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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1918

Page

4

Statutory Prohibition Bill Takes Up Battle in House

In Austin the lower house opened debate on a statutory prohibition bill to block sale and manufacturing of intoxicants in the state. Advocates seek defeat of a delay tactic while a substitute measure, aiming at beer and liquor regulation, faces committee scrutiny and potential reconciliation before a May or April effective date.

Austin Vosusy Teasure Canendotters Lnelson Fuller Akou Inasuich Spencer, Smith Surry Bledsoe House Physichor Orden Peruik Hilter Toley Anny Texas Johnston Mim Bie Mont Greten Wight Senate Bemata Roe Jew Gill Atanday Page Will Ile Seine

Lawmakers move on eight proposals in urgent session

Washington dispatch reports Governor Hobby faces quick action on eight measures this week. Notable bills include suspending a feature law for a closed trapping season and making it a felony to carry deadly weapons. McAdoo commends Texas for prompt action and mentions Liberty Loan details amid port notice on Customs seizure and auction plans for unclaimed goods.

Hobby Gulf Coast McAdoo Washington, D.C Pexus Liberty Lwan Secretor McAdov If & Telegram Texas

Riot trial details hint at Houston violence and defendants

Private Winn Lane and other defendants described as rioters in Houston unrest. Testimony alleges ammunition theft and involvement in a riot that damaged white citizens. Witnesses link several suspects to firing on police and rioting, while officials seek arrest and trial outcomes.

Winn Lane Llauston 24Th Infantry Merry Willexs Martin Mag Sitnhhy Vlermaney Vane Sal Wil Houston Ikiy Linyd Shorter Rhok Au Kane Shorter Noun Wumpanyy Siti S Snow Era Moses Coryment i Buen Hergenil Baltimape Chrims Corporal Deter Louston Tang

Sunday Knitting Is Formally O K ed by Religious Debaters

In Fort Worth the Mulkey Memorial Methodist Meeting Society held a debate on Sunday observance for soldiers away from home. After heated argument they agreed to uphold Sunday duties and will continue vigorous work, with broad agreement among attendees.

Fort Worte Lex Mulkey Memorial

Wisconsin Assembly Rebuffs Senator After Long Session

Manibon Wisconsin March 6 after 24 hours of self imprisonment in the statehouse the Assembly deadlocked over an anti Lafollette resolution. A loyalist coalition held 48 votes at 2 10 am then shifted with two defections exposing a fragile balance. By 7 pm the vote remained unchanged and members prepared meals while supporters pressed on.

Manibon Wis Pesolinen laVollette Agsemblybain Aulenbacher Turner Oelock Sintselec Prutiterr Will & Hucket Uren Ant Mare

Bulgarian minister says Roumania signed peace pact

Report appears to quote a Bulgarian minister announcing that Roumanian government signed a peace pact with terms favorable to the central powers. It notes frontier adjustments and withdrawal from conflict as conditions, with negotiations to resume and potential concessions under a final treaty.

Roumania Amsterdam Maveh GM Lonchert Nags Mucharest Aero Matinns Dtoutiarin Meex Buttiday Dussy Alan Tyuhl Elaarly

Feverish child advised to use Castor Oil warnings

A disjointed health blurb warns mothers about feverish or cross children and suggests castor oil or laxatives, claiming relief by softening bowels. It cautions against certain commercial remedies and emphasizes avoiding harmful compounds while noting potential digestive discomfort.

Insane to Asylum Amid Texas Mental Health Strain

County health officer announces rapid clearance of the faller case load with white women housed in Southwestern Asylum and Negro patients moved to other facilities. Dr. Young and Dr. Jerry stress overcrowding across Texas asylums and call for prompt action to place and transfer mentally ill individuals to appropriate care.

Ingrae Barrey Southwestern Asylum Peverly J. Youne Derrey Austin Young Jerrey Texas

Two Airmen Hurt in Crash Near New Braunfels

Speed aviators from Kelly Field were forced to land near New Braunfels to refuel while returning from a cross country flight. Second Lt. A Wilson and Second Lt. Livus survived a spin and fall, receiving emergency treatment in New Braunfels before transfer to Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital. The aircraft was badly damaged.

al. A. Wilson Livus Kelly Seid New Hraunfels Kelly Field New Braunfels Fort Sam Houston Kelly

Drive the Liquor Habit from Your Home

A garbled ad-like fragment touts a home remedy to combat liquor addiction. It cites physicians and pharmacists praising the product, claiming it cures drunkenness and reduces cravings. The text references various testimonials, a box of the remedy, and a guaranteed result, with questionable credibility.

Ray of hope for those with rheumatism

An ad touts S. S. S. as a blood remedy that purifies the blood and removes rheumatism causes. It argues that liniments offer only temporary relief and that rheumatism stems from blood infection. Readers are urged to begin taking S. S. S. and to contact the company at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.

SS. S Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Pleased With Progress by Maj Gardner on Public Health Rules

Maj Gardner surgeon in charge for the United States Public Health Service highlights progress in enforcing sanitary regulations at restaurants barbershops pool halls and manicure parlors. Of twenty five to thirty new restaurant workers refused cards some have corrected issues while others have addressed problems. Dr Garcia awaits action as male employees of local restaurants face investigations.

Gardner United States Pubic Health Service Garcia

The Easiest Way To End Dandruff

A vintage remedy promises to remove dandruff by applying Migeldar to the scalp. Rub in gently with clean fingers after moistening the scalp. Repeated use is said to stop flaking and leave hair shiny and healthy. Available at drug stores. inexpensive and simple.

Dandeatt Hounetier Loratte

Unclear Text Seeks Compliance By March 14

Fragmentary notice mentions Red Cross airsite on Dwyer Avenue and an deadline of March 14. States failure to hue this done will affect the ruling of such restaurants. Text garbled with unclear references to an opportunity and Blanco.

Qed Red Cross Dwyer Avenue Specentins

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