Patriotism to Lead Big Labor Day Celebration Parade
The Labor Day event will emphasize patriotism with War Savings and Thrift Stamps prizes. The slogan Win the War for Freedom was adopted by the General Tabor Day committee. Grand Marshal Wayne Bohhanan urged unions of over twenty-five members to march four abreast to ease congestion. Prizes paid in War Savings Stamps include $50 for first, smaller rewards for other placements. Various athletic events and public addresses are planned at Koeller Park with notable speakers and a family prize.
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Trades Council Hall
Wayne Buhhanan
Tames Stevens
ALC
Moes
Wayne Bohhanan
Koeller Bark
Ion
Sts
St. Bay
Secont
Seem
Notich on Campus Cafe new management and bankruptcy
Notice states Campus Cafe opens under new management and will run until bankruptcy orders. Receiver COPPARD pledges courteous service to patrons. Also mentions a War Industries Board bill to authorize power plant construction to meet urgent needs in eastern industrial centers.
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Ordders
MM. Coppard
Washington, D. C
War Industries
Home Folks Editor Seeks Balbao Panama Canal Zone Veterans
Article invites former Balboa Panama Canal Zone residents and other soldiers to come forward, share names and addresses, and be welcomed by Home Folks Editor. Includes lists of cities and states where veterans have lived and notes Knights of Columbus efforts to connect travelers with hometowns, with many names and locations mentioned.
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San Antonio
Lalbao
Pana Canal
Home Folks
Cambridge
Greater Boston
Miss
Lowell
Meshyen
Suliier
Ottumwa
Iowa
Moe Knights of Columbus
Gracks Vield
Knights of Columbus
Register
Cleveland
Ohic
Cleveland Boys
Cohunu
Eley
Waterson
N. Soll
Lin By
Ambridge
Marss
Bustin
Mites
Ehmmuc
Indy Winchester
Ind
Art Wayne
Indhigoune
N. Springfield
Tovgirmannt
Clarksburg
Matgas Town
W. Vac
Newburg
Deacon
Follinsbee
Brooke County
Vaio
Steubenville
Ohio
Berkeley
Cal
Brooklyn
N. Y
Long Island
Elkhart
Buffalo
Walls
Ames
Massa
Lion City
Java
Pittsburg
Pass Berkele
San Francisco
Onktland
Wasington
Deetroit
M ' York
Westfield
N. Os
Pinnish
Omaln
Beloit
Bridgewater
Loansport
Tad
Laneaster
Livingston
Bloomington
Joe
Inford
Tdl
Delavan
Wis
Des Moines
Cow
Visitors Listed At St Anthony Hotel In San Antonio
A mixed list shows numerous travelers and guests staying or registered at the St Anthony in San Antonio. Names include ae a hunter from Biston, Howard from Denver, Jonson from Lyte, and others from Houston, Austin, Cotulla, and Fort Worth among various accommodations and registrations.
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Ae A. Hunter
Biston
St. Anthon
AY Howard
Denver
W. Marnes
Cotulla
Gunter
St Anthony
Lex Macdonald
Taredo
Son
Hamilton
Houston
Anthony
W.o. Dod
UL Mobertign
Timatvesion
Campbell Green
Austin
Labor
James Gibson
Alice
We Wisner
Mauenmann
Juzy
Army Personnel Transfer Notices and Duty Assignments
A list of soldiers and officers with new duty assignments and relocations. Cornelius Wort pall and weeks engineers at Fort Houston are detailed for new commands at Fort Apache Arizona. Minter and Joseph Oprebtling are ordered to Houston for ordnance and medical duties. Capt Ot Ment Of and Lt Colt 0 Thomas Jn Brown are assigned to Cerastia Been and Galbeun duty. The group arrived from Washington and are staying at St Anthony in Houston area.
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Cornelius Wort Pall
Atenal
T. Minter
Ordnance Departtas
Ilouston
Joseph
Medical Corps
Cerastia
Cyluprins
Laeut
Thomas Jn
Brown
Wort Galbeun
Elvira Bun Soul
Fork Sara Houston
Etondiy Inni
San Anetonia
Washington
St Anthony
Want Ad From Front Sent From Camp Travis To The Light
A World War I note describes Capt Merlin Mitchell of the Booth infantry selling his car after sailing to France from Camp Travis. He sent the advertisement back to The Light with a one franc coin attached.
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Merlin’ Mitchell
Booth Infantry
France
Camp Travis
Cay
Captain Toy Leaves Camp Travis Laundry Leader Handles Shortage
Captain rmes J. Loy departs Camp Travis to join the quartermaster department in Des Moines. Captain Way organized the camp laundry force and improved production and costs. He reported to Washington on operations and plans to model other laundries after Travis. Students from San Antonio high schools volunteered to relieve labor shortages, supporting continued operation.
