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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1917

Page

4

Army camps push for stricter athletic training to curb waste

Amid rising youth interest in army camp athletics, officials plan stronger enforcement of sports training across Southern Department camps in six states. Boxing wrestling and other sports expand as tens of thousands seek self defense and fitness, with night games and improved facilities under discussion as military needs grow.

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Praise for Indians as camps in Ameriga

In Chicago, officials report Liberty loan cards issued to camps. Commissioner of Indies to visit Washington after inspection. About 2560 in a camp, 84 percent designated as veterans. Claiming no justification for soldier discrimination amidst rising tensions and wartime policies.

Ciucago Atverlea Cala Hell Washington

Chemists and Dyers Face Munitions Supply Strain

London reports amid war that chemical trade remains strong yet hampered by shortages of sulphuric acid and potassium compounds. Dyers seek nitrates byproducts and new processes as government restricts chemical licenses. British Dyes Limited expands for future output while other firms push explosives production and midstream intermediates to sustain textile colors and khaki orders.

Stn. Antonio Sativus Calico British Dyes (Limited Kevnstein (Limited United Indigo and Chemical Commany Aas Dex Eel Deg (Limited British Byes (Limited Compans Haseen Society Ofen Limited Hellidise Read, Holliday & Sony Lim. Hed Ta Thollday & Company Phi Firma

Fragmentary note on colors and materials scribbles

Fragmentary OCR text mentions khaki dyers and pastes with unclear references to colors and materials. No clear person, place, or event. cannot determine a coherent news item from the readable fragments.

Exhume 400 Chinese In New York Cemetery Inquiry

In New York City 400 Chinese exhumations are under review as delivery and preservation concerns prompt shipment to a cemetery in Brooklyn. The Six Companies, a coalition of religious, patriotic, and fraternal groups, are coordinating the effort to eventually lay the remains to rest in soil worthy of their origin.

New York, N.Y. Des Mul Cemetery Brooklyn Todtays

Lecture on Christian Science at San Antonio's Beethoven Hall

First Church of Christ, Scientist, San Antonio, announces a free lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall this Thursday evening December 13 at eight. Joh Tyndall Dunn, CS, of St Louis, MO, member of The Mother Church Board of Lectureship, will speak. Admission is free. doors open at seven thirty.

First Church of Christ, Scientist San Antonio Texas Christian Seton Beethoven Hall O'Cloyk Joh Tyndall Dunn St Louis First Church of Christ, Helentist Reston Massachusetts

Wartime song payments and literary prizes cited

The piece notes George M. Cohan earning for the war song Over There in about 30 minutes and mentions recent large sums paid for works by Kipling and Roosevelt. It discusses a 25 000 dollar deal and a 16 000 dollar opera in contrast to earlier payments, highlighting the rapid value of short wartime pieces and how Tin Pan Alley profits were earned quickly.

Pittyburg Dispatch George M. Cohan New York Kipling Theodore Roosevelt

Old Clothing Drive Aims at Belgian Relief in San Antonio

A clothing collection program for Belgian relief will start in San Antonio under Curt Will, humanitarian representative. Local committees will recruit residents to donate second hand garments for men, with plans expanding as volunteers organize by district.

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Ease Itching Skins with Cuticura

Advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to soothe itching and cure eczema rashes pimples and irritations. Claims prevent skin troubles by keeping pores pure and free from impurities. Sample by mail offer with address and return card. Soap 2c Ointment 28c and 50c.

Beaton

War relief clothing sent from United States to Belgium

The United States aims to supply Belgium with secondhand clothing to aid troops and civilians. The commission, authorized by President Wilson and chaired by Herbert Hoover, coordinates storage in New York and shipment to Belgian warehouses via planned channels with German government accord. The program emphasizes civilian support and military needs.

Germany Tail Chaunel Deste Tite Belgium Gump Tr Vis Svober Hag Aso Mit Ge Cmmission New York Belsium Yvngs Mr. Hin Herbert C. Hoover Commission For Belslant Relief W. J. Hei~ Nokd Americ Alexander J. Hemphill Treasier Wilson America Oost

The Man in Uniform Ad Teaser Blurred

Fragmentary ad heavy with garbled phrases. Mentions Lentz as tailor and uniform making services. Lacks clear event, date, or location but references master cutters and skilled tailors associated with Lentz.

Promoted Ounce Cream Claims Dramatic Complexion Results

Vague ad copy touts an oatmeal based facial treatment promising quick skin perfection. It asserts visible improvements in blemishes and wrinkles, offering a money back guarantee and claiming easy use for any purchaser.

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