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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
3
An advertised home remedy claims to clear catarrh and cold symptoms by soothing the throat and aiding breathing. The product, said to be available at Wisher's drug store, promises relief within a week and suggests taking extra for faster effect.
Fragmented text from a wartime personnel listing mentions units, attachments, and officers. The legible names include Capiton Erwin, Kelly Melt, Chap Tete Tor, and WULY, with references to battalions and depots.
A fragment reports a patient saved from major abdominal surgery after medical advice. The note mentions pain, illness, and uncertainty about an operation, with garbled names and personal references. It cites a doctor and a family member urging care during a difficult illness.
Records show several units including the 313th Sanitary Training and various infantry and artillery elements reassigned to duty stations. Captain Scott of the post quartermaster investigates water supply and electrical needs at Taxon Springs as part of construction oversight.
Fragmentary OCR describes a method to remove foot calluses using fingers without pain. It mentions the technique as a cure or procedure, with uncertain references to Cincinnati and related names, but overall reads as a dubious claim about self treatment and infection risk.
Reports describe secret trials of new defensive devices for war vessels amid government oversight. Officials say the tests aim to protect ships while addressing production timelines and device safety. Details remain sparse as agencies review feasibility and potential impact on naval readiness.
Former Kansas Governor George Hovilgey addressed First Baptist Cryrel amid praise for prohibition. Dr. Athens Webb of the Anti-Saloon League also spoke, contrasting Kansas with Texas in crime, prison rates, and taxes. Governor Mudacs praised Kansas for reducing vice, debt, and alcohol related harm, arguing prohibition fostered prosperity without liquor’s aid.
Report of a conference in Texas led by immigration commissioner for the Port of New York. Attended by multiple state and city officials, this meeting in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium discussed plans for a state employment agency and related labor issues.
Tuesday night social at Cavalry Club in Fort Worth area features inforum dance and a 24 o clock club gathering. Reading Club hosted St Patrick program with Irish tales. visitors include Mrs. Walter Brzel and Miss Leila Williams. Marriage of Cordelia Broadbent to Lt Virgil Mellor noted at St Mark’s Episcopal Church. Community speakers at Pans America Round Table luncheon discuss food aid in France. References to War-time efforts, local clubs, and visitors fill the social page.
An old fashioned home remedy claims to treat coughs quickly with a highly concentrated extract. It touts throat and chest relief, ease of use, and a money back guarantee, urging readers to ask for a 216 ounce form called Minox.
Missouri maintains a leading role in national wartime support with a substantial budget and steady contributions. The state showcases strong civic engagement and broad participation across counties, reflecting coordinated efforts between state agencies and local communities.
A fragmented note suggests actresses use a simple Canthvex mixture with hot water to wash hair, claiming natural beauty is enhanced by this method. The text also mixes unrelated wartime financial data and honors, rendering a garbled collage of adelike and war reporting without clear coherence or verifiable details.
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