Major Kingsley Reveals Sidelights on Forces in France
Major E A Kingsley writes from the American Engineers in France to San Antonio Rotary Club members. He describes incidents and life of American officers abroad, noting censorship limits while offering insight into troops in the field. He thanks Rotary for dues relief and for the wheel token as a gesture of support.
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Kingsley
France
San Antonio
E. A. Kingsley
Porter Loring
Dandruff Cure Promises Glossier Hair From Home Routines
A wartime letter describes a simple dandruff remedy using four ounces of ordinary Hauid He tan applied nightly to the scalp, promising dissolution of flakes after four applications and relief from itching. It notes liquid Arvon as an affordable treatment and hints at morale and home-front concerns during service overseas.
Mother's Friend touted for expectant mothers here
An advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy to ease pregnancy pains. It claims to soften abdominal muscles, reduce nervousness and bearing down, and urges readers to obtain the product from the druggist and request the company's motherhood book.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bidg
Atlanta
Cardus a Splendid Tonic Promoted by Mrs Gadd
Mrs J B Gadd of Hixson Tennessee shares a testimonial for Cardus as a woman’s tonic. She describes painful left side, swollen legs, sleep loss, and weakness that improved after two bottles. She reports lasting relief and recommends Cardus to other women.
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Cardus
Feeling Blue Take a Calotab Calomel Ad Ad
Calotabs advertised as a pleasant liver and system cleanser claim one tab at bedtime purges with no nausea and leaves users feeling fine in the morning. Sold only in sealed packs for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee from the druggist.
Keller Is President of Local Y M C A Board
Victor Keller was elected president of the Young Men’s Christian Association at a board meeting. Guy McWarland was named vice president, Paul Scholz recording secretary, and T Hy Flannery treasurer. New board members include J E Jarratt Willard Hi Simpson and George T Allensworth. L A Coulter state secretary conducted the inspection of the organization’s work.
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Victor Keller
Young Men's Christian Association
Guy McWarland
Paul Scholz
T. Hy. Flannery
J. E. Jarratt
Wily Lard Hi. Simpson
George T. Allensworth
L. A. Coulter
Board of Directors
Bonham School Girls Host Red Cross Benefit
Five third grade girls in Bonham staged a garage benefit to raise funds for the Junior Red Cross. Admission was charged to neighborhood children and receipts were donated to the Red Cross. The event featured a mock battle and songs as volunteers saluted the soldiers and nurses.
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Red Cross
Bonham School
Lolyorhos
Aliee Sayer
Mildred Smith
Marguerite Carver
Helen Smith
Eunice Gerhardt
Lemon Juice For Freckles Promises Simple Complexion Aid
Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white, shake well for a starter pint of freckle and tan remover. Your grocer sells the ingredients and any rug or toilet counter supplies three ounces for a few cents. Massage daily on face neck hands to fade freckles and whiten skin.
Building Improvements Highlight YM and AL Facilities
The report notes improvements to YM and AL buildings focusing on the new men’s shower rooms and the white tile rooms. The evolving facilities reflect ongoing efforts to modernize amenities and provide better accommodations.
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Ym)al
Clerks and draftsmen sought for immediate overseas service
Civil War era notice reports twenty eight new clerks and draftmen required for immediate overseas duty. Key posts include twelve clerks in military administration for supply, one field clerk, three draftsmen, and three freehand sketchers. Applicants must provide full information on ability and experience and submit work samples to Captain HK J. Woes.
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United States
Debarkation
France
U.S. A
Begorra
Arizona
Paris
Ireland
Cunard
Andania
Old England
Paria
Janus
Christ J
Department Aeronautical
Ae Yilian
HK. J. Woes
Owaal Street
Washington
DE. C
Ice Dealers Seek Ten Cent Increase For 190 Pounds
San Antonio ice dealers plan to formally apply to J A Peden Federal Food Administrator for Texas to raise the price by 10 cents per 190 pounds. The request was decided at a chamber of commerce meeting with Food administration representatives. Exhibits by Mark F Postlewaite will justify higher costs of materials and labor, noting local conditions. The other item notes the body of SFC Edward D Terrell was sent to Paducah Kentucky after drowning in the Salado while horse fording. Private John H White accompanied.
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San Antonio
J. A. Peden
Texas
The
Food Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Paducah
Kentucky
Edward D. Terrell
Wo. 2
Quartermaster Corps
John H. White
Terrell
Remount Station No. 2
Stop Corn Pain With Clock-Easy Mint Remedy
A new Japanese product Ige-Mint promises fast corn relief. Apply to tender corn or callous to shrink and lift out cleanly with fingers. it is non-poisonous, non-irritating, and promises no pain or smarting. Ask a druggist for a small jar.
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Hotes
Sontparte
Josephine
Napoleon
Go Nessing
Hixson
Bell Tailoring Co
Khaki
Gabardine and
O. D. Serge
the Bell Tailoring Co
East
Houston Street
Houston
Gunter Hotel
Keller IS
YY. M.C. A
Red Life Girls
Lancaster
Austin
Tex
Col. M. Torse
W. Je
Pederst Reser Bank
Dates
Be Lancaster
Dall
Colonel House
Riansey
Morrow Oat
Court of Criminal Appeals
Mark F. Postlewaite
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