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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1917

Page

4

Hostess House Opening Stirs Community Preparations

Local committees and hospital staff prepare for the Wednesday opening of Hostess House. Officials including Miss Mildred Corbett and Bell of the western council coordinate volunteers and hospitality teams to welcome guests, with speeches by key organizers and ongoing fundraising plans.

Glartag Mildred Corbett Bell Warkin Mailames Mloyil Tmariae P Ta Wilson William Noping F Baruis C. Bran AW Bayage Poe Lewis Jarratt Clairman Mesiaimes McNeel D We Warnitth Lupe

Work of Real War Behind Lines Trains Reserve Officers

Veterans and recently arrived American officers in France study and drill at military schools behind the front. They learn trench construction, battlefield administration, and practical warfare while awaiting front-line deployment. Lectures by veterans and Allied officers supplement outdoor field work as they prepare to lead troops in combat.

Beanub France Vurkries Eurumumnd Avidi Solitier Ander

United States withdraws offer on silver sale to Mexico

Fragmented report describes the United States reconsidering a $6,060,000 payment plan for silver sold to Mexico, citing market price shifts and the need for funds in Mexico. It notes officials seeking possible changes in the deal and implies broader financial and diplomatic implications.

Mexico

Turbulent Texas legal filings and a fatal crash near Arlington

Fragmented OCR notes outline amendments by Miller i Atalsaben M. M. Aulter and others to capital stock, Texas agents, and a chain of corporate changes. Separate item reports a Dallas bound notary crash near Arlington involving Rev Forrest Smith with injuries and a fatality tied to a Fort Worth Baptist church.

Ha “ Alsdia Tex Miller i Atalsaben M. M We Leon SNOT Borrait Lexay Orleans Jaxon Foyay Texas Hovstown Forrest Smith Fort Worth Arlington Robert Cook

City boards debate Appman strip valuation amid arbitration

City council discusses fixing the value of Appman property at Hanaton as a draft plan advances. Measures include leasing portions for roadwork and utilities, with talks touching on rent, maintenance, and funding timelines amid formal acceptances and future improvements.

Hanaton Stud Moonne van. Kennedy

Completely Healed by Cuticura for Itchy Head Pimples

A personal testimonial reports three years of persistent red itchy pimples on the head neck and shoulders and relief after using Cuticura products. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for daily cleansing and soothing first signs of eczema rash dandruff and pimples, claiming purity versus harsher medicated substitutes. A free sample offer via post card from Cuticura Dept. H Boston is included, with Soap priced at 2 cents and Ointment at 25 cents.

Catieura Dept. H Boston

Pine cone syrup cough remedy advertisement from 19th century catalog

An old advertisement promotes pine cone syrup as a flexible cough and throat remedy. It claims Norway pine extract mix improves bronchial symptoms, with directions, pricing, and a money back guarantee. It lists the supplier as The Dinex Co., Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Restilla Dinex Co Ft. Wayne Lad Wilston

Tyrrell Designation Causes Custodian Shuffle

In a terse note, officials designate Tyrrell to oversee a custody transfer amid ongoing adjustments. Details remain unclear as names and roles are partially obscured.

Oatmeal Secret Promises Youthful Complexion

Edna Witter credits ordinary oatmeal and derwille with reversing age signs. A cheesecloth pouch, 18 drops of derwillo in warm water, and daily washes purportedly erase freckles wrinkles large pores and rough skin. Claimed to make women over fifty look forty and thirty resemble teens. derwille available from local druggists and E L Wagner Drug Co.

Ian Gunvard E. L. Wagner Drug Co

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