Lack of Education Blamed for Commission Failures at Officers School
The Ninetyeth Division student officers' school just closed shows lack of education as the main reason many candidates fail to earn commissions. The next training start May 1st with men expected to prove themselves in common subjects. Lieut. Col By 7 Haskell, commandant, is slated to lead both the first and second schools, with expected retention in command. Announcement also named Lt. for Samuel Frankenburger of Neath Field Artillery.
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Haskell
Samuel Frankenburger
Neath Field Artillery
Lad
Slow's Liniment Promises Quick Weather Soreness Relief
Suffering from severe weather, a simple remedy is offered in Slow's Liniment. Apply a few drops and let it penetrate naturally for relief. Clean, quick, and economical, it won’t stain skin and is sold by druggists at no price increase. sample in ads lists 0 and 7.00.
Officers Training School selections and eligibility noted
Senior instructors at the school include Maj James W Everington 347th Infantry along with other instructors yet unnamed. Applications for admission are written submissions from men seeking officer insignia training. A board of officers will select up to two percent of command strength from all applicants, with strict prerequisites and ongoing examinations for those accepted. Uncertainty remains on aviation section eligibility as the War Department has not replied.
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James W. Everington
Wey
Nip Travis
Eles
Dequirtoe
Sigma Corps
War Department
Signal Corps
Gets It-2 Drops Then to the Dance
A quirky ad style note toutsgets It-2 drops for corns and pains offering quick relief and painless removal after use. It cites a “perfect” result, claims no need for drugs, and lists manufacturers and distributors in a period tongue.
Collegemen Eligible for Military Schools Recognized
The aviation section notes that Texas A and M College Vea cock Military College Rice Institute and University of Texas are recognized as institutions whose students will be acceptable to the schools.
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Texas A. and M. College
Veacock Military College
Rice Institute
University of Texas
Rains Sweep Large Portion of State with Heavy Totals
A weather system brought rain to much of the state, with amounts from .01 to 2.5 inches reported. San Antonio logged .62 inches as the storm moved east, delivering thunderstorms and lightning, while Houston and Galveston registered over two inches. Rainfall figures from numerous stations across the region show varied totals, amid expectations of showers through Thursday night.
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Louisiora
Brownsville
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
Dal- 6
Palestine
Taylor
Antoniy
Corpus Christi
Flousten
Beeville
Ifonda
Cuero
Muntsville
Lampasits
Waco
Corsicang
Police Raid Interrupts Irish Speaker in San Francisco
Police agents dispersed a meeting in San Francisco where Mrs Jannah Sheehy Skeffington spoke and was removed from the platform. The crowd threatened violence, leading to riot calls as officers escorted chair William Short from the event. The report mentions later burial details for soldiers Benjamin Watson and Gilbert Micheaux.
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N Prancisco
Cali
Department of Justice
Jfannah Sheehy-skeffington
Ireland
William Short
Local PTAs and clubs hold meetings and elections this week
De Zavala and Milam P T A groups schedule 3 30 p m and 3 30 p m elections while Bonham Red Cross and Smith associations meet early afternoon. History Club luncheon and 205th Cavalry dance plans noted. several marriages announced including Elsie Pfeuffer to Haarmann and Ivelyn Bennett to Lieut Robert Bush with home reception planned after May 1 in Brownsville.
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A. H. Bennett
Ivelyn Helen
Robert Anderson Bush
Sixteenth Cavalry
A. M. Bennett
Dwyer Avenue
Wesley Weldel
Lift Off Corns Freezone Magic Claim
An advertisement touts Fre-zone as magic for relieving corns and calluses. It promises instant relief without pain and easy removal using a tiny bottle sold by a druggist for a few cents.
Wedding Party Fetes Bright Way to Chicago and Beyond
A bride in white satin veil and pearl bandeau exchanges vows at the Menger Hotel with Miss Knox in pink organdie and a pink rose bouquet. Afterward the couple's party travels toward Chicago with stops at Fort Worth Art Worth Kansas City and St. Louis. Other guests include Captain Vairin and Norma Heiligman, with Sergeant Sweeney soon to be stationed in Douglas Anna.
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Miss Knox
Menger Hotel
Call Meeting of Jews In San Antonio Orthodox Community
In line with Governor Hobby proclamation a patriotic meeting of San Antonio's Orthodox Jews is set for Friday at 8 pm at the Orthodox Synagogue Aubrey and Guilbeu Streets after evening services. Chief Justice Wm Fly of the Court of Civil Appeals will speak along with other prominent figures. All Orthodox Jews are urged to attend. Signed by Wd. Wolff president and Nathan M. Gerstein rabbi.
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Hobby
San Antonio
Aubrey and Guilbeu
Fly
Court of Civil Appeals
Wd. Wolff
Nathan M. Gerstein
Coal bids received as board delays coal contracts
The San Antonio Board of Education heard bids for winter coal supply but did not decide on coal quality and postponed contract awards for several days. Superintendent Charles Meek recommended staff changes. Jate Watkins and Bessie Guerinsky were elected teachers, resignations from Helen Dixon and Corinne Zumwalls accepted, and Redecca Hightower granted a leave of absence.
