Military promotions and assignments to various camps
A list of officers and their new postings across multiple camps. Majors Nolan Goodrich Gregory Hemphill and others move to Camp Kearny Camp Bowie Camp Cody Camp Gordon while judge advocates and other officers are assigned to Camp Shelby Camp Seagregird Camp Wheeler Camp Grant and Governor's Island. Also noted are aviation reserve officers and the chief signal officer assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Nolan
Field Artillery
Camp Kearny
Paul M. Goodrich
Infantry
Camp Bowie
Daniel D. Gregory
Camp Cody
John E. Hemphill
Camp Gordon
G. W. Blain
Indiana
Camp Shelby
Wade W. Thompson
Louisiana
Camp Seagregird
J. F. Cann
Georgia
Camp Wheeler
H. J. Turney
Ohio
Camp Sheridan
Cordon N. Kimbal
Camp Grant
Edward K. Massee
Camp Devens
Southen Department
Edwin L. Thomas
Harry M. Moore
William J. Pennock
Benjamin W. Mills
Governor's Island
Francis N. Iglehart
Chauncey Hackett
Detectives Recover Portion of Stolen Gold
City detectives Green and Harris recovered hundreds of dollars in gold coins found on a Florida Street lawn linked to a theft from Alamo Jewelry Store. About $1 800 in gold and rare coins was stolen. nearly $400 had been spent on joy rides and dinners within a day. A young man is jailed for felony theft. three young women are held on vagrancy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Green and Harris
Florida Street
Oold
Alamo
Alamo Plaza
Captain Harvey
City Detective Bureau
Army contract for 40000 khaki breeches awarded in San Antonio
The Quartermaster Corps announced a contract to American Overall Company of San Antonio for 40,000 pairs of khaki breeches after plant inspection and material samples. Bulk supplies will go to Southern Department division quartermasters then to troops. Army Y M C A supplies are also being produced in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Overall Company
San Antonio
Quartermaster Corps
Southern Department
Army Young Men's Christian Association
Will Conserve Junk Under Southern Department Plan
Announcement states the Southern Department will collect and save all scrapped equipment including usable truck and automobile parts. Mixed loads with loaded cartridges must not be included. Worn-out tents may be cut up for repairs. El Paso trial yielded excellent results and the plan may extend nationwide to boost government gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Department
el Paso
Camp Funston Bans Automobiles and Valets for Officers
War Department order prohibits private cars horses and valets near Camp Funston. The new headquarters staff began duties led by Capt. C. D. Garrison with Maj. Roberts and Lt. Col. Ford among others. Two alternates were named from Texas and Arkansas. lists close September 5. A written test for rookies took place Friday with a weekend review and Sunday study hours. enhancements include safety measures fire hoses and road oiling around camps and headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Funston
War Department
Southern Department
Secretary of War
Capt
C. D. Garrison
Fourteenth Cavalry
Garrison
J. W. X. Brown
Texas
Arkansas
William Henry Franks
Leonard Z. Looney
Jonesboro
Hartman
Blanco Road
Notable Guests Reached San Antonio Hotels
Fr R Evisman of Dallas stops at the Menger while F J Edmonds of Appleton Wisconsin is a guest at the St Anthony. W L Perry of Waco stays at the Gunter with others including C A Horger of Georgetown and M A Graham of St Louis. Several residents from Austin Victoria Detroit Akron and San Benito are listed as guests at Lanier Gunter St Anthony and Menger hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. R. Evisman
Dallas
Menger
F. J. Edmonds
Appleton
Wis
St. Anthony
