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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
4
Public health authorities urge timely treatment for flu and pneumonia as outbreaks sweep the country. The advisory recommends bed rest, warmth, and using Hyomei inhalers to disinfect air and curb spread, noting quick relief and cost effectiveness.
Judge Sluder ruled in favor of San Antonio against Oriental Oil Company in the 73rd District Court. The city may control streets and sidewalks for safety as a drive-in filling station near North St. Mary's and Travis Streets was deemed a menace. Oriental Oil gave notice of appeal after the decision, which halted construction pending further action.
A Cleveland resident testifies that Cardui, after using Gardui years ago and again recently, restored health and strength. She describes severe abdominal and back pain, hardship at work, and rapid recovery within days of starting Cardui, praising it as a reliable friend.
In Society items Laila Rock Hill and George Davis Moyer announce their marriage with plans to reside at 126 East Summit Place for the winter. Reported dinners honor Col. and Mrs. Jerre B. Clayton as they head to Washington where he will serve as assistant to the surgeon general. Several social gatherings, church circles, and club meetings are noted, including Red Cross circles, Merry Maids Musical Club, and Phoenix Club events. Various locals share visits and travels, from Miss Ruth Bell in Flatonia to guests from Egypt, Texas, with army and campus connections highlighted.
A long parade of officers is announced with Second Lieutenants and First Lieutenants assigned to Camp Travis Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field Brooks Field and other posts. Names include Birnest H Lowell Albert H Chamberlain Roy I Ainsier and many more with units in Medical Veterinary Quartermaster and Motor Transport corps. Assignments span Fort Sam Houston Walter Reed and Camp Wise among others.
Charles T. Sudiman, Galveston public properties commissioner, travels with his family to San Antonio due to the serious illness of his son, Second Lieut. Adolph Daniels Sudiman of the Texas Cavalry, who fell ill at Camp Stanley and is now at Fort Sam Houston base hospital. Sudiman notes improving Galveston business and confirms a $2,000,000 hydroplane station project, seawall extension, and ongoing causeway work. He met Mayor Bell and was hosted by Police Commissioner Wright and Chief Lancaster.
Bronchial coughs and asthmatic spasms disrupt sleep, weakening the system. Enos Halbert of Paoli Indiana reports a severe cold with relentless coughing at night. After using Farley’s Honey and Tar, he says the cough was relieved and the illness cured.
At the San Antonio chapter, American Red Cross, the executive board left the December membership drive chairmanship to a three member committee led by Mrs. Terrell Bartlett. The Christmas Roll Call will occur the week before Christmas to recruit members, not funds. The nominating committee, chaired by Mrs. Bartlett, will finalize the chair. The meeting, held in the Chandler building, followed a telegraph from division headquarters.
An advertisement recounts a long skin ailment cured by Resinol Ointment and Soap after five years of suffering. It also promotes ongoing elementary hygiene classes set to begin next Tuesday at the Chandler building with sessions Tue Thu and Sat mornings, inviting registrations via Mrs Stevens or telephone Crockett 4129. Also notes a military funeral for Private Henry A Cardenas at Catholic Cemetery and a political ad from D. A. Walker.
The committee designated by the Chamber of Commerce and Council of Defense to review blanket permit applications granted by the materials board will meet for the first time Thursday. They met Wednesday to study the blanket permit and draft an affidavit required for all permit users.
The ad touts Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets as a mild effective substitute for calomel to cleanse the liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from constipation, improved mood, and no dental harm, urging readers to use the tablets when feeling loggy or heavy. The copy notes distribution by We and 26cabox, Alldrugsists.
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