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San Antonio
Children Festival Raises 1732 for Red Cross
Public schools of San Antonio cleared 1732.70 from a Whesta week festival at League Park. Elementary students sold 1044.05 in tickets, high school 67.10, box sales 46, and other receipts 7at. Expenses totaled 180.45 leaving net 1732.70. Rotarian William Ames will speak. Edward Raymond to supply entertainment.
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San Antonio
League Park
Questions of Cost Discussed in Telephone Hearing
The city commission resumed a telephone hearing on Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co rates. W Schregardus testified, with firm opinions from S P Mnetich on unit profitability and depreciation totaling about 185000.
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City Commission
Southwestern Telegraph & ‘Telephone Company
Council Chamber
W. Schregardus
McMillan
San Antonio
Gener
Southwestern
S. P. Mnetich
the &Bys Stone
Schregardus
Palavicini Sells Universal. Heads to New York
Mexico City April 24 Universal founder I Welix Palavicini announced in Thursday's issue that he sold his controlling interest and will depart for New York to publish an illustrated periodical for circulation in Spanish speaking countries. He is a former minister of education.
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Mexico City
Mex
Iwelix Palavicini
Universal
New York
Palavicini
San Antonio reports auto number plate mix up and patrols
Forty boxes of state automobile numbers from Austin reached San Antonio. Inspector Collins cites delays in 1918 license seals and orders motorcycle patrols to enforce display of seals while urging residents with paid receipts to obtain their seals. Draft notices list officers and men assigned to Camp Travis and Fort Sam Houston duties.
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San Antonio
James W. Collins
Bexar
State Highway Commission
Austin
Tnspector
Collins Whursday
San
Collins
Army Personnel Updates From Port Simi noton Base Hospital
Army notices list 30 formers at Port Simionaton base hospital sent to the 19th cavalry division at Wh dito. Lieut Walter Ward held artillery at Camp Travis injured after being struck by a propeller at San Marcos. he is recovering. Leave granted to several officers and enlisted men, with assignments to Camp MacArthur and Port Houston duties noted.
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John Axdelotte
Port Simionaton Base
Witteenth Cavalry Division
Dito
Walter Ward
Campy ‘Travis
San Marcos
Qun
Siruturiat
Steai Elite Hind
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound Debuts Hair Darkener
Old family recipe revived as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound promises natural dark color for gray hair. Sizeable use claims include even tint and a youthful look, with application by sponge or brush and warning it is not a disease cure.
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Wyeth
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
Advice promotes refined coconut oil as a gentle, greaseless shampoo option to avoid harsh alkalis in commercial products. Wet hair, rub in oil to produce rich lather that cleanses scalp and dust, leaving hair dry, silky, bright, and easy to manage. Multiplied by cost and availability, it argues coconut oil lasts months for a family.
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Jdustain
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Laneling
Sinn
San Brancisco
Gunter Motel
Delta
Gamma Tau
Gunter Hotel
Oscar Powell
Heanor Brackenridge Parent-Teacher Association
Crockett Parent-Teachers Association
Woman's Club
Red Cross Circle
Wolff & Marx
de Zavala Parent-Teacher Association
Bonham Parent - Teacher Association
Red Cross Circle of Ladies’ Auxiliary
History Club
Board of Directors
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Milam Parent- Teacher Association
Briscoe Parent-Teacher Association
Smith Parent-Teacher Association
Gus A. Pfeuffer
New Braunfels
Elsie
CG. Haarmann
Riside Park
Parent-Teacher Association
J. R. Baldwin
205Th Cavalry
Camp Stanley
Parry Tramhill
Chicago
Marguerite A. Johnson
J. Johnson
Beacon Hill
Travis, Peat Methodist Church
C. Wesley Weddell
Mabel Knox
Harry Leap
Ravearole
Michel Inox
Aldi Marie Dilley
Blum
William S. Tucas
Wribury
Menger
Jaias
Elizabeth | Rowley Clark
Mary Augusta Rowley
Beulah B. Patterson
Abs. Nugent B. Vairin
Camp Jackson
Ss. I
Captain Vairin
W. McAllister
State Police Health Association
J. A. Webber
Norma A. Heiligman
Sergt
Sweeney
Douglas
Anna
Sweeney i
Red Cross
Grind
Pro-Ally
Mexico
Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Visit Highway Commission
Ninetieth
Earle Naftger
Y. M
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Isaac Mayhugh
Fort Sam Houston
John McD Eyvelith
Wotglas
Ariz
Columbus, N. M
Louis A. Greenfelder
R. Cos
Camp Travis
Francis H. Gburczyk
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Theoldore H. Hurrell
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Mil O Fleke
Kenneth GB. Huffman
Alien D. Wises
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Isaac 3. Rohrer
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General Hospital
Fort Bayard, X
Samuel T. Williams
349Th Infantry
Sehen of Arms
Fort Shs Okla
John R. Burkett
Hunter L. Girault
Soth Infantry
Glasgow
Port Sao Houston
Ue Department
Riley J. Wesley
Camp MacArthur
Iukery
Nogal
Catt. We. M. Robertson
Dsth Infantry
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