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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
12
A Danish soldier at Camp Travis drew attention amid DOJ inquiries into about fifty discharged servicemen who have not taken U S citizenship papers. Investigations probe the men’s views and eligibility as they relate to military service and naturalization status.
Claiming to end grippe misery, the ad promotes Pape's Cold Compound taken every two hours for up to three doses. It touts relief from stuffed head, runny nose, fever, sore throat, and sneezing with easy taste and low cost at drug stores.
A Dane who avoided draft by evading age and hiding a family faced the reality of service as townsfolk gathered for Camp Dodge. The scene included alcohol fueled chaos, a last farewell in a tipsy mood, and a soldier’s stubborn claim of long service. Polish citizens questioned U S citizenship, seeking return to a future Polish republic as Swedes weighed limits on visiting.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Edna Guerguin Hill at 110 City Street and Mrs Silvia Reichardt at 622 Mason Street. Edna Hill formerly of Mort Sill Oklahoma and San Antonio resident for 17 years leaves husband Walter and two children. funeral at Ludwig Chapel with burial at National cemetery. Reichardt 25, daughter of Mrs M Z Lundgren, died at home. survived by husband Walter and a family including four sisters and a brother. funeral details pending. A separate notice notes Edwin Bose dying at a local hospital aged 36, a native of Comal County now in San Antonio.
Obituary notices report multiple deaths and services in San Antonio. Individuals include a widow, Julia, and many siblings. services from Izik Undertaking Company, Hagy McColum and Porter Loring. Interments in Lutheran and Anchor Masonic cemeteries and Mission Burial Park.
Full division maneuver will train across Salado country with infantry, artillery, engineers, signals, and air support. Brigadier Generals Estes Shaw and Colonel Shipp will command respective units as ground, aerial reconnaissance, and communications are tested. Greek currant crop reports indicate a satisfactory yield.
Mike Pantuso and his brother Nic run a fruit stand on East Commerce Street when a glass sliver reportedly broke from a tumbler and Pantuso swallowed it. He was treated at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital as police pursued the fleeing suspect through nearby apartments amid a violet perfume trail.
A burglar known as the perfumed burglar is believed to be dying in a North Side hospital after a bullet struck him as police pursued him. The pursuer fired when the suspect fled, with prior burglaries on the North Side prompting heightened police scrutiny. Evidence from perfumed scent and torn wrapping paper linked to loot aided the case.
Austin reports Governor Hobby urged Secretary of War to make discharge effective after soldiers reach home to ensure pay for travel time. He notes many Texas trainees hail from the North and rising meal costs threaten their welfare, seeking relief to cover travel expenses beyond mileage.
Corsteana guests Kathleen Ruyullocq and Dorothy J Crane stay at the inter G. 1D Elis from Laredo at the Pape a50. W W Stevens of Dallas at the Gunter. H Rmer of New York at the St Anthony. Miss Mary Garrett of Del Rio at the Lanter. J Lillard of El Paso at the Menger. others from Chicago, Cedar Rapids, Duluth and Corpus Christi guest at local hotels.
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