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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
8
Well known society leader's gray hair is promoted as a gradual, non dye solution. The advertisement claims La Creole Hair Dressing eradicates dandruff, promotes healthy scalp, and restores a natural dark shade. Sold in drug stores or by mail from Van Vliet Mansfield Drug Co. Menasha, Tenn.
Mrs. R. Pena of 728 South Laredo Street received a letter dated August 28 from her son Marcus Pena stating he has been hospitalized for two months with wounds but has discarded crutches and will soon return to fighting. The message contradicts earlier War Department reports that he had been killed in action.
Advert says Hyomei relieves colds coughs croup and catarrh in minutes. It uses a pocket inhaler and contains no cocaine or morphine. Complete outfit is inexpensive and backed by money back guarantee. One inhaler lasts a long time with extra bottles available from druggists.
When you suffer from rheumatism or neuritis Sloga's Liniment is advertised as a clean refreshing soothing economical remedy. It claims quick relief for aching muscles stiffness of joints lame backs neuralgia and sick headaches and is marketed to both men and women through druggists.
In San Antonio a Mexican American mother clung to hope after war telegrams declared her son Marcus Pena dead. Letters from Marcus and a later cablegram showed he survived wounds and fought bravely in France. She sent inquiries to Washington amid insurance arrangements and pride in his Spanish letters describing German retreat and American resolve. The tale highlights resilience and cross language ties in wartime.
Local ad presents Travelers Cigar Shop at 222 Ace and a Maillard's Famous Candies promotion. Brief notice highlights shop location and featured sweets in a compact classified style.
General orders establish a broad educational program for all officers and enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces. The initiative, approved by the commander in chief, has been in discussion with the military and Y M C A leaders. General Pershing is deeply interested in the project and its implementation.
Mrs Willie Mae Storey of 360 Cloverhurst Ave Athens Ga declares Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured a year long facial eruption. She used one cake Soap and two boxes Ointment then was healed. Advertisement offers free sample by mail and lists prices for Soap Ointment and Talcum.
An old advice piece promotes pure cocoanut oil as a gentler shampoo. It warns that common soaps and shampoos damage the scalp by alkali, while using plain oil creates a rich lather with minimal residue. The method is to moisten hair and rub in a small amount for cleansing and a silky, manageable finish. It notes the oil is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
An old advice piece extols grooming noting well kept hair signals taste and neatness. It recommends using Canthtox shampoo from a druggist, dissolving a dose in hot water to make a full shampoo and promises richer shine softness and healthier growth.
A compact society note lists gatherings at Herff School and various venues through the week, including Chaplains' Aid Association at 4 40 p m and Hebrew Ladies' Relief Society at 2200 p m. It mentions Red Cross circles, Ladies' Aid, Harmony Club dancing, and a planned Kappa Chi fraternity meeting with a literary program, plus upcoming literary and church events and a soldiers concert at the Lutheran Brotherhood Club with a large host of local participants.
Austin reporters say the next Legislature is expected to be harmonious with the prohibition issue quiet and women suffrage likely to be put to the people. Budget system, state Highway and Banking Insurance department reforms, and uniform accounting for eleemosynary institutions are key items under consideration for the thirty sixth Legislature. The session opens in January and may see restrictive but steady legislation.
Two small fires caused about 500 dollars in damage at a store run by Mrs F I Hut tle at 801 Austin Street shortly after 4 am Tuesday. The origin appeared to be rubbish near a rear entrance and the building valued at 2000 dollars was insured for 1000 with about 250 dollars of stock loss. A second fire occurred at 7 43 pm Monday at the rear outbuilding of A G Chapa’s home at 225 South Sa vedo Street, within Dietrich Soap Company grounds, but was checked before spreading.
Weather officials say fair today but indicate a change by Wednesday as a strong storm moves across Western Nebraska. The air pressure pattern suggests unsettled conditions tomorrow over the area between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains, influencing local forecasts.
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