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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
2
A historical note describes an upcoming discussion by IL He Ryan on the democracy contributions of modern transportation methods. The talk, part of a Science Society program, will be at Main Avenue Nighthour, with public attendance invited.
An advertisement touts the New Japanese Corn Remedy Tu-Mint claiming painless relief for corns and callouses. It promises quick shriveling, lifting of the corn, and cool, comfortable feet after a few nights of use with no skin damage or pain. It urges readers to ask a druggist for a large tube and to try it for tired feet.
The Allied Printing Trades Convention opened with preparatory business at 10 o'clock. Officers and committees were named for credentials, food relief, resolutions, and officers. The day included a silent session and an evening auto show entertainment with plans for the next convention and committee elections.
Cadets from the 84th Acre Cadet Squad entertained with a dance at Harmony Hall on Thursday under Col G B Qudehenbuah with adjutant Mdgrrly and Lieutenants Peazer and Webrict. The squadron, drawn from various walks of life, vows to remain united and continue training.
A Houston Rotary drive plans to collect and display books to equip a 20 000 volume library for soldiers. Local committees, church and school involvement, and business partners are urged to aid through drives, public appeals, and canvassing. Support from Lions and Boy Scouts is noted along with Sunday church contributions.
Mrs Mary describes a two to three week period of sleeplessness loss of appetite and breathless spells before beginning Cardul. She reports improved strength and ability to work after taking the medicine and credits it with saving her life. The ad promotes Cardul as proven for over 40 years and urges readers to try it if they feel weak and run down.
Paris endures Luftwaffe raids with steadier morale than expected. Buildings struck, streets calm, audiences unaffected as bombs fall over the capital. A special civilian protection committee works on new laws, art preservation, and shelter plans amid ongoing bombardment.
VIENIGE March 11 Yesterday at Nognelois while the sun shone brightly fourteen Austrian divisions tried to breach St Mark's defenses as sirens warned and cannon fired. The barrage checked the invaders forcing a retreat with prisoners taken and claims of bombing weakening enemy air bases and machines.
The article notes a fixed six pound monthly flour allowance for Texans amid wartime rationing. Retailers may sell to local consumers at the allowance limit, with restrictions on excess per person per month. The regulation aims to curb shortages and direct consumption toward rationed quantities.
A San Francisco event recreates the Latin Quarter of Paris at Kelly Field to honor veterans. Volunteers decorate the buildings with murals, costumes, and nightly dancing, featuring designers Maratty and others who painted, carved, and assembled the displays for the Red Cross fundraiser.
A crash occurred at Nagutias Street railroad crossing when a wagon line wound into the tracks. Captain Connell Cowen and Kelly Pield are named in the report as involved. Mrs Cowen was injured as the car was brought to a stop near Santa Monas.
The report highlights Captain Cornell as a prominent officer among the best known. It notes Nelly Meld has not been stationed there since early organization and mentions long service spans with various roles. One officer spent four years with the Panama Canal Zone engineering department and began flying at Newport News during the war.
Reported talks in Amsterdam and Warsaw describe ongoing negotiations between Germany and Poland aimed at political reform. Officials discuss recognition of independence for Lithuania and the right of nations to shape their governments to fit culture, with Hoffmann and Hertling cited as key figures.
Reports say a third Idan campaign will open on April 6 with a train of wartime relics traveling through St. Louis Dallas and adjacent districts. A Dallas speech by Judge J C Britton and George Pearson of Toronto will promote the Liberty Loan. The dispatch notes military operations and medical efforts to remove defects in soldiers. Separately, arrest of former American consul Hearent at Matanzas is reported, with details undisclosed.
The plan covers a summer camp and field training for members of the reserve officers training corps. Corps students from Texas A and M College Oklahoma University and the University of Arizona will be trained by a military officer. Details on start date and duration are not provided.
An OCR fragment describes a hair care tonic promising to remove dandruff and prevent premature grayness. It advertises La Creole hair product with claims of natural growth and scalp health, offered by mail order from Memphis Tennessee for $1.
An advertised remedy Hyomel is promoted as a fast acting treatment for catarrh. The copy urges readers to ask Fischer's Drug Store for Hyomel claiming it clears inflamed membranes and kills catarrh germs with pure essential oil inhalation. It stresses ease of use with no stomach upset and no pills.
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