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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

7

Two Thirds Of IG Subscribed Second Day Work In War Effort

Reports read at the New York luncheon show approximately volunteers contributing to a $13 000 goal with over 200 workers present. Division captains announced varied sums from 208 79 to 402 75 while other groups reported 373 45 and 179 50, reflecting enthusiastic support for the Y W C A war drive and hostess needs at Camp Travis.

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War housing efforts for women workers described in budget notes

The article details temporary housing for women in munition factories as wartime needs rise. It cites shortages at several centers where hundreds of girls arrived for shifts, with deplorable sleeping conditions previously. The War Work Council seeks to remedy this with temporary quarters funded by a $500,000 war relief budget.

Ici Auroth War Work Council Ardthad

No Benefit Shows Postponed by San Antonio Red Cross

The San Antonio Chapter of the Red Cross postpones benefit performances planned for Friday morning by the Majestic, Royal and Princess Theaters. Officials say time is insufficient to ensure a large matinee turnout and will await a better opportunity. Theaters and vaudeville companies offered support, and December 7 has been designated Theatrical Day nationwide to donate proceeds from one performance.

Ned Cross Majestic Royal and Princess Theaters San Antonio Hed Cross Society Ed Cross

Anna Case to Appear in San Antonio Concert

Anna Case, lytic soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company, arrives in San Antonio Tuesday evening and will guest at the Menger Hotel. She performs Wednesday evening at Beall Haven Wall, under Arthur Glassner's management, marking her first San Antonio appearance in years and showcasing her acclaimed vocal prowess and stage presence.

Art Gase Metipolitan Opera Company San Antonio Joe Men Rer Migs Case Beethaven Wall Inuder Arthur Glaasnen Ava

Cyclist Injured Near Betholote Tenis After Collision

J Meygale an employee of the Boulhestera Telephone and Telegraph Company was injured in an afternoon collision on inter sec on Avenue Cand Traviy firm. He was struck in front of the automobile driven by Donnellys and was removed to his home at 109 East Delaware Street. Aetna offers total accident coverage through Inviston & Burnett, Grockett W9.

Meygale Boulhestera Telephone Telkeanh Companys Beth Oelote Tenis Aftarnann Rativeen Gokn Gp Lion Aviv Cand Traviy Firme Mergete Uutoranile Hhis East Delaware Street

Army cooks visit to promote food conservation pledge cards

A delegation of women from San A Tome visited Camp Travis on Tuesday to promote food conservation. They carried Hlogeer pledge cards and urged saving in all meals, presenting to officers and camp staff. A report will follow to May Riemann at 3 oclock in the Can bee Hotel.

Conn San A Tome Travis Rey Campbel Gaston Traen Tans May Riemann Canker Hotel

General Notice from Theen Sie Antonis in Tex

A general notice reports Theodore Barger Sr aged 48 with a residence at 101 Carson Street. The notice lists a Wednesday 3:30 p.m. interment at New Padihurte Cemetery and mentions an appearance related to a legal matter at the local office.

Local man credits Tanlac for dramatic recovery

J J Moser of 13 Oakland Street says after years of illness he began Tanlac and quickly gained strength and weight, ending two years of incapacity. He reports relief from cough indigestion and headaches and plans to tell others. Tanlac is sold in San Antonio at Waxnton's Drug Store and Melel's Pharmacy under a special representative.

J. J. Moser Wagner Mr. Moser Oakland Street Tanlac San Antonio Waxntoe Melel

Mexico Seen As Better Than Press Reports Claim

Adolfo de la Huerta, Carranza’s special representative, said Mexico’s conditions are not as dire as US press reports. he noted ongoing war weariness but optimism for moral and material improvement. He stressed Mexicans’ desire for peace and minimized German propaganda influence in Mexico.

