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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
5
Amid evolving regional tensions, a faction in Rouainia seeks formal recognition of a peace treaty. Political leaders caution against premature claims while public opinion divides on concessions and future security guarantees.
AMSTERDAM May 10 Emperor William congratulated Field Marshal Von Hindenburg on the Roumanian peace treaty and ordered his name and arms inscribed on the gate of the old castle at Mariphurg. He also proposed naming other parts of the castle after German generals.
A wartime style ad touts Tce-Mint or Ice-Mint as a Japanese secret to shrivel and lift corns without pain. It claims quick relief for inflamed or cracked toes and appeals to workers on their feet and high heel wearers, promoting sales in drug stores.
San Antonio society notes describe a Country Club rooftop party honoring Doris Jones and Ruth King, upcoming Brackenridge Park Christian Endeavor picnic with talks by Rev Gallaher and Roy Breg, and a Grand Opera House patriotic show with military bands and British Army speakers. Also details of Mothers and Parent-Teacher committees fundraising for McAllister Child-welfare and other war efforts, plus Thomas School commencement at the Casino with diplomas and bouquets.
May 10 Fort Worth Texas news reports a military board says an early shell detonation in a Stokes trench mortar caused the Penbrook explosion. Eleven soldiers died and six were seriously injured as Lieut. Col. Williams notes no definite cause, with shells deemed inspected. In San Malcon a funeral for Corporal Wharton Jones of the 14th Infantry closes the day as the city observes.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports a two hour conference attended by Prime Minister and key Japanese ministers including Foreign Minister Goto War Minister Oshima Navy Minister Iwato with others absent except minor officials. A report of proceedings will be issued after the audience the next day.
A vintage ad proclaims a freckle removal product promising clear skin. It touts a double strength oxine formula sold with a money back guarantee if freckles remain, urging customers to ask their druggist for the product.
A publisher claims a simple home remedy dissolves and destroys dandruff with plain liquid from any drug store. Rubbed into the scalp at night, it moisturizes and stops itching, leaving hair fluffy glossy and soft after several applications.
An advertisement touts Ka Creole Hair Dressing as the original hair color restorer not a dye. It claims to darken gray or faded hair gradually, leaving it dark and soft, and promotes easy application by combing or brushing. Sold and guaranteed by drug stores or $1.20 through Van Vliet-Manufactura Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn.
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