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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1918

Page

5

Democrats Rally. Leaders Predict Victory With Unity at Stake

Washington dispatch reports Democratic and Republican leaders trading partisan forecasts ahead of next Tuesday’s elections. Democrats warn a Republican Congress would undermine unified command and push for war policy changes, while Republicans emphasize Southern influence and project a GOP majority in the House and Senate.

Washington, D.C Querness Naniels Wilson Repubcan Congress America Democratic Congress Germany Gerry Congress Woodrow Wilton Roosevelt Homer Cummings Democratic National Committee Taft Saide Cuntmings Senate

Mentho Laxene Cold Cough and Catarrh Medicine Ad

An old advertisement touts Mentho Laxene as a versatile cough and cold remedy for all ages. It promotes preparation at home from store bought ingredients and a sugar syrup, claiming easy, safe relief with only a few doses. Blackburn Products Co in Dayton Ohio guarantees satisfaction with money back.

Blackburn Products Co Dayton Ohio

Georgia farmer touts Tanlac health gains in months

A Sparta Georgia farmer details a dramatic recovery after taking Tanlac reporting improved appetite digestion and sleep. He says he gained twenty six pounds and now works as hard as anyone with nerves steadier than before and energy restored after months of illness. Tanlac sold in San Antonio Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative.

Tata Rouke Sparta Georgia San Antonio

Senate Contests Sharply Split States Include Then Undecided House Races

The report notes variable voter access with mail in some states hindered by notification gaps while others enable overseas and camp voting. States like Nebraska Colorado Delaware Kentucky West Virginia Montana encountered tight senatorial battles and contested House races. Outside issues such as Ohio’s prohibition influenced several campaigns.

Department Nebraska Colorado Shade Islend Delaware Kentucky West Virginia Montana New York Ohio Kansas

Women Aid Bond Sales In Dallas Liberty Loan Drive

Dallas reports show women workers contributed to the Liberty Loan effort with subscriptions totaling 29 601 350 across Texas and neighboring states. County leaders including Mrs Harshal Spuents and Mrs Geo Meyer led large donations in Dallas and Bexar counties while others from Harris, Bowie and El Paso counties participated in the drive.

Dallas Liberty Loan Women’s Liberty Loan Committee Federal Reserve District Texas Minnie Fisher Cunningham Louisiana Lawrence Wwilliam Slbag New Toward Huey Arizona Alice M. Indep Okla Sul Woo Lollowe Warrant County Tex Harshall Spuents Coal County Okina Nett Abs Sai Tinta County Ariz Richard Baring St Bornglide N. M Mos W. McLaughlin Harrid County Warris Masterson Houston Mars St F. Young Bexar County Win Coleman Dallas County Geo. Ke Meyer Pravig County Das. BE. Williamson

Boy Charged In Stolen Car Case In City Limits

A boy was charged with stealing a five passenger car from downtown. Police caught him four hours later near the city line after the vehicle, driven about 40 miles, was stopped. Three occupants in the car, aged 10 and 2, were taken into custody. Two other stolen autos were reported that day, one owned by L. Peek and another Oldsmobile linked to Mrs. Fergie von of 2501 South Mresa Street. descriptions were supplied to police.

Juil O'Eluck Ile Hrubn G. A. Gage Aftiew Ind Linits L. 2. Peek Oldsmobile Fergie von South Mresa Street

Teazer the Warwick’s Televil Terrier Hero at Ostend Battle

A London Evening Standard correspondent notes Teazer the Warwick ship’s terrier earned special mention for bravery during the Ostend harbor battle. The small, white terrier woke with the crew, barked with gusto as the action raged, and refused to be deterred. He slept when not needed, then winked and settled back as the peril ebbed, illustrating quiet courage aboard.

Warwick Ostend Harbor London Evening Standard Teazer Teaver Teazey Mre

Seven Ages of Man echoed in Talmudic birth ages

A dense discussion links Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man in As You Like It with Talmudic and Midrashic texts. It traces birth and life stages through Lanchuma and Pesikta imagery, mapping infancy to royal, animal, and zodiac analogies, and ends with themes of judgment, repentance, and eternal life.

of Man Samuel Marks Ecclesiastes Earth Iris Watler

Alcazar Trial Set After Indictment in Killing Case

Alcazar to stand trial Monday in the Stth Wiss the Conf court district after an indictment for the November killing with a knife. A special venire of 100 men was summoned to obtain a jury. Also mentions local ads and notices including jewelry shop promotions and a courthouse dismissal of a case.

Alcazar Alcavar Otustn Berhinga Putin

Check That Cold Stop That Cough Product Ad

An old penny style advertisement touts Bell’s Pine Par Honey as pure and safe. It claims relief after the first dose with throat tickle loosening phlegm and eased breathing. The copy lists soothing antiseptic ingredients and notes economical pricing for druggists.

Bell

Williams granted new trial in murder case in district court

Williams a negro convicted of murder and sentenced to fifty years in prison was granted a new trial by Judge W. S. Anderson in the 37th district court Saturday. Williams is charged with killing Sallie Foster, a negro woman, at River side Shooting Gallery and related criminal ads appear in the clipping.