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Rmes J. ‘Loy
Davis
Ment
Des Moines
Juwa
Quartermaster Department
Nineteenth Division
Camp Travis
Way
Camp Lawndry Force
Jai Hd
Washington
Travis
Tevm
de Bimdry
Captain Foy
San Antonio
Dancing at Park Concert and Dance in San Antonio
A park event in San Antonio features the San Antonio Municipal Band directed by William J. Smith performing an evening program at Koehler Park. The concert includes five band selections and symphonic pieces followed by a park pavilion dance and a concluding banner.
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Axochler Park
San Antonio
Wood
Hubbell
Koehler Park
Applications for Army Missions Considered by Chamber Panel
A large number of applications for army missions are received at the Chamber of Commerce. A special committee will meet daily to prepare a report. The chamber handles preliminary work for the military, screening applicants and advising drop when regulations cannot be met.
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Chamber of Commerce
Daniel BE. Mesuthy
Jim
Straw hats endure as nation aims for conservation
The San Antonio bulletin notes no official end to straw hat wearing, despite a push for conserving manufactured goods. Prices may rise next season as straw supplies dwindle due to Japanese and Italian imports, wool shortages slow American factories, and English hats become scarce. The State Council of Defense urges wearing straw hats while weather allows.
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San Antonio
Hegin
Japan
Italy
Pew
State Council of Defense
Government to contribute funds for new infirmary project
The federal government plans a 15000 contribution toward a new infirmary and related improvements at Live Oak Farm, a detention hospital site. The purchase price was about 12500, with government aid expected to support tank construction, plumbing, baths, and other facilities, under city and county control.
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Live Oak Farm
Bell
Wade
Gara
Regal
PLAN DEFENSE WORK FOR COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING
The County Council of Defense will organize community councils across the county. A committee meeting at 4 PM Monday will appoint subcommittees and lay itineraries for countywide organization. Members include Yrana Groos chair and F O M Tew Rod Harding A D P Barrett Mrs Smithie Graves and Mrs Joseph Trost.
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County Council of Defense
Ar Yrana Groos
F.om
Rod. Harding
A. D P. Barrett
Smithie Graves
Community councils urge badge of good American citizenship
Members urge enrollment in community councils as a mark of good citizenship and claim council membership will be regarded as a badge of Americanism. The text stresses pride in civic involvement and implies loyalty expectations for residents.
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Mber
Prisoner Attacks City Jail Guard in Sunday Assault
Lee Mohavier, assistant jailer, was severely bitten on the left side by a black female prisoner at 21 s0 welook Sunday morning. The inmate, serving a hundred day vagrancy sentence, was arraigned Monday for assault and fined.
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Lee Mohavier
Corporation Court
Wom
Aut
Jar Dailer Mohavier
Women’s suffrage groups push for postwar reforms
The National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies outlines goals in reconstruction talks. They urge women MPs and envoys at the International Reconstruction Congress, equal pay, state maintenance for widowed mothers, female jurors and solicitors, higher govt posts, police constables, and equal guardianship rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Union of Woman's Suffrage Societies
International Reconstruction Congress
Soldiers Charged in Five Car Theft and Chauffeur Assault
Five automobiles were stolen Sunday with two recovered. Three soldiers were arrested and accused of assaulting service chauffeur Martin Atford on St James Street, throwing him from a car on the Austin road north of San Antonio. One thief found asleep in a stolen car Monday morning. The chauffeur, employed by soldiers since Sunday, was shaken but not seriously injured. Police tracked a touring jetti car and an Overland owned by Anton Kiserich as suspects. Detectives worked into Monday morning.
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Lony
Eldh
Martin Atford
San Antonio
Austin
New Braunfels
Anton Kiserich
North Pine Street
Welock
Car theft reports sweep West End area
A Dodge car was recovered after a theft near West End Iake where a soldier slept. Ho Lties of 2th ast Travis Street reported the five passenger Dodge theft. A five passenger Ford was stolen from J F Holmes at 45 South Vine Street around 10 o clock Sunday night. C H Wylie of Menger Hotel reported a quick touring car stolen just after o clock.
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Houthlan
Street
West End
Travis Street
J. F. Holmes
South Vine Street
C. H. Wylie
Menger Hotel
Unworthiness and a Proposed Wife in a Washington Star Note
In a Washington Star excerpt a conversation unfolds about suitability for marriage. A character questions worthiness and a partner proposes a prudent, capable wife who can support his “edairy,” hinting at practical domestic standards.
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Paralta Pictures
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Captain Toy
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Arme Mobilization
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