Senators approve 18 year enlistment in U S military
In Washington the Senate tightened a long standing debate and voted to allow youths eighteen to enlist in the U S armed forces. Despite objections from Senator Underwood and southern colleagues the body reversed earlier stance and set the minimum enlistment age at eighteen. The move follows discussions over the army appropriation bill after President Wilson vetoed it.
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Fight Over Minimum Army Enlistment Age Ends with 25 to 28 Vote
The debate centers on 21 as the enlistment age. Senator Underwood argues 18 is too young, while Senator Nelson and others defend 18 as proper. Texas senators Culberson and Sheppard sided with Underwood, opposing the Alabama plan.
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Daisy Bunco Club Picnic At Ilot Wells
Miss Emma Kirchens and Miss Nora Wagenfuhr hosted a Daisy Bunco Club picnic at Ilot Wells on Sunday afternoon. Several games were played and supper served with attendees including Clara Schumann Emma Kolp Dora Knopp Celeste McSorley Frieda Jaehnig Hazel Mackenfuss Stella Stricker Kath erine Rilling Huldan Steffler and guest Irene Steffler. Chaperones were Mrs Jaehnig Mrs MacSorley and Mrs Steffler.
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Grace Lutheran Church cake sale at Wolff and Marx
The ladies of Grace English Lutheran Church plan an all day sale of home made cakes on Saturday at Wolff and Marx's. Orders are being taken by Mrs Edward W Oeef finger Crockett 6355 ahead of the sale.
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Rain and showers continue across the San Antonio area
Tuesday morning rain in San Antonio totaled .58 inch per weather bureau data. Officials predict continued showers into Tuesday night and Wednesday with some areas east of the city seeing heavier downpours. Farmers report cotton bolls beaten by rain and fields too soggy to pick in several locations.
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Boys Struck by Autos on City Streets
Amilio Hidalgo a boy of 214 Josie avenue was struck by a car at Nogalitos and Furnish late Monday afternoon with a broken right leg. Driver Emil Fell of 447 North Flores street was arrested for reckless driving. W Hi Schumaker 26 was also arrested for reckless driving after Alberto Barrera of 521 Wyoming street was hit on East Commerce street. the boy suffered only minor injuries.
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Taft Declares He's Out of Politics After Chicago Visit
In Chicago on August 29 former President W H Taft said he was out of politics after attending an American Bar Association convention. He noted his anonymity while walking downtown and purchasing a store item. The piece also notes Merry Maids Musical Club postponing a Wednesday meeting with date to be announced.
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Donor Drive Seeks Books and Games for Border Boxes
Mrs. Charles G. Starr calls for donations of books magazines and games to be sent immediately as boxes are prepared for dispatch to the border on Wednesday.
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Method in His Madness Debate Quip Sparks Senate Exchange
Senator Sorghum defends harsh rhetoric as a persuasive tool in debate saying the goal is to win over one fellow to abandon tactful limits. The exchange plays out as Washington chatter hints at temper and strategy in legislative brawls.
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Norfolk Jacket Fashion Quip Sparks Transit Banter
A Louisville Courier-Journal commuter quips about liking a Norfolk jacket with a belt handy for hanging small packages, highlighting light social banter on public transit.
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