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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
3
An old ad touts Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey as a fast acting cough remedy. It claims to prevent illness, loosen mucus, reduce inflammation, and relieve grippe symptoms with quick relief from the first dose. The copy promotes consumer satisfaction after a short treatment and presents multiple product spellings.
The United States population was 167,006,009 with per capita money in circulation at 48.78 dollars, marking an increase of 1,719,009 since January 1 last year and a 4.76 rise in per capita circulation. The fragment hints at unrelated cultural references following the numeric data.
An advertisement extols internal baths as a remedy for chronic constipation and related fatigue. It claims many Americans feel better the next morning after treatment and promotes a booklet by Chas A Pearl of New York, with references to experts and outlets selling the therapy. The piece touts “Brownatone” and related products as safe, easy health aids linked to improved sleep and vitality.
Alamo Heights Parents' Association joins the Graduate Kindergarten Club for a 3 p.m. gathering in the YWCA auditorium. Riverside Mothers and Teachers Club plans a Friday talk by Miss Emia Pirie on Home Economics progress. Mrs. W. J. Bike and Mrs. Sterling Price host events with readings and demonstrations. attendance urged.
In Stoustown Gerald Carroll aged 24 died after losing control of a plane and plunging 600 feet. Son of Dr Wy Carroll of Parisale New Jersey he recently earned his pilot test and held the rank of first lieutenant. In Minrotta two airmen Menard Tigerns and Hergid Plakely were killed when a military biplane they were flying crashed from 206 feet.
Miss Mary Aubrey contralto, bound for New York studies, bids the city farewell after a San Antonio Philharmonic Orchestra program at Brecken Hall. The event featured pianist Folin M. Stumnfeldt, with crowd-pleasing moments and an encore drive, concluding with The Star Spangled Banner and America.
A vintage advertisement promotes Pope's Card Compound as a rapid relief for cold symptoms. It claims quick nose and head relief, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing, with small cost and wide availability at drug stores.
A vintage health blurb warns that eating less meat prevents back and kidney discomfort. It claims meat impairs kidneys by overworking and clogging them, causing aches, headaches, stomach upset, and bladder irritation. It promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent kidney disease.
Washington meeting to draft a federal tax scheme on baseball tickets with Major Teague committees to discuss how pennies will be collected. Ban Johnson announces plans as transport delays push back Dover Hub meeting. Eight cents of ten tax cents would fund war relief via the Red Cross, with four cents for government costs.
A home made cough syrup using 244 ounces of Pinex 160 with plain sugar syrup costs about five cents for a pint and works faster than ready made remedies. It relieves phlegm soothes the throat and mucous membranes, and helps bronchial conditions with gentle action. Use 24 ounces of Pinex and follow directions from a druggist for best results.
The article warns alkali in soap damages hair by making it brittle and suggests using plain coconut oil soap. It claims coconut oil soap is cheap, greaseless, and produces rich lather. One can obtain it at drug stores. a small amount lasts the whole family. It rinses clean and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to manage. The method involves rubbing a spoonful into moist hair for cleansing.
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