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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1918

Page

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Cavalry to Move Thirteenth to Fort Clarke March

The Thirteenth Cavalry now in Brownsville district will march about 400 miles from Brownsville to Fort Clarke Spofford Junction in coming days. They will not depart until the Fourth Cavalry arrives from Honolulu to assume stations at Fort Ringgel Samfordices and McAllen, where the Thirteenth has held HQ. Exchange expected early November.

Thirteenth Cavalry Brownsville Fort. Clarke Spofford Juncion Southern Apartments Fourth Cavalry Honolulu Fort Ringgel Samfordices McAllen Thirteenth

Training Has Started Sollier Officers in Leon Springs

Army reports show officers training for Cavalry Officers Training Camp at Leon Springs underway with 150 civilians delayed by Washington approval and quarantine hold. Sth and JO Texas Cavalry regiments gain federal recognition while an inspection in Washington proceeds. Texas training school anticipated to close in December.

Leon Springs Camp Stanley Washington Ithern Department Sth JO Texas Cavalry

Central Europe enters a new political era amid European war warnings

London dispatch notes shifting momentum as monarchies face reform talk while Germany hesitates on evacuating occupied lands. Lenin claims Brest-Litovsk null and seeks freedom of the Baltic states and Ukraine union with Greater Russia, challenging Bolshevik aims and German influence.

Europe League of Nations Reichstag Hindenburg Ludendorff Germany Hertling Germania Voorwaerts Russia Brest-Latovsk Lenin Lenine Jhis Geremany Ukraine Kiev

Daily Health: Laxatives and Liver Pills Labeled

A collation of medical advice urges avoiding overreliance on laxatives and purgatives. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to gently start bowel movement and advises dietary changes and active living to prevent pill dependence. Also mentioned are Dr Pierce’s Anodyne Pile Ointment and Allurie Tablets for piles and kidney related issues.

Mie Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Political shift in Finland and Bolshevik banishment urged

The text notes a mood shift away from German influence toward closer ties with Scandinavia and the Allies. Finns see the German prince’s coronation as a mistake and favor continuing a regent-led government until independence is secured by peace talks. Troop withdrawal and General Mannerheim’s return are anticipated.

Finland Germany Pinkind Geran Mannerheim

Red Cross Starts Tin and Platinum Collection Drive

Acting on a War Industries Board request, the American Red Cross through local chapter conservation committees launches a tin and platinum drive. Mrs. Smithie Graves leads efforts with collection centers townwide, urging durable new or near new linens and towels for military hospitals, with a 2000 bath towels 6000 face towels and 1000 sheets goal.

War Industries Board American Red Cross Red Cross Smithie Graves Conservation Committee Cention Jane Brace Wolff & Marx

Officers Ordered to Fort Oglethorpe for Medical Service

Liew and G A Pagenstecker, recently commissioned in the Medical Corps, were sent Saturday to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, for stationing. Since his August commission, he has served at Robert B. Green Hospital, San Antonio, and is the son of Dr and Mrs A Pagenstecker of 716 South Presa Street.

Fort Oglethorpe Liew G. A. Pagenstecker Medical Corps Robert B. Green Hospital San Antonio A. Pagenstecker South Presa Street

British Flyers Do Spectacular Work Throughout Battle Zone

Air correspondent Edward Price Bell reports British fliers dominating the western front last week. From day and night raids over Cambrai, Laon, and Lens to disrupting rail links at Valenciennes and Dour, Royal Air Force crews dropped hundreds of tons of bombs, created smoke curtains, and protected advancing infantry. Reconnaissance and artillery spotting supported ground operations while fighters cleared skies of enemy aircraft.

Edward Price Bell Antoine da Chenge Daily News Cu London Cumbrai Laon Lens de Catelet Sarent Valenciennes Doaui Cambrre Nulnoy Luesigny Cologne Tirsxell Cambrai Sh Qneutin Royal Air Force Cambrai- Quentin Hallefield Deynze Ardoye Lithhervelde Melle Enehy Schellebelle

Nuxated Iron touted by medical men and leaders

Dr James Sullivan cites Nuxated Iron as a proven stimulant to build strength and endurance. He claims it boosts red blood cell activity and overall vitality, with endorsements from prominent figures including former Treasury Secretary and ex-Governor Shaw, General John L. Clem, and Judge G W Atkinson.

del James Francia Sullivan Bellevue Hospital Guidoor Bent New York Westchester County Hospital Taishin MM. Shaw the Treasury Toway John L. Clem Aniiloh United States G. W. Atkinson Court of Claima of Washington Andyether

Misery’s complaint and dubious cures in old advice column

Misery writes of severe cough and cold and failing health and seeks relief. The response promotes a $2 bottle of Concentrated Essence Menthol Lox ene as a cure and laxative syrup, while further letters tout Tonics and Balmworth Tablets as remedies for hair loss, itching, and kidney bladder issues with little medical grounding.

Battia Licanaka Mands

Tired and nervous wife seeks tonic remedy for health

A reader reports months of fatigue insomnia and constipation and is advised to take Three- Grain Cadomeno Tablets as a tonic to replenish nerve energy and improve overall vitality. The letter mentions a supposed blood cleanse with Tirre Grain Sulpheri Tablets but dismisses it as aurahur and promotes the Cadomeno remedy instead.

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