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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
6
Twelve events for the Engineer Infantry meet at Camp Travis Stadium, announced by Capt. Sam A. Greenwell. The program features sprints, a war-wager heat, a centipede race, and target accuracy contests, with three competitors from each regiment in most events.
Joanna Felker of Cleveland recounts relief after using Cardui for years of severe abdominal and back pain. She describes intense symptoms, limited ability to work, and eventual improvement after starting Cardui. Felker credits the medicine for restoring health and strength and says she remains well and uses Cardui as a trusted remedy.
A disjointed OCR draft describes a regimental track meet featuring distances of 440 and 220 yards, obstacle and relay events, and a centipede race. Officials include officers from the 25th Engineers and several infantry units, with coordinators for timers, scorers, and announcers. The event is open to the public and divided by stadium sides for different corps.
G W Smith scored 189 of 200 at 390 yards on the Minch pulrs-eye event with slow and rapid fire positions at the Alamo Rifle Club municipal range. He topped the field by 32 points over the marksman rating, with several teammates and cadets from the Tuc kin Military Academy posting notable scores during the competition.
An Austin report notes a temporary grant of absence time amid a legal matter. Judge Swdee Tinton of the 28th judicial district oversees proceedings. George Mullinan of Brentway faces a complaint alleging violation of planage arl, with bail set at $1000.
J W Moma of 2428 Popular Rivest, Oklahoma City, proclaims Tanlac improved his health. A postman, named McBith, recounts illness from impoverished blood, weight loss, and sleeplessness before Tanlac. he credits ten bottles of Tanlac with a 25 pound gain, renewed appetite, better sleep, and daily stamina. The ad notes San Antonio retailers Warner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy selling Tanlac.
Austin March dispatch reports Kaiser praise for Germany’s sword amid a wartime bond drive. Officials from North German Lloyd Steamship and local committees in Columbus and Austin note funds approaching 4000 dollars with a target of 7800 dollars for the Knights of Columbus war effort. The message stresses readiness, reconstruction, and unity as the nation supports victory and healing after conflict.
A dispatch from Jassy, Roumania, reports widespread indignation at peace terms imposed by the central powers. Roumania must cede Danube territory, wheat, salt concessions, and railway controls, with the royal family and people hoping sacrifices will be recognized after the final peace conference in Bucharest.
The document from Austrian authorities discusses Doh-Tuilja being transferred to the central powers and outlines frontier adjustments related to imports of petroleum and agricultural goods. It mentions the iron gates and Povovent mines, occupation of Bakewina, and the need to secure grain shipments from Vaasa via the Volga, Bereper, and rivers to central interests.
A dispatch from London states Montenegro’s minister of war and interior, Niko Hailoukoviteh, reports to the Daily Chronicle that Montenegro may seek a separate peace with the Central Powers. The letter notes an offer was briefly possible, rejected by King Nicholas in London amid contempt and indignation. Also: Henderson of Daingerfield declares candidacy for Texas governor. Senator W A Debone of Memphis also runs.
The London Globe reports mixed reactions to peace talk developments with references to public sentiment in the United States and Britain. It cites figures like Sir Joy as stressing war weariness and the desire to avoid rapid policy shifts while questioning timing and attribution of quoted statements.
An old ad promotes Creole Hair Dye claiming to stop gray hair and darken all hair evenly within a short time. It promises dandruff removal, smoother, thicker hair and a beautiful shade, urging readers to buy the original product from Van Vind Dring Co in Memphis.
A retrospective on mint output notes three million pounds of nickel and copper used by the United States and records that total cent coinage reaches about 1.9 billion dollars since mint creation, with 40 percent coined in the last decade. Five cent pieces and subsidiary silver coinage show record annual totals, while seigniorage profits top half a billion dollars.
Washington plans outline four classes for men drafted under the next army call. General provisions require that any man be categorized for general service, limited service, medical exemption, or occupational duty. Eligible men may seek medical review via family physicians, with a time limit to act or face compulsory military service and assignment to designated hospital facilities.
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