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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

2

Campaign for Commission Plage Opens in City Race

The entry of Quy, former district clerk, and ex-deputy in Fortugessoit’s office marks a formal campaign for the city commission. The announcement confirms a race with Coy’s bid and Mr Gur Tang’s influence shaping party strategy ahead of election day. The piece notes the organizational strength of Coy’s faction and the long-standing rivalry within the city’s political scene.

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Local election heats up as Spurn and Garretson contend

In San Antonio a lively contest unfolds for mayor with candidates Spintin and Garretson featuring long time residents and city figures. Spintin, a former commissioner candidate, seeks strong support in a special election with one officer to be filled, while Garretson, recently a San Antonio resident, brings past commerce and sales experience to the race.

Alate Spline Tream A. Spintin Sereecor Amin Che Hee Che Hile CsUbighi Metsua Deng Stare A Ger Jbl Wits Vongial My. Garretson San Antonio Marmont Houston Street Commerce Street MUM Selday Momius BA Rand Watt & Marx Ran Harry Rand

Obituary notices for Williamson and others in local page

Obituary items report the death of Johu Pao Williamson at 543 Hicks Avenue, a retired Mississippi-born dentist who lived here eighteen years. Survivors include his widow and six children with several daughters named. Funeral planned at his residence with Rev. Gallaher officiating and burial in Mission. Additional obituaries list Mrs. Johnson, Br. Johnsen, and Mrs. Walker among others, with service times, funeral homes, and family survivors noted.

Johu Pao) Williamson Toke Ogden €. Johnson Fuera Oder Tylney Yancour Canady West Mistletos Aveag Oelock Sauvdsyy Adernubm Arturones Alaina Maonic

Cardus advertisement claims relief from monthly ailment

An advertisement recounts a woman’s use of Cardus to ease monthly suffering. It cites frequent pain, relief after taking four bottles, and endorsement by a reader praising the product’s effectiveness for menstrual cramps.

Export License Rules Draw San Antonio Trade Ties

Alexander H Bullock of the Federal Export Licensing Bureau, touring San Antonio, says new licenses are required for each outbound shipment and branch offices do not grant licenses. He notes delays from Washington or New Orleans, with no relief from efforts to speed exports to Mexico.

Alexander H. Bullock Bureau of Export Adit Daud Era Washington San Antonio Ander Mexico United States New Orleans St. Bullock Fanulochiers of Ce Manufacturers’ Association Fle Cinge Bureau Bolluck Billeh Antonio Beaneh Bullowk Wien Loyers Borday

Tablets Mark Bombs in Sordic Battle Chronicle

Fragmentary Oded text references tablets, bombs, and a brittle battle scene. Mentions names like Prenton and Baasliten with unclear actions. The readible fragments hint at a wartime setting, a figure named Hamibs, and a chaotic sequence of events amid a disrupted narrative.

Dandruff Treatment Claim Lacks Strong Proof

A garbled note discusses a dandruff remedy promising full scalp clarity after multiple applications. It asserts a night routine with ginger and timing but lacks clear evidence or instructions. The piece includes confusing inserts and stray phrases, making the overall claim dubious and hard to verify.

Blood stained coat may be murder clue in war death

Blood stained coat suggests possible murder clue linked to the death of a soldier named Ornelas. The report notes two blood stained coats found near the crime scene and mentions a sergeant connected to the investigation, with the sheriff involved in morning briefs.

Ornelas Tobin Alvarado Laredo Port Worth Ofnelas Lebinna

Some Practical Aspects of Psychology lecture Friday

The San Antonio Belantific Society Section of Philosophy and Parahology invites members and 8 guests to a lecture by Charles S. Meek on The Psychology of Habit. The talk, in West Commerce Street rooms, begins at eight o'clock with George L. Badger presiding, and aims to interest teachers and the broader public.

Meek Glyo San Anconio Belantific Society Charles S. Meek Beinz Esperialy Sciantete Society West Commerce Street Mev George 1 Badger

Darken Gray Hair with Sage and Henna Remedies

An old style guide promotes turning gray hair dark using sage tea and home mixtures said to improve color and evenness. It references natural ingredients, mentions supposed cosmetic benefits, and cautions the preparations are not medical cures or disease preventatives.

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West End Pavlion hosts weekly dances amid school issues

Reported scene at West End Pavlion includes Sunday and Wednesday dances while a legal bid seeks injunction to curb school board actions. Police interactions referenced with disrupted roadways near the venue and surrounding neighborhood tensions.

Dave West Ind West End

French Decoration Ceremony Describes Medal Colors

A fragmentary report outlines a military decoration ceremony for France noting the Medal Militaire lines at Tharatvox Medaitle Militaire. It mentions dress distinctions with green, red, and yellow cords and describes wearers signifying different orders.

France Barses Ion Role Pourmpers Tharatvox Medaitle Militaire

Crit aliment claims relieve rheumatic bladder issues

The text asserts a patent diet and beverages cure or prevent rheumatic and bladder troubles by purporting to detoxify kidneys and improve liver function. It mentions questionable remedies and cautions readers about overwork and unhealthy food while promoting a life extension through certain waters.

Sone Kit Rome

Horrible vice conditions reported in Leaington turmoil

In Leaington reports describe deteriorating vice conditions tied to public corruption allegations. City officials including Mayor Qugere and Chairman Poedetend face scrutiny after September events reveal possible misuse of funds and strained municipal services. Residents await clarity as investigations unfold.

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