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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1918

Page

8

Sailors Forced Out Delegates as Hall Doors Locked

London dispatch describes Petrograd assembly chaos as Bolshevik leadership challenged by opposition. Sverdlov oldest delegate opened proceedings but could not be heard amid desk thumping. Kritenko, furious, shouted and gesticulated, calling for a Holy War against allied powers. A delegate seized the president's bell, delaying order as the session unfolded amid Bolshevik outrage at a nonconforming inaugural address.

London Times Service San Antonio Light Philadelphia Public Ledger the Public Ledger Co London London Times Petrograd Constituent Assembly Sverdlovy Kritenko Russia Sverdlov Chernova Theolsheviki Fiee

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Cold Symptoms

A vintage ad claims Pape's Cold Compound cures a cold in hours. Dose is every two hours, up to three refills, to relieve head congestion runny nose headaches feverishness sore throat sneezing and body aches. It touts easy taste and low cost with no substitution allowed.

Pape Dens St

Make Your Own Cough Syrup With Pinex Remedy

Home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup promises savings and quicker relief. Instructions claim 21% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar, creating a potent remedy for dry coughs hoarseness bronchitis and asthma, sold with a money back guarantee by The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.

Pinex Co Ft, Wayne Ind

Collapse of Russian Assembly Amid Bolshevik Tensions

A Russian Constituent Assembly confrontation ends with a sailor enforcing a shutdown at 4 AM as Bolshevik delegates resign or skip sessions. A Petrograd dispatch notes a decree dissolving the assembly, signaling the continuation of Bolshevik autocracy and ongoing clashes with Lenshevists and Social Revolutionaries over the labor program.

Code Party Jit Agvin Kerensky Petrograd Dibenko

Soldier badly hurt in city collision at avenue and street

Private Andy Wright of the 156th Regiment at Camp Travis sustained a skull base fracture and is not expected to live after a motorcycle and car crash at Avenue C and Fourth Street at 6 o'clock Monday afternoon. John G Bednorz, 4 years old, of White Deer Texas, driver of the car, was arrested on charges of careless operation and later released on $200 bail. A second collision at Garden and Percida Streets involved FL Rutger and Captain J J Eerson. no injuries reported. Crockett 59. (Adv.)

Andy Wright 156Th Regiment Camp Travis Avenue C Fourth Street John G. Bednorz White Deer Tex Wright FL Rutger Alexander Street J. J. Eeerson Aviation Section Signal Corps Garden Percida

Factory War Taxes Explained by Inspector Bushick in San Antonio

Factory owners and managers will hear a detailed explanation of war taxes from Frank H. Bushick, U S tax inspector, at the Gunter Hotel under the Manufacturers Association of San Antonio. J A Patterson to preside. Fuel shortages across Southwest Texas and a survey of industrial needs will guide action to boost output. Prof J L Howard will discuss part time work for boys to stay in school while contributing to industry.

Frank H. Bushick United States J. A. Patterson Gunter Hotel Manufacturers’ Association of Mark F. Postlewaite W. B G. Tuttle R.W. Carr Th. J. Boyle C. C. Leel Texas OC. C. Lees Washington Garfield Wiley Blair A. BR. Weakley J. ¥. Lloward Charles Meek Echoots Es Iden

Hardware dealers urged to join mutual insurance drive

A workers instruction campaign led by the Chamber of Commerce aims to recruit hardware dealers for mutual insurance benefits. A six day plan divides city districts east and west of Navarro Street with leaders Clinton Brown and Morris Stern directing teams. Delegates report strong tree subscription progress as the drive to increase memberships begins January 28 with canvassing and district organization in place.

Chamber of Commerce Navarro Street Clinton Brown Morris Stern Sperind Dresday

Cuticura Heals Sore Red Pimples Testimonial

A wartime era beauty ad recounts Mrs Bianchie Adkina of Hager, West Virginia, claiming Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared a two month facial eruption within one week. The notice offers free samples by mail and lists prices for Soap and Ointment.

Mies Bianchie Adkina Hager W.va Cuticura Dept. ii Boston

Obituary Notices From San Antonio Memorials

Multiple obituaries note Maurice S Colbath died at home age 4, remains under Shelley Loring, and W L Cook, W T Cook. Amy Lenora Matthews funeral at San Marcos conducted by Rev Paisley, burial in San Marcos cemetery. H A Dimaline died at 2411 Monterey Street. survived by wife, children, and relatives. funeral at Shelley Laring. City Cemetery No. 4. Margaret Megan died at 129 y Street. services at residence and St Marys. burial in St Marys cemetery. Jinmanie Dunning died at 612 Ways Street. survived by husband West, four sons, one daughter, and brothers. services at Calvary Baptist. burial in Mission Burial Park. Frederick Hadra’s funeral held. Major Tradra presided over scientific society and county medical activities. undertaker services by Shelley-Loring. local notices include ambulance and cemetery ads.

