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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
4
A historical advertisement describes a fast cough remedy using mint and pine extract, claiming relief within minutes. It touts a syrup-based formula tested in homes, with warnings about avoiding dangerous substances and promising prompt, satisfying results when taken as directed.
A fragmented local notice discusses requests for four new dances and shows confusion over a 78 year old expert from Saint Paul who argues that practice years and fresh ideas matter. It mentions learning curves, timing, and the idea of introducing new steps to readers.
The Russian advance through Memel and eastern Prussia brings brutal scenes of pillage and village devastation. Civilians flee as soldiers loot stores and burn homes, with many killed or wounded. A German mayor reports civilian casualties and the capture of Memel’s outskirts, while refugees seek food and shelter amid a harsh winter. The route along the Baltic coast reveals widespread ruin from Nimtersau to Karlskuene, with observers detailing harrowing personal losses and the occupation’s toll on ordinary people.
The readable parts discuss dieting claims and supposed health effects, mentioning weight loss and fat reduction. It references foods, digestion, blood absorption, and claims of improved efficiency. The text uses odd phrasing and appears as OCR garble with unclear sources or context.
YM C A boys enjoy first spring picnic by the San Antonio River. Inclement weather delayed plans, but outings featured campfire songs, canoeing, and a cook trying meals. Local stock market notes and a mishmash of typos accompany the eventful day.
The San Antonio stock exchange opened at the Menger Hotel with Hubert Kampmann and C Kirby spearheading efforts to extend operations to Waco Houston Dallas and Galveston. The Austin exchange will be run by Kirby while Kampmann leads the San Antonio office and systems link remain to main office in Taylor.
Miss Pearl, Maxwell Motor Car representative, arrived in San Antonio to show how a Maxwell can be assembled and operated by women in under three hours. She aims to recruit local women as mechanics and sales staff while promoting the company’s vehicle simplicity and opportunities in a male-dominated field.
Reports from May describe Mount Elias on the small island of Tenedos where Greek and Muslim communities flee shellings as World War I forces press to control the strait. Correspondents flood the island by boat while a lone postmaster handles a chaotic flow of dispatches amid mixed currencies.
Fragmented text discusses magnesia as a remedy for stomach troubles including fermentation and acidity. Mentions various magnesium compounds and concerns about formulations. Notes ease of digestion and neutralizing gas and sourness, with references to tablets and stored remedies.
Thousands sign petitions in San Antonio area schools urging Philadelphia city counsel to support returning the Liberty Bell via the San Antonio route from the San Francisco exhibition. Secretaries plan to forward signatures to Philadelphia. campaigns spread to Houston and other southern cities.
An old guidance advises washing hair with plain coconut oil instead of soap. It explains soap can irritate the scalp by alkali, while coconut oil is pure, cheap, and lasts a family long. Wet hair, rub in a small amount, lathers lightly, rinses easily, leaving hair soft, shiny, and easy to handle.
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