Bea Texas Volunteer Draft Age Extension Proposed
The notice states that Bea Texas may extend the volunteer draft age from 18 to 45 years. It urges citizens to answer the call when their country needs volunteers and to participate voluntarily.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
10
Curzon says no allied plan yet on imperial preferences
Earl Curzon told the Lords the imperial war cabinet had not discussed preferences and would act with allies including the United States. He warned final decisions would wait until Parliament reconvenes and noted possible postwar control of world raw materials by Britain and the U S. Albert Receives Rev McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl Curzon
House of Lords
Imperial War Cabinet
United States
British
Marl Curzon
Fall Proves Fatal in Air Crash Near Belleville
Lieutenant Evans of Scott Aviation Wield near Belleville suffered injuries at 7 p m yesterday when an airplane he piloted with Cadet Douglas crashed about six miles from the field. Evans died at 10 p m. Douglas escaped unhurt. Evans, from Philadelphia, was making a sharp turn when control was lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Evans
Scott Aviation Wield
Belleville
Douglas
Douglass
Philadelphia
Theaters Bill at Royal and Princess Show Wide Variety
The Royal Theater features Fisher and Gilmore in A Hashful Romeo a ten minute comedy act. Morris Moon and company present She Wrong Bird a musical comedy number. The Shooting of Dan McGrew is the main photoplay with The Four Seasons at the Princess plus Billy Knight’s trained roosters and acts by Sworn and Westbrook Gordon and Gordon. The Grand features Jack Arnold Trio Murphy and Lockmarl and Bessie Barriscale stars in The Rose of Paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Gilmore
Royal
Romeo
Royal Theater
the Royal
Morris Moon
Bellelaire Brothers
Jack Arnold Tria
Murphy
Lockmarl
Grand Worth Seeing
Bessie Barriscale
Fairbanks at the Grand in Manhattan Madness reel
Douglas Fairbanks shows at the Grand today with Manhattan Madness a photoplay praised for his usual energy. The program runs for two days more as this feature closes with additional stirring scenes and strong performances. The Friday Saturday slot will present The 8 starring Dustin Faroum. Louisiana Legislature votes in favor of federal prohibition amendment in a special session Baton Rouge records a 69 to 61 House approval after Nebraska ratified earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
the Grand
Douglas Fairbanks
Manhattan Madness
Pairbanks
Gre
Dustin Faroum
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Louisiana General Assembly
Nebtte
Great Artillery Duel Threatens Europe Front
Special Cable dispatch from Aug 7 reports German forces massing on the Vesle and Aisne ridge as American and French artillery duel escalates. German looting and工程 mines threaten Allied lines while engineers uncover three tons of explosives wired through Chateau de Pore and surrounding ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mllake
Aisne
Rheims
Soissons
Vesie
Vesle
Roche
Gorman
Oldiers
Golliers
Fore-en-Tardenois
Chateau de Pore
Redateau
Clearing Enemy Wires and Destruction of a Chateau
Report describes clearing enemy wires and destroying a chateau yesterday. A mine at a lit chateau could have blown the place. 150 such devices found. Germans desecrated a French cemetery near Fismes, replacing French graves with German ones. tombstones missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fismes
Danderine Promises Rapid Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
Advertisements claim Danderine removes all dandruff within ten minutes and sparks new hair growth after weeks. The copy describes scalp rejuvenation, lustrous hair, and easy application with a small bottle sold for a few cents at druggists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton’s
Unclear War Remnants Mention Sacrilege and Soldiers
Fragmentary text mentions graves and accusations of sacrilege as a factor in soldiers' morale. The passage implies hostility to actions labeled sacrilege may weaken troops and its removal is anticipated soon.
Allied Troops Drive Bolshevik Forces Across Dvina River
London reports Allied forces cross the Dvina River after Archangel occupation, driving Bolshevik units back on August 4 with heavy shellfire. Allies push south along the railway toward Vologda. captures include rolling stock and stores. German reinforcements north of the Gulf of Finland total about 50,000, with plans against the Murman railways. Paris also reports bombardment of the Paris region by long range guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Archangel
Dvina
Vologda
Laos
Gulf of Finland
Murman
Aviator Badly Hurt In Plane Incident Near Kelly Field
Lieutenant Jinox of Kelly Field and Lieut Merton H Knox from Redwood City Calif were seriously injured when their airplane failed six miles south of Kelly Field on Custreville Road Irving Washner the passenger escaped with minor injuries Both were hospitalized at Kelly Field Alfonte Leaves on Long Flight Memphis Aug 8 Major James R Alfonte commandant of the aviation field Wichita Falls Texas returns after a 400 mile flight with Lieutenant Alexander stopping once at Ebbetts Field Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton H. Knox
Redwood City
California
Kelly Yield
Kelly Pield
Cus-treville Road
Irving W. Washner
Knox
Kelly Field
Alfonte
Memphis
Venn
Maor James R. Alfonte
Wichita Falls
Texas
Jeff Park Wield
Ing
Wichita Pats
Pexas
Ebbetts Wield
Ark
Alexander
Draft Registration and Navy Draft Age Debate
Governor Hobby urged state and local officers to aid local boards as Texas prepares for a new draft registration for men aged 18 to 21. Registration is tentatively set for September 8. In Washington, Rear Admiral Palmer said the Navy needs no draft change as it already has most manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Hobby
Witn City Council of Defense
Washington, D. C
Navy
Navy Department
Palmer
Vhief
Bureau of Naviigation
Senate Military Committee
Panhandle Receives More Rain Boosting Cattle Range
Fort Worth Texas Aug 8 More rain in the upper panhandle especially around Dalhart fell last night benefitting cattlemen with better stock water and range conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Fort Worth
Texas
Upper Panhandle
Dalhart
German Refuse Regulation Imposes Food Waste Save
In Brandenburg around Berlin Potsdam officials order households to save kitchen refuse for food or fodder and report it to collectors on alternate days. Unauthorized disposal or handling risks arrest or a 375 fine, as city authorities push to conserve waste for human or animal use.
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Nnion Times Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Amsterdam
Brandenburg
Derlin-Potsdam
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