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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
12
An old-time advertisement urges mothers to guard children from torpid liver sour stomach and constipated bowels. It claims internal poisons affect the brain causing bad dreams and feverish heads. Promotes Cascarets candy cathartic for 10 cents a box.
Albert Steves Jr selected to conduct the annual Red Cross drive, dubbed the Christmas Roll Call, set for December 16 to 20 focusing on countywide membership. The Red Cross annual meeting for all members occurs November 20 at the Chandler Building headquarters, postponed from October 2 due to a nationwide flu epidemic.
Washington Nov 15 reports that reconstruction problems of great scope may be worked out under a special commission. President Wilson is understood to be considering a reconstruction commission. The panel would include representatives from commercial, industrial, labor, agricultural sectors and others.
The discussion centers on forming a national reconstruction program to ease the transition from war to peace. The President reportedly opposes a congressional commission and favors experts dedicating full time. Immediate aims include keeping plants running and avoiding layoffs while guiding wartime resources to peace production. Random quotes and aside lines appear as background flavor.
Promote blood purity with S. S. S. a long trusted remedy for over fifty years. It is claimed to cleanse the blood thoroughly, remove impurities, and prevent diseases such as Rheumatism Catarrh Scrofula Eczema Malaria and more. Available through druggists. free literature and medical advice from Swift Specific Company Atlanta Ga.
Lloyd George pitches postwar coalition leadership to voters as Britain heads toward a decisive election. His aim is to unite Conservative and Liberal factions behind continuing his premiership to win peace and rebuild, with Labor's stance a major unknown factor as Ireland and Ulster issues loom.
Washington November 1 1918 War Department announces reduction of seven brigadiers on duty with the American expedition forces. Charles T Martin Nathaniel Clive Hubert W Noble Gordon G Peier Frederick S Pole James A Shipton and George W Gatehell return to colonel rank. General Gatehell ordered to return to the United States.
An advertisement touts a fine collection of furs of choice and elegant quality at wonderful savings. It promotes Farley Pants as offering best wear for the money and highlights flexible payment terms with the easy credit system to secure a high grade fur. Come in.
Afternoon street styles feature tunics panels and apron effects to flatter slim silhouettes. Navy taupe brown plum burgundy and black dominate the palette. Prices start at $10.06 with embroidery and braidingUpdate
San Antonio shoppers flock to Farley Hats in the Millinery Department daily. A resident praises the stylish value and individuality of the women’s hats, noting their popularity and low price amid the retail surge.
The American Indemnity Company, on the paving bond of W A Kelly for Denver Boulevard, is released in exchange for $4509. The city to repair the pavement. bond was for five years. Commission adopted a resolution approving the release amid a unanimous vote. The city will undertake repairs and charge the cost against the sureties. A separate grant of thanks for hospital nurses and prior civic actions was noted, along with campaign permit and payroll appropriations.
An old pamphlet-style ad promotes Eickman’s Alterative as a tonic and upbuilder to stop a weakening persistent cough or cold. It claims two years of successful use and offers the product at $1.59 or through Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
A directive orders installations at the intersections of North Laredo and Houston Streets. Details specify placement of installations along these city streets to complete a municipal project. No further context on scope or agencies is provided in the readable text.
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