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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
1
A historic removal sale floods San Antonio with deep discounts on men’s, women’s, and boys’ wear. The ad touts low prices on raincoats, shoes, overcoats, hosiery, tennis shoes, rubber boots, lingerie, and more, urging mail orders with cash for prompt service and promising the largest stock the store has ever had.
Two naturalization petitions were filed at the U S district officer by individuals born outside the United States. One applicant hailed from G Seo and arrived in Maneriea, while the other, Andersen Seluh kegel, was born in Senaliak and came to the United States.
Advert seeks buyers for La Creole Hair Dressing claiming to restore even dark color to gray hair beard or mustache. Sold locally or mailed for 1.20. Also mentions police seizure of assorted goods at Werner’s shop amid a fire investigation. officers report estimated value and involvement of two to three thousand dollars. Also notes military officer arrivals and an entertainment show at Fort Sam Houston.
A report from Boston confirms Allen Smelley and William Savelley died in action while serving in the infantry. Smelley, a Texas native, enlisted after joining the Marines. The obituary notes their Louisiana and Texas origins and wartime duties.
A dubious advert promises a home brew from lemon juice and Orchard White to create a freckle and tan removing lotion. It claims two lemons and three ounces of Orchard White yield a quarter pint for daily facial use. The seller urges massaging into face neck arms and hands to fade freckles sunburn and tan at very low cost.
War Department telegram reports Col Hubert Silman ordered to Camp Travis to assume command of the 60th Infantry. Lt Col Spring reassigned to lead the regiment, replacing orders for new command. Temporary command by General Estes as Birmingham absence noted. Camp Travis offices to be enlarged with a center patio and new visitor passes planned at headquarters.
Brigadier General George Estes, recently assigned to command the Uyrigade Can Travis, is expected to arrive on Monday September 16, according to a letter cited by Col. Pr.
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