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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
8
The Kansas City Star reports arrivals from Mexico describe draft evaders fleeing conscription as outcasts. Slacker Americans in Mexico face ostracism from Americans and Mexicans, with pro-ally sentiments and even German agents avoiding them.
Reports describe American draft evaders in Tampico Guanajuato and Santa Tost Mountains camps facing hostility and expulsion. Wealthy refugees drift to remote ranches while others survive in camps or on town refuse. Canadians and Europeans with no service also encounter similar treatment as they seek to avoid military duty.
Pauls Valley Oklahoma August 6 a fire of undetermined origin destroyed the compress of the Chickasaw Compress Company of Ardmore along with 700 bales of cotton. The loss is put at about 150000 dollars. In Newfane Vermont William Livey has a Bible King Jamies warelon printed in Wor veeler by Jralah Thomas in 728 dollars.
A London-leaning agricultural note argues for expanding fish production to alleviate food shortages caused by war. It warns that seas around Britain hold vast, underutilized potential and urges restocking and sustainable harvesting to renew marine yields, contrasting farming renewal with fishing depletion. It also notes harmful cigarette advertising interwoven in the source text.
London dispatch describes a German withdrawal along a twelve mile front from Ancre to Albert behind the Avre. The retreat is framed as a failure of the enemy’s autumn offensive with heavy losses and ruined positions at Aveluy, Albert, and Dernancourt. Nurses killed among hospitals in No Man's Land near Dernancourt.
In Dallas on August 6 authorities warn that rising wages and cotton prosperity among southern African Americans have swelled swindler activity. Con artists push worthless goods while claiming government bonds and thrift stamps are not worth par, prompting a federal and state drive. Sent letters urge resistance and education to curb the exploitative schemes.
A 25 man posse led by Captain Rosser hunts draft resistors and deserters in the Ozarks near Paris Arkansas. Reports say about 30 suspects in various gangs have exchanged fire with pursuers during the week. Guards tighten patrols as dawn arrives and vows to force surrender within days.
Washington August six reports the railroad administration considers abolishing liquor sales on all railroad property including dining cars hotels and station restaurants. Authorities are gathering data on the number of bars and their management. Meanwhile a British freighter tows a hydroplane rescue near Atlantic port with three uninjured American aviators.
An old fashion tip recommends avoiding standard soaps and shampoos due to alkali that dries the scalp. Instead use plain lanolin oil, purchased at drug stores, to moisten and wash hair. Rub in a small amount to create rich lather, rinse, and enjoy soft, bright, manageable hair that resists dust and dandruff.
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