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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1917

Page

8

Vactivation of Dr Lewis Baker’s Medical Remedies

A bold, garbled advertorial outlines a range of medical tonics and laxatives claimed to treat kidney trouble obesity insomnia dandruff hair loss and coughs by various miracle compounds. It cites Dr Lewis Baker and promises sealed vials with directions, urging readers to send self addressed stamps for advice and prescriptions from a College building in Ohio.

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Expel Draft Evaders Pledges by Los Angeles Editors

In Los Angeles on November 23, an immediate expulsion pledge was issued targeting American draft evaders in the north. The statement calls for swift action and broad enforcement, signaling a hard line stance amid wartime policy developments.

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Draft evaders seek refuge in Lower California under military governor

Information from the district of Lower California reports Col Estaban Cantu, military governor, ordered actions as about 200 young men fled across the Mexican border to avoid the draft and are now living in Lower California. Christmas boxes offered by Steves Bash & Dogr Co for sending items to soldiers.

Lower California Estaban Cantu

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Offers Kidney Relief

For centuries GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil claims to relieve backache kidney and bladder troubles by cleansing and purifying the organs. It purports to dissolve in the stomach and be absorbed by the kidneys, washing out the bladder and relieving inflammation. Druggists offer refunds if not satisfied after a few days.

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Campaign for Spring Gardens To Be Launched

A San Antonio gardening campaign is planned for the coming spring to outpace this year’s results through an organized effort. George Roark and Prof. L. F. Wolfe led a meeting of women’s clubs and representatives to authorize school garden work, with water supplied gratis by the Water Supply Company and expert insect control arranged by government specialists, aiming to place garden supervision on a formal salary.

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Military Courtesy Promotes Social Calls in Uniforms

The note urges military personnel to visit offices, stressing that the impression depends on the uniform fit and distinctiveness. Lenti-made uniforms promise instant favorable consideration and invite readers to visit Lentz, tailor, at B12 West Commerce.

Lentz West Commerce

Mass meeting urged for high school mothers at Gunter Hotel

A notice issued to all high school students calls mothers to attend a mass meeting Friday afternoon at 2 in the ball room of the Gunter Hotel. Mrs James Rey McConnell presides over the Parent Teacher association planning a program with five women’s organizations to aid in stopping a sleeper operation to Chicago.

Gunter Hotel ATL High School Guiter Hotel James Rey) McCunnell

Hat and dress sale note from a vintage catalog ad

An advertisement lists a range of hats for girls aged 12 to 16 with prices from 3.50 to 3.95 reduced to 1.99 for tailored stiff and soft hats in black and colors. It also describes crepe de chine gowns in flesh tint Empire style with Nor mandy lace details and a 6.50 regular price reduced to 3.95. Also mentions fabric items 19 by 85 inches in various colors with 20 cent grade and 50 cent yardage, plus discounted duck cloth with blue borders and striped patterns.

Domestic Yard-Wide Fabrics and Blankets Sale List

Listing of yard-wide fabrics and blankets with multiple price reductions. Includes 18c to 29x40 inch crib blankets in pink and blue plaids, regular blankets cut to 39c, various silk and crepe de chine fabrics, and tailered models priced from 1.46 to 5 dollars. Indicates large assortment and reduced grades and intermediate prices.

Remnants and Lace Sale With Deep Reductions

A local advertisement promotes silk and wool dress goods reduced to a quarter to half of original prices. Jewelry items such as bar pins brooches and cuff sets are offered at 25 cents. gold top pieces are half price. Laces including flouncings and edges are half price with many designs. Linen Cluny lace edges offered at 10 cents to 15 cents per yard, with prior grades 6 and 25 cents.

Fashionable Organdie Neckwear and Hosiery Bargains

Bargain sale items include organdie neckwear at 69c and 1 dollar grade pieces. Satin jabots and net styles showcased. Fibre silk boots with silk lisle tops offered in white or black. Silk lisle hose priced at 50c per pair, with durable double thread tops. Regular 25c quality hosiery available in all sizes.

Middies on sale from $1.25 to $1.45 cut to 89c

Middies priced at regular 1.25 to 1.45 are reduced to 89 cents each. The sale features white middies with white and colored trim and both long and short sleeves.

Leather goods sale with belts and fabrics discount

Real leather items in several styles lined with silk purses and mirrors. Regular 1 dollar grades priced at 75 cents each. Wide patent leather belts with enameled buckles. 42 inch storm serge and opera flannels offered. Fabrics and colors scarce. prices reduced to 1.05 dollars.

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