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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1917

Page

3

Inspection of Sibert’s camp tour in France

General Sibert conducted a full inspection of the American training camp in France on July 20, touring all quarters and personnel. He noted occasional cleanliness gaps, praised overall discipline, and found several soldiers without bronze U S buttons. Mail distribution ran smoothly under chaplains guidance with daily Paris departures.

Associated Press France William L Sibert Sibert U. S United States Mexican Washington War Department Paris

Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Declares Natural Hue

An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as the right method to restore hair to a natural color and healthier appearance. It offers a large bottle for 50 cents at several drug stores and in Memphis, plus free illustrated publication and mentions Q-Ban tonic shampoo soap and depilatory.

Sommer’s Fischer’s Drug Store Hessig-Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn

Red Cross Flowers to Sick Soldiers At Base Hospital

A special committee chaired by Mrs T A Coleman will distribute flowers to sick soldiers at Base Hospital. Flowers must be at her 1107 Main Avenue home by 5 pm Friday. A Friday evening concert by Red Cross entertainments at Camp Funston and Camp Kelly will be staged at the hospital. Two cars are requested for transport, to be at the Gunter Hotel by 7 pm Friday.

T. A. Coleman Base Hospital William Aubrey Gunter Hotel

No clear news item to summarize

The source shows a fragmentary cartoon caption from Punch with dialogue about a last mistress and last employer. It lacks concrete events, people, or places to form a proper news card.

Tate Lacy

Question on kidney and bladder irritation and urge

The user asks whether they are compelled to wake multiple times from sleep due to irritation and abnormal kidney and bladder conditions. It seeks guidance on symptoms and possible causes without providing medical diagnosis.

Rest at Night Energy by Day Claim

A promotional claim states a product guarantees correcting the al kalinity of secretions to deliver undisturbed slumber and daytime energy.

Marquis of Carisbrooke Marries Lady Irene Denison

The Marquis of Carisbrooke once Prince Alexander of Battenberg was wed to Lady Irene Denison of the Earl of Londesborough on Thursday in the Chapel of St James parish.

Marquis of Carisbrooke Mariies London Prince Alexander of Battenberg George St. James Irene Denisonee Earl of Londesborough

Pretty Parasols on sale now at $3.19

The ad promotes Pretty Parasols in $4 and $5 grades reduced to $3.19. It highlights dainty shapes and varied colors in new attractive styles. Originally priced at four and five dollars, the sale offers a lower price point.

Leather Bags Reduced to 79 Cents in Sale

Real leather bags of good quality new and smart styles with nickel or self covered frames were priced at 1 dollar but reduced to 79 cents.

Bead Necklaces Offered at Reduced 39 Cents

Opera length bead necklaces in 50 and 75 cent grades now reduced to 39 cents. Regular prices were 50 and 75 cents. Necklaces feature graduated sizes in solid and combination colors for a limited sale.

Handkerchiefs Offered in Varied Fabrics and Embroidery

Handkerchiefs in 15e grade linen Shamrock lawn and Japanese silk. Some with initials others with colored embroidery and borders. Priced to sell at 10 cents each.

Labor Agents Seek Mexican Workers for Arizona and New Mexico Mines

In Eagle Pass Texas authorities monitor labor agents enticing Mexican workers to Arizona and New Mexico mine districts. Workers avoid risky strike areas, prompting mine operators to seek new entrants. Officials plan to revoke licenses and pursue legal action if agents violate procurement laws.

Eagle Pass Tex Arizona New Mexico I. W.W

Labor Day popularity poll opens with first counts

Ballot boxes opened at 5 30 Thursday for Labor Day popularity contest. Edward Montag Brewery Workers leads men’s class with about 300 votes. Miss Emily Jordan Garment Workers leads women’s class by two votes. Current tallies: men Edward Montag 1165, John W Ellett 834, others around 500 600. women Emily Jordan 502, Blanche Douglas and others 500. Counts weekly, updates hourly at Tracts Council Hall until Labor Day.

Edward Montag Brewery Workers’ Union Emily Jordan John W. Ellett D. J. Murray Sid Murray al Galan Jack Banta G. H. Nelson Garment Workers Blanche Douglas Carpenters Oscar Puppe Musicians C. W. Oliphant C. Richey Musicians’ Union Tracts Council Hall

Pillow Tubing 59c grade 47c Pillow Tubing sale

Excellent quality tubing stamped in several designs to be embroidered or stamping can be laundered out. Reduced to 47 cents per pair.

Labor Day Grand Match Set At Koehler Park

Winners in the contest will lead the main event on Labor Day at Koehler Park, with counts to be made on that day.

Koehler Park

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