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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
1
A dubious health tip claims a nightly topical approach dissolves dandruff by applying a liquid mixture to the scalp. The ad promises complete removal after three or four uses, claiming relief from itching and the appearance of flakes with hair becoming soft and silky.
Read of mutinies aboard the Kronprinz, Schleswig Holstein, and related ships at Kiel in September. Officers including Admiral Schmidt and his aide were thrown overboard or killed in deck battles as crews revolted against submarine service draft. Three ringleaders were shot. others received prison terms. Dispatches from Amsterdam and London cite Admirals von Capelle and naval ministers confirming the plot discovery amid broader mutinous activity.
Copy of a sensational home remedy advertisement touts Jad Balls as a kidney cleanse. It alleges kidney pain, cloudy urine, and nocturnal urges vanish with watery intake and Jad Balls taken on an empty stomach for days, claiming safety and universal benefit despite dubious health basis.
Irish writer Lord Dunsany, famed for one act plays, is shown in uniform on active service with the British army. A friend of Yeats and George Russell, he is described as a leading Irish dramatist second only to Yeats in prominence.
A car carrying Mrs. M. L. Burton of Dallas left the road near Arlington at 11 pm last night, crashed through a fence, struck a tressel, and was obliterated. Four occupants survived. G. Burg of Dallas represents a cement firm. A Kansas company and local figures were named in the accident report. another interurban collision nearby claimed lives in October 1974.
A disturbed report describes an alleged plot to abduct and kill a child in Artromt Michigan during November. A letter demanded ten dollars from Ford, and authorities note a suspect was turned over to investigators after a general delivery contact. A youth caller at the general delivery described the incident and was later detained.
A letter from a woman named Morkevtile recounts a year of severe back and side pain that left her unable to sleep or work. After trying various remedies, she found relief taking Cardui, reporting gradual improvement until she could straighten and walk normally, and she urges tired readers to try Cardui if worn out by long illness.
Washington dispatch reports Premier Kerensky saying Russia will not seek a separate peace and allies plan to meet new conditions. Treasury authorizes 31.2 million dollar advance from existing credits, with Moscow confident in continued Allied cooperation and soon possible renewed offensives aided by supplies from America and Japan via the Trans-Siberian route.
War dispatches describe the Tagliamento battle with Italian forces at Monta Nera holding against encircling attacks. Northern thrusts and a northern turning fire disrupted the southern advance as the Second and Third Armies faced heavy shelling during withdrawal maneuvers and debris destruction to halt pursuit.
An advertisement promises La Creole will restore and evenly darken faded gray hair. It claims the product is harmless, stops dandruff, and leaves hair lustrous, soft, and uniform in shade. Sold by druggists and William Vieot Drug Co in Memphis Tennessee.
Report from the Italian Front describes a delaying stand by a brigade at Globy Ridge while a main German push moved to retreat. Skirmishes and heavy artillery shelling hit Goricia and surrounding towns. A key bridge near Gorisia was destroyed by Italians, hindering enemy movement along the Isonzo.
More oil workers join the nationwide walkout as recruiting expands to about 10,000 strikers across seventeen producing forts in Texas and James city area. No settlement yet with producers who refuse to recognize the union, while workers demand an eight hour day wage advances and revolution in conditions.
Nov 2 Notwithstanding withdrawals of German troops from the Russian front 147 German Russian Turkish and Bulgarian divisions confront the Neugsian army in Russia today.
Reports from Paris say ten German airplanes were brought down yesterday by French forces or forced to land in damaged condition as artillery duels continue on the Aisne front. German attacks were repulsed in several sectors. The war office also notes prisoners were taken after fighting near the Posen area.
Governor Hobby plans a press gathering in Austin to discuss duties and possible trip to Waco for a meeting at the Mettan Palace this Saturday. The governor insists he will attend the event and welcomes Governor Lovey.
War Trade Board bans corn reports except in cases of proven need and with prior export readiness. Late corn harvest delays have prompted warnings to exporters not to proceed with shipments or contracts until safe export verifications are secured.
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