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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
14
In Urbana a reader describes enduring change of life symptoms and a grippe episode, then credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength. She notes returning to housework and endorses the product for nervousness hot flashes backache and blues among women going through menopause.
In Austin Texas on March 16 a jumble of corporate notices appears including Sedinat Fruit Company of Vermont with stock values, Stocky Hamilton Mining and Milling Company in Texas, and Howston Mlertery Company charter amendments. A separate brief reports a man crushed under a train wheel while a post ring incident occurred nearby, describing the hospital care and injuries.
An old advisory promotes Mothers Friend as a safe external aid for expectant women to ease labor. It claims the product relaxes muscles, reduces strain, and speeds recovery, urging readers to consult a doctor and order through the listed agent Lamar Blik in Atlanta.
City officials plan a trip to inspect new fire-fighting equipment with Commissionée Lowther Fire Cher Goetz and City Purchasing Agent Dalton granted leave of absence for twelve days. Bids on three pumping engines total about 20040 as part of early fiscal purchases. Contracts awarded for concrete joining at Nogalitos station and for a San Pedro Springs Park Emancipation Day program. A San Antonio Emancipation Society event is approved and a banner suspension request is granted. Extra policeman Tercell confirmed.
Washington March 15 The administration moves to keep Congress fully informed on war progress. Senate military committee members will meet the War Council weekly, while House committees will also confer to speed up access to current developments. The goal is direct, regular briefing on military plans, aviation, shipping, and embarkation to France.
A display of spring garments includes gingham chanbray and French Linen dresses with collars, embroidery and smocking priced from 2.50 to 10. Menus of organdie nets and volley fabrics show outfits at 3.96, 5 and up to 10. Boys outfits feature Palm Beach knickerbockers and caps, with sizes to 18 years and prices around 1.70 to 2.96.
The ad showcases smart spring skirts priced from 12.50 to 39.50 in serge baronnette satin crepe de chine georgette and pussy willow weights. Falk gathered pleated and plain styles feature wide belts pockets and buttons. Also offered are summer weight skirts 5.95 to 1960 in tailored gathered and pleated forms in high colors plaids stripes checks and black with full size range.
Advertises silk hose with garter tops and listed colors including white black champagne gray bronze. Mentions price points from $1.50 to $1.76, sale price $1.08 per pair. Includes children soc and color varieties white sky pink, with sizing and finishes described.
The article reviews a proposed war wardrobe centered on a slip or one piece gown in navy blue poplin velvet or georgette. It describes a two garment setup an under slip with a tunic over it and a third over tunic for varied coverage. The ensemble emphasizes simplicity and adaptability with color combinations and a mid century fashion ethos.
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