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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1918

Page

9

Convalescent Soldiers Enjoy Camp Entertainment

About five hundred convalescent soldiers at Camp Pravis attended a Red Cross arranged entertainment. Lawrence Bookher led the effort with the amusement company providing the second show, and a third performance is promised for next week as part of the Red Cross Home plan for admission and diversion.

Wilal Pravis Lawrence Bookher Red Cross

California Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Relief

A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the bowels, ease feverish and cross moods, and restore playfulness within hours. The copy warns to purchase only from the California Syrup Rup Company and to beware counterfeit products.

California

Italian policy debate rages over Sonnino aims and motives

A European press clash over Italy's war aims weighs Sonnino's policy against alternative Giornale and Corriere views. The discussion splits on whether autonomy for southern Slavs or a proactive stance best serves Italian allies, with Orlando backing Sonnino but wary of radical change as Italy's path remains unsettled.

Tenlon Times San Antonio Philadelphia He Public Ledger Co Rome London Corriere Della Sera Giornale D'Italia Italy Corriere Giornale Sonnino Hapsburg Stags Corridre Sannino Aoys Sormino Tally Altorgether America Ivonale Giornale D'Tadia Perserveranza Milan Sonning Empo Corriere Seccolo Orlando Mary England France Austria

Casualty List Reports Hundreds of U S Casualties

The commanding general of the American expeditionary forces lists service members by status with Killed in action, missing in action, wounded severely, and died of various causes. Names and home towns across the country appear, including Tyler Texas. Oneida Tennessee. Milwaukee Wisconsin. Philadelphia Pennsylvania. New Haven Connecticut. Chicago Illinois. and many others. The document catalogs officers and enlisted personnel with ranks, units, and hometowns, reflecting a broad toll among Army personnel.

American Expeditionary Forces Dan Aorion Lieu Jushyh Baldwin Tyler Tex Lieu B. Arion C. Cranepisld Wis Warren B. Hunting. Baltt GT Het Phillips Oneida Tenn Serguellery Auln Lakeview Iowa Frank U. Buit Hort Alley'sician Ray A Pennsylv Topton Will P. Darnall Avery Lee C. Lewis Tunwwater Kenneth H. Thompson Liverpool Ohio Core Tuchard H. Vette Brookyn Reata Herbert George Schwab Richville Michel Rea Delmar Quigley New William Ae Taylors Cape May N. OE Wallgopolski Toledo Wilson Lone Wolf Okla Francis Drennan Pletch Springfield August Nemecheck Betle Plaine Low Privat Joan H. Woodson Washington Sidney J. Smith Uelling Springs Ala Joan Tag Tronwood Mich Luther Summers Athens Witam Welborn Kid G Dee Bennett Lanty Ari Mankenbaker Loulaville Mam Everett Wash Leonar Menee Baltimore Edward Bima McVicer Ermtvanet Philby Basile Newton Marlotia Ok Almin Trana Tol Brown Guehanni Deri Peter Tris Vege Cate P Ghai Tom Coly'ta Mersart Wood Ford Dunham Montout Lowa Jerison Daha Willanote Mantis Lee Theater Ridolph Wese Stanton Himburst North Cambridge Detroit Arthur Vannerida Joseph TR New Colema

Breakfast mischief in barracks sparks morning laughter

A British garrison officer surveys breakfast orders. An old soldier mocks the young officer with a joke about tea and fingers, provoking hearty barracks laughter before the officer departs.

Slingers Gotiter Gubaltern Win London

Marine Casualty List and Casualty Details

A World War II era casualty list records soldiers killed in action wounded in action and missing in action. Names include sergeant Verma Taras, private David T. Jackson, Donald I. Sutherland, Walter Zimmerman, and others with locations in Detroit Philadelphia Chicago and Louisville. The list notes killed in action wounded in action and in hands of enemy, with some entries listing airplanes and disease.

