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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1918

Page

4

Army Orders Register Aviation Training and Promotions

Detailed list of second lieutenants promoted or assigned to aviation training, officers detailed for regular flight duties, transfers, and appointments at University of Texas School of Military Aeronautics and Kelly Field. Includes names such as Shirk, Cameron, Belser, Merchant, Mehan, and others with campuses at Fort Meade, Leon Springs, Camp Greene, and Manila defenses adjustments. Ends with a domestic dialogue fragment about a marriage proposal and family opposition.

Leutenants Aviation Section Martin . McMahon Wiley TR. Wright Beverly V. Thompson Arthur I. Foster Harold Gosburn Samuel W. Clarkins Alexander Abner W. Shields Macredy McClure Ralpham Daniel Louis E. Plum Modlish Munford -Arnold Hi. Maupin John A. Wes. L. Makin Cecil WH. Braddich Riddick Maple Shappell Edwin Wiewhold John N. Thorpe Jr Donald rMa M. J. Shirk Fifth Infantry National Army Schont of Military Aeronautics University of Texas Charte Toones George H. Cameron All Armas Washington John J. Belser Quartermaster Reserve Signal Corps of Army T. Merchant Cavalry Edward Austin Infantry Joseph Laird First Cavalry Charles D. Fisher Foth Clark Gibson National Guard Thay 1 Avery Coast Artillery Manila Puget Guy Frrman Softh Infantry Wiliam W. Ramsey Delaware George I. Johnson S4id_ field artillery Us B. AlVvey Gary T. Fairmian 343D Field Artillery John Field Artilery N. J. Walker Henry M. van Buren 114Th Infantry Lofton H. Stamps 17Th Fred O C. Dawson Vth Yen H. Rice Jr Cavary Reserve Corps John J. Mehean School of Military Aeronautics FL Merkel John Boottoms 50Th Infantry William M. Carl Ith Daniel W. O'Neh Tun Infantry Wiliam TH Russell John He Fuller Noreman TE Fiske Sth Field Arllery 5Th Cavalry Charles S. Kilburn 83 Field Artillery 24Th Cavalry He Cavalry Cal Edwin MW. Marks Ith Cineers Conn Fort Myer Virgi Theodore H. Gillan National Reserve Corps Signal Corps Act Kelly Field Captaina James Trysinger Robison James Rushton William UW. Smith James A. Wilkinson Charites 1Or Max OL Asrey John Mc Hench Mrmeat Teserve Camn Meade Leon Springs Reond Ouse G. Cirments Inefantry Militery Aeronautics Tesana Rasa Regine Jack London Para Sealey J. Ghurelie Mil Dall Gearke R Denton Paul Davis Milton Hall Glover Vichita Falls

Advice on Eating Habits and Kidney Health from Dr. Watson

A guidance piece promoting vegetable heavy diets and regular bowel cleansing with a May-apple laxative, plus ample water before meals and occasional Anuric to stimulate kidneys. Claims include preventing early death from kidney disease heart issues rheumatism and gout and living to a hundred with outdoor exercise sensible food and herbal laxatives.

I. V. Pierce

Concert proceeds acknowledged by San Antonio Red Cross

The San Antonio Red Cross chapter received a 230 dollar check from the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra as proceeds of a recent concert. Chairman Munday J. Harding conveyed the chapter’s appreciation to Mrs. Hertzberg for the musicians’ charitable effort.

San Antonio Red Cross Checl

Father and Son Week Proclaimed in Austin Texas

Governor Wobby designates February as Father and Son Week urging YMCA branches and Sunday schools to host events focused on father son bonds Mr. Governor suggests a simple dinner with fathers and sons and program of brief addresses to honor the relationship with boys encouraged to bring their fathers

Austin Tex Wobby

Army Officers and Assignments at Camp Travis Base Hospital

Army personnel reports list Maj. DLJ Farrell ill with pneumonia at Camp Travis base hospital. Major Farrell, a former Chicago spo ast, offered his services at wartime outbreak. Also noted are Lt. Lewis W. Tibbetts and several lieutenants assigned to cavalry regiments. officers reported to base hospital lab and headquarters for duty. medical board appointees and state officials visiting Austin for government business. Scientists and business leaders attend a whale steak luncheon at the American Museum of Natural History to discuss food conservation and new supply sources. menu features whale hash, whale pot au feu, and whale steak with traditional accompaniments.

J. 1 Farrell Camp Travis Base Chicago Lewis W. Tibbets 307Th Cavalry Cavary T. Johson Joseph B. Whitener Thomas P. Simmon Dwight Williams Bernhard Jim John AC. Stevens William J. Brodhead James Mell George 105Th Cavalry William M. Cannell Walter Williams Warry S. Culler 803Rd. Cavalry New York

Relief from eczema with Zemo product claims

An advertisement promises relief from eczema and skin troubles using Zemo available at drug stores for 35 cents or an extra large bottle for a dollar. It claims Zemo removes pimples, blackheads, blotches, eczema and ringworm, leaving clear skin, and emphasizes its antiseptic, non staining, easy to apply formula from The W. Rose Co of Cleveland.

the & W. Rose Co Cleveland

Three Cars Stolen In Weekend Extension Report

Police reports show three cars stolen Friday night and many thefts through the week. Ten vehicles recovered, some abandoned after joy rides. Browne reports a Hudson and a Chevrolet taken. a seven passenger Studebaker stolen near Salado Creek with descriptions furnished.

