Rush to enlist in Bay Antonio amid wartime draft drive
Bay Antonio recruiting offices report fevered activity as hundreds of applicants seek information on enlistment before the draft date. Navy and Army posts need dozens more volunteers, with one week left to secure recruits for shipwright, electrical, engine, and seamen branches as local units race to fill quotas.
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Bay Antonio
Marehad
Army
Navy
San Antonio
Evans
Talks
Thy Leatt Office
Trouble Five Years With Nervous Indigestion
An ad describes prolonged nerves and indigestion improved by Bliss Native Tiers tablets. It claims past trips to Nashville and consultations with doctors, but relief found with the product. The pitch highlights digestion and general health benefits and lists price and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvills
PLAN RIVER BARGES WARHINGTON CONTRACTS
The Shipping Hyeed Mae estimates 4 360 000 for ship building and reconstructions. Plans for two major tender projects include supervision of mergers between Preset Corporation and an engineering firm. The moves aim to relieve congestion on river traffic and improve valbivere transit.
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Warhington
Toe
Hyeed Mae
Siseiewpph
el Ure
Preset Corporation
He Arms
Local Ad Fragments Signal Unclear Potatoes Sale
Fragmented OCR ad hints at a potato sale or pricing push with unclear wording and multiple misread names. includes scattered proper nouns and potential brands, but key details and dates are unreadable. The readable bits suggest a local market listing or promotional item rather than a structured notice.
Mooney Assigned Scout Plane Role in Royal Flying Corps
A letter from Tom Mooney describes his transfer to the Royal Flying Corps in England after training at Oxford. He details early experiences at the training depot near a coastal city, mentions tea rituals, and notes plans to be reassigned to a scout unit as the fastest and sportiest reconnaissance planes. He mentions writing from the University of Oxford and expects further postings, with mail directed to Antonin in Texas.
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Tom Mooney
Royal Flying Corps
San Antonio
Texining Depot
Muelleh
Bingen
University of Oxford
Ambany
Newelty
Englund
Lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall
Joln Randal Tin of Tours MG lecturer on the Mother Church at The First Church of Christ in Selmtine Massachusetts. The event at Beethoven Hall in this city occurs Thursday evening December 14 at eight o clock with doors opening earlier.
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Wirat Church of Christ
Antonio
Beethoven Hall
This City
Joln Randal Tin
Touts, MG
Church of Christ, Selmtine
Henton
Massachusetts
Cooperation Meeting Drives Growth for Local Builders Guild
A San Antonio cooperation meeting united builders and suppliers to reduce outside competition and improve harmony. A membership drive was launched to boost enrollment in the organization, with leaders including George Kinningen, Atlee Bo Ayres, J. Gallacher, and A. McFenate listed among speakers and organizers.
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Wats
Iheang
San Antonia
Huilidery
Diehegny
Helicc
Junen
Sheeft
Ae Camyudgu
Srtughort
Aril
George Kinngeeon
Kaiti i Steignawle
Welt
J Atlee Bo Ayres
Dike Prasad Murtha
J. Gallacher
Walter Shitlian Thum McCurdy
Fi Mu Qe Wright
Weel Neorger
Baldor
Lon Tt. Wright
Thuldeus Fixchange
Menting
Tver
A. Ed. McFenate
A. Renter
Tony Adams
Iarrington
Walsh
J. J. Gallagher
Amon
Epeakers
Obscure report on wartime wood use and conservation
In Washington state and Tennessee areas citizens discuss wood use and conservation. Aimed at patriotic energy, the piece mentions a plan to fund Red Cross efforts with profits and cites a general average contribution. The garbled text references administration reporting and relies on unspecified figures about costs and percentages.
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Helge
Wasidington
Cy Dee
Pont
Bennessee
Vrunly
Clothing Collection For Belgian Relief Monday
A planned clothing drive in San Antonio collects old clothes shoes and warm garments to aid Belgium relief. The event, named Belgium Collection Day, is organized by the Commission for itttet in Belgium and the San Antonio Chapter of the American Red Cross. Garments optioned include secondhand wear and accessories. donations can be delivered to Red Cross executive headquarters or 130. Contact info for executive committee members is listed for donors.
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Wittferins Belgiuain
Cin Hill
Ie Commission
Itettet
Belgium
San Antonio
Helgmim
Mal Hertaberg
Mes
L. Ball
Mine
Wilson
Wiilnesses
Cure for scalp eczema sparks a healing claim
Mrs. Sarah McMillen of Philipp, Mississippi describes a five year battle with severe scalp eruptions. After a period of pain and hair loss she attributes full recovery to using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, urging others to request free samples by mail. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap at 25 cents and Cuticura Ointment at 25 cents, with a return postcard offer.
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Sarah McMillen
Philipp
Army and recruitment drive across Ban Antowly outlined
The report describes recruitment efforts and logistics for a military collection and supply campaign. It notes officials and officers involved, including Colonel Abernatty and General TS Medachlin, with references to the 165th field artillery and Camp Travis duties. The piece mentions meetings, communications, and anticipated command changes in a wartime context.
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Abernatty
Will
Alesis
Baker
Rig
T. Medachlin
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