le Diz Wile Mullins Livingston Clifford St. Ogle Idaville Inc Leslie 5 Coon Watertown Tenn Frank J. Daviz Lowell Mass Thomas Johnston Geneseo Charles BE. Lloyd Dixon Key &. McWethy Payleton N.Y Walter Petkey Indiana Harbor Ind Ray Kk Putter Lakewood Ohio Charles Silver New York William Stoate Boston William Wells Mechanicsville Oscar D. Keene Great Falls Mont Guy M. Houser Irvona Prne Vates Angelo Angelis South Metoil Wis Alcide Bergeron Scotts Ain Fred Ross Monroe William HL Aragwel Phot Point Tex Albert L. Childers Ratcliff Fox Pete A. Cipriano Puyallup Wash Sherif BR. Dingler Tyler Alex Kosmatka Milwaukee Jesse J. Limining Ke Wana Carl A. Lyst Iowa John WH. ON. Bettis Shenandoah Terrance B. Black Ottumwa Clarence H. Jackson Peserdero Cal George MH. Johnson Essex Herman Lando San Francisco Joseph Modzelewix Erle Rin Donald BR. Wood Washington Ben Adam Fetters Michtava Ind James TF. Rougers Philadelphia Jesse W. Alexander Groveton Tes Paseh Amos Hazlehurst Miss John J. Barber Crook Cole Herman Barefoot Mifflintown Pietra Riersani Walter HW Betts Portage Raymon Wis McDaniel Stockton Dunen MotTntire Altoona Oi Taawrence W. McKnight Phtadelph Charles II Medesran Burnham Albert K. Marsho Vittsburg Hay We Miller Greensburg Padoy Kopolna Hungare Otte A. Peterson Samuel Rhlumeleo Oakland Ark Nicholas Polasik New Franken Culeeppe Honea Villadelphia Analon M. Satis Asantomle Kan Sam Vel Endure Voal Wright Youne 7Hortontown Dawan City Ranet Colg Francis Polls Nelson van PL Yfinmer Wkim A. Conner Jamno Fermin Carter Valley N.al John P. Das Bethune Coto Dempsey Pittehurig Charles Raffarl Donato William 2 Dougherty Pitydelphia Amerigan I iV Awenan Yetion Enem Sergt Verma Taras Buffato Mark F. Riemy Bast Popperch Mans Mem- Phils Ergin Roy CO Stetch Canada Donald I Sutherland Frank C Mrougit New Ani i Cummings York Harbor Martie David I Grinxell Detroit Mich Rolcy Th Wilson Handalph Nol Walter Zimmerman Louisyville Rentucks Corp Chaos Mh Garden Robinson Leray la A. Martin Royal Stokely Awford Robert Ann Chester

Obituary Morning List of Captains and Notables

The morning list records deaths of noted individuals across states and cities including Atlanta Osh Eree Y Canty Bay City Grandview Chicago Norris Norris Norris. The roster mentions names such as Conrad Ellingson Canton South Dakota Samuel Raymond Forney Richmond Indiana Henry Gerald Morris plus various locales from Massachusetts to Vermont and Missouri.

Kay J. Harmison Columfeed Ith Co Ofcl Rge Atlanta G .An Hurlbury Oshere EE Y. Canty K Saath Georgie Drivetion Wis Wymund Welton Dorchester Mass Floyd Gallagher Avoral Haris Tuts Witvon Robinson Pasett T “Selson Craidge Bay City RTY Grandview Tex I. Hrockton Chicago PALLA Scranton William Collis New John A. Kil R Pittsburg Robert Had Lymburner Harbor Beach Mich Chonge Lock James Wit Norris Ata I. Alderton Great Caca Conrad M. Elleingson Canton South Dakota Samuel Raymond Forney Yukens Insylvonda Bare Richmond Ind Henry M. Gerald Lorris S. A AMI Detroit Jarbuel BETTE Barre Kansas City A 'Nch Rutland Carty Mouth of Lauriel Samuf G. Mguire Doevilio Tenn Jiomwan Seer Martina Ferry

War Department withholds Miss McDowell passport

The War Department has held up the passport of Miss McDowell a Chicago social worker and University of Chicago settlement head who previously received a Young Women's Christian Association commission to visit France. The denial is tied to alleged pacifist leanings and investigations into pacifist groups and antiwar activities.

Mires Mare McDowell Chicago University of Chicago Young Woman's Christian Association France Inna War Department Chirac Tribune Detimer Oof Justice Miss McDowell

Watch Your Stomach In Hot Weather Ad

In hot weather stomach distress rises with summer diets. Eaton ic, a candy like tablet, claims to reduce stomach acid and gas after meals. Buy a big box from your druggist for about a dime. money back if not satisfied.

Miss McDowell Leads Women To Study Munitions Work

The Rural Profiteer notes Miss McDowell will head a party of women to investigate working conditions of munition workers. She is connected with friends in San Antonio and has visited the area previously.

Miss McDowell San Antonio Cleveland Plain Center

Interpreters Board Names Listed Officers in Draft

The headquarters of the department will form a board to examine candidates for a corps of interpreters. The officers named include First Lieutenant BE Crawford QMC, First Lieutenant A Hewitt MC, First Lieutenant 8.8. Me Crum MC, and Second Lieutenant Otto Klaus air service.

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