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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
1
Removal sale advertises deep discounts across shirts, pants, nightwear, and shoes. It notes wartime price pressures but claims cash purchases save customers, urging early buying while stocks last. Promotes Washer Bros. shoes, various prices for trousers, nightwear, and lingerie, with emphasis on value and economy.
British lines near Peronne face continued heavy outpost fighting as German rear guards retreat under pressure. Allied troops including Turkish, Welsh, New Zealand, and Australian units press on taking prisoners amid grim German morale as the front shifts toward the coming spring with possible American help and renewed Allied momentum.
Public Service Corporation seeks a rise from five to six cents or removal of the universal transfer. The city commission will convene at an adjourned session to hear the petition, with potential court action if denied. The matter could trigger a referendum if franchising changes are proposed. Nearby the Jewish Welfare Board hosts a field event for officers with Allied social activities.
Chariman of Bexar County community councils of Nations Defense will host a luncheon on Saturday September 21 at the Gunter Hotel to launch the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. FF Ki Scobey called the meeting at the Liberty Loan Committee request to present campaign procedures to county chairmen and prepare a countywide plan with joint effort from Scobey and the Joan committee. About one hundred attendees are expected.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a root stimulating product that quickly removes dandruff and hair fall. It claims rapid scalp improvement within minutes and weeks, giving hair new growth, softness, fullness, luster, and a luxurious look. It urges purchasing Knowlton's Dandeline from drug stores or toilet counters.
The Wolff & Marx Company presented a handsome eight foot square white satin flag with a red cross to the San Antonio Chapter of the American Red Cross. The flag will be used only on special occasions and first hung at the district conference in Texas. It will be displayed at St Anthony Building and during the Wass meeting at Mais Avenue High School. George W. Shmons of St Louis is to speak at the conference.
A Tokyo meeting of Osaka Yokohama Nagoya Kyoto and Kobe mayors plus several others discussed rapid city expansion in Japan. Dr Seki of Osaka urged planning as population density grows with forecast 20 years ahead reaching about 6 million in Osaka district areas. Urban improvements including transport and road widening were urged as urgent municipal priorities.
Major Edward G. Hillett of the Fifth Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Major Verne St. Bell Seventh Cavalry Fort Bliss and Major R M Cheney Fifth Cavalry will inspect reorganized units per federal guidance. They will review the Ninth Infantry recruiting in Texas cities and the Eighth Infantry at Marlin Bryan Brenham Houston Conroe Groveton Lufkin Dier Center and Orange. A separate note mentions payroll and a remarks section about a railroad president.
A garbled note describes a person named Nip and Nexitore in a puzzling exchange. The writer mentions receiving something from a man who urged use on a lawn mower and then advised returning it to the man’s daughter. The fragment preserves odd phrasing and unclear actions.
An old advertisement claims ear ringing and head noises signal catarrhal deafness and recommends a home remedy using Parmiat double strength, hot water, sugar, and multiple daily spoonfuls to relieve head noises. It promises nostril relief and easier breathing as mucus stops dripping into the throat.
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