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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
14
City health officer Dr. W A King commends a long campaign by local authorities and the US Public Health Service for preventing smallpox and typhoid. He notes San Antonio is ready for winter and expects thousands of soldiers to arrive, with free clinics distributing vaccines and serums.
Mrs Alice Heester of Christopher reports four years of irregularities weakness and nervousness followed by improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she is no longer nervous or run down and believes the remedy can cure female troubles. The ad invites readers to write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Wynn Mass for guidance.
Carpenter D Cross of 1115 East End Avenue Chattanooga Tennessee credits Tanlac with ending five years of stomach trouble gas indigestion and weakness. He says he can work daily again and saved money on medical costs as Tanlac is sold in San Antonio by New Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative.
Dr King reports measles and German measles eliminated in San Antonio with no smallpox or spreadable diseases. Officials credit military city and county efforts plus a clean outskirts. Spanish influenza possible. no proven prevention yet. emphasis on sanitary conditions as protection.
The Leon Springs post office will close in September after 59 years of operation. It will be served by Motor Route thereafter. The office began in 1909 with Max Aue as postmaster and remained in the family for generations, with Rudolph Aue resigning April 20 and his successor’s acceptance taking effect September 30.
New chiffon veils for street and outing wear advertised in bright colors. Made of good quality chiffon, 112 yards long and 1 yard wide with hemstitched borders. Excellent values at one dollar each.
Advertises chiffon veils priced at $2.00 each made from extra heavy washable chiffon. Describes extra large size with hemstitched borders and a range of shades available for selection.
Army personnel details show Lieut. Wo PL Patterson moved from Fort Sam Houston to Kelly Field for orthopedic duties. Various officers including First Lieut Hat Re Whittingham and Second Lieut Hay FL Roberts reported for duty at Camp Travis. Prince Axel of Denmark visits Washington for naval study and dines with Secretary Daniels.
A jumble of names and places shows visitors and residents in Texas towns. Individuals from Austin, San Antonio, New York, Chicago, and other cities are listed as staying at local hotels or visiting family, with scattered notes about registrations and rooms at the Menger and Lanier hotels and other venues.
Nicholas Martinez of San Fernando Street was injured when a front awning at the Motor Company on Trevis Street collapsed Thursday afternoon. A man and a woman with a child were briefly beneath the awning and fled as debris fell. Martinez was rescued and taken to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Police cleared debris and traffic resumed within 20 minutes.
Advertises boys clothing including suits in Norfolk style with knickerbockers in navy brown gray and mixtures for ages 8 to 16 at 7.95 regular 10. Also corduroy school wear in Trench style with slash pockets and belts for ages up to 6 at 5.45. Caps, khaki goods, madras shirts, and knickerbockers shown in multiple colors and sizes with various sale prices.
Fall shirts for men offer madras percale and crepe options with assorted stripes and comfortable options. Overshirts for hunting golf and more come in flannel grays blues and browns. Pajamas in flannelette and ribbed cotton basics priced from 1.50 to 5.50. Silk neckwear and hose with varied colors and styles complete the listing.
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