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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1918

Page

7

Argentina Not to Enter the War at Its Present Stage

Buenos Aires reports after elections that results will be known in April from provisional polls. Neutrality remains, with Argentina unlikely to enter the war soon despite German influence. Ambassador Noon’s Washington posting is not expected to alter policies. Public sentiment favors delaying belligerent involvement while testing strength and policy directions.

Argentina Tondon Times San Antonio Phiadelphia Public Ledger The Public Ledger Buenos Ailees Washington

A Simple Way To Remove Dandruff

A simple remedy promises instant dandruff removal by applying four ounces of liquid arvon nightly to moisten and rub the scalp. By morning most dandruff vanishes and three or four additional applications dissolve all signs, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy and glossy.

Redmont Funeral Draws Great Irish Attendance

The Redmont funeral in Kingston draws about 30 000 mourners from across Ireland. Attendees include Henry Duke MP Lord Londonderry Ulster Unionist delegates and leaders in the Irish convention. The service at Immaculate Conception church followed a station to church procession. The coffin bore the same flag used at Charles Stewart Parnell’s funeral.

Kingston Ireland John Redmont Wexford Henry Edward Duke Exeter Lord Lontonderry Lord Londonderry Church of Immaculate Conception Bryan Thomas Mahon Horace Plunkett Frederick Smith Charles Stewart Parnell

Insurance statements overdue in Texas firms

Austin March 11 report shows half of Texas insurers failed to file 1917 annual statements by the deadline. About 100 companies remain unfiled, with delinquent penalties possible. 1918 licenses lag, while fraternal beneficiary societies have until April 1 to file. Commissioner Austin has not yet decided on enforcement actions.

Austin Tex Texas Department of Insurance and Banking Sovienices

Buying War Bonds British Business Men Rally in Support of Government

London dispatch reports the business community response to the war bond drive as the business men's week closes with £113,500,000 pledged nationwide and £74,000,000 from London, though final tallies remain incomplete.

Vandon ‘Times San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger the Public Ledger London Bond Caim‘ Paign

Airplane Crash Claims One Life at Naval Air Station

At the naval aeronautic training station near Peola Florida on a Saturday night an airplane accident killed designer? No the report states a man named Machin Mates Sazio of Rome New York was killed and student aviator Nash seriously injured. Officials issued a brief announcement with few details and Nash’s home address was not released.

Peola Fla Machin Mate Sazio Rome N. Y Nash Naval Aeronautic Training Here Ofcials

War Department notes western front remains focus of war

The War Department weekly military review says German aims center in the west as American troops extend four and a half miles of trench front. It reports 214 enemy aircraft down on the western front with 85 Allied losses, praises American patrols and French British resolve, and notes German raids across multiple sectors including Toul and Ypres while Italy faces heavy mountain fighting.

Washington, D. C Dany Russia War Department Weekly Military Review Teutons Hhe Rheins Alsace Luneville Toul Ypres Vian Maly

Sale at Wolfson's Silks Ends Saturday Night

At Wolfson's a week long silk sale runs through Saturday with liberal reductions on all new spring silks. Shoppers are urged to choose from a dependable, fashion forward stock praised for beauty and service.

Silk fabrics in new spring shades and weight

All-silk yard-wide chiffon taffetas and crepe de chine offered in forty inch width. Taffeta colors include raspberry ecru myrtle gray slate jade navy while crepes de chine cover wisteria nickel sax blue salmon lavender tobacco raspberry roseate reseda Copenhagen coral sky turquoise flesh emerald pink Navy silver sand American beauty. Threads are pure fine silk with heavy quality and fine finish. Broad array of fashionable spring shades.

Copenhagen

Fancy Wash Silks Price List

A catalog-style listing shows Fancy Wash Silks offered at several price points. Grades range from $1.19 to $1.95 per unit, with multiple grade tiers and corresponding sale prices.

Black 36 Inch Taffeta and Silk Fabrics Menu

Catalog lists 36 inch taffeta in multiple grades from 1.29 to 1.95 per yard and 36 inch gros de londre messaline duchesse latin sublime crepe de chine fabrics in various grades with prices from 1.39 to 2.75. Forty inch georgette all silk washable and serviceable. Also reference to sixty shades.

Fabric Price List Highlights Silk and Satin Grading

A merchant advertises varied silk and satin fabrics with grade pricing. White 29-inch Jap Silk at 69c and 49c, 36-inch Jap Silk $1.25 and 98c, 36-inch Messaline $1.89 and $1.69, 36-inch Wash Satin $2 and 1.79, 36-inch Faille $2.50 and 2.19, 36-inch Poplir $1.25 and 1.10, $2.50 grade at 2.19.

War News from the Front and Foreign Affairs Update

Dispatches describe renewed Italian and German actions in mountain and plains theaters with Polish and Russian fronts shifting rapidly. Reports note rail bridges destroyed east of Lake Abatkal and Chita amid rumored Japanese intervention while Dr Andria Torre travels to London for a Yugoslav settlement framework with Serbs Croatians and Slovenes.

Val Lapgarina Last Aucun Russia Lake Abatkal Chita Barbin Andria Torre Sunt Io London Southern Slav Committee Crunbitch Italy

London Times Service Reports Oppressed Races Pact

The Times says a parliamentary committee formed to promote an agreement among oppressed races in Australasia intends to unite subject races. An executive body of ex-ministers and former Senators was named, with delegates from various nationalist and reformist groups. The article notes the committee’s objective and likely influence.

London ‘Times Service San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger The Public Ledger Ca London the Times Alan Senate Austraifingary Font and Seillus Irredentis &x Depu Minar Barzilai and Yorre Teformast Sovisl Sisner Area Sienora Ma Vinlio Idea Nazionale Cornere Dela Sea Slome Giovanni Amenhole

Mistrial Declared in Travis County Murder Case

After a 40 hour deliberation the jury failed to reach a verdict in the Walter Barnard murder trial. Judge James St Hamilton declared a mistrial and the case will proceed to the present term. The shooting occurred months ago on a farm in Travis County.

Oo Barnard ¢Ay Misilal Austin Tex James St. Hamilton Criminal District Court Travis County Walter Barnard W.J. Roberts

Unassigned Officers Sought for Yank Viet Tank Division

Announcement from Washington invites unassigned officers in San Antonio and other posts to volunteer for service with a new tank division expected on the firing line before midsummer. Recruitment interviews at Camp Travis and Camp Stanley target officers eager for dangerous, offensive duty in armored warfare.

San Antonio Washington Camp Travis Camp Stantey

Boy's body found in Colorado River near White Rock

In Austin on March 1, the body of 3 1/2 year old Paw Lueteke, son of Mrs. Carl Lueteke of South Austin, was recovered Sunday morning at White Rock along the Colorado River after a search that began the day he went missing.

Ovation School

Walk erect at eighty a health guide from old ad copy

An old style health advertisement argues age does not force decline and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for backache kidney and bladder issues and uric acid ailments, claiming worldwide use by physicians and a guaranteed refund for unsatisfied buyers.

Haarlem Physichns

Olive Tablets offer relief for bad breath claims

Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets touted as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant and a non calomel substitute. The sugar coated tablets allegedly clear blood and purify the system, with 25 cents at the druggist.

Dr. Edwards

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