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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
6
A curative home formula advocates Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar to treat catarrhal deafness head noises and congestion. It claims constitutional benefits, improves nasal flow and hearing, tightens the blood and mucus, and costs little.
Field Marshal von Hindenburg issues a proclamation to the German army explaining the armistice terms and the need to return rapidly to the fatherland. He vows not to abandon the troops and expresses confidence in their continued struggle despite escalating enemy pressure and supply crises.
Special cable reports the former German ruler in Maarssen near Utrecht on November 12, awaiting Germany’s political shifts. He appears aged and tired yet defiant, refusing to sign abdication and armistice terms presented by Marshal Hindenburg, deeming them dishonorable.
The London editor of the Amsterdam Telegraph argues the Kaiser endangers Holland and Germany while in exile. He cites Dutch fishermen and sailors killed and urges Allied extradition for global security.
Amsterdam reports say the crown prince and his eldest son were taken to safety by German air force officers and are guarded near Maastricht after a circuitous escape to avoid mutinous troops. The royal party travels with armed escort, later disarmed, as officials confirm the prince’s residence in a Hague-adjacent commander's home. In Chicago, a mass meeting at the Coliseum is planned to celebrate the Kaiser's overthrow with Lloyd as chairman and speakers in seven languages.
Paris reports the death of Robert Van Wyck former mayor of New York City. He was the first mayor elected after the consolidation of Brooklyn Long Island City and adjoining areas into Greater New York. The dispatch notes his role in shaping the unified city and mentions a questionnaire he filled in prior to his death.
The Joske Brothers department store firm increased its capital stock from $500,000 to $1,000,000 after approval by the secretary of state's office. The move, a second peak rise in years, funds expansion while personnel remains unchanged as ownership expands pro rata with existing stockholders.
A series of obituaries from San Antonio report Haya Marlos Edwin Harros 35 died at the royal hospital after medical treatment from Loneaters. Other notices include George Farr 52 native of England. Mrs Ida May Jorn 27. Carrie Andrews 65. Mrs Charles Schlieser 71. Capt William J Owens 70 deputy U S marshal. Warren P Colvert 100 advertising manager. and William Wertzel Jr 17. Funeral details note undertakers Riebe Shelieger Porter Loring Hagg McCollum and interment at City Cemetery Nos. 1 2 or Confederate Cemetery.
Miss Jo Torrance of Treeeh 86 Rutherford New Jersey reports clearing a facial blemish problem using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap after failed remedies. She notes redness vanished after one application and skin tone improved after a few uses, enabling outings without shame. Local advertising promotes Resinol products through dengeists and retailers.
San Antonio is mentioned with relatives, and the body will be sent Friday night by Porter Loring for interment. Funeral directors listed include Porter Loring and Hagg & McCollum with ambulance and services noted at corner avenues and pecan.
The War Department order on disbanding the Slavic Legion may not stop the retention of national units at Camp Travis. Pending definite orders, the final unit organization will continue as before. The plan aims to weed out men lacking English and assign officers fluent in their language to command. Finglish instruction will be provided. Currently enough Spanish speaking men exist to form two companies.
The first formal program since quarantine restrictions will feature the Kelly Field Entertainment Unit in a vaudeville show and band concert Sunday. A dance pavilion opening time is undecided, with a Saturday or Monday dance possible to avoid large crowds. The cafe, dancing pavilion, and barber shop have been enlarged to serve soldiers and friends during the quarantine. Local facts mention New York 2800 commercial electric genteles, Chicago 1050, and Philadelphia 150.
A broad storm system over the western United States continues unsettled conditions for days. Frontal rain and thunder spread from Thursday night into Friday, with drizzle and bursts of heavier showers in multiple Texas locales, including Galveston, Dallas, and Abilene, while Brownsville stays dry.
Bakers and cooks selected from Texas National Guard cavalry regiments who trained at San Houston have completed the course and are ordered to report to Camp Stanley for further assignment.
Doctors recommend Calotab a single tablet with water as first step to treat colds grippe and influenza. A brisk calomel purgative is avoided as it can break a cold overnight. One Calotab in original sealed package costs thirty five cents and is guaranteed to please.
The piece warns that thousands nationwide are harming their stomachs by daily use of strong digesters. It argues against such practice and promotes Méona stomach tablets as a remedy to relieve indigestion and rebuild stomach strength, noting availability through druggists and A. M. Bischer.
A fragment notes students advancing in a course in equitation, highlighting ongoing practice and close instruction. The readable text emphasizes method, posture, and developing riding skills within a structured program.
A dubious home remedy promises to remove dandruff by applying four ounces of ordinary Tide and rubbing with fingertips overnight. The claim asserts all traces of dandruff dissolve and hair becomes lustrous, glossy, silky and soft, urging readers to buy the product at drug stores as an inexpensive fail‑safe cure.
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