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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
1
Government lowers profit percentage on 1918 contracts under War Department direction. Emergency War Division of the War Intelligence Office will enforce the new limit, affecting contractors and public works. Local reports indicate broad effect across departments as terms adjust under wartime controls.
A San Francisco resident known as Daddy and Grandpa touts a home hair darkening mixture claimed to restore color. The formula includes coffee grounds, rubbing alcohol, and glycerin mixed with a small amount of water, applied twice weekly to achieve a glossy gray to darker shade. The text urges readers to buy ingredients at a drug store and asserts the product is inexpensive and nonsticky.
A dated advert claims dissolving dandruff with four ounces of ordinary liquid yuron applied at night will remove dandruff after several applications. It promises hair will look and feel better and is available at drug stores for a small price.
A garbled report outlines equidtion storage areas and powder points in Nashville with contracts set by a fixed percentage plus a graded scale. Government experts supervise, profit rates vary from 1 to 7 percent, and expenditures reach up to 3 million dollars.
Allied forces reported heavy bombardment as American gunners pressed the German lines. Air and ground actions near the front intensified with frequent shell bursts around the target area. Despite intense fire, American crews endured with minimal injuries while maintaining pressure on the enemy positions.
Fragmentary wartime bulletin describes enemy movements near Lit Varquerie and Armentieres. It notes a raid, prisoners captured, and artillery exchanges with several casualties among the opposing force.
Paris dispatch announces heavy bombardment with antiaircraft fire assisting. Reported claims include extensive damage to targets near Mont Ji and Champagny, with multiple shells and machine guns cited as contributing factors. Authorities warn of ongoing danger, urging civilians to seek shelter as operations continue.
Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen of the Ninetieth division, praised for his stamina, described how his hunger after table meals spurred his fitness. He noted widespread physical tests now determining which generals and colonels are fit for overseas duty in the current war.
Five hundred soldiers at Kelly Field attend a cooking program under Captain James Crost and Lieut G M Gerth with demonstrations by sergeants and cooks. The school aims to teach mess efficiency, proper food handling, and waste reduction, with lectures and practical sessions several times weekly. A public works project funds a dedicated cooks and bakers school building.
Major General Aten praised state officials for visiting Camp Travis where 315th field signal battalion and 265th field artillery brigade trained. Governor Williams of Texas joined the event, noting impressed soldiers and improved physiques among the men. The visit aims to broadcast local efforts and encourage support at home.
Tuesday afternoon the Y W C A annex opened for members and friends with open house from 4 to 5 o clock. The building was open for inspection and tea was served with Mrs Ed Steves presiding. A silver offering yielded about 70 to furnish equipment. The dormitory annex, housing 35, accommodated twenty to twenty five boarders, the facility having opened a few weeks ago to girls.
City Fire and Police Commissioner George A Lowther and staff will travel to Chicago Detroit Cleveland and Cincinnati to test modern pumping engines and water towers before committing to purchases for the San Antonio fire department. They may also visit New Orleans to assess a water fuel truck.
The Allied Printing Prades Council holds its first convention at the Vrades Council Hall. Delegations from across the state attend the morning opening led by President and Wedge of San Antonio, with Secretary Koeler Bark. After sessions, tours and a Mexican supper precede a Vanderville show.
Matilda Brows, 69, a Holland native long resident of San Antonio, dies at home morning. Survived by son Gintun Brown, four daughters, several relatives. funeral from St. Joseph's Church with burial at Anvhar Maganic Cemetery. Also notes the death of Dinner McCor child at 9, funeral at St. Patrick’s Church. Minor notices follow for local services and cemetery ads.
Report on Boy Scouts awards for selling seals and first aid prizes, praising top sellers and noting a large campaign tally. Also a brief item on coal shipments from Philadelphia area coal mines rising to 5,313,097 tons in February, up 12 percent from last year and surpassing Pennsylvania shipments by 174,899 tons.
At a Tuesday meeting the governing board of the Science Society outlined an April membership drive aimed at swelling active members beyond sixty, with many San Antonians showing interest. The board plans to waive the usual active chair selection, and meetings remain open to the public at the library each Friday afternoon led by the moderator.
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