Y M C A Allocates Five Million For War Work
National War Work Council sets aside five million dollars for industrial work vital to war conditions. TH VE Simmons executive secretary of the Southern Department reports after a New York conference. He notes the department leads in United War Work fundraising with about 145000 in civilian donations and 200,199,000 total nationally. He cites pending demobilization and aims to expand Soldier services in the South despite reduced overseas drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Work Council
Young Men's Christian Association
TH. VE Simmons
Southern Department
Y. Me. C.A
Simmons
New York
Xy, M
Feth
Texas
Oklahoma
Ath Dana
New Mexico
Arion
Jedda Hoothers
United States
United
United War
War Work Council
Europe
Vi'm. CG. A
France
Maghiid
Y. Mm.ountry
Government to Demobilize War Work Camp Network in South
A wartime plan to demobilize and repurpose United War Work Campaign facilities is outlined by Mr. Simmons. He notes no permanent buildings, but camps will be upgraded for long term use as demobilization points, with Camp Tr and Camp Pike cited. Chaplain Bateau and Dr. Landrith attend the conference to discuss postwar duties and morale support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. A
Simmons
Cilias
Southern Department
Camp ‘Tr
Camp Pike
Little Neck
United War Work
Hil
Snamens
National War Work Council
M. C
Chaplain Bateau
United States Army
United States
Iedra Landrith
Dr. Landrith
San Antonio
Woman found dead in city residence
A 60 year old woman was found dead at her family home on Stakies Street. The rope around her neck suggests suicide or self harm. Neighbors reported the discovery and Dr G W Mitchell confirmed illness prior to death. Justice Ben Pisk Captain Viv Riper and detectives Green Tyarris are on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Pisk
Viv Riper
Green
Tyarris
City may pass ordinance to allow auditing mercantile stocks
The city commission plans to consider an ordinance empowering the tax commissioner to audit books of mercantile firms and individuals to determine fair stock values for taxation. If legal opinion supports it, the measure will be adopted to equalize assessments across mercantile, personal, and real estate property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Legal Department
Board of Equalization
Equalizing Board
Dell
Nnearn
Asguerd
Jitneys Likely If Car Fare Rises In San Antonio
San Antonio traffic dispute looms as jitney lines may emerge in several districts to challenge a potential seven cent street car fare. Mayor Dall noted petitions could compel city action while the traction company seeks a seven cent fare via federal court injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Aubtie Ser- View Corporation
Otlte Ivys
City Commission
Dall
Tie
Bell
Te Company
Traction Company
Shortage of marriageable men noted in Senate remarks
Senator Smith of Georgia jokes about war and a buyer’s market for brides. He cites two marriage proposals as evidence while a young man offers five dollars to a shy suitor, prompting a splash of benevolence and a witty exchange.
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Nis
Smith
Georgit
Tre
Archig
Ambiguous Start Sparks Quip About Husband's Help
A Washington Star cartoon caption or snippet shows a serious woman reacting with humor to a remark about her husband’s role in outdoor tasks. The exchange mentions appetite for work and eating potatoes rather than planting them, reflecting domestic humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Arabs Marching On Damascus Avenged Atrocities of the Turks
Cairo reports August 31 Arab regulars from King Hussein's forces moved from Akaba toward Damascus with tribes and local help. They raided the Hed Dar railway, built supply lines, and faced German planes. Reports say Turkish troops retreated after brutal atrocities, while Arab troops reached Dernaa and Damascus, restoring order and entering the city in a show of force.
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Cairo
Hussein
Akaba
Danscus
Maan
Amma
Doraa
Timarch
Umtaye
Readial
Heddar
Unatiaye
Yengereyiow
Deraad
Arsh
Othet
Amman
Valestine Front
Damascus
Deraa
Corus
Damien
Medjaz Camel Corps
Black Stones
Montiude
Hese
Ion
Deran
Ms Salt
Devan
Mezerib
da- Tasc
Sheik Tallal
Tapas
Mauran
Dawg
Arab Camel Corps
Allenby
Jordan
Uns
Woda
Ube
Cniovil
Liebronne
Jss
Saladin
Suulkey Pasha
Ayyubi
Cherit
Massil
Aocar
Sherif
Damscus
B.C. da
Acadia
Daemascus
Khalid Ibiid
Far Above Quota Cuy and County Over Campaign Target
The United War Work drive shows San Antonio and Bexar County surpassing their $170,000 quota with total pledges and payments reaching $245,174.23. The report notes contributions from Victory girls and local schools, with a 50 percent pledge installment due Monday.
