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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
13
A pamphlet urges sufferers of catarrh and head noises to try a home preparation using Parmint and hot water with sugar. It claims to reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes and balance ear pressure, reporting cases of restored hearing after other treatments failed.
An old advertisement advocates a four ounce bottle of liquid arsenic to dissolve dandruff. It claims nightly application removes scales by morning and stops itching, promising glossy hair after several uses. It urges buying at drugstores at low cost for any amount of dandruff.
Paris dispatch quotes Boersen Zeitung describing a worn out ruler and scarce capable leaders in the empire. It notes parties preparing for continued Reichstag debates with committees convening on September 2f.
Washington D C September 20 A Cracow dispatch received today says Germany is thinning Poland occupation forces due to western front demands. Detachments that once numbered 20 have been reduced to two or three in many locations signaling manpower strain and front line pressure.
An advertisement extols Mothers Friend as a safe external remedy to ease pregnancy discomfort. It claims the product loosens nerves, muscles, and ligaments for an easier delivery, promotes health and strength, and invites readers to request a motherhood book and contact Bradfield Regulator Co for a bottle.
Rotary club program includes Lieuts. Joseph Lock and O'Brien recounting war front experiences and praise for the Y M C A and Red Cross. 2 Lieutenant Loef urges Liberty Bond support while the club hears a minstrel show by Camp Travis performers and a talk on wholesale crockery pricing.
Felix D. Jones, released on $10,000 bond pending appeal from a 25 year sentence for the Lyons murder, was rearrested en route to Dallas on a new charge in the Brown case. The July 14, 1916, Miss Florence Brown killing occurred in a downtown real estate office and remains largely circumstantial. Trial likely mid October with Jones maintaining innocence.
A fire started in the electric shaft of the Bexar County Courthouse at 11 20 p m Thursday disabling the lighting and causing about 850 dollars in damage. Twelve San Antonianos jurors were in the top floor jury room when it broke out and were unaware until Friday forenoon. The blaze, confined to the shaft, was quickly controlled after being discovered by night watchman A G Rivas. Electricians began repairs Friday morning under county commission order.
Medical authorities attribute most stomach troubles to excess stomach acid. A suggested plan recommends Bisulated Magnesia to neutralize acidity during meals, or a limited diet to avoid irritants. The remedy is non digestent and not a laxative, with powder or tablets available from druggists.
Fire and Police Commissioner Wright outlines a system to issue winter uniforms in winter and lighter summer attire. Beginning next December city will stop a clothing allowance of 22.50 every six months and buy uniforms in lots to reduce costs. City uniforms will be city property and must be returned when officers leave.
Miss Mary Labaj died Wednesday at 4 10 p m at a local sanitarium aged 26 She was born in Texas and lived in Temple Nexus later moved to San Antonio for health She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Labaj of Temple The boy was sent to Temple Thursday night for interment Mrs W C Johnson died Thursday at 12 20 a m at a local sanitarium aged 43 Born in Mississippi she came from Rusk Texas two years ago for treatment in the sanitarium She is survived by a husband and daughter in Rusk Interment arranged by Shelley Poring.
An old newspaper snippet lists Ort er Loring at 206 Jefferson Street and Hagg McCollum Undertakers Ambulance and Lung Motor Service at Cr 104 with cone service. A stray tale mentions a girl named Margarey asking about a missing bellows and a note on Urusney buildings built with cement plaster.
Calotabs, the new harmless and painless Calomel, may be found at drug stores as a liver cleanser. One tab at bedtime with water leaves you feeling fine in the morning and ready for breakfast, with no danger or interference with work. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents. money back if not delighted.
War Department telegraphs lift the ban on civilian admission to central officers training schools. Civilians 18 to 45 may apply through professors at listed Southern Department colleges, with certain deferral and enlistment rules. Deliveries and fleet figures noted by the Emergency Fleet Corporation head to the Senate Commerce Committee.
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