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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1918

Page

10

Chemistry Aid At Manufacturers Meeting Promoted By Texas University

At a council gathering of the Manufacturers Association held Thursday night in Gunter Gate, a proposal urged the Legislature to fund chemistry department expansion at Texas University to analyze products including lignite coal, graphite, salts, and ores. Remarks noted the need for chemical testing services and the cost of adding facilities, while reports from congressional members indicated Southwest supplies having been reserved from Tampico for early shipments, and officials urged manufacturers to conserve fuel while awaiting action.

Tiosthiy Gunter Gate Legisluary Texas University Redeqintta Astawa Elaiemen Tampico Durhis Mark WL Postlowsile Leal

Wright ramps up campaign to curb guards popularity

Cantemphiy Oklahoma Major General Vidinn M Wright has begun a campaign to improve the guards’ reputation amid residence guard houses. Officials impose new rules to limit reading matter and long speeches, as weather and crime concerns affect morale and discipline.

Vidinn M. Wright Brent Rack

Light Folks Plan Connects Soldiers With San Antonio Homes

A Home Folks plan in The Light helps soldiers at Port Sam Houston and elsewhere locate civilians in San Antonio with ties to their hometowns. Soldiers write their name unit and home town, and readers provide addresses to spark pen pals and meetups, creating hundreds of new civilian connections across states and nations.

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Appointment of Abel Ruinali at divisional HQ in France

The record notes the appointment of Abel Ruinali under Wale da, former potlor commissioner of Neiy York, with reference to divisions, General Porenins, and a mention of an upcoming ceremonial act. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text but indicate a formal appointment at divisional headquarters and involvement of named figures.

Waltines Te Bguire Abel Ruinali Waleda Neiy York France General Porenins

Tanlac credited with curing rheumatism and indigestion

BE B Fields of Tulsa recounts dramatic health improvement after taking Tanlac. He says he weighed 155 pounds before use and 185 pounds after, with full appetite returned, rheumatism and indigestion gone, and renewed energy for work. He praises the remedy and recommends friends to try it. Sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and Melers Pharmacy.

Uni Canada BE. 8 Fields Casdo' Oi Refiring Company Forrest Street Tulsa Okla Roy Gellman Rexall Storn Hardy Faniae San Antonio Wagner Meler

Army Personnel Assignments and Duty Moves

A list of army personnel assignments and duty movements. Capt Leland 1 Stanford Signal Corps stationed at Port Sam Houston ordered to Muria for duties on communications lines in Big Bend. Lieutenant Newman ordered to duty with Hakery Company. Several officers from Fort Sam Houston reassigned or relieved to new posts, including Quartermaster and Signal Corps personnel.

Leland Stanford Signal Corps Port Samiouston Muria Big Bend Jigut Zone C Tse Signal Tesorte. Corps Ure Aviation Examining Board Fort Sam Houston Capron Quartermaster Reserve Corps Vort Clirk William Lee Quartermaster Corps HS Sun Houston Burnley I. Newman Morna Linsteen Uly Hakery Company Tienk Thierry Valentine Signal Theserse Corps Bay Ab Telly Thelds

Syrup of Figs Advised for Sick Children Warning on Counterfeits

An old fashioned ad promotes Syrup of Figs as a trusted remedy for upset stomachs in children. It warns caregivers to buy only California Fig Syrup Company’s genuine product and to beware of counterfeits.

Chile eCilifornia Wie Syg Company Tye

Training of Regulars in Southern Department Focuses on Modern Warfare

Regular troops in the Southern Department begin a year of intensive training from April 1 to October 1 for field work and November 1, 1918 to March 31, 1919 for garrison duties. The program emphasizes modern weapons and trench warfare, with special attention to poison gas instruction. The plan applies to regulars, excludes National Guard and training camps, and includes junior and senior officers, target practice, and expanded field exercises across the department.

Southern Department John W. Tuckmin Wader Musicunexus Vorder Department Camynander Ferther Smth Ordnance Department I Muulmanders Panare Department Imits Ead Iuurlers Qargel Nisiriel Jaye Atsat Scr

Thrift stamps plan introduced in New York debate

A thrift stamps proposal, credited to Representative Tan, was introduced in New York today amid claims it originated in Schenectady. The plan aims to promote savings and patriotic purchasing of stamps.

Valentines Wasitington I U New York Schenectady

WEW Traffic Rules Enforced Wednesday Fore noon

Police in Durenitown Grytret wage morning enforcement of a new traffic ordinance prohibiting car parking on Houston Street. Motoring traffic will be restricted and vehicles found obstructing the throughfare face penalties. Officers will permit limited deliveries before 8 am and after 11 am. fines apply for violations.

Houston Street Pdue Cau Kestian Levetatarn Perm Lotheir Aveldeaty Milter Loiton Street BNITE Rodea Aldi Ontuinfuga Agnonela Fraftis Miler Werdnesdis

Relatives in War Bring Unclear Tales and Honors

Fragmented wartime notices describe relatives and awards linked to families including Tom Biwondlsy and Miss A Mine Morality. The text references a theater event and various names, with unclear dates or outcomes, showing community ties and recognitions amid a tumultuous wartime backdrop.

Tom Biwondlsy Hoyal Nee Corther Hubwardes Mawardy Tacky Buller Victuriae Relweerda Fulton Aye

Winter and Insects Invade Winter Grounds Anew

A fragmented report describes severe winter conditions and an unusual swarm of insects. Observations note damaged vegetation, nest activity, and widespread decay as residents cope with harsh weather and related ecological disturbances.

Fragmentary Script Echoes Through Murky Life Scene

The text presents a fragmented, archaic reflection on life and nature. It evokes a somber mood with references to desecration and divine order, suggesting a poetic meditation on existence and the universe in a troubled seasonal climate.

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