Adolfo de l4 Huerta Carranza New York City Juan Burns San Antonio Sonova de la Huerta Mexico Maxten United States Hom Muerte Pease le LA Huerta Germany

Confused War Era Rank Insignia Update Described

A damaged report outlines changes to second lieutenants insignia and sleeve braid, noting a shift toward new markings on the overarm and shoulder areas. It mentions prior practice of different insignia and hints at a broader departmental decision affecting junior officers and major wear.

Washington Southern Department Bewk Bertt Iis

Military Insurance Funds Reported Across Departments

A rough figure suggests nearly a million in disiranon and about 348 000 allocated for soldiers. The report notes department headquarters managing insurance disbursements from cantonments and camps. Precise dates or totals were not available, but the arrangement appears handled independently by each department.

Brathern Che Ding

Potatoes Prices and Local Trade Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes report potato prices around 245 per hundred pounds and mention local merchants and storage concerns. The text references AMV and Rut Epona with unclear context, and notes possible wartime or supply issues affecting availability and pricing. specific names and details are garbled but indicate a local commerce update.

Tickets for Gaity Vaudeville Sale for Camp Travis

Tickets go on sale Tuesday for a gaity vaudeville event at Beethoven Hall and the Young Men's Christian Association auditoria to raise funds for Camp Travis athletics. About 150 girls will sell tickets under the leadership of Men. HW Weber. patronesses include Sterling Price Adams and numerous prominent community members. committees cover chaperroning automobile and telephone duties.

America League Daughters of the American Beethoven Hall Young Men's Christian Association Auditorian Carp Sterling Price Adams Amog Graves BM. EL Fowns J. G. Oliverri Ua. We Weber J . Flyman Sterling Lobo Thomas Hill A. DeZavala Wesley Peacocts William Wall Sterling Robertson Chirence Watters Bic Campbell Shannon Sterling Price Aduns Amos Gro’ Wes Ky Peacock E. Wiliam Sweet Frank Gell Ars Homer Sterling Robertson M . P. McCampbell Huclin Pattsrson Winchester Kelso J.J. Stevens Fs L Hillyer Eli Hartzberg G. C. Eichntz Myra John Kokernot He Vner Firs Max MB Mayer Milma GG Leswald Gsorge D. Apmistead Wilman Adams Army Voting Men's Christian Associations Terry Mrs. Ve "Wutters

Cato Sells to Address Indians at Camp Travis

Tate Belly, commissioner of Indian affairs, plans to address approximately 1000 soldiers of Indian descent stationed at Camp Travis in San Antonio. The speech will occur Wednesday in the Young Men’s Christian Association auditorium after arrival arrangements. A telegram from Washington confirms the mission and requests attendance.

Cato Sells Tate Belly San Antonio Camp Travis Menatheistian Assoim Canton Naval Nivetieth Division Camw Travis Revelver Keneral Washington Tng Bonn Menger Hotel

MAY ENLIST AT ONCE Provout Marsal ceneral Crowder nas ise instrurtions

The navy issues urgent orders for immediate enlistment and outlines procedures for medical and educational certificates. Registrants must present credentials from state boards by December 1, with deferred percentages and attendance to be determined by recruiting officers. The note reflects broader wartime drill and recruitment efforts amid shortages.

Vox Physiva Nevramary Ceruticctes Momlay Gane Navy Zlo-Li Moore

Capitol Scenes and Rural Life in 1934 Northern State

The report describes a view of the capitol and scenes at a university, along with the former governor’s farm and stock ranch. It notes naval recruiting efforts, the provost’s proposals, and Governor Hobby’s activities, highlighting the political and agricultural life in the region.

Capitol Governor Pargusor Stork Ranch Hobby

Impeachment Film Shown At Grand Opera House

A nix reel film titled Impeachment A chronicles the attempt to oust former Governor Foret pasen in a theatrical presentation at the Grand Opera House. Shown Thursday and Friday matinees the screening includes scenes not directly tied to the trial, including two panoramic views of the capital and related events, presented as dramatic embellishment.

James E. Ferguson Austin Foret Pasen Serccte Khehenirt Grand Opera House

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