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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
10
An old promotional piece touts Pinex as the top cough remedy in the United States and Canada. It claims immediate relief from coughing and features a recipe style instruction, emphasizing a pint bottle and a 65 cent total cost, with the Pinex Co. in Wayne.
British subjects in the United States who have taken out Gest ponels for Arvers town citizenship will be inaoerable to draft in the British and Canadian armies by treaties to be negotiated. Bellich subjects in this country including those paper men up to 45 Wage will be drafted. The United States will draft only men between ages 21 and 31 as prescribed in the Selective Service Act.
An ad from Caelyt in Texid promotes Bliss Native Herb Tablets as a cure for ten years of female trouble. It claims the product cleanses the system, relieves bowels and headaches, and reduces biliousness and various ailments. Each box contains 200 tablets and is sold at $1.05, with a money back guarantee.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognizes twenty six cases of heroism including Mrs Carrie Combe who saved three people in 1918, George Ye Smith and James F P Stroud who died performing rescues, and others from Texas. Pension awards reach families of the fallen: Mrs Stroud, George Sith’s parents, and William J Norton receive pensions.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century health column discusses “auto intoxication” with vague claims about bowel stagnation and blood poisoning. It cites mineral oils and a “Russian Oil” remedy, recommending hot water, a plant tonic, and product names like Flora’s Pleasant Pallets, while warning readers against dangerous side effects and urging healthier intestinal action.
A nurse from Edgewater Gale cites twenty years in relief work and endorses Tanlac for lingering kidney pain rheumatism and weight loss. She reports rapid appetite restoration strength and better sleep after a first bottle. San Antonio retailers Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy sell Tanlac under a special local representative.
The 1917 heroism report lists multiple deaths from drowning and suffocation across towns including Mekeesport and Scranton. Medals and pensions were awarded posthumously to widows and families, with several names such as George Vukie and Myrtig A. Hager noted among those recognized for saving others. The meeting of the pension commission in Pittsburgh approved sums totaling thousands of dollars, with silver and bronze medals distributed to survivors and relatives.
Reported turmoil surrounds mining communities as workers confront dangerous conditions. Investigators say management faced pressure from officials as patrols and armed guards were deployed to supervise pits. A violent incident left several injured and prompted a temporary halt to operations. Police say the cause remains under investigation with no immediate arrests announced.
A head on crash between steam locomotive No. 2 and tender No. 126 near Walters Street at Highland Park caused a fire and multiple injuries. Fireman died, passenger casualties were minor, and crews worked to extinguish the blaze as investigators arrived.
In Washington yesterday a formal ceremony tied Solan GTS to Liat Daniel Mahoney of Denver with vows likely to be exchanged in the home of the groom’s family. The event marks a union between the noted families as observers awaited the fiat of the couple’s future prospects.
The Lexnes Abrediviare itd Tmiplement Association held its twentieth annual convention with officer elections for the ensuing year, the establishment of permanent headquarters, and plans for the 1919 meeting. Key figures included J. Heschertwuud as president and Wea! Ghunpith as vice president, with discussions lasting about three hours on the association's activities and future arrangements.
A fragmented report notes Lipalers of Amoetion declaring in a public event to have raves Ti Way. Officials or organizations are not clearly named, but the fragment suggests a local gathering discussing a path forward. Further readable details are unavailable in the text.
An advertisement extols GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules as a home remedy for aging bodies. It claims relief from weak kidneys and related ailments, including stiff joints, rheumatism, and digestive issues, promising quick system detox and high spirits. The copy urges purchase with a money back guarantee.
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