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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1917

Page

13

Champion Melon Eater Sets Record at Cal Valley Sampler

Burkley Cal Thomas Vinaszit, Worlds champion teen trainer, notes Vanek from UC Berkeley plans summer challenge to top his own melon eating record. Vanek has logged 789 notches from cantaloupes at daily average twenty six, while preparing with oranges and custard to defend title.

Burkley Cal Thomas & Vinaszit Vanek College of Letters and Science University of California Superio

Lemon Juice Beauty Lotion Promises White Smooth Skin

An old self care ad touts a lemon juice and orchard white lotion that allegedly lightens blemishes freckles and skin tone. It instructs to strain lemon juice into three ounces of orchard white and apply daily to face neck hands to soften rough skin and lighten complexion.

Guy Pharnacy

Germanys Reinforced Air Force Ready for Massive Front

Immense German air reorganization aims to support the war effort as America joins the conflict. New Albatross type biplanes with 260 horsepower and speeds up to 116 mph lead formations including army corps squadrillas and heavy bombarding Metilas. Air power now backs bombardments, reconnaissance, and balloon destruction with improved anti air and rapid firing guns.

America Gemary United States de Somme Mumfreds Army Soundrillis Army Tlers Army West Bront Wy Meir Strasburg Mretburg Malthouse Weiedrich Shafen Stuttgart Besen Colingue Yd Theveg Tron Hhe Geran Tevinord Bathie Squadrilas Metilas Trom Sonadriltas Squadrillasong Beier Wilers London

Fall Fashions Sale On Handim Hand Line

Special values all day tomorrow on Real Violet Lace Collars and Handim Hand leather bags. Lace designs range from $6.50 to $7.50, with Real Black Seal leather bags in bright and dull finishes. Various styles include plain and fancy silk linings, coin purses, mirrors, and covered frames, with sale prices from $1.50 to $5.00.

Russia

Whig Fiber and Matting Suit Assortment Sale

An assortment of twenty five fiber and matting suits with well made corners and frames. Frames are stepped, good tone and handle. Regular 32.50 values offered at 1.06 to clear stock.

Randle

Tremendous speed and power of machines described

A fragment explains machines with powerful motors capable of large dis tances. It notes several units, at least thirty in the third battalion, and mentions two huge saline tanks with a capacity of 386 ora or curvard per unit.

Personal Mentions At The Gunter House Lanter

A string of social notices lists guests and visitors staying at the Gunter and Lanter hotels. Names include Mrs WW B Hosa of Uhleawa MonploR, EB Sunes of Laced IK, Lars Wahrmann of Dallan, J W Mente of Saint Lexud, RM Allen of Sanderson Teves, and M Morakday of Davias Ja. Several Chicago, Mexico, and New York figures are named as guests.

Kinsin The Menger B. Hosa Uhleawa Sirs RM Allen Sanderson, Teves Aarti Geont Morakday Davias Menmers E.R. Robinson Ar Chicago Kappos Tus Ste Anthiang Moi Ales Woo Gunter Mme Alem Ge Chena Lanter M. Torenberg Mexico Aquin Oia Slamadhy A. Geean Coternany Gunter B. Hower Haghester N.Y

Fancy Woven Madras Shirting Sale At 17 Cents Yard

Thirty two inch fancy woven Madras Shirtings in Striper stripes and novelty weaves. Regular 25 cent quality offered at 17 1/2 cents per yard. Also twenty seven inch fancy plaid novelty and sport stripe novelty canvas weaves in fall colors priced at 28 cents per yard.

Pearl Beads and Jet Jewelry at Bargain Prices

A garbled ad offers pearl beads valued to one dollar at 50 cents each and a special on choice knit bags and turquoise decorations. Jet jewelry items including brooches bracelets and necklace chains are featured with prices up to four dollars.

Special Toilet Articles Sale At Local Stores

Special priced toilet articles include Dr Lyon’s toothpaste 362 tubes at 19c, Tergen’s Thleum rare item 19c, Long’s Skin Cream and tissue rebuilders, SLi jars at 79c, Toog’s Bleaching Oven promises blemish removal at 79c, Tavorla Mouth Wash 250 bottles on sale at 11c and Wild Roge Glycerine Soap cakes 10c each.

Long Sli

Fall shirts offered in coarse Madras and Yorke cloth

Fall shirts priced at one dollar are shown in assorted striped Madras and Yorke cloth with either laundered or soft cuffs. Available in all sizes. Great value for men’s fall wear in extra good qualities.

Army Accessories and Uniforms Price List

A clearer price list of khaki uniforms and accessories including shirts, sweaters, coats, rain gear, belts, puttees, hats, collars, and insignia. Items range from khaki shirts at $3.00 to woolen hose and leather putters at various low costs, with officers’ hats and cards priced separately.

Ube

Boys Fall Suits and Accessories at Bargain Prices

In this sale note, boys fall suits at 4 and 5.90 dollars emphasize worsted gray and brown fabrics in late Norfolk styles for ages 6 to 16. Also featured are knickers at 1.19, shirts 0.43, union suits 0.39, caps 0.39, and related schoolwear items in varying sizes.

Married life and a tense family pause

In a fragmentary scene from a domestic drama, Warren and Helen argue over a proposed course to protect their daughter amid suspected danger. Helen, distressed, pleads to go. Warren proposes to act tonight and insists on staying composed, while other characters chime in with cautious support. The dialogue reveals loyalty, fear, and a shared desire to shield loved ones.

Warren Uolon

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