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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
3
The Gunter Hotel plans more rest and locker rooms as it anticipates a surge in female workers. Two rooms with lockers couches and reading tables will serve 80 plus coffee room staff and other groups including chambermaids and lobby girls. Management expects staff to reach 150 soon as women replace men under the draft.
San Antonio Rotary Club marks Pershing Day at the St. Anthony Hotel Luncheon with commanders from local camps as guests Army officers will share reminiscences of General Pershing’s era James H H Meier Camp Travis commander recounts Pershing’s West Point ties Col James E Fechet Kelly Field commander recalls Mexico and Alex ico campaigns French officers at Camp Travis invited to speak Judge James W Davis toastmaster Recital by Prof Louis Wintae at Catholic Brotherhood Club Saturday morning 930 am
Herbert Sidebotham cites a London Times review arguing Germany seeks a westward peace offensive while strengthening eastern posits. The piece warns that victories only widen the door to further clashes and stresses breaking the Meuse line to threaten Germany directly, with wider implications for Russia and Asia.
Analyzes timing for victory in Europe and strategist aims to reconstruct the eastern front. Argues delaying a decisive win in France risks peace terms shifting to Asia, highlights the need to bolster the eastern theater against Turkey and bolster allied support, with emphasis on Russian and Central Asian fronts and the Black Sea to Persian corridor.
Chicago reports Medill McCormick Republican congressman at large won the GOP nomination for Illinois Senate with about 62 000 votes outside Cook County and higher in the city lagging turnout. James Hamilton Lewis seeks the seat for Democrats as Thompson and Losy lose.
Twelve men were arrested in El Paso over ten days for attempting to cross into Mexico to evade the draft by failing to register and comply with passport rules. A thirteenth suspect was arrested for aiding evaders, with several interned at Fort Bliss as enemy aliens and one surrendering at the international bridge. Mexican citizens crowded the consulate seeking passports despite district commands warning they would not be drafted.
The Pins nish Diet has been summoned to meet on September 26 to confirm the election of Prince poderek Charles of Hesse as the future king of Finland. He is 30 years old, a general of infantry in the German army, and married to Kaiser’s sister, Princess Margaret of Russia.
The page lists meetings and activities including The Queen's Daughters at St Marys Church rest room at 1 00, Titus at 430 at Miss Mattie Jerrells home, a Jolson School Center dance with an eight piece orchestra, The San Souci Club at Miss Stella Mullers home, Fridary Circle C meeting at Central Christian Church work rooms, a Nurses picnic at Brackenridge Park, Gamma Sigma Chi dancing at Miss Hazel Mackenfuss home, Red Cross Eastern Star meeting at Wolff and Marx, and various social arrivals and engagements including Mrs Gen Stribling, Mrs Elizabeth Maury, and Miss Marion Ball. Officers of the 165th Depot Brigade hosted a dinner at the Travis Club for five recently promoted captains Walker Dinwitte Crownover Woodside and Peavy, with spouses in attendance. The Heys School Parent-Teachers Association holds its first meeting Friday at 1:15 pm at Herff School with talks on The Children's Year, piano and vocal solos, and hostess teams listed. Other items include a trip summary for Mrs Stiefel, a Red Cross Convalescent Home program at Camp Travis, and a San Antonio Tuesday Musical event with performances and selections noted, plus quip about a thought reader and a joke about who killed Cock Robin.
Advice favors cocoanut oil as a shampoo replacement. It warns against harsh soaps and alkalis that dry the scalp and brittleness. A small amount of oil with water creates a rich lather that cleanses dust and dandruff, leaving hair silky and easy to manage.
A jury verdict of 5000 dollars in favor of Blake and others against San Antonio was returned in a condemnation suit to widen Soledad Street. The award covers 2500 for land 1400 for damages to improvements 1000 for repair of improvements and 100 for sidewalk repair. The case may go to the Supreme Court after appeals.
The piece by Captain Edward O'Reilly of the Ninth Texas Infantry appears in the current Pictorial Review as the opening of a twelve part series. O'Reilly has contributed to Collier's and other magazines, with a recent book "Fighting and Roving" detailing his travels and adventures. The Dictorial Review story is described as light and whimsical, showcasing the author’s humor and craft.
Warns kidneys are overworked and Bright's disease can follow. Describes symptoms such as back pain, colored urine, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Promotes Gold Medal Haaren OK Capsules as immediate relief with money-back guarantee. urges purchase at any drug store and stresses brand authenticity.
Sept. 12 reports say four members of the Tiernett family, fourteen miles away, died or are dying after consuming toadstools mistaken for mushrooms. The dead include Mr Bonnett his daughter aged 11 his infant and an unnamed child aged 10. Mr Bonnett not expected to live. three other children expected to recover.
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