S. H. B. Matthews Lenora Helena Brackenridge Matthews San Antonio Suan Marcos HI. L. Paisley First Presbyterian Church Augusta Street J. M. Todd San Marcos H. A. Dimaline W. H. Dimaline Ntts City B. L. Dimaline Dallas Shelley-Laring Undertaking Company City Cemetery No Margaret Megan Y Street Yelock Springfield Texas Grackettsvie M. J. Barry del Rio Maryhett Fegan George A. I el Paso W.T. Fegan South Bend Ind St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Mommie Dunning Jinmanie Dunning Ways Street Goeluck Waelder Tew West Wuinning Harry Welly Wield Roy Persting Douglas Fort Worth Thomas Naomi Tamimi Mission Burhu Park Frederick Hadra Rederick United States Wem Honolulu Shelley-Lerhns Undertaking Company Alamo Masonic Cemetery Pefandien T. M Ylveshis Aumling Fue Bicientific Society Major Tradra Evar County Medical Atecedition Army Rand

Police traffic squad to begin duties Wednesday

The reorganized police traffic unit under Lieutenant Miller starts work this week to cover downtown routes. Fourteen officers will patrol Houston and Commerce, Alain Phiza and Travis Streets, from 1 AM to 7 PM daily, aiming for comprehensive coverage.

Stiller Willes Miller Houston Commerce Alain Phiza Travis Street Triffie

Class Day Exer cises Feature Cabaret Numbers at High School

February graduated class staged a novel class day program at Main Avenue High School Auditorium with farce cabaret and vaudeville numbers. Scenes included Living Furniture Young Lady skit and an imitation quartet, plus musical acts by Marie Afeyers, Cosme McMoon, and Whalton Zander among others. Two performances of the class play A College Cinderella were planned for Wednesday.

Main Avenue High School Marie Afeyers Diana Glenn Cater Werner Rennert Elizabeth Potts Frank Fletcher Theodore MacLeod Thad Zeigler Randall Mensfee Orion Cosme Me¢Amoon Madge Grinder Lewis Way Whitlock Zander Wkayton Zander Main Avenue Tish School Auditorian

Eighteen Arrests in Five Hours Under Anti-Vice Campaign

Eighteen persons were arrested between ten and twelve Monday night in an anti vice sweep conducted by police. Fourteen defendants faced charges of gambling and related offenses, with five Mexicans found not guilty after hearings. In two raids on downtown hotels seven men including delegates to the hardware men’s convention were arrested for poker. Some suspects were released when prosecutors proved the acts were merely chances and no money found. Five Mexicans earlier faced dice play charges on Tarapica street with fines of ten dollars each. Other arrests included suspected vagrancy and clothing-related offenses. Police efforts extend to restaurants and bootlegging checks under Captain Van Riper and Captain Marvel, with women police reporting heightened vigilance.

van Riner Baler Calderon Hemiusa Tarapica Street van Ripey At & oOelock Os Wormkin Marvey Polles Mark Trown Police Wonkin Nexeo Rera

Wyeth’s Hair Dye Promises Natural Graying Solution

An old advertisement touts Wyeth’s Bagaehur Cane pound mixed with sulfur as a remedy to darken gray hair evenly. It claims rapid results with a simple brush or comb, restoring natural color after one or two applications. The product is pitched as a beauty aid, not a medical cure.

Crindineihes Dtu Wyeth

Police arrest drunk and disorderly man after Military Plaza disturbance

Policewomen found a white man causing a scene on Military Plaza at 9:50 PM Monday. They took him to Central Police Headquarters, aided by a chauffeur, and he was fined $3 Tuesday morning.

Muench Hugman Military Plaza Central Police

Masterly cutting counts final test of Lentz Tailor

Bishop J Muldoon of Rockford was appointed chairman of the national war council of the Catholic Church in the United States, according to an official announcement. The report places Muldoon at the helm as wartime church leadership announces new coordination and strategy.

South Sil Weet Muldoon Kovr Ford I J. Muldoon Rookforg Drocess Kinsheog National War Council Catholic Church United States

Zemo sells eczema remedy by E W Rose Co Cleveland

An antiseptic liquid named Zemo is advertised for eczema and skin troubles. It claims to remove eczema quickly stop itching heal sores burns wounds and chafing. Sold by druggists for 35c or 1.00 large size with directions for use.

Tha E W. Rose Co Cleveland

Texas banks urge funds to stave drought shortages

In a letter from Clarence Oustley, the agriculture secretary, Texas banks in drought areas may face embarrassment without funds above local deposits. He said the issue will be stressed at the Texas drought committee meeting with Secretary Medco and Comptroller Williams in Washington soon, urging a stronger liquidity response.

Austin Tex

Alkali In Soap And For the Hair

Ingredient guidance on soap use and coconut oil for hair care. The piece warns against harsh soaps drying the scalp and offers a simple coconut oil preparation, suggesting a few teaspoons mixed with water produces a rich cream that cleanses dust and oil while leaving hair silky and scalp soft.

Jon

Ordinary oat meal facial promises youthful skin

Mae Vdna Willer promotes a skin regimen using ten cents worth of ordinary oats wrapped in a cheesecloth with ten drops of derwillo from a drugstore. She claims first use reveals smoother skin, reduced freckles and wrinkles, and says women over fifty appear forty. Derwillo sold locally at H. L. Wagner Owl Drug Co. Milburn Bros.

Derwillo H. Ll. Wagner Owl Drug Co Milburn Bros

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