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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
10
The O Cedar Polish Mop is promoted as a wartime saver of work time and money. It claims to reduce labor by avoiding kneeling to scrub and polish floors while dusting cleaning and polishing in one device.
The council formally accepted Magnolia Avenue paving between Belknap and North Flores. Property owners bear the full cost while $210,000 in loans from Alamo National and State National Banks cover merchants’ bills and June tolls. Additional budget moves include bond interest, fines remission reimbursement, and police service payments for military call ups.
An advertisement-like text promotes a blood purifier tonic said to treat skin eruptions, scrofula, burning, itching, and inherited blood diseases. It urges buying the 8. S. 0. S. tonic from a local druggist and notes decades of alleged success, with an address for expert advice in Atlanta, Georgia.
Carnegie Library expands its wartime section with titles on Brest-Litovsk policy, Serbia's sacrifices, campaigns for Bagdad, loyalty among German Americans, German wartime eyes, nurse diaries in Belgium, secret Kaizer czar telegrams, and home front recipes. Titles include Bolsheviks and World Peace, Serbia Crucified, To Bagdad With the British, Where Do You Stand, The Land of Deepening Shadow, A War Nurse's Diary, The Willy-Nicky Correspondence, War Time Breads and Cakes, Frenzied Fictions, and Eugene Brieux Artists' Families.
Associated Press describes moving picture operations aboard German U boats filming the sinking of the Norwegian ship Norefos after a two week tow voyage. The prize crew seized cargo including rubber while the ship’s crew were evacuated before the Norefos was sunk by bombs.
London reports blinded soldiers from France and Great Britain trained to earn livings by insulating meters and assembling components. Dr. Reloaugler Wheeler, an American, started the program after returning from Europe, opening a blind workshop in Ampere New Jersey where he leads an electrical machinery firm. The effort drew attention from authorities seeking to employ blinded veterans in productive craft.
C M Smith known as Cal of Knoxville credits Tanlac with curing a severe indigestion episode. He describes gas pressure, faintness, and breath restriction before starting Tanlac. after three bottles he says he is fully recovered and can eat freely. Sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and Meier Pharmacy.
The Tirifish authorities invited 13r Wheeler to England to establish electrical works in Neuilly-sur-Marne and Versailles. Rene Valléry-Radot and others launch plants for the blind at Neuilly and Versailles, with hundreds of soldiers and women to be trained. Sir Arthur Pearson and Hugo Wirth back the effort, foreseeing widespread employment for the blind in a new industry.
Detrom Mich June 28 Henry Ford denies intent to run for the Senate and defends his possible political role. He says he may enter if necessary but argues his work remains in ship and tractor production and pacifist to hard fighter stance in war. A separate note mentions a cactus resin discovery after plant death.
An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a new safe and effective liver cleanser. It claims Calotabs remove toxins with one tablet at bedtime and no unpleasant aftertaste or interference with work. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money back guarantee.
At Wolfson's on Saturday shoppers flocked to the Golden Anniversary Sale hailed as the greatest event in San Antonio. The promotion showcased the store's policy-driven operations and drew wide local attention.
Medium weight veils described as fine sheer chiffon with wide hems and satin striped ends. Priced at 1.25 dollars each with a 79 cent grade note.
Knitted of good quality risle open style with lace trimming at knees and band or tape run tops. All sizes available. Price 89c grade 59c.
Uncle Sam will borrow your money and pay four percent interest compounded quarterly. Tonight at 8 o clock in your precinct you are urged to attend and pledge to buy a definite quantity of War Savings Stamps as the government backs a minimum of 5, 12 or 10 percent of income.
All Parasols Reduced. The best ones are half original price and very liberally reduced. Various top styles available including the popular Bagasol. All parasols discounted for women and children. First Floor.
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