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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
3
A fragmented OCR yields mentions of a lively party in Houston with references to entertainment and guests including Robert Lee Sehwol and others. It notes a gathering with music, drinks, and social chatter, plus scattered items about arrests and local notices. The text references New York, Detroit, and Galveston as connected places and hints at crime stories and community events.
Promotes daily use of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to prevent skin irritation in babies. Recommends hot baths, drying, and applying ointment to rashes and chafing for soothing relief and better sleep. Offers free sample by mail with address.
The article lists numerous army units and officers assigned or tasked with various duties. It mentions captains, lieutenants, and aviation personnel, with references to specific regiments, battalions, and support roles across multiple locations.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Adolph J. Ganz aged 38 in West downtown apartments and John Wernette aged 46 in Wellto. Ganz, a San Antonio resident, survived by wife children and siblings, will be sent to Alton for burial with services conducted at Grace Cathedral. Wernette, of Castro, died after a brief illness. survived by widow, children, siblings, and in-laws with funeral services arranged locally and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
A fragmented listing from Shetley-Laring Undertyling Co promotes automobiles equipment and earth phones 971-Aas with sparse details. The readable text hints at a trade offer and contact focus, suggesting a local commerce item in a period publication.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Anthony and Jones with scattered references to New York, Menger, Kauss, and Houston. The piece seems to note personal mentions and attendees at a gathering or event, but readable facts are sparse and names vary without clear roles, dates, places, or outcomes.
The article details M C A managers offering services for seven weeks to raise funds for a US Army campaign, including travel shows for military camps and party events. It notes plans to recruit troupes and organize entertainments across multiple states, with Halloween themed decor and ongoing classes in domestic sciences and languages amid the effort.
A Y W A event is planned for Wednesday at 8 o clock with a ghostly reception and festive activities. About two hundred guests are expected as girls from various clubs and some boys from the Y join in the planned Hallowe en program featuring stories, chatting, card parties, booths, and apple bobbing in a decorated hall.
A wartime appeal asks readers to send names of boys in France and Navy. Boxes will be packed starting Monday, November 11. Mrs G G Tuskwald invites contributions and provides contact efforts, while volunteers seek a complete list of listed boys and request help to verify accuracy.
Parcel of ad copy touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative for headache, cold symptoms, liver and bowels. Claims include quick relief, candy like taste, and safe use for children, urging mothers to give Cascarets for various ailments without causing gripe.
The article notes calls for assistance to support gun boys in France and naval personnel. It details a Red Cross box distribution plan with collection and shipping dates, a receiving committee led by Mrs. Renno Kayton, and a balance of 92 dollars in contributions.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Siemificant Shen and various names and places. The readable content references a person named Shen and several unclear terms, with no coherent event or outcome. The text lacks a clear subject, action, or location to form a definite news item.
A reported health note warns meat products raise uric acid affecting the kidneys and bladder. It claims regular meat consumption elevates acids, causing back pain, stone-like symptoms, and urinary irritation. A suggested remedy involves a grape and lemon based alkali salt drink with ample water, touted to clear the bladder and prevent kidney issues.
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