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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1917

Page

3

Addressing Letters to Soldiers for War Mail Efficiency

The Postoffice Department orders proper mail addressing for American Expeditionary Forces in France to keep front line communications intact. Public guidance urges using formal Return to address, no exact soldier address, and stamps where required. Postal agencies will operate in Europe with reduced rates and mobile posts to speed delivery.

Washington, D. C Postoffice Department France Postoffice General Pershing Mexico Post Office Department New York Atlantic Burleson Pershing San Antonio San Francisco Frrench Marcus H. Bunn Porto Rico Cuba Philippines Europe Maj Clinton L. Wright Virginia National Guard Norfolk, Va George T. Leake Railway Mail Service Houston Tex United States

Tanlac credited for relief after years of indigestion

Mrs. John Bennett of Derby Texas wife of an I and G N railroad agent says Tanlac gave relief after fifteen years of indigestion sleepless nerves and fatigue. She reports improved appetite digestion and energy after only two bottles and urges others to try the remedy. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and E J H Meier per a special Tanlac representative.

Tanlac John Bennett Derby Texas San Antonio Wagner E. J. H. Meier

Food adulteration rises in Texas during war years

R H Hoffman Jr state pure food commissioner reports a marked rise in food adulteration based on inspector findings. He says prosecutions will follow when chemists confirm adulterations and notes shortages of butter weights linked to wartime conditions.

Austin Tex R. H. Hoffman Jr Hoffman

All Guns and Shells Win for the British

The British artillery is praised by American officers for its decisive impact on the war on the Western Front. It says guns and shells turned the tide, with Allied artillery breaking German defenses at Vimy Ridge and the Hindenburg line, while German hopes for a quick victory falter against skilled Allied gunners.

Associated Press France United States Air Service Vimy Ridge Messines Hindenburg Line Arras Queant

President Rescues Brewers Charge

Virgil H. Hinshaw, chairman of the Prohibition party national committee, attacked President Wilson for asking Prohibition leaders not to delay the food control bill. He said national prohibition would have come within thirty days without Wilson's interference in favor of brewers.

Washington, D. C Virgil H. Hinshaw Prohibition Party Today Wilson Mr. Hinshaw Woodrow Wilson

Former Justice Moody Dies at Haverhill Home

Former associate justice of the United States Supreme Court William H. Moody died at his Haverhill residence at 1 a.m. today after a long illness. His sister, with whom he lived, was by his side as his condition worsened steadily.

William H. Moody Haverhill Mass United States Supreme Court

Bargain $1 Nightgowns and Linens Reduced to 67 Cents

Advertises women’s nightgowns drawers underskirts chemises teddy bears corset covers trimmed with lace embroidery ribbon and beading. Gowns corset covers and teddy bears priced at 67 cents from regular $1 garments. nainsook and muslin fabrics described as good quality.

Bargain Teddy Bears and Lingerie Sale Prices Noted

Classified item lists teddy bears in slip over and step in styles with dainty organdic embroidery and lace trims. Underskirts and sheer under garments in lace and embroidery flounces offered, with regular 1.95 grades reduced to 1.29.

Fancy lace trimmed garments and sets sale

An assortment of high quality ladies garments and accessories reduced from 1.25 to 85 cents. Items include neatsocks muslins gowns corset covers teddy bears trimmed with lace embroidery and ribbon beading underskirts with lace and embroidery trims.

Lingerie Sale Slashes Prices on Delicate Garments

A sale offers undergarments in flaxen and voile fabrics including gowns corset covers and teddy bears. Regular $2.50 grades reduced to $1.67 with white and flesh tint shades and hand embroidered details in dainty motifs.

Prices Cut On Ladies Garments At Local Store

A sale offers gowns, teddy bears, corset covers, under skirts in muslin and voile fabrics with delicate embroidery. Items priced at typical 1.75 dollars are reduced to 1.17 dollars, highlighting elaborate trimming and carnival embroidery.

Bargain Prices on Fine Lingerie and Gowns

Store advertises $3.90 and $3.50 lingerie grades cut to $2.35. Describes sheer linge rie cloths batistes gowns teddy bears trimmed with imported laces embroideries organdie medallions and embroidered motifs on under skirts with deep flounces. Regular prices listed and sale details implied.

Prominent Public Figure Remembered for Keen Mind

The phrase honors a leader noted for intellectual sharpness and public service in his country. It recalls a life devoted to national affairs and civic engagement, marking his enduring influence on policy and governance.

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Film Exchanges and Union Men Clash in Chicago

Police guard sixteen Chicago film exchanges amid a labor dispute with unions claiming to represent employers. Managers report threats to films valued in the millions. A fire at a film exchange caused damage estimated over half a million dollars, which managers call not accidental. The case will be reviewed by police and the state's attorney office with the fire department also investigating.

Chicago State Fire Department

Mothers Apply for Pensions Under New Law

A number of widowed mothers in Austin Texas are taking advantage of the mothers pension law that recently became effective. The article notes the new provisions and early uptake from eligible families.

Austin Tex

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