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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1917

Page

14

Army transfers announced across infantry and cavalry units

The notice lists transfers of several officers including COND LIEUT R. ere AWAr to Sixth Infantry and SECOND LIEUT ATHAEL B. ELLIS to Scout Cavalry. Major CRAIG moves to Henry G 3 siCu? medical corps while FIRST LIEUT ARTHUR J. HANLON receives a professorship at a university. The staff changes appear across multiple departments with reassignments in the Southeast Department and the Southern Department.

Gixteth Fantry Athael B. Ellis Garourne aMiet Southeastern Department A H E. Casper William D Schuffl Aero Sea Tice

Odd Formulas Sweep Through Parish Roles

A fragment from the Christian Herald shows a satirical take on church ceremonies and social roles. It lampoons christenings and weddings with quirky dialogue from a pastor presiding parent bride’s father and an industrious usher. The piece parodies ritual moments and Indian stories framed as comic tomfoolery.

Billy Sanday Billy Suniethods Satan

Bird Mimics Escape Dinosaurs Ages Before Man Arrived

The article describes the struthiomimus or ostrich mimic, a fifteen foot dinosaur noted by Professor Henry F. Osborn in the American Museum Journal. It portrays the creature’s swift running form and curious gait, suggesting it may have been among the fastest reptiles.

Henry F. Osborn American Museum Journal Osborn

Ostrich speed mocks swift horse in ancient times

The text notes the ostrich could outrun the swiftest horse while a theropod species, the Struthiomimus, moved with grace. Despite its odd appearance, the creature existed millions of years ago, leaving no one to laugh at its features.

Ostrich Dinosaur Struthiomimus Run to Escape Tyrant Tyrannosaur

A fragment discusses Struthiomimus a swift ostrich dinosaur living with giant predators. It ran to avoid feeding tyrannosaur flesh, using long legs and neck for balance while feeding on vegetation. The piece notes changes in interpretation from bird robber to non carnivorous plant eater after Alberta fossil discovery.

Tyrannosaurus American Museum Osborn Struthiomimus Alberta

How Is Your Weight What Can Help Increase Weight

The piece discusses underweight danger from low reserve strength and promotes using 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets to raise white and red blood cells and thereby gain weight. It advises obtaining sealed packages and taking them for several months per directions.

Functions of Dust and Ancient Dinosaurs Featured

Articles discuss how dust enables light and weather phenomena while dinosaurs used running as preparedness against predators like Tyrannosaurus. Also notes the blue sky results from fine atmospheric dust and reflects on a romantic tale of lost love, ending with a Chicago Herald anecdote.

Earth

City Noise vs 6:55 Train Echoes in Country Life

The inquiry notes Sparks living in the country is asked if he misses city bustle. He replies that he only misses it if the 6 55 train arrives, sparking a wry contrast between urban rhythm and rural quiet in the quotation from Puck.

Sparks Puck

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