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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
3
Belgian deputies in exile at The Hague condemn German efforts to proclaim Flemish autonomy as a betrayal of Belgium. They argue the action is lobbied by a few traitors in enemy service and lacks support from occupied territory authorities or the Belgian people.
An old advertisement touts Hamburg Treast Tea as a remedy for colds and grip. It instructs mixing a tablespoon with boiling water, straining, and drinking a tea cupful to open pores, relieve congestion, and loosen bowels. The product is claimed inexpensive and fully vegetable.
Eyelone damage from a tidal wave and flood hits Mark Queensland with heavy sugar losses estimated at 3.5 million. Despite extensive property destruction the death toll appears small, likely no more than twenty. The town remains largely under water and recovery efforts continue.
The season's debutantes rehearse in Grackenridge Park for the classical dances to be staged February 9 at the Grand Opera House as part of the Pollces Militaire program. Dancers are directed by James Holes of Aransas Pass and feature prominent young women and entertainers.
An old newspaper ad extols Calotabs as the doctors ideal treatment to cut short colds and grippe. It promises overnight relief without salts or nausea, with the next morning cleansing the system. Sold in sealed packs for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
Secretary Wilson proposes a reorganized Department of Labor to form a war labor administration guiding labor policy for the duration of the war. A joint board of five representatives from each side and five from the public will set general principles to prevent strikes. The program envisions seven new bureaus including an adjustment bureau and centralization of related services under Wilson. Congress will be asked for funding to launch the administration.
San Antonio speakers urged thrift and war savings stamp purchases in China Grove and Sayers. Bexar county War Savings Stamp Committee and Red Cross reps spoke, promoting government backed stamps and bonds for soldiers. Prizes for essays were announced. Red Cross auxiliary organizers appointed. local schools hosted the meetings.
The new Main Avenue high school building opens Thursday, hosting the first classes in the updated 90-room, three story structure on the original site. The $115000 project includes a modern auditorium, cafeteria, and basement lunch program run by the domestic science department.
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Germany says the Italian occupied provinces hold the original Titian Venus and the Organ Player, but art experts note the work has resided in Madrid for 106 years after purchase from a Charles I sale. Separately, Britain and Canada report recruiting 18,000 men.
Lithgow Osborne former attache at the American embassy in Berlin now second secretary at the location in Copenhagen is to wed Countess Lili Levetzau daughter of the former Danish foreign minister Ruben Levetzau. The marriage is set for April and the Countess’s American mother Mortien is a former Boston singer.
Mr Frank Warbaugh of Cincinnati Ohio a barber for over forty years offers an inexpensive home formula to darken gray hair. Mix half a pint of water with one ounce hay rum a small box of Barba Compound and one quarter to one half ounce glycerine. Apply twice weekly until desired shade is reached. The method does not color the scalp nor rub off and aims to make a gray haired person look twenty years younger.
Washington Jan 30 The administration extended to February 3 the deadline for bakers to use at least 25 percent other cereals in bread to give bakers time to adjust. California passengers should note a cost of 15 dollars. Further information on request from Southern Pacific Lines. Ady Yes or No variant to men Betty Marshall?
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