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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
3
The W. W. Social Club organized Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. RE Jaamer's home. Members include Mrs. Walter Goff, H. talisen, GL. Rupe, Ty pinkrneger, F. Grver and J. Jasmper. The next meeting is set for November 15 at Mrs. Calixen's home.
Community groups and clubs list events from Halloween dinners to meetings at Knigh ts of Colu mbus lodge and the Gunter, with names like Miss Mercedes Ankerson and Mr. Kh H Ankerson traveling guests. Social calendar includes Shakespeare Club Nautilus Club Jewish Women circle and Calvary Church events with details of times and hosts.
Mrs. Flatt of El Paso says Tanlac restored her health after years of stomach, kidney and rheumatic issues. She describes severe pain and fatigue before taking Tanlac and reports relief after four bottles, now eating normally and sleeping through the night. Tanlac is sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a local representative.
A fragmentary ad style piece touts a “Veal xtaple” stomach remedy and other tonics as the safest and most stable for indigestion. It claims gas formation and pressure relief, describes headaches and breathing discomfort, and urges readers to buy the product from drug stores.
Mrs Roy Campbell urged attendees to sign the pledge and encourage friends and relatives to do the same. Mrs Tod Ranson spoke on sending work to aid the Red Cross and other relief efforts as Grasswold called for a lively fundraising auction with vendors, performances, and pledged contributions.
An observed Commons debate centers on a government plan for a 400 million pound war credit to fund the year’s operations. Proponents cite rising daily expenses and total loans approaching 1.1 billion pounds, with four days of discussion anticipated. Eric Campbell Geddes and a Dayal palley delivery are noted as upcoming actions.
Dr T Masao head of the Japanese parliamentary mission pledged continued cooperation with the United States and Allies until Berlin and Japan are defeated. He said Japan would stand with the Allies to crush the monster of war and piracy, while noting U S resolve to fight the Axis. In Russia Tak Penh Putlograd reports indicate rail guards will be provided for passenger and freight trains due to rising robberies and security concerns.
Vike J. Millon aged 78 died at the Confederate Home. He was born in Kentucky and served in the Civil War with Company A Kentucky Cavalry Forrest's Division. The body was sent to Wenivertons Colle County for burial.
Incumbent John Varrey Mitchel seeks re election as mayor amid a split fusion ticket. William M. Sennett leads the Republican effort while John F. Hylan county judge unites Brooklyn with Tammany Hall backing. Morris Jim appears as Socialist candidate.
The French foreign minister outlines plans to recover Alsace Lorraine, arguing against concessions to Germany and urging national unity for victory. The address is met with mixed reactions from opposition parties while wartime support remains strong.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a fast remedy for rheumatism and body pains. It claims rapid skin-penetrating relief with a “small bottle” that dispels aches and swelling, urging readers to buy at drugstores for instant comfort.
Fragmented OCR notes describe New York mayoral contest with John Purroy Mitchel as incumbent facing reform and opposition from various parties. Mentions include speeches, party labels, and an upcoming November 6 ballot. Additional items touch on auctions, Vancouver news, and Fort Worth weather notices in the same clipping.
An 1880s advertisement-like testimonial claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a severely ailing Madison Wisconsin woman before surgery. It urges other women to write for free advice and mentions Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Washington reports that two Medal of Honor bills cleared the Senate and await House action. One authorizes awards to officers for acts of bravery in battle. the other allows campaign badges earned abroad to be worn. Congressional steps move toward action while presidents lobby on liquor laws in Ohio.
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