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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1918

Page

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House Rejects Amendment on Ferguson Ballot Eligibility

In Alstus Texas, the Texas House rejected a Senate amendment that would have allowed the Supreme Court to decide whether former Governor Ferguson is eligible to appear on the primary ballot. The House vote was 77 to 16, sending the bill to a conference committee and prompting a second primary provision in the measure.

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Alkali in Soap Harms Hair Says Old Guide

The article warns that high alkali in soap dries hair and fades color. It recommends using pure mild soap paste dissolved in water and rubbing on the scalp to remove dirt and keep hair soft and shiny. It notes refined coconut oil as a cheap, versatile ingredient for home use.

Dave Teaspeonagul

Vote New War Credit Amid Turbulent War News

Fragmented, garbled text reports on war credit measures and political shifts. Mentions credit totals in millions, German military success, and candidate standings with unclear dates and places.

Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey Announces Quick Cough Relief

An old advertisement promotes Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey as antiseptic and fast acting relief for coughs and throat irritation. It claims rapid reduction of throat discomfort and urges use for persistent coughs and infections.

Cooler weather forecast for Thursday night across region

Forecaster predicts a cool spell arriving Thursday night following a cloudy Thursday day. Records suggest first such cool period typically arrives around March 22 with frost chances around one in four. historical dates show early spring frost occurrences, while the Mesquite trees resist frost and the vernal equinox occurs March 21 marking equal day and night lengths.

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Massacre Reports From Armenia Prompt Alarm Across Regions

Telegrams from Berne dated March 18 cite multiple Turkish districts under Ottoman control as sites of large scale massacres against Armenians. Reports describe widespread killings, displacement, and severe winter hardship fueling humanitarian distress across Armenia, Syria, and surrounding areas.

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Germans Open West Front With Heavy Attacks

Fragmented dispatch reports Germans launch a western offensive amid heavy bombing and artillery. Observers note fierce clashes near key towns, with Allied defenses attempting to halt advances as reinforcements move into sector.

War News From Europe Amid Inaccurate Early Reports

The dispatches describe British destroyers in heavy action near Dunkirk, with several vessels damaged or sunk and survivors rescued. Concurrently Allied forces report bombardments along the French coast and advances in Palestine with towns captured and Turkish resistance repulsed.

U Boats Take Heavy Toll During War

Navy officials reveal Admiralty tables showing enemy action and shipping losses across the war period. Officials urge rapid recruitment of men and women into shipyards to boost output to 1,800,000 tons in 1918 and 8,000,000 tons eventually, stressing employer cooperation to avoid further losses.

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Save Your Hair A Small Bottle Stops Dandruff

An old advertisement extols Knowlton Danderite as a direct remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It promises immediate improvement after first use, with claims of shiny, fluffy hair, reduced itching, and longer stronger growth, asserting a daily bottle at low cost yields lasting beauty.

Lenin Amrliik Joosen Die Knowlton

First Men to Cross Praised by Secretary in France

Secretary visits World War I front lines praising the first men to cross and addressing elements of Rainbow and Linbaw divisions. He reviews battalion actions, speaks to soldiers about loyalty, home, and the war effort, and witnesses maneuvers and hospital visits in a French sector near Megins.

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Fire at Kelly Field prompts department reorganization

A blaze damaged Kelly Field early Thursday, totaling under $100. Four fire units responded as crews contained the fire quickly. Officials say the incident spurred a reorganization plan to improve the fire department including new housing in several posts and a move toward a revolving alarm system.

Greane Kelly Eid Lear Mhuradax

Japanese Foot Remedy Promises Painless Corn Relief

An advertisement touts Tee-mint and minty foot products claiming quick, painless corn removal. It guarantees cooling relief from soreness and odor prevention, urging readers to visit a local drug store for the remedy.

Guilnus Rex

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