Central Police N. Dr. Browne Avenue C Neal Studebaker J. Ry Rues Southern Pacific Railway Salado Creek

Formation of a Pigeon Unit for Overseas Service

The 90th division forms a pigeon unit of the signal corps to train ciutinct pigeons for overseas work and to oversee their activities in frame. Fourteen enlisted men transferred to the unit are attached for quarters and rations to the 315th field signal battalion, including Corporals Koo M. Jackson and James G. Slater and Privates Henry J. Peres Melvin J. Dickson FF Sims Woerrest I. tlazuleus Nathan Sellinger Willery C. Apple Jesse Jb. Martin Richard B. Weddel W. F. Torley John C. Boren Douglas J. Coffee and Tindolph ff. Rutland.

90Th Signal Corps 315Th Field Signal Battalion Koo M. Jackson James G. Slater Henry J. Peres Melvin J. Dickson FF. Sims Woerrest I. Tlazuleus Nathan Sellinger

Woman Sent to Jail After Nighttime Arrest

A woman received 100 days in jail after a recent arrest and prior warning of heavier fines for a second offense. Police found her son on the west side early Monday. Two white showmen were arrested hours apart for selling liquor to soldiers and turned over to federal authorities. Vice squad reports say officers spent Friday night spot-checking suspected places and rooming houses with no additional arrests found.

West Side Winter Quarters San Antonio Harvey Vice Squad

May Spray at Camp Travis Dust Control Proposal

Camp Travis may buy an oil spraying machine like the one used at Welly Wield to fight dust. A recommendation to supply the cantonment with one machine has been sent to Brig. Gen. W. A. Johnston, acting camp commander.

Camp Travis Welly W. A. Johnston

Camp Travis Sprayer Study by Medical Officers

Lieut Col Malloran Halloran Maj Heller and Lieut Mader visited Iselly field Friday to inspect the spray unit. They noted the device would spray between buildings and on drill grounds at Camp Travis. Dust at the cantonment is less annoying than at Kelly Field due to hills and paved roads, reducing open spaces.

P. S. Malloran Halloran Joseph M. Heller Red M. Mader Iselly Field Camp Travis Cantonment Kelly Wield

Grain to be moved rapidly from western states

Washington dispatch reports Director General McAdoo ordered priority for grain and related products to reach markets. The plan aims to move heavily moisture laden corn and stored grain to prevent rot and meet Allied demands, using thousands of box cars and reducing industrial shipments. A British official supported expedited shipping to avoid transport bottlenecks.

Washington, D. C McAdoo Nichard Indus

Berkman Back to Prison in Atlanta Federal Sentence

Alexander Berkman anarchist whose conspiracy conviction against the draft law was sustained by the Supreme Court was returned to Atlanta from New York to resume a two year federal penitentiary term. He had been released pending the court ruling after appealing his case.

Berkman Atlanta Alexander Berkman United States Supreme Court New York Federal

Vanderbilt Promises Acting Chief Of Staff In 27th Division

SPARTANBURG S C Feb 9 Colonel Cornelius Vanderbilt commander of the 102nd engineers designated acting chief of staff of the 27th division succeeding Colonel Bandholtz who has been promoted to brigadier general on Island The People’d Value Journal notes a lighthearted quip about an island as a place you can’t sit away from without a boat.

Vanderbilt Spartanburg S. C Cornelius Vanderbilt 102Nd Engineers Bandholtz People D Vome

Madera Company Lumber Exports Revoked in Mexico

CAN EXPORT LUMBER EL PASO TEX Feb 9 The Madera Company Limited with mills and timber tracts in Northern Mexico was notified that the decree prohibiting lumber exports from Pearson and Madera Chihuahua was revoked The ban had been issued February 1 over a dispute involving lands confiscated by Francisco Villa during Carranza era The Madera Company part of Pearson holdings AML mill workers ordered to return to work and mills to reopen Monday

EL Paso Tex Madera Company, Limited Mexico Pearson and Madera Chihuahua Francisco Villa Carranza Madera Company Pearson Holdings AML Aar

First National Bank of Brownfield Applies for Charter

The Treasury Department announced on Friday that Brownfield Texas bank with capital of 25000 has applied for a charter. A new charter has been issued to the National Bank of God ley, which succeeds the Citizens Bank with a capital of 25000.

Washington Dd. C Treasury Department First National Bank of Brownfield Texas National Bank of God~ley Citizens’ Bank, Capital

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