Liams W. 5 Anderson Tin Williams Sallie Foster Ates

Three Injured In Downtown Traffic Accidents

Three people were injured in separate downtown traffic mishaps Saturday afternoon. Herman Bright, 12, of 5012 Williin Street, suffered the most serious injuries after being struck at East Trouston and Losoya Streets by a car driven by Marg. C. Y. Bailey of 12 West Mistletoe Avenue and was taken to Robert B. Green Memorial hospital. Miss M. Barrera, 100 Fair May Avenue, sustained a minor foot injury when struck by a fire truck at Houston and St. Mary’s Streets and was returned home. Mrs. G. Zizelman, 224 West Theo Avenue, was knocked down at Commerce and Alamo Streets by a TF. W. Orsak of Schulenburg, Texas and was sent home with slight injuries. Police said the two crashes were unavoidable.

Herman Bright Williin Street Marg. GC. Y. Bailey West Mistletoe Avenue East Trouston Losoya Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Miss M. Barrera Fair May Avenue Houston Street St. Mary's Street Miss Barrera TF. W. Orsak Schulenburg Texas G. Zizelman Theo Commerce Alamo

Lufbery's Fatal Plunge Ends in Garden of Flowers

Raoul Lufbery, famed aviator, died in a crash while flying near France. Walter Finnigan reports to his father, Charles Flannigan, that Lufbery attempted a double dive from about 350 feet, landed in a flower garden, and a resident woman lit candles around his body.

Raoul Lufbery Chicago Walter Finnigan Charles Flannigan Flanigan France Lathivy

Fire destroys home on West French Place

Fire at the unoccupied residence of Mrs. Hattie Woestman 418 West French Place caused about 10 000 in damage. The brick and frame two and a half story dwelling valued at 17 000 carried roughly 4000 in furniture and fixtures. Firemen and neighbors halted spread with most roof loss on the rear and origin likely on the second floor near the back. Insurance covers 14 000. alarm delayed until a neighbor notified Russell Street station.

Dama Hattie Woestman West French Place Eva I. Potter New York City Goetz Russell Street

Obituary notices for several San Antonio residents

Funeral services and burial details for Paul E Krueger Miss Augusta Meyer John A Vogel Lawrence Richardson Hart West and others provided with dates times and locations. Surviving relatives and affiliations noted. Burial in City Cemetery Lutheran Cemetery Mission Burial Park St Mary's Cemetery and other local sites referenced.

Paul E. Krueger Paul B. Krueger Rivergreen Street George Bitt Pleas McNeill Hiram Partee Lomby Jarence Jones John Meuselnich F. B. Sechrist A. A. Wikio B. Carruth M. C. Shethe Hubert Loefler

Porter Loring Funeral Director Ad In City

Classified notice advertises Porter Loring Funeral Director at 206 Jefferson Street with services and references to Hagg and McCollum Undertakers Ambulance and Lung Motor Service. Mentions local ads and business names with partial street details.

Porter Loring Jefferson St. Adv Hagg & McCollum Undertakers Ambulance and Lung Motor Service Ceres Areno Ady

Edith Cavell Home Opened for Nurses at London Hospital

The Edith Cavell Home for Nurses was formally opened in the London Hospital grounds. Designed to house 135 staff, the building features a southern sitting room with many chairs and couches. Sir George Frampton’s bust of Nurse Cavell is displayed. Lord Koutsford, London Hospital chair, announced contributions from fighting men in France, Belgium, Satoniki, dominions, China, Japan, and Tobago. The home cost 185.00 dollars, with debt over half that amount.

Edith Cavell London Hospital Paris Mail George Frampton Cavell Lord Koutsford France Belgium Satoniki Dominions Togoland

Jobs for American Women Are Unlimited Says Labor Official

Washington reports C T Clayton says women can fill wartime production roles beyond knitting for soldiers. He notes factories are training programs and pay equity with men, urging trained workers to join munitions, nursing, reconstruction and war management positions. Training offices advertise 1070 nursing schools nationwide and War Industries Board courses in employment management.

C. T. Clayton Washington WA. T. Clayton United States Department of Labor United States America United States Employment Office Newark Army Army School of Nursing Committee On Nursing Council of National Defense Red Cross Navy Nurse Corps War Industries Board Boston New York Rochester Pittsburg Seattle Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati Berkeley Cal Bold Fisher Thirteenth Street N. W I. C Railroad Ad Ministresson Woman's Radio Corps Tith Street Amsterdam Avenue New York City Federal Board of Vocational Training United States Bureau of Navigation

St Jacobs Back Pain Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil as a quick fix for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims immediate relief by rubbing on the back, asserts safety and skin friendliness, and notes a 60 year recommendation with trial bottle availability.

St. Jacobs Linknent

Public warned against overfeeding aviation cadets

Washington warns the public not to overfeed aviation cadets on furlough. The air medical service says cadets on leave are under strict physical training to become fit for aerial combat. Overindulgence and access to alcohol can impair performance and risk safety, undermining the cadet’s health and training.

Washington United States Aid Medical Service Air Medical Service

Readability Seems Low in Camp Sheridan Rifle Drill

A recruit under Captain Winton's company in Camp Sheridan Montgomery shows difficulty reading yet scores 48 hits out of 50 on a rifle target. Officers note such recruits rarely fail to reach forty hits, highlighting the unusual incident of a non reader performing near perfection.

Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alco Winton Kain

Rheumatism A Home Cure Offered By A Sufferer

A Syracuse man with three years of rheumatic pain claims a personal cure approach worked completely. He says he shared the remedy with a plumber, who also recovered, and urges readers to mail name and address to receive the cure free to try. After trial, payment of one dollar is requested if satisfied.

Hus Mark HW. Jackson Gurney Bldg Syracuse N.Y Jackson

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