Alien soldiers seek return to destitute kinfolk
A wartime intake interview, led by Capt. Samuel J. Gill, records diverse foreign seamen and civilians guessing at citizenship. Italians, Russians, Greeks, Canadians, Mexicans and Austrians explain why they prefer not to naturalize, citing family hardship, loyalty to homeland, or desire to aid relatives before returning home.
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Rome
Samuel J. Gill
Camm Travis
United States
Lithuania
Russia
Bat Cout
Arid
Italy
Tosi
Plan Annual Meeting Of Chamber Of Commerce
The chamber of commerce plans its annual meeting for next week with secretary Tol Th. Carrington and Dr. We AL Koefty inviting members. A tentative date will align with quarantine rules and a decision is expected Saturday. The event will outline the chamber’s future program and note nineteen months of activities since military and government actions, with preparations for ongoing personnel voting and public engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Comore
Tol Th. Carrington
We AL Koefty
Sanfonio Keno
Provident
Army school poultry exhibition sparks wartime farming lessons
General Estes opens a San Antonio exhibit on farm life and poultry for soldiers, linking war demands to peacetime productivity. Speakers from the Chamber of Commerce and Jewish Welfare Board praise farmer brains, with sessions guiding veterans to suitable Southwest farms and noting government support.
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Kie
Generalistes
Gouin
Duke W
Court of Civil
Mexican Senator Resignation Sparks Gubernatorial Candidacy
Adotin de la Huerta resigns as consul general in New York and announces intent to run for governor of Sonora. He is expected to be one of Sonora’s two senators while challenging General Pine for the governorship as elections approach next year.
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Bhaki
Tev
Aig Vinty Institute
Ywis
Abe
Uy Lad
Heebee
United States
Eiplavanans Servier
Uarrington
Ageiensional
T Ie Southey Pacific Radionad
Ww Davis
Kdue Astor
Adotin de da Huerta
New York
Senor de la Puerta
National Senate of Mexico
Sonera
de da Fhierta
Himeh
Eee c
Pine Force
Aemis
AcAntry Road
Ireland
Ant
Amatay Journal
Unclear OCR Weathered Note on Rains and Range
Incoherent lines describe rain affecting range conditions and local agriculture. Mentions committees, localities, and unnamed figures with garbled phrases making precise details unavailable.
Rotary Club Prep For Orphans Christmas Party
Rotarians ready for the annual orphan Christmas party with a thirty foot tree set to stand Monday at 6 pm in Alamo Plaza. Santa Claus and helpers will distribute gifts to about 3500 guests sourced from St Peter's orphanage and other homes aided by Public Service Company streetcar service.
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Jess
Rotary
Won
Chambers
Alamo Pha
Santa Claus
Missions
Rotary Club
Travis Square
Alamo Plaza
Christmas Cheer Brings Informal Soldier Club Festivities
The War Camp Community Service plans a homelike Christmas at soldier clubs in South San Antonio. Formal events will mix with holiday treats, hot beverages, and popcorn while quarantines may shape plans. Officials aim to lift spirits for troops away from home.
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Camn
Hsted
ST. Cueto Geet
Soldier Clubs
South San Antonio
Tony Avon
Mr. Trewern
Aida in a Columbia Six Impresses with Comfort
Aida in a Columbia Six and you will be instantly impressed with the remarkably increased comfort. The Columbia Six Heating System evolved from Thermostatically Operated Radiator Shutters showing how temper control can be improved.
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Aida
Columbia Six
Poll Tax Payments Fall Behind Normal in Boxar County
Boxar County sees poll tax receipts well below the usual level for this fiscal year with only 226.55 collected by Tuesday noon. Officials attribute delays in roll preparation and assessment changes, noting the county normally collects near one million dollars but current receipts are far short.
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Boxar
Sexy
Winiber
Nyhe
Yuesday
Soldier Letters Reach San Antonio as Christmas Gift
Postmaster Armstead reports 10,000 overseas letters arrived in San Antonio before noon on Tuesday. The letters from Bordeaix France were delivered in a single sack from Bordeaix terminal and will be sorted for afternoon delivery, with some going out Wednesday morning.
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Toele
Armstead
San Antonio
Cristmas
Boredeaux
France
Bordeans
Ayu
War Savings Stamps appeal urges continued pledges
The message from Louis Lipsitz urges Bexar county to keep pledges for War Savings Stamps and certificates, stressing government needs to fund wartime expenditures and supply lines. The appeal notes broad public support and calls for efforts to ensure payments before year end. Also mentions military history writing by John T. Carrington on San Antonio establishments and Fort Sam Houston.
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Gexar
Ger
Louis Lipsita
Jas
Bexar County
Horrawine
Pean
John T. Carrington
Chamber of Commores
San Antonio
Camp Vrovia
Carrington
Tates
Our American Workmen and the Drive at Home
An wartime booster piece urging workers at shops farms and homes to support the war effort by building strength through iron tonic Irontic and Doctor Pierce tonics. It claims improved blood vitality and stamina for handling tasks and facing enemy conditions, praising Dr Pierce products and urging readers to ask for them.
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Pierce
America
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
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