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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1918

Page

2

Food saving demonstrations to be held in six San Antonio schools

Six San Antonio public schools host food conservation demonstrations this week under the home economics department. Lectures, prepared by University of Texas home economists and the food administration, cover fifteen lessons through June. Demonstrators include Miss Ama Pirie and teachers from Brackenridge High, School No. 11, No. 19, No. 20, No. 26, and Freebie, with schedules listing times from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. Housewives are urged to attend with pencil and notebook as recipes will be written on blackboards.

San Antonio Home Economics Ama Pirie Home Economics Department University of Texas Food Administration Board Tha Jesson Dutea Brackenrliga High School Milien Pansy Chapman Kittle Carliale Mary Andrews School No Olciex Kites Kate Andrew Keliool Wr Freefay O'Clobk Eleanor Turner Food Administration Walter

Higher wages urged for Kansas working girls

Emma Brosette of the Kansas Industrial Welfare Commission argues for wage increases for girls employed in industrial work in Kansas. She notes 47 percent of working girls are self supporting, most live at home, and many lack education. Data show long hours, low retention, and a high turnover among young female workers.

Topeka Mar Kansas Misa Emnna Brosette Kansas Industrial Welfare Commission Worling

Shoe Men to Hold Unique Convention at Gunter Hotel

The Texas Shoe Retailers Association plans what could be the state’s largest shoe industry convention at the Gunter Hotel, with about 300 attendees. Exhibits worth thousands will fill the lobby, mezzanine, ballroom, and other spaces, featuring shoes, boots, findings, and machinery. George Volk of Dallas will preside, with talks by industry leaders and a banquet opening session replacing the usual closing meal.

Guitar Hotel As~sociation National Association of Shoe Relations Wit Tiresdaya Ses~sion Chicago Tavies Halle Chlenge Fegse Bon TH Bilgan Sssoukulon Washington Whiel United States Russia England France

Alayekaa and Aleutian Island Names Across History

A fragmentary historical note traces the evolution of names for parts of the Aleutian region. It cites terms like Alayekaa and Alayakea used by indigenous Aleuts and later transformed as the area’s geography and identity shifted under external influence.

East Texans Most Susceptible to Disease at Camp

Investigation by Lieut. Mader shows men from hookworm sections of Just Wexss more prone to ailment than others. Maj. Heller notes pneumonia highest in the 360th Infantry, from East Texas, while hospital personnel and quarters show no pneumonia. About 30 percent may have hookworm. treatment to be considered. Tuberculosis rate low with only 87 cases discharged.

Fred Mader Aenitary Corps Travia Joseph M. Heller Ninetieth Division Texas Oklahoma Mader 360Th Infantry Quartermaster Department Bakers and Cooks’ School Magnital Corps Bakers’ and Cooks' School Heller

Oklahoma Bars Texas Cotton Seed Over Weevil

Oklahoma bans all Texas cotton seed and related products due to weevil risk. Officials say shipments from Texas require a fumigation certificate issued by state inspectors. The move follows concern over spread of a pest associated with cotton cultivation in Texas and China.

Oklahoma Texas Austin Vox Vosns Comtilysioner of Agriculture W. Dav Olduhontu State Board of Agricultan China Gener Tooney Davie Chat

Scouts Raise Funds for San Antonio Boy Scouts Drive

An eighty eight ton dollar effort gathered into the San Antonio Boy Scouts treasury after a Saturday drive by district campaigners. Supporters included many named local business figures and residents who contributed the ten dollar rate, with a long list of donors such as the Praegen Kohler firm and others. The campaign continues as every one of the 599 named supporters is called upon to contribute and sustain the local scout movement.

San Antonio Bandres Gee Baukdey Jay Lambert Edward Po Crrreth A. Webb al. Blacher A. Curry WV. Goott B. Weakley Larry Stautter Ji J Gutsay Teernaworth Martright Wright John W Weaher Bros A. B. Prank Company Caffarelli Brog George J. Caambell K. Bo Clegs Frank M. Lewis Ly Gaxley W. 1. Stimpson Carlos Bee Genext Thomas N. Hraith Keensong & Suebee Jiclingreen Ward T. If Bipdaonn A. J. Byrne David Gottlieb Albert Miverick John B. Caerington Georgy B. Talliaferro Wy Alexander Allensworth Carnatinn Cunning W. C. Silmen

Biggest Offer Ever Made to Investors Anywhere

A bold investment pitch touts Buffalo Oil & Refining Corporation as offering a rare chance to buy into proven producing properties. The Goose Creek Townsite lease is claimed to be delivering thousands of barrels monthly and near-term growth is forecast as wells approach full depth. The described field includes wells within feet of the property line and references the large Sweet Evaline gusher with initial production around 36,000 barrels per day.

Buffalo Oil & Refining Corporation Toane Goose Creek Cunstalil Buffalo Ol & Refining Corporation

Fragmentary Names Cast From Silhouetted Ledger

A garbled OCR list shows numerous personal and company names with scattered initials and titles. Readable items include Walter, Shafer, Behelng, Kell, Byrun, and U.S. Pawlet alongside multiple unclear affiliations, suggesting a damaged directory or notice page.

