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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
8
Picture your blood swarming with red cells and their oxygen laden voyage to every cell. The piece argues that strong red blood cells fuel vigor and health, warns against indiscriminate dosing, and urges natural methods plus a good blood tonic when diet falls short.
The United States Navy conducted a funeral service at sea aboard a supply ship for four American sailors killed recently. Flags were half-masted on American and British warships as chaplains led the rites. Bodies in sealed caskets were lowered into the hold while townspeople witnessed from shore. The deceased included Dudley W. Queen, surgeon, and William Lagso, Martin O Callaghan, and John Rourke, with Willis Martin Goodrow later noted as the first American naval man buried at sea from an American destroyer near Nore.
A veteran recalls a solo assault that captured many from a trench, praising courage and endurance. The piece discusses physical fitness and health tips from Dr. Pierce, urging water intake and Anuric tablets, claiming kidney relief and improved vitality with a milk and vegetable diet. A testimonial from Tyler Texas and David Vitchoa in Texas supports the remedy.
A damaged report describes a naval funeral at sea for a fallen sailor aboard a ship. The body was placed with a canvas and flag draped, six stars and stripes shown, bluejackets present, a prayer read by the commanding officer, and the ship’s deck lined by sailors as the body was lowered.
The report details Count von Luckner's raider activities including sinking 20 enemy ships in the South Atlantic and later being pursued. It mentions differing accounts of the raider’s fate with mentions of crew, officers, and possible destruction by fire or stranding off Pacific islands.
New York March 1 A British controlled Palestine commission report cites half the Jewish population in Jerusalem struck by famine pestilence and disease amid three years of hardship. It notes corpses and scarcity of corn while praising British troops for relief efforts and aid to the poor despite acute conditions.
In College Station Texas A and M Callers stock news team won the stock judging contest at the Southwest American physiological meeting in Oklahoma City. They achieved a score of 168 poles with 1% tolerance. The Texas team captured first, third, fourth and first places, setting the highest record for Texas.
The Ford Beat editor at The Light is collecting about sixty letters for a ten dollar prize with twenty five more if the best match is adopted. Readers propose ship names by class and origin, aiming for dignity and usefulness across submarines to destroyers, while officials seek a name that fits all vessels and honors naval tradition.
A testimony from Derry Street resident D. O'Neil of Denver Calo claims Tanlac restored health after five months of rheumatism swelling and stomach upset. He says by June sixteenth he started Tanlac and by nine took to work gaining forty pounds with no rheumatism or fatigue. He praises Tanlac and notes San Antonio retailers Wagner's Drug Stove and He Pharmacy distribute it.
A garbled relic shows jumbled phrases about armament, boats, and names. It mentions Jan Austin, AWKET Bats, and a fictional Amevi in a speculative Earth scene. The text wanders through misread terms, dialog tags, and invented monikers without a coherent narrative.
London war correspondent interview highlights Northcliffe calling for intensified enemy propaganda and greater wartime resolve. He argues public morale hinges on clear messaging and collective effort across nations, urging leadership to mobilize with unwavering purpose.
An article notes Kickapoo Indians near Xacimiento receiving Uncle Sam funded payments via Indian Agent AJ Croom with W A Honmet assisting. About $6000 distributed today to the tribe, plus related sums and invested wands among members.
Fragmented report outlines a plan to rebuild a ruined capital in Guatemala with tax suspensions and structural reforms. Mentions a congress enabling actions, vague dates, and American influence while noting tensions and regional instability.
Democrats seized four New York House seats yesterday as they elected their candidates in a special election to fill resignations. The party won with a strong showing across districts, signaling continued momentum as voters cast ballots in the wake of the November victory.
Vitalitas claims direct earth-derived treatment for nervous disorders and stomach issues. Advertises restocking, revitalizing effects and restoration to normal health through this remedy, sold by all reliable drug stores.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal names like Jerome F. Dongvan and Anthony A. tviffin amid references to New York county districts Twenty-first and Twenty-second. Partial mentions include Murray Hal Kerk and Henry Bruck ner with succession details unclear.
The advertisement touts a homemade complexion remedy claiming to banish freckles tan and wrinkles by applying a mixture made from cornmeal and other ingredients. It quotes testimonials from women praising dramatic improvements in skin tone and texture after weeks of use, urging readers to try the formula.
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