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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

7

Three Auxiliary Flying Fields Planned Near Kelly Field

War Department approves loss of land near San Antonio for three auxiliary aviation fields to support advanced training and solo flights. San Antonio Chamber of Commerce officials, led by L J Chess and Clegg, report immediate acquisition of 190 to 200 acre tracts five to ten miles from Kelly Field. Fields will be level, free of buildings, and used solely for pilot training with no permanent structures.

Kelly Field War Department Weling San Antonio Department of Military Affairs Chamber of Commerce Clesg Washington Chan of Commerce Kelly Ford

City to Seize Land for Army Air Field Expansion

Two hundred acres lie near the city as authorities plan to advance training for young aviators. The Merc notes the air force will use auxiliary fields and temporary hangars may be erected later if needed. Government aims to secure tracts suitable for current needs, with details in military hands.

Merc Ute Ina Ene Rg Werstand Ween Kkelly Brookes Fields Cite Sewer Farm Amy Nesernide

Personal mentions and guard moves at Camp Travis

Names of guests staying at various houses around New York and nearby towns appear in a social notes column. A hospital guard unit at Camp Travis is on duty moving houses to accommodate new construction, with about one hundred men lifting and transporting a barracks to a new camping ground for Wednesday.

New York Anthony A. Custer Roriland Ore E.R. Ureaken North Pleasanton Fort Wort Jes Beeville Vanier Thea Dalus la Isa Gueat York Harry J. Culling Company Camp Travis Greg

Rheumatism Cannot Be Cured Says Advertisement

An advertisement asserts rheumatism cannot be cured by surface remedies and promotes S S S as a blood treatment. It claims most cures come from addressing the disease in the blood and offers medical consultation from Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Georgia. It emphasizes avoiding mineral therapies and guarantees a pure vegetable remedy.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Allanta

Allied rally echo Roselli call for united Allied front

Lieutenant Brand Roselli spoke at the YWCA gathering urging American and Allied forces to unite in purpose and effort. He recalled Italian wartime reversals, stressed coordinated command, and warned that victory depends on concerted Allied action rather than separate fronts.

Brand Roselli YW U Damueriiy Roselli Italy Austria Vietary Bulgy Turkey Germany Qurelves Americ Amenes Pyhree Cnmple Alps Bertaips Contfortalle Murphen Austen Voorpioy Beaye Jy Rogienk Link Co Jared Nat Hoeset Miner Fawek Ton Buck Plegis Ital Ibny Alwaye Nis Supreme Col- 42 Alled Niimals Haa Seittli Mary Sevan Linly Levy Rove Mrange Marne Ruskin Wits

Dandruff Cures Promised In A Simple Night Remedy

A fragment outlines a home remedy for dandruff claiming four ounces of ordinary liquid and a nighttime scalp rub will dissolve all flakes and stop itching. It promises glossy hair and urges readers to obtain the remedy from a local store.

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Unclear OCR Bid for Healer and Lectures Mentioned

Fragmentary text mentions Healer and General Allen, A Attobelli, and Roselli with a Wednesday event at Kelly Kieht. It references lecture by Mere and Jer hay, Mary Shae, and a birth/death note for a daughter of Me ward Mt. dardan. scattered names imply a mixed local notices page.

Allen Mud A. Attobelli Dau Antove Roselli Kelly Nankmabash Ilaberh Jordan Mae Mary Dardan Oleae Shravepore

Potatoes and Produce Ad Appears in Fragment

Itemized ad fragment listsFancy potatoes yellow poles and apples with prices. Readable lines mention a box and a local address 404 Main Ave. Ad fragment hints at grocery sale details and a storefront listing.

Purified Blood Claims From Sulphur Tablets

An advertisement touts Bulphert Sulphoric Tablets as a cure for constipation nerves and various ailments. It promises rapid detox of blood toxins, improved kidney and nerve function, and relief from boils and skin issues. The copy targets both adults and children with a claimed 40 tablet presentation.

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Candidacy names for school board presented in town election

The article notes candidates for the school board to be presented on April 9, with terms expiring for several trustees. It lists names such as Miss Simic Mack and Miss Lydhe Matha among those elected or resigning, plus a discussion of district population, school funding, and proposed industrial department support.

Hk Ak Ate Heney Guersa Charlee Winchester Kaisa Mexico Moreid Javad W. Montanish Hives Daker Sin Aronio Feu Simic Mack Lydhe Matha Aise Kivel Jffort Aml Mivk Race Newnan. Mn Tay Mian Jon Ag Meek Haverd

Loan Sharks Busy Warns Against Practice On Bonds

The omen ant Kelly Wielt warns against loan sharks operating freary camps offering loans on government bonds. Sharks charge rates from 40 to 100 dollars on a 100 bond, with some as high as MW percent. An adjutant signed order states soldiers should be protected from those who take advantage of bonds and mislead on market value. Reputable banks reportedly offer fair markets for bonds, while auctions may carry high risk.

Kelly Wielt Gare Searer Tryst Baker Shouid Nth Naxards

No Bomb Proof Jobs At Army Clinic For Women At Work

A wartime notice from Colonel Jere B. Clayton, acting as surgeon, announces a vacancy for a record clerk in the department of the office for men capable of doing mill duties. A educated woman may apply and select her own assistant, duties limited to filing. Also reported is the death of Sergeant Clint UW of the 2th Center, Seventh Battalion, 165th Depot Brigade, at Camp Travis Base Hospital, with burial plans for his mother Mrs Belin A Pall of Lometa Texas.

Capabe Doling Mill Jere B. Chtytun Army Clayton College Eiucalinu Neok Jeloni Andeducated Warn Clint UW Cente Hany Tulion 165Th Depot Brigade Camp Travis Belin A. Pall Lometa Tex

Soldier Rowdy Rowe Shipped Home Remains Return

The remains of late Private Henry Pu from the Thirst Battaion, 16th-Depot Ursgiude, will be sent to his former home Paratoma Ark for burial. Corporal Zelos L. Warren will accompany the remains during travel, with details limited by wartime censorship and logistics.

Lnte Henry Pu Thirst Battaion 16Th Ursgiude Uum Travis Paratoma Ark Uursinl Corporat Zelos L. Warren Muir

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