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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1918

Page

5

Jewish university in Palestine aims to unite world Jewry

In the New Republic discussion Benjamin Ginzburg argues a Jewish university in Palestine must be a world university open to Jews from all nations. It should foster a new Jewish spirit and Zionist unity, though Palestine cannot house all Jews, so most will remain in the Diaspora while Palestine serves as a central inspiring center.

Palestine Benjamin Ginzburg Gays New Republic Tate al Nations Anouner

Follow the barrage to victory in a dawn assault

In the darkness the unit moves to their starting position and signals "fifteen minutes to go" before a devastating barrage. The German front endures a chaotic break as star shells illuminate the line and the attack sweeps through barbed wire into trench after trench. The first wave breaks into the German second line, then pursues and seizes the third line amid machine gun fire, bombs, and smoke. By daylight the exhausted but elated troops have achieved their objective and return, worn but triumphant.

James W. Fry London Mail

Family quarrel over manners and money at breakfast

In a strained domestic scene Mrs. Jarre berates her children for slouching and misplacing clothing while Mr. Jarre defends the youngsters. The exchange touches on discipline, Uncle Henry, a pipe, and a fear of spoiling decorum as the family argues about chores and coffee.

Henry Small Nell Guy O. Neal Kelly Field Army Boulevard Willie Jarre Willie Mr. Darn Mrs. Dart Mies Henry Mrs. Tarr Mesdare Jarre Garibaldi Gincep Izzy Slavinsky Mrs. Farr Mr. T Mr. Tarr Hank Mrs. Sarr Mr. Jare

Prices Cut at Big Gro Verteria Ad Shows Savings

An advertisement notes reduced prices with 10 to 15 percent off at the Big Gro Verteria, urging customers to try them. It lists items like groceries and beverages and mentions a location on 7 Ave. in an ironic ad style.

Grovérteria

London Guildhall to elect City Aleconner after six decades

For the first time in 60 years the London Guildhall will elect a City Aleconner. The post carries a good salary but few duties. The aleconner was once an official who tested new ale brands and ensured quality.

Associated Press London London Guildhall City Aleconner Aleconner

Freckles solution promises to remove spots

An advertisement touts Olline double strength to erase freckles. It claims one ounce applied twice daily can lighten and nearly all freckles disappear with lighter ones vanishing entirely. The seller guarantees money back if it fails.

France War Hero Unmasked as Faker Captain Bertrand’s Folly

Paris authorities expose Private Rene Bertrand of the French Colonial Infantry as a possible major faker after a newspaper photograph triggers scrutiny. His self styled war record lists multiple wounds and medals, including the Legion of Honor, with tales of daring rescues, escapes, and battlefield feats now questioned.

Associated Press Paris Tvartagnan Dumas Rena Bertrand Ag Tol Rene Bertrand Bertrand Vertrand Cer No Man's Land France

Eleven Arrests in Drunken Disorder on Alamo Diana Night

Police booked eleven suspects in a Wednesday night incident labeled drunk in a soft drink, with one young white man arraigned in Police Court and fined ten dollars. Two women, including West Side hotel occupants aged 22 to 28, were among those detained, plus two Black women in another lodging case, all facing rooming house offense charges with fines from ten to one hundred dollars.

Alamo Diana View Senad Interadt West Side

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