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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
9
In France, American officers savor fresh fish from a lake near their camp. A former British Army liaison taught how to catch trout without fishing, using grenades to stun fish, then hauling them ashore for a mess dinner.
Lieutenant Tirting Tuseni of the Tuna army visits San Antonio to lecture on American audiences amid Italian disaster news. He arrives after December front service and plans to meet officials in San Antonio. Funds from the lecture are allocated to finance a stenographic scholarship. Several girls receive training to provide services, while profits from the event are redirected to a schoolship fund.
Police report a 40 year old man robbed a boarding house owned by Mrs N B Shumway on Varson Street and fled with groceries and provisions valued around one dollar. Officers Greer and Harris recovered most items and charged the suspect with burglary and larceny as the case proceeded.
Buffalo New York writer seeks Mississippi readers to reconnect homesick soldiers and find pen pals. editors relay calls from veterans and towns across the nation inviting correspondence from city to city to foster hospitality and support for troops.
Wolfson's holds a week long sale on white fabrics for summer wardrobes with reduced prices. The flyer highlights Swiss Organdies, Nainsook, Longcloth, Voiles, Gabardine, Madras, Pique, Linon, and other 36 to 44 inch fabrics with discounts ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars, emphasizing value for undergarments, dresses, and summer wear. Numerous yardage bundles and 10 yard bolts offered, many at substantial markdowns.
Obituary notices list Harold Van Dort and others. The text records multiple deaths, survivors, and funeral arrangements including interment at Mission Burial Park and services at local undertakers, with mentions of family members and residences in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Army personnel notices list officers and sergeants assigned to duty at various posts including Fort Sam Houston and Camp Travis. The piece notes court martial proceedings in Houston related to the Ligusten riot and mentions transfers, leaves, and temporary duties across multiple units and locations.
A native of New Braunfels, Mrs. Fienistine Serdinia died Sunday at the San Antonio hospital. She is survived by three brothers and three sisters. Rev. Wolff of St John’s will conduct funeral services at the chapel of Riche Undertaking and burial will be in Chir Cemetery.
An old classified snippet shows Shelley Lorlig Undertaking Co and Robinson Binder Co offering automotive equipment and private ambulance services. It references phone numbers and addresses on Soledad Street and nearby Pearce, Pearce Robinson areas.
Relighty irs Sarah M. RAL at this place writes that Cardui is a wonderful medicine for women. She describes years of weakness and pale appearance, then rapid improvement after beginning Cardui. After two bottles she recovered strength, finished the first course, and soon felt herself as strong as ever able to work.
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