Lullo Prapheros Marshall Hicks Bermut & 4Udek Toxke Brow Henna Vuyton Mayerick-Chirke Company Why Ben Bak Brank Coleman J. B. Lawright Magy Cemt Company Walter Shafer William J Behelng Lee Luter GC. Rees George J. Kell G. M. By

Army officers appointments and reassignments announced

An internal military notice lists new appointments and assignments across units, including the Nation Army and various posts. It names officers such as Nadia Army, Nathinal Amy, Ker lon, and Joven Chintopher Wwathle J. Ghorea, with details on reporting locations and sequences of duties amid reorganizations and reserve status.

Nadia Dodephie Purtelin Nathinal Amy Athicara Renarvy Ania Ashallon Wallhita Wilteliial Marely Artie Keraieth Bor Porher Elxel Weiler Joven Chintopher Wwathle J. Ghorea Aivert Hutto Honortsen Gwineevee Phe Howe Carroll Feld Wu J. Dniounceil Condislouienant van Jf Rouge Unt Tepamler Corps Arana Rem Kelige Seton Arelvonest

Personal mentions and registrations across multiple cities

A garbled list of names and places shows individuals and registrations across New York, Tennessee, Austin, and other locales. Mentions include Anthony Peter, Mrs Tatra Monra, Kinney, Cheever Hi overs, William Partie, Mina of Mourton, Travia of Aloa Alexander, and Maier Vovey among others, all linked to various registries or events at venues like the Gunter, Menger, and Santer. The text reads as a fragmented roster of personal notices and registrations with unclear dates.

Michurla New Yorke Anthony Peter Slater Wiewehtvake Gwotor Canan Keyintie Menger Uurdnor Anthiney Hbuiley N. Uorhue New York City Travia Aloaandela HamTstan Santer Maier Vovey Morwan Bia Guital

Assistants' Absence Delays Division Athletics Instructors

A temporary absence of leading athletics instructors at Campantoy affects Captain Broscius division. Lieutenant Murrell Wicie and Phyalent Watructor are noted as substitutes while Anthony aba, physicw instructor, is away at Camp tantoy for officers' training.

Beatius Linuteniut Murrell Wicie Tha Assthegheasa

Military Policeman Found Not Guilty of Killing

A military policeman named Heard was acquitted in a case arising from a December 31 shooting in the Leonanrings camp. Lt Heard was shot in the right arm while returning to his quarters at about 11:20 p.m. The verdict absolves Sgt Key and questions the use of firearms by military police enforcing the law.

Jeet Imantry Flo Johnston Borgt Romulus Woy Virat Company 15Th Military Police Key Tiavtenant Lown Leonanrings

Unclear OCR Record from Temple Area Notice

Reading shows a damaged OCR snippet mentioning Mr and Mrs C W Steard living in Temple with a brother in need. The fragment lacks clear event, dates, or organizations to form a fuller item.

Parants Mr. Ait C. W. Steard Temple

Obituary for Yannis i drench in Jacksonsville

Obituary notice lists Bev. Yannis i drench a native of Bow Ane Honky who died at 2:80 o clocks Tuesday afternoon at his home. Surviving wife, children, and a long list of relatives are named. Funeral services to be held at Central Christian Church with Rev. Hugh Me Lela officiating. Mr Conover lived in Texas years and in San Antonio. he was a prominent member of the Central Christian Church. Burial in City Cemetery No.4 with long list of pallbearers and community figures attending.

Yannis i Bev Irench Aye Bow Teres Jb Brench Watt Sma Aalonie Baxter Dickswnville Etx Lucien Ant Lox Angeles Elmo Trenen Ernest Chieholm Misa Wintfred French Anne Carrol French Jidas Kreneh James Vi Wreneh Los Angeles Otive Mreneh Devine Hhlyely Jankity G. Yates Burt Worth S.m. Lonoyers Thorsey Mis Foe Weuntiy Street Central Christian Church Mugh Me- Lela Conover Texas San Antonio Hin Newon J. v. Yanks J Conrand W. B. Rumkin W. 1 Shaw I. Tehind Kerehy J. W. Monkton Gily Cemetery No

Court-Martial Opens February 1 at Camp Travis

A general court martial is convening February 1 at Camp Travis 4520 for the trial of vehicular cases. Captains Lave Vander kool Walter Feral and others named as officers, with Grace appointed judge. Proceedings cover multiple detainees and pending cases from the region, details scarce in the fragment.

Siartind Hex Leenppointert Camp Travia Pebrudry Tangs W. Ts Aron Lave Vander Kool Walter Feral Wwaliam Brown Thygna

St Marys Alumni Edge Orioles After Three Overtime Periods

In San Antonio on a Saturday night, St Marys Alumni defeated the Orioles after three extra periods in the City League game. Matyas Alun-Wil per led the Alumni to a 43 84 victory, with key scoring by Merkel and Henkel as the third overtime produced the decisive goals.

ST. Mary's Orioles San Antonio Wey Matyas Alun- Wi Leur Heckel Agin Ted Wy Merkel Tosyut Martine Genitiva Henkel Cappayns Marines Pozzi Alvided Hhaners Oriolex M. C. Sane Inagas Avie Wesley Bield

Outdoor air and rosy cheeks promote well being

A promotional clipping invites readers to enjoy outdoor life in cold air. It claims breathing is soothing and harmless, advertising a 2 oz product for Jungkind's Drug Store at 111 Aya near Howton St.

Jungkind’s Drug Store Aya. C Howton St

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