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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
9
The AP reports British air superiority in France with Royal Air Force pilots dominating the skies and bombing campaigns. A single British aviator reportedly downed 25 enemy planes in the past month, while bombing squadrons strike deep into German back areas. The piece cites low altitude raids, precise bomb drops, and extensive bombardment of railways and camps as proof of Britain's aerial dominance.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a small bottle solution to dandruff, claiming it strengthens roots, increases hair vitality, and stimulates new hair growth with a few weeks of use. It appeals to neglected hair and promises gloss, body, and abundance after treatment.
Advice warns soaps and shampoos have excess alkali that dry the scalp and brittle hair. Recommends plain emulsified covenant oil as a greaseless, cheap alternative sold at drug stores. Use a teaspoonful with water to create rich lather, rinse, and enjoy smoother, fluffy hair with less dust and dandruff.
An assailant near Hermies fired on a train, damaged a track, disrupted multiple trains, and used a machine public safety device on several cars. He then opened fire on seven additional trains, with authorities reporting results from the incidents.
A British message from France lauds Royal Air Force pilots for overwhelming German air numbers. It cites 25 enemy planes down by one ace this month, crews aiding artillery with observation and photography, and daytime bombing surpassing German efforts. It details dramatic dogfights, shoals of German losses, and pilots pursuing remaining targets across vast skies.
Advertisement claims Woods Tabules can add 5 to 40 pounds of healthy flesh and boost vigor. It pledges a money back guarantee if weight gain is unsatisfactory, citing a bookkeeper gaining 26 pounds and an unnamed man gaining 1 pound with improved appearance, plus others as proof.
American pursuit planes penetrate north of Chateau-Thierry and observe enemy preparations and new air fields. Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt downs one German aircraft after a 50-shot burst, as two others pursue him. Roosevelt and his plane return unscratched.
Eyewitnesses recount a bold train robbery as six masked bandits attack a Pullman near dark with a rifle shot shattering a window and injuring Cowan. Passengers report organized men numbered and directed by a leader. six or twelve participants suspected.
Reported French gains in a June offensive describe a mile advance on a two and a half mile front aided by tanks. Prisoners include 40 so far, with 130 officers among them. German artillery activity rises in the sector as Allied forces prepare for renewed operations near Paris, Antheuil, and along eastern railway lines.
At a federal court sitting in Laredo 482 final citizen certificates were granted last night and today 72 more were issued. Applicants were mainly Austrians Italians and Poles with recent arrivals in the city aged accordingly.
General Pershing issues a general order recognizing France’s national holiday as a celebration day for the American expeditionary forces stationed in Paris. The decree designates the occasion to honor Franco American friendship and military cooperation.
Sir M Washer is reelected leader of the War Camp Community Service branch in San Antonio. The board reports remodeling costs exceed 24000 dollars for the new community house behind the Alamo serving 100000 letters written from its two writing rooms. annual duties include Lip-Top Club and soldier guest care with federal support and local women’s clubs.
A. J. Barrett, candidate for Congress, spoke to laboring men at the San Antonio Machine & Supply Company plant at 11:60 a.m. and at the Alamo Tron Works at 22:40 p.m. He earned encouragement from workers who noted his friendly stance toward labor. The Texas Railway Journal cites Barrett’s Senate record as 700 percent in favor of labor measures, noting vetoes against labor interests and personal aid to labor.
General Edwin St. John Greble, relieved as major general, National Army, will appear before a retiring board at Fort Sam Houston next week. Brigadier General Groble was recently replaced by Maj. William B. Smith who had been in the Coast Artillery office in Washington. Greble, in his sixtieth year, formerly commanded the 86th division at Camp Rawie Fort Worth and was known for rugged outdoor sports and cross country riding.
An advertisement promotes Brownaton eR tone and Hrawnatone hair tint products by The Kenton Pharmacal Co. It claims immediate, undetectable shade results from light golden brown to brick, offered in two sizes with samples and a booklet. Orders accepted by mail from Butte and Covington addresses.
San Antonio merchants convene to adopt National Council of Defense guidance for a single daily delivery per route and to end special deliveries. Adolph Grasse urges all firms to join next week, cites relief of unnecessary work, reduced equipment use, and public aid by carrying home small parcels.
A jailed man confessed to murdering Miss Van Monten and revealed details of the crime. He planned to sell her horse and buggy, travel to the country, and leave the area after collecting the value. Authorities recovered the grave site and a recovered body part, with a murder indictment expected and a special grand jury anticipated. Funeral services for Miss Van Monten are set for Friday at Mission Burial Park. distant relatives in Patterson, Northrop, and others survive.
Mayor Bell said the city’s 2 110 000 dollar budget will be reviewed further in upcoming talks. He noted police and fire department items remained unsettled and another conference is likely.
City officials discuss a tentative budget around 82 010 000 with salary readjustments for workers earning under 100 per month. They note a desire to cut costs versus last year but acknowledge many municipal demands, including soldiers’ needs. A fall bond issue could fund some items and lower the general tax burden.
A joint session of executive committees from the woman's committee and the young woman's auxiliary of the Council of National Defense is set for 10 o'clock tonight in Mrs. Reese Wilson's office, Bedell building. Officers include Registration Mrs Xaves Evans, Health and Recreation Miss Ottavia Sullis, Relief Laura Clarkson, Women in Domestic Service Miss Christie Moore, Social Agencies liaison Miss Elsie Pancorst, News and Valley Unity Miss Marjorie Hicks, Liberty Loan Miss Catherine McGowan, Thrift and War Savings Miss Emma Dill Mussel, Volunteer Workers led by Miss Mattie Terrell. Further leaders to be named at next meeting.
The Chinese republic aims to establish diplomatic relations with the Vatican. Tai Yeheng-Lin is appointed minister to the Holy See after prior service as minister to Spain and Portugal.
An analysis by the pure food department in Austin Texas found 64 percent alegicat in one cider sample and a second sample also showing contamination. Commissioner Hoffman announced the case will be referred to the Sunnels County attorney for prosecution.
A Swedish newspaper, via an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen, says Alexis Romanoff son of Nicolas II was killed by a Bolshevik soldier with a bomb after returning from Moscow. The claim cites a Swede who departed Moscow as the source.
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