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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
1
Report from front page recalls Haig asserting certainty of breaking German lines. The plan centers on a combined British and allied offensive with operations and possible transfer of reserves to Flanders if results lag. Haig’s strategy includes a subsidiary attack to support the broader push.
Old time newspaper ad ridicules pediatric medicines like calomel and castor oil while promoting California Syrup of Figs as a liver and bowel cleanser. It argues against resisting the familiar regimen and portrays mothers urged to buy the product for their children.
The plan credited to General Nivelle altered timing and conditions of a spring offensive after Joffre era concepts, with Vienna readiness and German resistance shaping the Arras and Ancre fronts. The narrative notes failed expectations on April 15 and a late pressure to press German lines, aiming to keep them away from French zones.
Amsterdam January 8. Leaders of delegations for fossia and the central powers opened a preliminary discussion on procedure. The Brest-Litovsk dispatches list Dsh she and others as attending. A private session was set for this morning and later talks with Ukrainian representatives continued.
The Daily News reports Soviet foreign minister Trotsky believes Entente governments want Germany to win a separate peace with Russia, enabling Allied forces to press western fronts while Germany stabilizes the east. Trotsky cites Lloyd George statements and Bolshevik editorials as indicating long-term Entente aims.
A chaotic report from the capital describes widespread looting, searches by government agents, and protests against official control. British interests and war matériel are cited, with rising regional secession of provinces such as Kirghiz and Ukraine, while German and British mediation efforts falter and violence grows.
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a fast relief for constipation and stomach distress. It claims to ease headaches and discomfort without griping, and offers a home remedy sold through local druggists. The copy urges readers to write for postal sales details.
Fragmented text reports Bolshevik and anti Bolshevik factions in play with references to Ukraine, Russia and allied powers. Mentions possible withdrawal of Bolshevik support, Western aid, and military capabilities including cavalry weaknesses. Overall tone suggests political maneuvering and strategic stalemate amid conflict.
An incoherent account describes Monday’s attendance at a gathering with references to n-Germans, socialist leaders, and the Vorwärts paper. Speakers allegedly labeled disabled soldiers as deserters while nationalist factions argued, with tense exchanges and hostile commentary cited during the meeting.
Police report details a disruptive incident at a theater on Hawk Wooston Street. Captain Wess Turvey led the response. 27 arrests were made, 14 on charges from the night’s disturbances, with fines ranging from 40 to 190 dollars. Authorities transferred four suspects to federal authorities and cited multiple witnesses.
Mundreds of birds from White varieties to colored breeds are on display at the Texas Poultry Association exhibit on 11 West Commerce Street. Walter Bowers of Peoria is judge. The show closes tonight with many exhibitors showcasing stock and breeding efforts.
A dubious remedy claims to remove dandruff by applying a liquid to the scalp at night, with promises of complete disappearance after multiple uses. It suggests cheap ingredients and quick results, including improved scalp feel and hair texture, claiming low cost and easy availability.
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