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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1918
Page
4
A Wisconsin political race debate centers on whether leaders should stay out of party divisions. Voters hear insistence that federal intervention be avoided while candidates campaign on policy priorities and unity.
Republican Lenniant spoke to a large gathering at New Ta last night with Joseph Davies as Democratic standard bearer. Governor Pailin voiced support for Lennant while Davies addressed attendees in a heated exchange over President Wilson’s war policies. The scene reflected sharp partisan contrasts as both sides framed the path forward for the nation amid wartime debates.
An advertorial urging kidney patients to trust Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Company. It touts purity and efficacy, claims testimonials verify relief from kidney and bladder troubles, and directs readers to purchase two bottles locally. The notice requests mentioning The San Antonio Daily Light.
The obituary notes Lt. Col. Wells of Fort Sam Houston, aged 41, died in France. A long military career, including service in the Seventh Cavalry and the Regular Army, followed by seven years in the Philippines and on the Mexican border, is summarized. He is survived by a widow and four-year-old child.
Washington March 26. Secretary McAdoo announces that the third Liberty Loan will total three billion dollars at four and a quarter percent. Conversion options allow first and second Liberty Bond holders to swap into the new 4.25 percent issue. Congress may authorize up to eight billion overall. The move aims to curb rising interest rates and keep government costs low as Allied expenses remain under estimates.
A dubious medicinal advertisement touts Dascarets as a cure for constipation and “bad cold” symptoms. It claims rapid liver action and bowel cleansing, urging use at night and mentioning children, with alarming wording about undigested food and foul gases being removed from the body.
A draft bill advances to authorize about 4.5 billion more in bonds with higher interest to fund Allied aid and third Liberty Bond plans. Treasury aims to issue 1.0 billion more in new certificates of indebtedness and to push legislation this week, with Congress to decide final terms and rates amid varied adviser opinions.
A vintage consumer ad extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless liver remedy. It warns against calomel mercury tonics, claims the product cleanses sour bile and bowels, and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer. The copy targets general households with claims of safety for children and whole families.
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