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FORD FIXERS OFFER A FORD FOR SALE A FINE CAR COST 6400. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. SELLER R A GREGORY 326 BEDELL BLDG AVROCKET 9. NO TRADE. CAR MISPRINTS ADJUSTED FOR LOCAL SALE.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
10
FORD FIXERS OFFER A FORD FOR SALE A FINE CAR COST 6400. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. SELLER R A GREGORY 326 BEDELL BLDG AVROCKET 9. NO TRADE. CAR MISPRINTS ADJUSTED FOR LOCAL SALE.
Classified autos and goods ads show a busy Crockett market with offers on Ford and Studebaker cars, trucks, and parts, plus furniture, jewelry, and various secondhand items. Vendors tout bargains, trades, and quick sales across multiple brands and models, including tours, roadsters, and delivery vehicles.
The first Jewish Welfare Board building at Kelly Field, Meld No. 1, was dedicated on a Thursday evening with Major General Willard Holbrook and Lt. Col. Gerrit Van Sluackenbush among attendees. The 40 by 40 foot two story structure includes a first floor auditorium and recreation room, and second floor sleeping quarters for secretaries, as plans call for similar camp buildings in the Southern Department.
Five weeks after capture at Kerrville for alleged auto theft in San Antonio, a soldier escaped from Camp Travis guard house on Wednesday afternoon. Two companions are believed to have fled. investigation continues. An attempted car theft on South Tate Avenue and a false theft report near Medina Shwe are noted as part of the same case. Detectives pursue suspects as authorities tighten security following the incident.
Wilt Perez faces murder charges after confessing to killing Miss Vane Tyson during a burglary at a San Antonio area farm. The victim, found dead with tied wrists, was identified as Miss Vint Tortot who later went missing. Perez reportedly buried the body and was found with a horse and buggy owned by Miss Will Tatton, leading to his arrest and confession.
Lambert, senior member of the city commission, will preside as Mayor Bell departs for Austin on business and is expected to return Thursday night. The commission will consider adopting an ordinance to fix closing times for various establishments.
Citizens of Alana Beieht rally to petition the county commissioners to adjust the assessment on Chete property. A meeting of property owners is set for Wednesday night to discuss the issue as residents from across the county travel to the courthouse on Bloesday for tax variation talks. The board plans to begin sessions as a board of equalization for six districts.
City health officer Ning said inspections delaying license issuance justify extending the August 1 deadline to obtain city permits. Many establishments have already been issued licenses, but about 1400 others still lack them as the new ordinance requires all under surveillance for tissue sellers.
Private First Class John A MacMaellen of the Quastdnaster’s Corps was convicted at a court martial in Coo Nravis of disrespect toward a superior officer. He received six months confinement and forfeiture of pay for a like period. The charges stated he spoke to the officer with insult and failed to return to duty when ordered.
Local draft boards hear unofficial advices from the Provost Marshal General about tightening theft regulations and moving many men from deferred classes to more ready for enlistment. White and black registrants are affected. calls to Camp Cody and related boards are noted, with dates and local rosters being updated as families’ support needs are considered.
A string of obituaries and funeral notices from San Antonio recounts the death of Capt. Wright Moore and other mourners. Survived by a widow, children, siblings and extended families, services are noted with locations in San Antonio, LaGrange and other places, including Confederate veteran ties and military past. Interments and funeral homes are listed along with relatives’ names and places. The column also contains scattered local notices and a brief international item about Spain and a sinking incident.
The document records numerous National Army appointments and postings at Kelly Field Camp Dick and San Antonio. Names include Lieutenants Lester Roberts Walio Aus Ty Lugene Tinade and Edward Michael Powers, plus Capt Harry A. Davis and Lt Col Robert F F Amos, among others, with duties in aeronautics signal corps cavalry and sanitary services.
At Camp Travis the 16th Depot Brigade Band performed at 11 15 morning Thursday to celebrate the official announcement that a new division will be formed. The group of over 60 musicians, formed six days prior, played with readiness and enthusiasm as officers predict rapid organization and overseas departure within months.
A new freight routing schedule takes effect Monday August 6 in San Antonio and nearby areas to reduce congestion and improve carbon deliveries. The plan, approved by the regional director of routing, directs cars to move as Hedligt Arvight with less handling and damage. The schedule is on file at the San Antonio freight bureau office.
The Square Deal Association plans to curb house and room rents for soldiers, forming a grievance committee to investigate excessive charges and post a list of offending landlords in camps. Cards pledging square dealing will lose licenses for abuses, with enforcement including potential picket warnings. Restaurant workers align with the effort, meeting Friday at the Chamber of Commerce. San Antonio begins correcting house numbering to fix mail delays under government supervision.
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