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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1917

Page

3

Bar Association urged action over draft board lawyer help

San Antonio lawyers are urged to assist draft boards with questionnaire duties amid widespread neglect. Walthce Newton, president of the San Antonio Bar Association, calls meeting to compel attendance and restore duty. Case of J C Mustings praises Tanlac for his daughter's recovery, credited to Wagner's Drug Store and Miller's Pharmacy.

Tune Inc J.C. Mustings Alief Texas Toniac Oi Yaniac Tanlac San Antonio Wagner Milier Ady

German savagery reported against American soldiers

Telegraphic despatches describe German atrocities during World War II era. Posts on bulletin boards recount a German raid where a lone American sentry was found with his throat cut. Officials claim such brutality mirrors campaigns in the Philippines and extend to occupied France and Belgium, with civilians displaced as German forces repurpose buildings for troops. A separate report from Shenman Texas notes a hazardous material find near the Towtow bridge, prompting police investigation and ongoing life-saving efforts.

TI Ambican Imkance Mae Halt Jiereshat Mey Germany Philippines France Belalum

Need 925 More Men at Camp Travis for Last Call

Major John C Townes announces Camp Travis needs 926 men to meet the quota under the last call. Texans supplied 77 percent. 925 of men in reserve were not accepted due to various reasons. About 8,000 remain in reserve, with 925 to be taken. He urges voluntary service to avoid taking unwilling registrants and warns boards against sole reliance on local advisory boards, which are reportedly being stamped.

John C. Townes Camp Travis Tesy Texan Hng Sy Nan Ais Regimnts Iocal Advisora Ty

Social Calendar and Holiday Events at the Gunter

A society note lists Wednesday dinner dances at the Gunter and a St Anthonys Casino children’s ball. The Gunter hosts a Christmas program and holiday entertainment for veterans. Various social gatherings include musicales, box parties, and club luncheons with numerous club and parish attendees noted.

Haig Sends Christmas Messages to Allied Forces

London reports Field Marshal Haig sent Christmas and New Year greetings to Allied commanders including General Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force. The note expresses pride in joint defense of civilization as Americans and British prepare to fight side by side.

London Haig Chrismas Mus Sigea General Pershing France

Dallas Cotton Leader Wilcox King Dies in Auto Crash

Dallas cotton dealer Wilcox King a member of the American Legion corps died today after a car crash. He was 245 W. King and had joined the Antonio Aviation Division the first week awaiting assignment.

W. King Sul Jheieview Antonio Aiviation Alvision

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