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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1918

Page

10

Twelve Vice Arrests and Imposed Fines

Twelve arrests reported for alleged local vice violations between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Four arrestees were women. A 31 year old white waiter jailed after alleged Harrison narcotic act violation, held for federal investigation. West Commerce Street hotel proprietor and a 31 year old woman detained for investigation. Three couples arrested during the night on related charges.

West Commerce Street Miller and Worthington

Obesity cures and hair tonic claims in Dr Baker column

A long aid column presents requests from readers on weight loss and hair loss as well as kidney and bladder distress. It promotes a proprietary plan of five tablet therapy for obesity and a yellow hair oil for dandruff and shine, plus a bowel and nerve tonic regimen.

Obain

Rooming House Ordinance Fines Highlight Raids

Fines imposed Thursday ranged from 15 to 25 dollars under sections 3 and 4 of the ordinance. The previous day, in vice court, several heavy penalties were handed to women arrested in raids, many cases carrying 50 to 200 dollars. A Black woman on Erie Avenue was arrested for violating the ordinance which bans knowingly allowing an unmarried couple to register as man and wife.

Rooming House Poace Erie Avenue

TWO DEATHS AT CAMP TRAVIS REPORTED

Two fatalities are reported at Camp Travis. Private Charles Hambrick aged in company 56 died at 4 p.m. April 8 from an undetermined cause. post mortem authorized. His mother Mrs. ih. J. Hambrick Corrigan Tex is nearest relative. Private William Harvey of Annona Tex died at 3 18 a.m. May from measles. his father W. H. Harvey is the nearest relative. The body will be sent to Annona.

Camp Travis Charles Hambrick 165Th Depot Brigade Ih. J. Hambrick Corrigan Tex William Harvey 359Th Infantry

FOOD PRICES REDUCED AT CONSUMERS SUPPLY CO

Bargains kept through the week on staples like No 2 Sugar Corn Tomatoes and other groceries. Prices shown for dozens and units with butter coffee soap and paper goods. Shelley assumes management of Shelley Loring Undertaking Co continuing courteous service.

Calif THE Consumers Supply CO Garden & (Adv

New Chamber membership drive aims to grow reach

A permanent committee led by J. Jarratt will push San Antonio Chamber of Commerce membership from about 1200 to at least 2000. A manager will be hired to lead the drive and build a broad team from all city sectors. President J Haile stresses civic value and urges active participation, while noting the current low representation of local business. The effort seeks sustained outreach to non members and those drifted away.

Chamber of Commerce J. E. Jarratt J. Jarratt J. W. Hlucker B. Martindale Moris Stern J. W W. Savage H. Partee T. X N. Smith Cody Mary J. i Haile San Antonio Chamber of Commere San Antonin Chanter of Conmerce Unis al Thines San Antoevin E Chamber of Commerce Commerce Texas Abstructors Axvsociaran Deniz Wiion Reo Grb Belton Charles Jlirk State Democratic Committee Tae Non Sitonio State Press Association Fort Worth Percy Tyrmanager Gunter Hotel North Texas Texas State Press Association

Tire economy and service in wartime driving needs

The ad argues true car economy comes from tires with lasting service. It promotes United States Tires such as Nobby Chain Royal Cord Useo Plain, claiming high mileage at low cost. Five United States trends promise a tire to fit specific motoring conditions. buyers are urged to seek expert advice.

United States

Home Folks column readers seek Kansas links

The Light’s Home Folks column draws readers eager for connections to Kansas. A San Antonio reader asks for any Kansans with ties, while others search for relatives in Chris ney Ind, Lincoln Neb, Newark N J, and Mont Vernon N Y. Notes list many towns as unanswered, inviting soldiers to write in with names and hometowns for publication and forwarding of replies.

Kan the Light Iceaure San Antonio Sid Wansas Kansas Travis Chrisney Ind Hahn Antody American Chemi Society Montant Vernon NS. Y New York San Antoni Lincoln Neb Aniston Charleston Chicago Ilinois Flame Mount Vernon N. Y Newark N. J Niagara Staimford Conn Mitchell Centerville Ey Jersey Winfield, Mo Bronxville Y.i Monticello Westchester County New Rochelle Sacramento Cal Stockton McAheesport Johnstown Vpa Mpton Ore Billings Mont Malden Wash Baltimore, Md Boston

Stop Itching Eczema Quick Relief Product Claim

Advertises Zemo from E.W. Rose Co offering 35c for small bottle and $1.00 for extra large. Claims instant relief from eczema pimples rash and similar skin diseases. Describes Zemo as penetrating antiseptic liquid not greasy or staining and effective when others fail. Clayehaind Oy sale location indicated.

Dallas police move to arrest suspicious Mexicans amid Negro outreach

After talks with Justice Department official RE Spencer, Dallas police chief Ryan ordered arrests of all strange Mexicans on suspicion of involvement in a Texas wide effort to spread propaganda among African Americans. Police report a campaign urging Negroes to travel to Mexico with offers of wages and food, while warnings to leave the state circulated among some Dallas residents.

Dallas Tex RE. M. Spencer United States Department of Justice Ryan Texas Mexico United States

Two Mexicans Arrested and Turned Over to Federal Authorities

A report states two Mexican men were arrested yesterday and handed to Federal authorities after being detained in a local incident. A separate note mentions a plan to draft African American men into the army was discussed.

This is the age of young women

An impassioned call to women to seize opportunities and restore youthful hair color using Q-ban Hair Color Restorer. It promises a natural color, gloss, and non staining formula that won’t affect shampooing, waving, or scalp health, with a money back guarantee.

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