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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
3
A fragmentary Washington Star quote shows Senator Sorgham debating whether to evaluate a man by his office or his personal merit and readiness to lead. The text is incomplete, lacking context and clear attribution.
A health column suggests a homemade shampoo made by dissolving a teaspoon of Canthrax in hot water to make a full cup of liquid shampoo. It claims the solution cleanses the scalp and hair, removes impurities, reduces dandruff, and promotes quick drying and a bright luster.
Call for 32 147 white and negro registrants announced by Maj. Eugene M Kerr, Oklahoma draft executive. White registrants to travel November 7 to 11 to Camp MacArthur Texas Camp Shelby Mississippi Anniston Alabama and Kelly Field Texas San Antonio. Negroes to Camp MacArthur Missouri Camp Funston Kansas travel same period. Delayed October calls due to influenza to be called early in November.
An old advertisement touts a medicine for colds coughs and bronchitis urging regular use for relief. It promotes prompt action and economical bottles priced 30¢ to 1.20 with instructions to follow initial dose and continue as needed until recovery.
Secretary Daniels denounces Republicans who oppose Wilson demands urging a Democratic Congress majority. He warns that blocking allied unity harms trust and jeopardizes American leadership in world peace, citing shipbuilding battles and past speeches to defend wartime unity.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt urged voters to shift to Republican leadership to speed the war and demand unconditional surrender of Germany and its allies. He criticized Wilson's wartime governance and warned of consequences if the administration persists in politics over policy. The Senate meanwhile confirmed promotions of Major Generals Liggett and Bullard to temporary lieutenant general for command in France.
One hundred recovered pneumonia patients were furloughed for twenty days at Base Hospital Fort Sam Houston on Tuesday. The influenza and pneumonia picture shows continued improvement with only one death at Fort Sam Houston and one death at Camp Travis. At Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital influenza admissions rose slightly due to new recruits, with 178 admissions and 132 from the recruit camp. 14 pneumonia cases developed and 223 patients were discharged to duty. Private Carl Hildebrand of Spring Texas died at Camp Travis.
Society notes list hostesses for community house week with chairmen and co chairs. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Van Ulayborn in Redlands and Red Cross activities at the Mozart Society and Theta Tau Mus in central workrooms. Private Teff Lankford faces murder trial at Camp Meade with Corporal Nelson's death in Lith Infantry mess hall.
Mrs Sallie E Chitwood of Rockymount Virginia writes a general interest letter praising Thedford s Black-Draught as a liver and stomach remedy. She says she uses it for herself and children for colds digestion and other ailments and notes it has given satisfaction for over 70 years. The letter urges others to try Black-Draught and mentions it is sold everywhere.
State Ranger W J Rowe testified at Camp Travis in the trial of Privates Samuel H Williams and Daniel M Evans charged with desertion murder and assault to murder The morning session detailed the July 22 shooting near White City San Augustine County Texas where Ranger Dudley White was killed Rowe described the ambush at the Williams home and the injuries he suffered while two assailants fired on them He identified Samuel Williams as among the shooters but said two gunmen fired from the darkness The proceedings included photographs and maps and addressed whether White cursed or struck Rose Williams during prior tense moments
When meals cause gas and undigested food discomfort you can get instant relief. Diapepsin tablets stop indigestion acids and stomach distress as soon as you take one for fast results recommended by your druggist.
Ranger Captain J. J. Andrews described the single bullet that killed White at the Williams home. Witnesses testified the light was moved on request and no rough treatment by rangers was reported by Williams family. The defense sought to show signals in the house and gallery as planned, and the surrender of Williams and Byang followed four days after the shooting amid family persuasion at Camp Travis.
Henning Brulin president of the Lone Star Brewing Association said no definite plans have been made by stockholders trustees and directors about future use after near beer manufacture ends. He noted the plant, valued over a million dollars, may be converted to a manufacturing facility for other uses. He added no new beer production has occurred since statutory prohibition and its repeal.
Community leaders defend wartime orders as loyal to the administration while urging aid for a six year old San Antonio boy without a home. The boy is in care with the San Antonio Humane Society as officials seek a permanent placement, noting the father could return and may want custody.
In New York 15000 members of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America strike to demand a 44 hour week and a 20 percent pay raise in the boys clothing industry. They face the American Men's and Boys' Clothing Manufacturing Association which is reportedly raising a million dollars to oppose the union.
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