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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1918

Page

8

Council sanctions extra policemen to curb bootlegging

The Paligemen council meets to authorize additional officers to suppress bootlegging. Mayor Dellear seeks council sanction for deploying extra guards. penalties for bootlegging are two years in state penitentiary. Also noted: drivers of service cars transporting women of ill repute face penalties. An audit of Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company in San Antonio is planned with city and company cost sharing. City Attorney McMalke announced the plan amid a petition from the Antonio Prades Council.

Lancaster Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company San Antoni Det Tha Ety McMalke Sa Antonio Prades Council

Municipal dispute delays paving and payroll approval

An ordinance to pave Aplerlist Street by the Lithwlithie Company faced delay as Mr. McMillin cites a pending inquiry from President Lainsworth of the telephone firm, deferring action on a Central Car Company building permit until an on site inspection occurs. a weekly payroll of 1482.25 is noted.

Martinin Conneil McMillin Presilunt Lainsworth Telephone Company Aplerlist Street Lithwlithie Company

Fragmented OCR Weather of Unclear Vintage Text

A distorted OCR fragment mentions names and items with unclear meaning. It appears to reference wines, umbrellas, and ownership but lacks coherent facts or identifiable events, making extraction of a concrete news item impossible from the provided text.

Zemo heals skin troubles and stops itching fast

An old advertisement promotes Zemo as a clean antiseptic for eczema and rashes. It claims relief from itching and rapid healing of skin troubles, sores, burns, wounds, and chafing with affordable sizes from druggists. It stresses dependability and soothing effects.

Promotions Reach High Ranks in U S Army Circle

The text records promotions within the U S Army, noting a Lieutenant Colonel and a Lieutenant general status for midshipmen and officers. It mentions a lasting reshuffle with officers at Mort Bliss and Houston duties, and references to age, commissions, and court-martial context linked to earlier wartime actions.

SAVE FOOD A GOLBY WARNED ON WAR FOOD WASTE

Everett Colby special representative of the food commission in Washington urges conservation of every slice and crumb. He describes famine warnings from Europe and warns Americans to avoid waste or face German dominance. He cites bread losses, urging nationwide thrift in foods and an end to carelessness as soldiers fight in France.

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Mobilization Plans Hint at Texas Recruitment Effort

Fragmentary report indicates a possible mobilization in Texas with troops to San Antonio or Fort Worth and nearby areas. Officials mention a drive to prepare for service, mid to late May, with discussions of 20 men and plans tied to a broader national effort. The text suggests a government directive and local preparations for transportation and deployment.

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Last Season Concert Highlights With Mendelssohn Violin

An upcoming Tuesday concert features Maestro Han Antoni with Symphony Orenees and Violinist Marauder. Mernovides leads the orchestra with Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in a program praised for poetry and emotion.

Tio Han Antoni Seisan Wraneeo Marauder Mr. Mernovides

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Adverts in 1910s Paper

An advertisement extols Swamp Root Kidney remedy by Dr Kilmer Co, promising cures for kidney and bladder complaints. It claims many ailments stem from kidney weakness, urges readers to buy bottles, and offers a sample by sending cents for trial. It mentions San Antonio Daily Light and advertisement hooks.

Kine & Co Ulagharmton N.Y Oti Adve Dev Kilmer & Co Wuglvunton Noy Reid San Antonio

Program notes blend music and dance in winter concert

Torches and exuberant displays mark a recital featuring Teepe Woentz with monthly Jovens. Other program numbers include ballet music from Muskewaslys opera at Boantil, Gibwin's Aovenade, and Teuterates by a, Bautos, and members of the ensemble.

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