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Cuy and
United War Work
San Antonio
Bexar County
Victory
Negra School
Negra
Potatoes Price Listed by Consumers' Supply Co
The Consumers' Supply Co of 418 Navarro Street advertises Colorado potatoes at 2.0 dollars per 100 pounds. The notice is a brief supplier listing aimed at local buyers.
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Colorado
The
Consumers’ Supply Co
Navarro St
Adv
Son Wounded Severely in Action in War Department Notice
Mrs. Margaret Hirt of 1686 Avenue U received word from the War Department on Saturday that her son Private Rudolph Hirt of the 850th Infantry was severely wounded in action on September 15 near Willett’s Arches. The long veterans’ page lists multiple local ads and notices along with the update on the wounded serviceman.
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Margaret Hirt
Avenue U
War Department
Rudolph Hirt
850Th Infantry
Raid Nabs Five At Alley Clan Game Near Creamery Dairy
Police raided a clan game in an alley near the Creamery Dairy on Austin Street and arrested five men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamery
Austin Street
Obituary notices for Clara Franklin and other locals
Multiple brief obituaries note the death of Clara Franklin a 30 year old who died Saturday at a local hospital and was brought from Austin to San Antonio for burial with services by Shelley-Loring Undertaking and interment in City Cemetery. Other notices list the deaths of Joseph Kerestes a three year old who died Saturday night and Robert J Waller whose funeral is set for Sunday afternoon. services to be officiated by Rev A Wolff with interment in New Southerson cemetery and pallbearers from the Second Tejas cavalry.
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Clara Franklin
Texas
San Antonio
Austin
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Mary Ballard
Fune
Shelley Taring
Welock
Onita Pierce
Onita Dierve
Shetley-Loting Undertaking Company
South Loop
Joseph Kerestes
Varedo Street
Tie
Chicago
Guerra Undertaking Company
Robert J °. Waller
Robert Red Maller
Nashville
Vonn
John Dares
McLane Avenue
A. Wolff
St. John's
Second
Tejas Cavalry
Porter Loring Funeral Directors Ad
Advertisement for Porter Loring Funeral Directors at 206 Jefferson Street and Magy and McColltum Undertakers with Ambulance and Lung Motor Service at Corner Avenue and Pecan. Includes Cr. 104. obscure terms suggest local funeral services listing.
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Porter Loring
Jefferson St
Adv
Magy & McColltum
Corner Avenue
Live stock wealth of nation gathers for Chicago show
Chicago hosts the International Live Stock Exposition where buyers and ranchers from many countries attend. The event features high value cattle and sheep as the industry draws crowds, with 88 national conventions in session and daily attendance near nine thousand. President Melvin A. Traylor predicts Europe will rely on American meat imports to rebuild after war.
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Caleaga
Chicago
Animal Kingdom
Wrenn
Europe
Melvin A. Traylor
National Bank of Chicago
Amd
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H. H. Simmons
St. Charles Street House
Attun
McCumber
Ben
Sin
Detroit
Baby’s Books
Juvenile Books
Nic Tengg
Commerce St
Mercantile Books
Citizens Plan
Commission
Aate
Union Auto Supply CO
N. Florea Mt
Phonograph Records
House of
Hertzberg
China
Hertzberg’s Corner
Thermos
Houston and
St. Mary’s Sts
Willett’s Arches
Aa Plotabing Co
Trevis
Branhilde
Jiodge No. T
Eagle's
Wall
Buck
Wolff & Marx
Il W
Commerce
Slousehuld Furniture Co
South Lores St
Dixie Social Club
Sear Hall
Klaus Union Orchestra
Aix
Herff
West Ashby Ylice
Crockett
Losoya Streets
Sheriff's Department
Foch Highway
Adiewilde
Eagle's Hall
Main Ave
aAdy
Riebe's
Alain Avenue
Ady
Rivers Side Shooting Gallery
Ust
Houston St
Alamo Jewelry Co
Vio
Alanca Waza
Lone Star Extracted, LLC
Crockett Son
Teenes
Travis
Beatty Marshall Company
Albert Sidney Johnston
UU. CG. V
Muerich
Lancaster
Francis Micettae
Mo Hughes & Co
White Swan Cafe
Camp Travix
Kelly Field
Avery
Dulling Printing Co
Loseya St. Cr
Otto Zoller
Flores
Conevho
Monterey
Medina
Kimsax City Journal
Wolfson’s
Shop of the Toys
Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Co
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