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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

4

New recreation building dedication at Kelly Field event

A literary and musical program at the Keights of Columbius wax edienten recreation hall drew a thousand soldiers and civilians despite bad weather. The Kelly Field orchestra and aviation band performed as MG A and C in the Comics presented acts by local entertainers. The building, in operation for weeks, was decorated with flags and pennants, and the program closed with the choir singing Where Do We Go From Here.

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Garbrel Chosen and Contested Baptist Board Seat in Texas

Dr Jose Gammel of Lalas Indiy was rejected as corresponding secretary of the executive board of the Baptist General convention of Texas. President ob Re Scarborough of the Southwestern Theological Seminary Mark Worth was elected to be Gambreil but Scarborough refused the election and another was chosen.

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Red Cross Christmas Membership Drive Urges Nationwide Support

President Wilson urges ten million Americans to join the American Red Cross during the week ending Christmas Eve. The campaign promotes the “Christmas spirit in terms of patriotism,” aiming to add 10,000,000 new members to the 5,000,000 existing. The drive emphasizes overseas relief, prudent administration, and the duty of loyalty during wartime.

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Lecture on Christian Science in Reaton Hall

A lecture on Christian Science will be given by Tetin Randall Dim of the Mother Church, First Church of Christ Scientist, in Reaton, Stanaghusetta. The event occurs Thursday evening, December, at 8 o'clock, with board member May an membry in attendance.

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Plan for Convention Brings Hardware Dealers to San Antonio

A gathering of hardware dealers is planned in San Antonio for December at a new Cannagedr building. The event will start with preliminary work, aiming to discuss repairs and program progress. Delegates and exhibitors from hardware firms are expected, with a focus on opportunities for the Chamber of Commerce nine quarters.

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Army reorganizes New Cavalry division headquarters

General George Head arrived to organize the New Cavalry division at its headquarters with regimental brigades and Austrian organizations to be formed here. A fourth delegation will be stationed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, and the third at Doug Arizona.

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Social events and wedding in San Antonio society scene

Society notes from San Antonio list various club meetings in churches, charity events, and a May wedding. gatherings include YWCA and Daughters groups at local venues, a Christmas sale at the Gunter, and a quiet wedding of Miss Ursie Manna and Sew Hawird Delt. Additional items cover charity plans for the Home for the Aged and a soldiers cheer committee sale.

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Artillery barrage aids American advance in France

A newly arrived regiment experiences its first artillery barrage as it attains a line named the Van Kluck, with high explosive shells bursting ahead of advancing troops. Airplanes hover, while the regiment trains under bombardment to learn timing and coordination for the Berlin objective.

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British troops transferred to Italian front report

London dispatch describes the complete transfer of British forces to Italian soil. The front includes Monte Grappa and MonteTella positions along an eight mile ridge, with heights near a thousand feet above the surroundings. The article notes a longer, slower advance compared with the Italian front.

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Northern Italy Winter Hardships Reported by Troops

A fragmentary war diary notes cold winds from the north and Alps snows making huts and dugouts necessary. It mentions supplies and transport in the north and a harsh early winter for troops, with parallels drawn to a severe northern winter.

Cordur Ceilenen

Food Purchase Board Formed for Army Navy Supplies

Washington December news announces the creation of a general food purchase board to coordinate the paying of foodstuffs for the army and navy and the allied government. Members include Samuel McGowin and Honey G Shargie with representatives from allied purchasers and the Federal Trade Commission. The board will coordinate purchases on an official basis, consider market conditions, protect producer and consumer interests, and determine which commodities are included. After plans of purchase, the board asks the Federal Trade Commission for cost determinations and then recommends prices.

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Five University Instructors Faces Inquiry For Conduct

Korontittee investigating charges at Malovich city reports five instructors from the University of MHinels as foolish and discursive without foundation. The accused, four men and one woman, are charged with loyalty by W. Hf Kerride Blooming ton government agent. Names listed: Dre ALC Cole professor of history, Uamlilal Weilsch structural engineering, Th. Richard Charles ar ma chemistry, Carl Thisler philosophy, Dr Queen Lois Shepherd from Repertinent of Pilnayy.

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Wedding and party attended by Valerurse and guests

A midweek event in Wade's party circle featured Valerurse and O A Wade with guests wearing decorative panty and cut flows. After games a wave and refreshments followed as Garav Leat wedding notes surfaced and Tylae sang with choir. Ceremony held at van Cermado Cathedral with Mathoresi in attendance.

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Rome Celebrates U S War Declaration Parade Adored

In Rome on Monday crowds cheered as the United States declared war on Austria Hungary. Senators deputies and townspeople joined a long parade through Jengih streets toward the gunre fac ing where a demonstration was held. Ambassador Page and staff appeared at the env sy windows, greeted with Latin and American airs.

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Train wreck in Missouri and Oklahoma claims two lives

A derailed Missouri Kansas Texas train near Yale Oklahoma killed two engineers, Anderson and Vireryg Finch, both Parsons Kansas men. They were thrown from the cab and crushed beneath wreckage as the locomotive plunged the ravine. In another item Amsterdam reports Prussian Diet passes first reading of electoral reform bill amid Berlin dispatches.

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Cured His Rapture and Rescue in Odd Message

Fragmented letters describe a failed cure attempt and a plea for help. The writer references a nonoperative remedy, a past explosion of fear, and a request to contact Caren M. Valen at an address in Munasquare for guidance.

Destora Ian M. Valen Garpens Norice

From Weak and Lame To Welt and Strong

A testimonial from Mrs. Straynge of Gainesville Georgia praising Foley Kidney Pills. She reports relief from bladder inflammation and back pain after use, noting improved kidney function and overall strength. The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as rapidly effective for kidney and urinary issues and urges trying them now.

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