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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
Advertisement extols Lux soap for washing delicate fabrics without damage. It claims Lux produces rich lather that cleans without harming silks and fine materials, preventing yellowing or shrinkage. Reading urges careful immersion rather than rubbing and highlights ease of dirt removal in creamy suds.
A concise Lux washing guide for silk curtains lace jabots sweaters and fine fabrics. It instructs using Lux flakes in hot water to make a thick lather then washing without rubbing rinsing thrice in lukewarm water squeezing not wringing and shade drying before a warm iron. It encourages Lux as easier than old methods and notes availability from grocers druggists or department stores.
The United States Department of Agriculture elevates Assistant Agent R. G. Sparkman to take on hog raising duties and youth program education in Bexar County, succeeding W. G. Hand who previously handled federal emergency district work.
A burst molasses barrel flooded Freeland California street hindering traffic while firemen worked to flush bricks and clear the road. The incident disrupted local transit as crews responded to the spill and cleanup was underway.
An old Sage Tea formula with Wyeth's Safe and Sulphur Compound is advertised to darken gray or faded hair naturally and evenly after one or two applications. The claim notes millions of bottles sold yearly and promotes a youthfully dark, lustrous look, while stressing the product is a toilet preparation not a medical cure.
A Verdun relic collection arrives for Lieut. St. C. Lowry, 90th Division publicity officer, from his brother Orville W. Lowry. The items include two brass French 75 shells turned into vases with thistle motifs, a German army cap, a French army cap, and a knitted American skull cap. Caps bear battle marks and dates, all showing hard service and French wartime craftsmanship.
Orville Lowry joined the first Texas National Guard detachment headed for France. The Houston organized unit, led by Maj. I. Ki. Devine, consisted of motor truck drivers from across the state. Lowry had previously served in Canada and aided Pershing’s expedition before returning to join the Texas Guard. His brother Oren M. Lawry serves as Regimental Sergeant Major of the motor supply train at Camp Bowle.
Texas keeps its wheatless program until the next harvest after a push from U S Food Administrator Hoover. Administrator Peden confirmed Texas will continue the ban beyond June 1. Cafeteria directors of hostess houses and city associations in the Southwestern field of the W C A W A will meet in San Antonio Friday and Saturday for a conference led by national secretary Margaret Proctor.
National headquarters in New York will read the conference. Sessions will be held morning and afternoon in Snevey auditorium. Charles A. Otis, president of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, was appointed to survey the country’s industrial resources for the board.
A hair care note promotes washing with a home made shampoo using Canthrax dissolved in hot water to dissolve impurities Remove dandruff oil and dirt in a full cup of shampoo It claims to produce a cooling lather and a clean soft scalp while adding gloss and apparent hair fullness
The Texas Longhorns baseball squad will be greeted by university alumni at the Gunter Hotel, their team headquarters for the day, as Camp Travis officers organize escort to the park. Major R Watson and Captains HH Grossbeck GHE B Peddy I J Anderson, Mike Hogs, I 5& join the escort effort for the Saturday game.
A string of personal mentions lists visitors and guests in San Antonio hotels. Names include J. N. Houston of Austin at the Gunter Mrs. Asbury D. Thompson and daughter of Chicago at the Menger T. G Childers of Temple at the St Anthony A B Sherwood of San Angelo at the Lunier H W Russell of Collingswood at the Cunter D B McClain of Cartersville at the Menger R R Rhodes of Kansas City at the St Anthony Mrs. Kale Watson of Mineral Wells at the Lunier Hart Massey Jr. of Kingaville registered at the Gunter W I Botts of Oklahoma City at the Menger Mrs Josephine Ferguson of Joplin at the St Anthony H B Atkins of Eagle Pass at the Janler Guests at the Gunter include Mrs H G Caperton of Sabinal and Mrs I A Thireigon of San Marcos B Willams of New York registered at the Menger J T Cox of Palestine at the Lanier.
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