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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
12
London reports submarine and mine attacks hit twenty eight British merchant ships over the past week, with twenty one losses over 7000 tons. The Admiralty notes nineteen vessels fully attacked and a large portion of the ships sunk in the week, reflecting intensified submarine warfare.
Horace T. Dodge M D praises the J B L Cascade internal baths as clean, purging the lower intestine and whole system. He claims it cures constipation, prevents auto intoxication, and boosts vitality. Free booklet offered by Chas A Tyrrell of New York.
An old advertisement extols Musterole for headaches and cold symptoms. The clean white external ointment uses mustard oil and promises no stomach or heart side effects. It claims relief for sore throat bronchitis croup asthma neuralgia congestion rheumatic pains sprains chilblains and more with 30¢ 60¢ and 2.50 hospital sizes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a naval incident involving a vessel and a German submarine near New York. References to ships Chincha and Marfa line appear, with possible U S requisition and March timing. Names and places are partially garbled, limiting precise details or outcomes.
The text outlines a tense political crisis in Argentina as ministers debate potential diplomatic repercussions with Germany on the eve of a dine lamar prisis and possible naval actions. It notes military movements and the belief that a torpedo incident could force Rome to break off relations after Easter.
Opinion contends medicine is guesswork and cites Ladin J. Pakham's Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy for female ills, claiming decades of use and rising popularity as evidence of merit.
In France on March 27 the German attack northwest of Toul failed as American artillery and counterbarrage measures halted the assault. German trench mortars and barages crossed No Man’s Land. American infantry rose from cover to meet them. Patrols later entered Germany near Wiehecourt and Bergeres. an enemy balloon near Montges fell. Three officers and 11 Ambulance Corps members were awarded the War Cross by France.
Judge Clark, long a Wesas democracy figure, died at his home. Born in Ainuti he moved to Waco in 1865, led anti prohibition campaigns, served as secretary of state and attorney general, and was a Confederate veteran. His career spanned politics and law with key roles during Coke’s era.
Patrick Maloney of 704 Wolaront Street was arrested after a late altercation near West Houston and Nord Streets. He appeared before Justice Campbell's court as witnesses said injuries were slight and the victim was recovering.
Governor Williams announces that Col J W Pente will organize the new unit to reinforce the state’s defense. The move follows a war department plan to form a second home national guard regiment, with formal commissioning completed last night.
The Shipping Board reports progress with 188 vessels launched and 103 currently in service. The agency notes contracts and yards in use, detailing locations such as Seattle Oakland and San Francisco, and mentions emergency programs to accelerate ship construction for wartime needs.
An advertisement from the Pierce Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute promotes Anurie double strength to cleanse kidneys and remove uric acid. It urges high water intake, a milk and vegetable diet, limited meat, and daily use for a month. Trial packs cost ten cents and full bottles sixty cents.
Washington March 28 The Marine Corps recruiting system will readmit recruits on April 1 with a target of 20 new enlistees monthly until further facilities are ready. Officials debate whether to expand operations in France while Marine personnel remain in liaison with Pershing.
A garbled inquiry discusses remedies for coughs and fevers, citing various compounds and “tablets” sold by dry goods stores. It mentions Dr. Baker and a long list of claimed cures, urging readers to seek advice and beware false or dangerous claims.
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