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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
12
Warehouses and plants at a vast American supply base process hay and machine guns, balloon parts, and clothing for forward units. German prisoners aid in piling fuel and wood while guards watch and 180 prisoners work, as the sterilizing and delousing system moves supplies to meet front line needs amid gas attack preparations.
An advertisement touts Mi-o-na stomach tablets as a fast remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims the product not only relieves symptoms but also removes poisonous gases causing fermentation and strengthens digestion, with a money back guarantee.
Mrs. Geraldine Moore twenty one died in her room from poisoning after cries drew neighbors to the scene at an apartment house on Burleson Street. Detectives found her unconscious and she reportedly swallowed strychnine, leaving husband N Jo Moore in France and a young daughter with her mother Mrs Y H Hart of Houston Texas.
An authority warns that excess meat raises uric acid in blood, overworking kidneys and clogging eliminative tissue. Take four ounces of Jad Salts, with water, at breakfast to flush clogged kidneys and neutralize acids, promising relief and healthier urine.
War Savings Committee plans a city drive for Thrift Stamps and War Savings certificates. A Friday meeting with fraternal groups will set a November 22 to December drive, with a carnival week and rural council canvassing to collect unpaid pledges. Prof P F Stewart maps out district canvassing to cover schools. Thermophore gas heaters advertised by Sam Sphir Hardware Co.
Police Chief Tan caster and Detective Captain Van Riper announced a junk sale may be authorized by Commissioner Wright. Unclaimed property stored at headquarters includes knives daggers tools jewelry bicycles and auto parts valued in the hundreds of dollars. An automobile wheel and casing await identification and possible disposal if unclaimed.
A flurry of obituaries from San Antonio note deaths of Mrs Lulla Gibson 85 at 411 Soledad Street her family and service plans. Other notices list Andrew Taylor Morris Leonard F Seed Carl I Colvert Elizabeth Verine Robert Knowles W Slover and R K Franklin with funeral arrangements and interment details.
Local funeral service advertisement lists Porter Loring at 206 Jefferson Street with Hagg and McCollum Undertakers and references motor service partners. Includes unclear names and a street address fragment, typical of an old classified notice.
Mrs. Lizzie Courtney of Oska loosa Iowa writes of long suffering from weakness and pains. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with relief and urges other women to try the remedy for displacements irregularities inflammation ulceration backache nervousness and menopause changes.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild alternative to calomel for cleansing blood and bowels. It promises clearer skin after a few nights use and depicts the product as a gentle, effective remedy.
Posters in Camp Travis illustrate the proper salute with three eye directed views. Originating with Lieut Col OC B Coughtan, the images were posed by Lieut Merle Erie and posted in every barracks and hall. General Pershing emphasizes soldiers’ need for firm military courtesy.
A partial and unclear text fragment references farm land and a total form. It mentions a ginie and farm context though specifics and names are unreadable. The item appears to be a rural land or farming notice with missing details.
The report shows 79,060,000 acres of farms with over one-third in crops, one-third in pasture and just under one-third in other lands. Improved pasture accounts for about one-tenth of total farm lands and is used for crops half to three-fourths of the time. Much pasture is unimproved with 9,000 acres woodland pasture and 105,000,000 acres other unimproved pasture, per the Department of Agriculture.
Dramatic medical ad touts Dr. King’s New Discovery as a fifty year old remedy for colds chills feverish sweats coughs and bronchial troubles. Claims comfort rest and quick relief for adults and children with bottles at 1.20.
An archaic classified style notice touts King’s New Life Pills as gentle aid for bowels. The ad promises reliable relief, cleansing impurities and supporting healthy function with a discreet local druggist selling the product.
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