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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1917
Page
4
General Pershing endorses a government insurance plan for Army and Navy personnel with premiums as low as ten thousand dollars and benefits up to two million two hundred thousand six hundred. The program aims to provide life and dependent coverage for soldiers, sailors, and their families, highlighting unusually favorable terms. Public notices urge all servicemen to take advantage of this new protection.
Fragmentary OCR text contains garbled phrases about a famous figure and therapy related terms, with scattered names and unclear actions. The readable portions mention preparation, home improvement, and therapy references amid nonsensical insertions, lacking coherent events or dates.
The text presents a garbled, partially readable fragment with scattered names and phrases. It hints at a chaotic scene involving figures such as Anita Janet and others, mentioning abuse, attendants, and a tense social setting, but details are unclear and many words are lost to OCR errors.
A crowded schedule shows a 10 a.m. food conservation advisory board meeting at The Red Roost in the St. Anthony and a 3 30 p.m. session at Herff School with Migs Iva Scott of Washington D C in charge. Mrs Henry I Allen hosts a 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. reception for officers wives of Tepot Brigade led by Mrs John W Ruckman. A meeting of wives of officers of military estates follows with Mrs Luckman announcing restrictions on guests to women of the army and officials from the English and Welsh armies present. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Bexar County Medical Association holds a meeting at 2 30 p.m. in the Bedell Building adjoining association rooms with needles, thimbles, bread and scissors provided. The Wednesday Luncheon Club resumes January 2 with Miss Wilson the guest of honor. a luncheon at the Gunter on November 16 honors Maude Younger, sister of Mrs Meade of New York, and Miss Armine Tiley. Engagements and social plans include Mrs Graves entertaining, Miss Younger’s cousin Mrs Meade of New York, and the engagement of Lativa Glient with Mr A Rare. The wedding of Ethel and Eugene Johnsen is set for November 27 at Central Christian Church, with invitations extended by New Urul Tell Chater for attendance at the investiture next Sunday afternoon.
An old advertise text touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a cure to fade gray hair. It claims quick, even darkening with a damp sponge or brush, promising youthfulness and attractiveness after regular use, while noting it is not a cure for disease.
Mrs Lafayette Wierd chairs a Patriasic Knitting Unionization meeting inaugurating work funded by the Church of Christ Scientist. About 450 women from multiple denominations will knit wool for sailors, with captains named for districts and meetings planned to teach the craft.
Aerial crash near Fort Worth left Second Lieutenant K J Johnson and a server for J Jonny dead. The training aircraft fell from about eight thousand five hundred feet while observing a marsh area. Eyewitnesses report the crew crushed in the wreckage.
A fragmented old text describes using lemon juice as a whitening and refreshing facial lotion. It claims lemon juice can brighten skin, soften age lines, and remove blemishes while imparting a lasting fragrance. Also mentions mixing with an orchid white powder and producing a light lotion to apply daily for months.
Dr Mabel Ulrich a physician and graduate of Johns Hopkins University spoke at the Y M C A addressing the San Antonio women on behalf of their county. The talk emphasized women with children and mothers under the War Service Work program and Willingness of the City’s Work Council.
Fragmented OCR states evenings will oaths by business work at 8 oclock. Wednesday morning at suitable place. Alien will guide the girls at desire’s inshore and other girls in town have the bus stop opening. Nesday morning show. Dome girls joined by Iris at Wednesday evening at the Y.
The Thanksgiving dinner for American soldiers in France was supplied with turkeys, cranberries, hot drinks, walnuts, oranges, and sweet potatoes. Readable items show the soldiers will enjoy a complete meal as they continue service overseas.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Must received ib line of seert and a vague address Ady 208 Mame Plaza with scattered words like Wrenesday sun and Shirpedice, offering little clear context or facts.
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