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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
13
San Antonio hosts a unique auction and vaudeville event at Alamo VI in the Garret basement and yard to raise funds for the United War Work campaign. The 5 PM Saturday sale features entertainment from Kelly field amusement unit and efforts aim to push the rural district total past the quota amid community donations.
Nurses may register through Saturday as many could not reach the Red Cross headquarters before the original deadline. Mrs. J. Stevens, chair of the nursing division, and Mrs. Ray Campbell organized the effort to register all women with any nursing experience in the city and county for a nationwide nursing resources survey. Registrants need not commit to service, only disclose qualifications for possible future need.
The Surgeon General's weekly report notes influenza effectively checked in army camps and at home. For the week ending November, GSST cases were recorded, with the epidemic now wearing itself out toward the West as the last vector to be affected.
A small American steamer Yenrut from Philadelphia sinks near the Tahana Islands after a collision or sinking incident. Aboard were twelve survivors and the steward plus four crew members reported missing and believed lost. Coast guard and rescuers searched the area as night approached.
Woe have fine colorsda potatoes at 200 per 100 pounds, the Consumer's supply Co. located at 418 Navarra. Ady.
In Cleveland Tennessee Joanna Telker Lara Mire credits Cardui with rebuilding her health and strength after years of deterioration. She reports relief within days and returns to full work within three weeks, praising Cardui as a trusted friend and urging others to try it.
A health ad warns that regular meat consumption may stress kidneys and cause backache, headaches, and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, claiming it cleanses kidneys, improves urination, and prevents bladder problems.
Miss Cortes, touring Argentina and the Pan American campaign, announced support for women’s war work in San Antonio. A large gathering at the Manger Hotel heard her praise for women aiding Allied efforts. Local committees reported fundraising progress and urged continued dedication through rain. The “Blue” and “Red” groups press toward 100 percent school participation with a grand Saturday rally at Main Avenue High School to close the drive.
An old advertisement touts Dane's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for grippe symptoms and nasal congestion. It claims to clear head and chest, ease sneezing and throat soreness, and offer convenient dosing every five hours at a low cost.
London on Marsday November 14 the har conference unanimously adopted a resolution by James Trumsay MacDonald chairman of the Labor Party demanding labor be represented at the official peace conference and an international labor congress sit concurrently. There were cheers for international socialism and the Bolshevists.
No agreement reached in San Antonio area as Master Plumbers' Association and unions clash over wage scales at open shops. Friday meeting planned to decide on employing non union plumbers from other cities. employers insist on 87 per day and open-porter terms, while unions press for wage and job protections.
Washington November 15 A official message to Swiss Minister Sulzer stated the unconditional revocation of the German strike order in Switzerland by the Socialist committee. The federation’s intent was ratified by the withdrawal of the order, signaling the suppression of Bolshevik activity in Switzerland. Blaydes Appointed District Attorney in Austin Texas. Governor Hobby named Lt. UD. Blaydes of Fort Stockton to succeed WC. Jackson who resigned, serving as district attorney for the Eighty-third Judicial District.
Mayor Bell told Secretary Baker that San Antonio will keep strict supervision of vice and liquor despite talk of armistice. He cited police and army records showing improvements and said about 60 women of questionable character have left the city in six months. A new invention claims a better sugar-mass from beets.
Local druggists report calomel sales plummet as Dodson's Liver Tone rises in popularity. Promoters claim the vegetable remedy is safe, guarantees returns, and leaves users feeling vigorous with no biliousness or stomach upset, unlike calomel which can cause weakness and nausea the next day.
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