W. L. Perry
Waco
Gunter
C. B. Godfrey
Austin
Lanier
Ben Lemmons
el Paso
N. W
N. W. Griswold of New York Is Stopping At the St. Anthony. Mrs. J. M. O’connor
Victoria
C. A. Horger
Georgetown
A. Peage
Katy B. White
Detroit
Clifton McMacklin
Akron
W. H. Grooks
San Benito
Steal Iron Covers Threat to City Water Mains
Thieves target iron covers over shut off openings on downtown water mains. Detectives Foster and Semmelmann traced the first cover to junk shops where disposed of by thieves. Officers warn of heavy punishment for removal and danger to pedestrians and horses. Two more thefts reported, including two bicycle inner tubes and a 32 caliber pistol from a desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Semmelmann
Henry Chansel
West
Houston Street
Davis
Tailors and Cutters Offer Prompt Service at Lentz Shop
Three expert cutters and forty expert tailors enable prompt execution of orders at Lentz Tailor, 312 West Commerce Street, according to an Adv. notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lentz “Tailor
Commerce St
Adv
Overflow of Classic Titles and Authors Listed
A dense listing of authors and works appears, spanning American and British writers. Notable names include Zane Grey, Jack London, Winston Churchill, Edna Ferber, Thomas Dixon, George Barr McCutcheon, Ralph Connor, B. M. Bower, Gene Stratton Porter, Charles Neville Buck, Meredith Nicholson, and Edward Noyes Westcott among many others, with multiple titles such as The Calling of the Wild The Desert Trail Dawn O Hara The Clansman and The Harvester. The list resembles a catalog or advertisement page for books and authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice-for-Short
William de Morgan Oe
Old Vincennes
M. Thompson
Ambition
Merk Truitt
Henry Russell Miller
Arizona
Augustus Thomas
Stewart Edward
Good Old Smash
George Fitch
Gene Stratton-Porter
Ben
Broadhurst and
Hornblow
Bunker Bean
Harry Leon Wilson
Jack London
Checkers
Henry M. Blossom Jr
Chip
B. M. Bower
Hall Caine
John Fox Jr
M. R. Rinehart
Thomas Dixon
Charles Neville Buck
Clara Kimball Young
Robert W. Chambers
Carter
F. Hopkinson Smith
David Graham Philpa
Marcy
Temple Bailey
Corporal Cameron
Ralph Corper
Edgarets
Winston Churchill
Daddy Long Legs
Jean Webster
Anderson Crow
George Barr McCutcheon
David Harum
Edward Noyes Westcott
Dawn O
Graustack
Happy Family
the Harvester
W. E. Roe
Uncle Terry
Charles Clark
Joe Mitchell
Chapple
Hallie Erminue
Hensey Burke
F. N. Westcott
Pieritage of
Zanerey
Georgs
Meredith Nicholson
Edward Es
R. W. Kauffman
D. Graham Philips
Wineton Churchill
Egypt
C. N
A. M. Williamson
Joan March
George W. Cable
Joyce
the North Woods
Harriet T. Comstock
Katrine
Elinor Macartney Lane
Kazan
James Oliver Curwood
Willard Mack
Zane Grey
Myra Kelly
Kingdom Come
John Fox
Edward Pepie
Bb. M. Bower
Madame X. Bieconang
McConaughy
Martha
Julie M. Lippmann
H. RR. Miller
Kate L. Bosher
Martha By
Julie M. Lippman
K. C. Thurston
Myrtleheed
Molly
Maria Thompson Daviesa
Me Smith
Caroline Lockhart
Florence L. Barclay
Eleanor H. Ab
Charles Klein
B. W. Sinclair
Oliver Twist
Dickens
Torehy
Sewell Ford
O, Herry
Overland Red
Harry Herbert Knibbs
Frederick Palmer
8Agenet Plus
Edna Ferber
Eleanorates
Toilet Articles Sale Headlines From Local Store
Crushed lilac rose or violet Jergens talcum 25c cans now 13c Pompeian Massage Cream 50c jars 39c Woodbury's Facial Soap 25c cakes 19c Sanital Tooth Powder 25c size 19c Sylvia Hair Nets large size 10c nets six for 25c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Extra Special Colored Linens and Linen Finish Suitings
Fifteen pieces in assorted solid colors including navy Alice blue Cop en lilac rose yellow gray sell at 39 cents per yard discounted from 59 and 89 cent qualities.
