat infections. It claims relief within minutes, with promises of cough reduction and breathing ease. The copy suggests Australian eucalyptus and other ingredients, with money back guarantees and warnings about potential side effects.
Fragmentary wartime notice urges public support for Red Cross nursing drives and civilian aid. It stresses mobilizing women in San Antonio to staff wards and prepare medical supplies, aiming to protect troops and ensure steady food and clothing stocks, while promoting low prices on home goods to save money.
Bishop Perry visits San Antonio and London churches for a day of analysis on Episcopal work among soldiers in army camps. He attends St Mark’s, conducts a public dress at the Majestic Theater, and leads meetings with lectures and church visits across the city with focus on Y M C A and patriotic programs.
Seventeen inmates at Bexar County Jail declared insane face transfer to state facilities. County health officer prepares formal report as commissioners seek options to clear jail wards. White women offenders and a recaptured patient prompt renewed discussions with Austin and the Southwestern Insane Asylum to arrange care. The effort hinges on securing room and suitable placement for negro patients deemed insane.
An old misprinted patent medicine ad lists a compound of Wild Cheney Tou Cisvara Grindelli Menihan Avougalang Chloride and alcanol. It promotes a syrupy tonic with sugar and states it cures coughs and distresses, claiming several injections, with a money back guarantee. Sold by all good druggists.
The funeral for Prank Delagna of San Antonio, a member of Company A, 8th Field Battalion Signal Corps, Regular Army, is planned in the city. His body is expected to arrive from Camp Greene North Carolina where he died on Wednesday after enlisting May 30 in Vancouver Washington. A brother M G Delaguay and his mother Mrs Francisco Dekuyoa survive him. Interment to be in the National Cemetery.
Dairymen fear milk shortage and plan to meet bankers for needed funds. Administrator A. Peden in Houston wired officials about feeding relief and drought impact. Local arrangements set for Friday night in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss payments and shipments, with Alabama and Georgia supplies mentioned.
Gardening supporters plan Sunday afternoon meetings pending approval of the local Masterial Union and the Chamber of Commerce. The campaign aims to rally Southern citizens for tree planting in yards this spring, with a committee set to meet next Monday morning and seek church approval.
The will of Arie Menger was set aside by the Mortynfifth Clarinet Court Thursday. If not reversed on appeal, the estate valued around 100000 dollars would be divided among three heirs. A claimant challenged the will, alleging undue influence and alleging changes favored Mrs. all, widow, to receive definite sums while two sons Thomas and Ulric Menger contested.
A soldier Samuel Schinagle took naturalisation papers in the United States clerk Priday's office. He, a Vienna native, immigrated from Germany in July 1908. Jakob Hyman from Minsk and Salvator Giuse Pizee of Bartolomeo Italy also declared intentions. Passports issued to Emil Liberente of Lampico Mexico, UK Pitsgernin to Mexico City, and Tumpico RK E Davis to Mexico City. Nearby ads mention local merchants, an upcoming fraternal dance, jewelry and trunk stores, a will contest involving Mrs Surface and other community notices and events in San Antonio area.
Two policemen were injured in a collision with an army truck near Arsenal Street at 10 am Friday. Officers were taken to Memorial Hospital with non life threatening injuries.
A report from a street collision describes a vehicle strike at 115 Saint Povas Street near Avenida Truth Ninth Street. The auto involved fled the scene leaving a rider injured. authorities and passersby assisted as witnesses reported the incident and noted safety concerns.
Agricultural committee of the Chamber meets Monday to back a government seed consignments sale to gardeners. unsold seed to be returned. Bankers pledge financing. County demonstrator W hind attends to push county wide garden demonstrations and training outside Kan Antants.
Reported incident at Camp Stanley involving instructor Rahoul and Captain Rochonn's unit. An explosion fatally injured a man identified as Seebuhy while another officer and several personnel sustained serious wounds. Investigation noted damage to the skull and brain, with medical teams moving victims to base hospital for treatment.
An advertisement extols Constant hair color restorer as a cheap, simple solution for aging women seeking a natural look. It claims immediate effect, easy application, and a money back guarantee, urging readers to buy and try the product widely advertised.
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