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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1918

Page

12

Italians Guard Five Valleys to Repel Austrian Break

The Italian front in the Alps forms a tilted eight from Lake Garda to the Piave, with five key valleys Val Lagarina Vallarsa Val Gnolo Val d Astico and Val Lugana as invasion routes. Italy stresses peaks Col del Rosso Monte Grappa and Monti Grappa to guard these paths while leveraging railways motor transport and superior morale to blunt Austrian pressure.

Val Val di Ledro Rome Vallarsa Caporetta Piave Lake Garda Venezia Diaz Piave River Venice Alps Valtellina Valcamonda Val Chiese Italy Pilave Europe Val Lagarina Adige Roverto Val Terragnolo Val d'Astico Val Lugana Trent Tyrol Ding Teuton Command Napoleon Drave Asay Trent Verona Vicenza Padua Placenzia Cadronz Carso Trentinal Col del Rosso Val Sugana Gol del Rosso Asiggo Meuse Verdun Monte Grappa Col del Roaso Asiago Plateau

How to Conquer Tobacco Habit Quickly and Easily

A publisher offers a free pamphlet by Edward J. Woods detailing plain common sense methods to quit tobacco. The ad claims no mind cure, promises relief from cravings, and invites readers to send name and address to receive the booklet postpaid in plain wrapper.

Edward J. Woods Wd- 119 Station F New York City

War Trophy Exposition to Open During Ad Clubs Meet

San Francisco set for a 350000 war exposition opening July 7 under the Public Information Committee and the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. The event will feature 1400 German trophies, 4900 posters, massed bands led by Sousa, music by Herbert, and a vast military and civic program with ships, tanks, and a 10000-strong mess tent.

San Francisco Cal Arthur Bennett United States Committee On Public Information Martin Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Committee On Public Information America Associated Advertising Clubs Alles John Philip Sousa Victor Herbert Arthur Voeguln Walter Camp Schumann-Heink Farrar Navy Emma Hanko All American Army

Australia begins shipbuilding for wartime export needs

Melbourne reports Australia plans to build ships to export grain as U boat threats limit British tonnage. Six standardized vessels are under construction with iron ore resources secured, aided by British experts. About 165 million bushels of wheat could be exported, equaling roughly 900 ships at 6000 tons each, as labor risks stay low with no major strikes.

Melbourne Australia United States Great Britain

How to Remove Corns at Home

A home guide promises painless corn removal using a cactus corn compound from drugstores. Apply the liquid to the corn and in a few days the corn will peel away, with a low cost per bottle and satisfaction guaranteed by pharmacists.

War Wins Better Workmen's Homes

Government plans workmen's houses costing 150 million dollars as part of munition industry support with private firms adding 100 million for employees. A new federal housing code envisions nine dwelling styles, strengthens design standards, and promotes suburban living with strict provisions on yard space, ventilation, lighting, and plumbing.

New York World Housing Committee Federal Department of Labor Laurence Veiller National Housing Association New York

Aladdin's Magic Outdone by Ohio Wizard in Corn Cure

A Cincinnati chemist introduces freezone, a new ether corn cure. A few drops dry quickly to shrivel the corn without damaging surrounding skin, claiming relief of hard or swollen corns with minimal cost.

Cincinnati

Snake skin shoes gain fashion in London markets

London women craft shoes from cobra, copperhead and blacksnake skins in leathery fashion. Crocodile skin Oxfords feature younger and older reptile hides with distinctive square segments. A bold oxford design with a wide tongue draws attention as a novelty. A separate misfortune tale recounts a theft of a pearl brooch by a maid.

London

Jews Unite In Britain Form League To Aid Jews In Palestine

London reports a League of British Jews formed to uphold Jewish status in Britain, oppose claims of separate political nationality, and aid settlement in Palestine while keeping politics and religion separate. Meier Lionel de Rothschild supports the league.

London Palestine Meier Lionel de Rothschile League

Pretty Curls and Waves Acquired Over Nisht

Hair curling secret promises natural looking curls and waviness using squid silmerine applied with a clean toothbrush from root to tip. Morning reflection shows tightened, soft hair that lasts, without grease or stickiness. A drugstore liquid stimulant keeps hair soft and lustrous and serves as a gentle drowsing aid. After one trial, curling iron becomes unnecessary.

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