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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1918

Page

10

Box Cars Robbed of Vegetables in Railway Yards

Three box cars loaded with vegetables consigned by San Antonio grocers were broken into in the Railway Company yards. About $100 worth of foodstuffs were stolen but most items were recovered. Onion and potato sacks were found on Matamoras Street and near No 11 Five House at Matamoros and Frio streets, turned over to police along with other piles of vegetables.

San Antonio Tower Railway Company Matmamas Street Tiger Hyatt Matamoras Street Ciremen Five House Matismoras Frig Streets Alolen

Mystery in Death of Frank Freeman From Bullet Wound

Frank Freeman aged 23 was found dead with a bullet wound to the lower back near the railway yard at 2:20 Wednesday morning. An investigation failed to reveal the assailant as relatives and officials described a troubled personal history and ongoing inquiry. Houston, Tex report cites local authorities and a broad search for motive.

Frank Freeman Aun Fernando Street Add O Harris i GtLiver Freeman Maet & G. X. Talway Company Wiebe Undertaking Antonia Anda Anu Vndates Jon Prweman

Kidneys and Backache Relief Patent Remedy Ad

An old advertisement mocks the idea that kidneys cause backache and promotes a topical pain remedy. It claims rapid relief from back pain, lameness, and stiffness using a product named Mrs Jacoba Gil or similar, asserting it does not irritate skin and works for lumbago sciatica neuralgia rheumatic sprains or strains.

Mackiche St. Javans Jagoba Gil

Detroit Soldier Wants Home Folks To Send Names And Addresses

A Home Folks editor article details anxious requests from soldiers, mainly from Lange land and Detroit, seeking civilian contacts. Readers from many cities nationwide offer to correspond, with responses listing names and addresses from Burlington to Shreveport and beyond, aiming to form pen pal ties and provide home comfort.

Alain San Antonians Pleo Ile Werk Langeland Denman Vivan Sanger Abe Hak Middelfarth Denmark Galway Ireland Detroit Kelly Wield Teyaert Cao Itume Statvh Burlington Soulay Me Trent Kentuch Aeonay San Frahelud Felkes Enterprise Ab Newark Mims Angeust Gadsend Riepningbi Maryville Ryreka Cass Washington Griteda Wola Timeluty Holsoke Mies Bouton Mass Missomt Monts Waters Mie Colt Okhis New Hampshire Brenteny NCU Alveh Oiela Oklahome City Portland Lincoln Seb Shimokin Wilkesbarre Woodatoele Windsor Pigley Ena Hloral Aig Latrosse Howe Ieblore County Obla Lencastrry Hinesville Liberty County Woodatel Stanislaus Sidgold Denmarks Louisville Kyedhaverni Mony Roxbury Nase Newark Providenves i Beverly Masse Coasdon Tower Wallingtons Kang Tres Pike County Gurfield N.S Daal Sas Dix Tavwax Uid Wado

Wee Nominated for New York in Afro-Episcopal Review

A convention of Negro voters nominates Wee for a seat in Congress to fill a vacancy. The Afro-Episcopal Review notes an estimated 70,000 Black voters in the district. The text references voter suppression and protests, but details are garbled and names and places are partly obscured.

Wee New York Pel Son Afro- Episcopal Review Megroes Congress Muechy Malhert

First Entertainment At Barracks 42 San Antonio

Kelly Field Medicos of Barracks 42 staged a Gaudeamus with theatricals dances and smokers Monday evening in the mess hall. Major Sherwood and staff attended as chaperons. Performances included Ellen Allen and C. Blalock recitals, Marie Crosby readings, and sketches by Private Silverston and Ty Brown. The event closed with a Virginia song and The Star Spangled Banner. Major Sherwood and Lt Keily praised discipline and spirit. Knights of Columbus announced a military ball in San Antonio on March 16.

Saudeumus Barracks 42 Kelly Field San Antonio Sherwood Gaudeamus Mess Hall Wilson Ellen Allen Ars. C Blalock Marie Crosby Byrne France Belgium Silverstan Useing Horton Riley A. Jones Toth Carlson Stoddard Sudhay Amalsberge Malsbergen Dutah John Silverston Ty Brown Macree Stagdard Scar Sam McGee John J. Galligher la Washington Bell Kennedy Aluing Auf Wildersehn Blair Vuorginia Berlin Shiwood Keily Knights of Columbus

Personal mentions and arrivals across multiple towns and events

A garbled list records various personal mentions from New York to Oklahoma and Texas. Names include Brittony, Jats Boye, Tallon, Gunter, Parkinson, Wayne Wend, and others, with scattered notes on arrivals, attendance, and acknowledgments at local gatherings and places like Houston, Dallas, and Oklahoma venues.

Arpa Tallon Laetier Houston Col Wusnlse Tatlan Guloel Nanny Tle Mutter Mia Leiiler Thie Anthony Rw Marife Admire Okla Ole Gunter BT Parkinson Chita Ikan Wen Dhvarl Ak Etrees Y. Ruuuter Mtmteedran Mnie J Ke Wayne Wend Ttrainseliti Kugeel Dallas

Fiesta To Be Held In Bre PooBrain Celebration Planned

A community Fiesta is planned by local civic leaders with events from Monday April 1 to Sunday April 21. Officials aim to host patriotic, unique activities including food shows and speaking engagements led by John re Carving, with celebration details to be finalized at recent meetings at the Commerce building.

Kuober of Commerce Sanday Wren Hume John Re Tresiay Neti

California Syrup of Figs for Constipation Tale

A misleading advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for constipated children. It claims rapid relief through softened bowels and undigested food, urging mothers to buy only the genuine version from the California Syrup Company and warns against counterfeit products.

California

Baltic Vatson anniversary noted by Fire Inspectors

Fragmentary report mentions parade activities and a Baltic Vatson anniversary, with references to Fire Inspectors AUSIS Pol and Commissioner Wallace Inglis. Details are garbled but imply a ceremony or observance tied to local officials and a rate of mowers?

Ciel Tata Ausis Pol Tevoasiine Demurent Miro Inger Wallace Inglis U

Olive Tablets offer relief from bad breath claims

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a gentle bowel and liver purifying remedy replacing calomel. The sugar coated tablets are said to clear system, improve breath, and do so without griping or after effects, sold for 25 cents per box by druggists.

Dr. Edwards

Alkali in Soap Bad for the Hair

A low cost and grease free coconut oil based product is promoted as superior to ordinary shampoos. It promises to cleanse hair and scalp thoroughly, remove dirt and dandruff, leave scalp soft and hair manageable, and be available at pharmacies for frequent use by the whole family.

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