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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1918

Page

3

Advice to Cure Pimples and Bronchitis with Dr Baker Remedies

A collage of reader queries about skin troubles, bronchial issues, weakness, hair and scalp problems, and kidney concerns. The column prescribes Three Grain Sulpheric Tablets for skin and waste elimination, Concentrated Beronce Mentho Lavene for bronchitis, and Three-Grain Cadomene Tablets for nervous debility, touting Dr. Lewis Baker's free advice and a testimonial praising a constipation remedy.

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Gets-It corn remover advertised as a liberty bottle

An early 20th century advertisement promotes Gets-It as the sole effective corn and callus treatment. It asserts a guaranteed cure with a simple application and claims broad use on feet, promising freedom from corn pain and enabling fuller movement without discomfort. The copy cites widespread use and mentions Lawrence & Co and Ba C Jungkind as distributors.

Texas Book Commission renews contracts for up to six years

The Texas Book Commission at its session renewed several contracts for terms ranging from one to six years. Notable renewals include Grover's arithmetic three books for six years and Elson's Readers for five years, with various publishers such as Atkinson-Meateer, D C Heath, World Book Company, Allyn & Bacon, and others represented in the list.

Texas Book Commission Grover Atkinson-Meateer New Outlook O. P. Barnes Ferguson Publishing Company Ferguson and Lewis Row & Peterson Texas History Halliburton Priter Hercules Printing Company Triplett and Haustein World Book Company Hartmann & Bibb Newsom &Co Merkley and Ferguson Allyn & Bacon, Carhart Ghnate

Pioneer Conductor Milked

Palestine Texas October 24 F A Noble, a longtime International and Great Northern passenger conductor, was killed last night after falling from a third car platform to the Sabine bridge. Chester Siems dies at 72. chairman of Siems Carey Railway and Canal Company led major railway and canal projects.

Palestine Tex F. A. Noble Woncer International Great Northern Sabine Bridge Agen Chester Siems New York Sieme-Carey Railway and Canal Company

Home made Pinex cough syrup prescribed for relief

A vintage home remedy promotes making cough syrup from Pinex and sugar syrup in a two pint bottle for fast relief. It claims the mix clears coughs in about 24 hours and notes variations using honey or corn syrup, with guaranteed satisfaction from The Pinex Co. and a druggist's directions.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Women’s Club Officers to Meet in Camden Street Rooms Friday

A society notice lists the Women’s Club board of directors meeting Friday at 10 00 AM in club rooms on Camden Street. Hostesses include Mrs B F Moms and Mrs Klyne with other associations arranging reports at 11 00 AM and 4 30 PM respectively. Also details guests and upcoming events across local clubs and residences.

Woman's Club Camden Street B. F. Moms South Side Community Center Club Klyne Pierian Study Club Red Cross

British Air Powers Restrict Aviator News In WWI

British air force authorities bar publication of exploits by top pilots in France and Germany to avoid unfairly glorifying some who have fewer victory opportunities. A pilot notes the value of obscured glory between airmen. The Out There Company to perform four open air shows at Kelly Field after influenza delays, with two at the Aviation Club and two near the officers mess at Kelly Field No 1.

London France Germany Kelly Field Grand Opera House San Antonio Aviation Club Kelly Field No. 1

Hike to the Battle Front Described by Rev. Philip Cook

Rev Philip Cook narrates a night long hike with the d00th Machine Unit Battalion during a strategic pull toward the front. He recounts crowded trains, cold rations, and exhausting marches from Paris valley to Chateau Thierry with French soldiers and a mix of unit transports.

Philip Cook St. Mark's Palestine Mexican Hinly Chateau L'Hlerry Bismes X. MC. A Veance Iere Vaterbeuilliers

Prohibition ruling may limit Texas saloons to 150

Austin dispatch notes that following a Court of Criminal Appeals decision declaring the statewide Prohibition Law unconstitutional, no more than 150 saloons will be able to reopen in Texas. Attorney General Looney may seek measures to block openings. many licenses were canceled or refunded when the Zone and Statutory Prohibition Acts took effect. Saloons are dispersed in smaller cities including Taylor and New Braunfels. meanwhile one saloon resumed in a hay barn at Vinton after the news.

Austin, Rex Court of Criminal Appeals Texas Looney Terrell Taylor Brentham New Braunfels San Angelo Vinton Tex el Paso

Interstate Commerce seeks power to alter rail rates without proof

The Interstate Commerce Commission asserted authority to change railroad freight rates without requiring a showing they are wrong. It rejected the Railroad Administration’s presumption that rates are right. Washington reports on Oct 24. May set prices for wearing apparel after industry groups finish recommendations and discuss with manufacturers.

Commission Its Washington, D.C Interstate Commerce . Commission McAdoo Railroad Administration Baruch War Industries Board

Daniels Urges Michigan Votes Ford for United States Senate

Secretary Daniels issues public statement praising Henry Ford as a strong choice for the U S Senate. He notes naval officers and foreign critics back Ford and cites Ford’s wartime weaponry leadership as valuable for peace and postwar policy. Separately, Zol Sanders named trainmaster for the exes & during Ranger operations in Texas.

Washington, D. C Tary Daniels Michigan Henry Ford United States ’Senate United States Ford Detroit da ‘Dels

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