Army and Navy Accessories Price List
A list of military clothing and gear with prices: Puttees at 8 to 5 dollars, Woolen Hose 50 and 65 cents, Khaki Shirts 1.50, Army Shirts 5 to 6.50, Sweater Coats 8.50, Jersey Slip-Overs 3.50, Khaki Uniforms 7.50, Raincoats 6.50 and Rain Capes 6.00, plus various collars and Four-in-Hand Ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Loggins
Gifts of books for Camp Travis library drive
The American Library Association coordinates a library at the National Army Camp, with donations received at the Carnegie Library. The War Recreation Board library committee works with the local library to build a nucleus collection, holding Tuesday meetings and expanding through slides, moving pictures, and personal solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
American Library Association
Carnegie Library
The
War Recreation Board
He Meant Well. A Tale in Puzzle Echoes
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a generous offer and Irish voices. The garbled text suggests a scene of gratitude and a simple gift within a cottage setting, implying trust and warmth.
Navy Enlists Local 21 Year Old Rector
R. E. Rector, 21, Peacock Military Academy graduate, enlisted in the navy at the San Antonio recruiting office Thursday. A Leon Springs O T C graduate with a second lieutenant commission, he chose navy over army for reasons of preference. He will be entered as an apprentice seaman and sent to Houston Thursday night. Also joining were Charles E. Gaugh of San Antonio and Preston Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Rector
Peacock Military Academy
Navy
San Antonio
Rector
Leon Springs
New
National Army
C. O. Evans
Houston
Charles E. Gaugh
Preston Johnson
Indianapolis
Ind
In Spite of Every Dodge
A line from the Christian Register uses humor to reflect on rising living costs and constant expenses. The exchange contrasts practical strain with wry resilience in hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Register
Canada Passes Rail Purchase Bill in Commons
Ottawa August 31 The bill to purchase the Canadian Northern Transcontinental railroad by the government passed the House of Commons early this morning by 53 to 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ottawa
House of Commons
Shipping Board Seeks 915 Million for Building Program
The Shipping Board requested 915 million dollars from Congress to expand its building program. The appeal comes as the agency seeks to accelerate ship construction and maintenance to meet ongoing and future freight needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Washington, D. C
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peyton
Coats
Foday
Karl C. Kerstetter
Quartermaster Reserve
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Logan
Southrn
Red &. Bear
Basil Bennett
Hubert H.ar2
Daniel C. Martin
Oliver A. Meyer
A. Meyers
Peter. A. Rex
Warrer Sidnour
Stevens Rifles
Winchester
DOLCO
Remington Autoloading
AIR Rifles
Datey
King Marie
Enterprise
E. Commerce
ARMY
Madras
Billie Burke
Russia
Wolff & Marx Company
Edward C. Booth
Doctor Lavender
Deland
Eben Holden
Irvin Bachellor
Robert W. Chamis
Jessie Fothergill
Henry van Dyke
Flying U. Ranch
Ralph Connor
Forest
Stewart Edward White
William J. Locke
Freckles
the Gadfly
WB. L. Voynich
Gamblers
Klein and Hornblow
Robert Hichen
Gentleman
B. Tarchington
George Helm
David Graham Phillips
the Girl of the
Golden West
D. Belasco
Glengarry
Ralph Conor
Gold
Harold MacGrath
David G. Philps
Roi Cooper Megrue
Janice Meredith
Paul Leicester Ford
Jewel
Clara Louise Burnham
Jewels
Clara L. Burnam
Broadney's
G. B. McCutcheon
R. Connor
Hyland Linen Stationery
Georgette Ee
R. E. Rector
New Army
Newpop
Ofice
West Fellows
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