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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1918
Page
7
Dr Duncan Stone a well known San Antonio physician died in service at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia early Sunday morning Word reached relatives here Stone 86 had practiced medicine in San Antonio for eight years and recently entered army service
Relief, by Mrs. Sarah M. Hill, of this place, says Cardus is a wonderful medicine for women. Eight years of illness left her weak and pale until one bottle began to help. After two bottles she was much stronger and able to work, and she urges others to try Cardui today.
The notice promotes Zemod as a safe treatment for itching and skin irritation. Sold by Tha W Rose Co in Cleveland, with a 35c or $ bottle, promising rapid relief and disappearance of pimples eczema blotches ringworm and similar troubles. The penetrating liquid supposedly leaves skin soft smooth and healthy.
Dr. Stone, who volunteered for army service months ago, was summoned to Fort Oglethorpe three weeks ago. Mrs. Stone was with him at his death. Their son Howard stays with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Swanson. Born in Dripping Springs Texas, he studied at Vanderbilt and graduated in 1909. Surviving: his wife, son, father Mr. W.A. Stone of Carrizo Springs, a sister Mrs. Mirik Johnson of Fairfax Oklahoma, and brothers W.R. Stone, Stewart Stone.
San Antonio exceeded the Fourth Liberty Loan quota with over subscription efforts led by local teams. Subscriptions totaled 158,700 over the city and county quote, aided by a 55,000 Saturday after luncheon, and a 103,700 oversubscription reported noon Saturday. Major contributions included 5,000 from the Texas Company and 10,000 from the Gunter Hotel corner show. the campaign plans to wrap up this week with bank booths open and continued soldier submissions.
War dispatch from October 14 describes French civilians in occupied towns like Bohain and Le Cateau starved and terrorized for four years. Civilians recount shelling, gas, and the German threat as Allied forces advance, with many dying from hunger and exposure while awaiting liberation. Soldiers describe prisoners starving in camps and towns left stripped of machinery and bread.
A St Louis reader recounts fifteen year old suffering with monthly pain and weakness. Her mother sought help from doctors until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored strength. The ad urges other women to try the remedy and contact Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. for confidential advice.
Brig General George Hystes commander of the Eighteenth Division Camp Travis takes a ten day leave to Birmingham Alabama due to his father Estes Sr illness. Nom G Isles brother of General Estes at Camp Travis also leaves for Birmingham. Col Alexander M Wetherill will command in Estes absence and Lt Col Nimothy Coughlin will act as camp commander.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in San Antonio announces a free lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall on Monday evening October 14 at 8:30 by George Shaw Cook. He is a member of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church in Boston. The public is invited. doors open at 7:30.
The weather outlook, per Major Allen Buel, shows sun after a Sunday shower. Monday brought intermittent autumn rain with gusty winds and small totals. rainfall varied by location including Alice with 1/6 inch and Dilley Beeville Cuero Luling near 1/6 inch. Other spots logged lighter amounts from .01 to .04 inches across the region.
Complaints rise over high fares charged by service car drivers for transport from railway stations to army camps hospitals. Red Cross and War Camp Community Service plan volunteer desks at stations to guide visitors to legitimate fares and camp routes. Cooperating transfer firms will assist to clear the confusion caused by the hospital epidemic.
The city board of equalization opened Monday with real estate experts aiding in revaluing property to achieve a fairer tax burden. Officials expect some properties to drop while others rise, aiming to revise the five year old assessment figures under the state system.
Telegram from Antonin A announces the death of Sergeant Frank B Karnousky. His wife Mrs leu Quinn Karnousky, living with her father at 1209 South Olive Street, received the notice Sunday. Karnousky served with the Ninetieth Division South Infantry and died of wounds received in action two weeks earlier. He had nine years of service.
Eagle Pass Tex Oct 14 Lieutenant Charles Hausser of Nagle Park reported killed in action. He died Sept 13 the same day George F Wetlage of Eagle Pass also fell in action. Both were graduates of Texas A and M and were living with relatives here.
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