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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1918

Page

7

Campaign starts for 20000 spring garden plots in San Antonio

An enthusiastic campaign for 20000 garden plots in San Antonio was organized by the San Antonio Garden Commission and the Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. They plan seed distribution to support truck farming, with seed stock surveys showing ample supply for vegetables but shortages in feterita and Kaffir corn. They will buy seed directly from seedmen if local supply is insufficient and distribute in bulk to gardeners.

Dar Atania Chamber of Commerce San Antonio George J. Hourk Garden Commission 4. M. Vanes Agricultural Committee Gartners Board of Catcation G. BM. Winert Jay Scott Number of Commerce Commission

Orders for Brig Gen Munro McFur and Brig Gen Millar

Brigadier Generals Munro McFur and Millar, recently promoted from colonel, are ordered to report at their new ranks and depart soon. McFarkind will command the 14nd infantry brigade, 1st division, Camp Jackson, Columbia, South Gara. Millar will command the Sixth artillery brigade, Sixth division, Camp McClellay, Anniston, Alm bara. Camp Jacksonia is a national army camp. Camp McClellan is a national guard mobilization camp. Continuous updates place the May departure around Pebtudty 26 from Hawaii via Col. Durfee, awaiting assembly of troops.

Munro McFur Geo Dayward A. Afillar Jin McFarkind Wil 14Nd Camp Jackson Columbia South Gara Millar Camp McClellay Anniston Almbara Twucius J. Durfee Hawaii Third Field Artillery Fort, Sam Houston Col. Willard New Bill

City Club to Meet in Gunter Luncheon Talk

The City Club will hold its weekly luncheon at the Gunter on Thursday at noon. John B. Carrington of the Chamber of Commerce will speak on Trade Folension and Development of the Territory Adjacent to San Antonio. Mayor Bell and city commissioners will attend. This kicks off a series on trade extension.

Regnar Gunter John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Tur San Antonio Bell Kehoe Loan Ge W. Commerce

Week's Meatless Meal Plan Aims to Aid War Effort

Federal Food Administrator J A Peders sets a weekly meatless and wheatless schedule to support the war. The plan calls for three meals daily with meat on Saturday, meatless breakfasts and wheatless dinners through the week, and individual days designated for meatless breakfasts or suppers.

J. A. Peder Tess Unis Lie Ieaia

Barbadose Hold Up Blocks Mexican Peace Mission

A Mexican delegation aboard a steamship from New York to Barbados faces denial of landing by English authorities. Lally Carvew, president, and Geraeyn Ugarte, former Carransin secretary, are barred without explanation. General Veduricn Montez, ex governor of Queretera, accompanies, linked to the Madero era.

Cording Universal Mexic Palavicini Ernesto Hidalgo Argentina New York Lunded Barbados Ishend Lally Carvew Commissan Geraeyn Ugarte Carransit 0Land Veduricn Montez Queretera Madero Fulan‘iti Montes Hid Nado Digpatenos

Extend Time Limit for Insuring Men in Service Oct 15

An extension of 30 days for insuring men in service was announced. The Treasury Department’s War Risk Insurance Bureau reported broad efforts at Camp Travis and nationwide to extend coverage for service members. About 28,764 policies have been issued with total $25 million in coverage. average policy value around $7,000. Beneficiary changes require consent of the beneficiary. no fees beyond notary costs.

Unese Feeney Thyelvan Anrives Hans VanEreig Treasury Department Amy Ornesea Protphan Cran Travis Inne Hospital Wither Trotmann Canaravis Insurance Bureau Cap HW de King Dhe Demeetment Busines Bureau Lincoln birthaLare Travis Bureau of War Risk Insurance Washington Hd Benefita

Hot Tea Breaks A Cold Try This

An inexpensive entirely vegetable tea claims to break a cold and cure grip. Instructions advise taking a measured spoonful of the tea, mixing with warm water, straining through a sieve, and drinking once to twice daily. Promises open pores, relieve congestion, and stimulate bowel movement.

Wynne L Me Corman Tollimburger

Two Die At Camp Mronmonti In Shelter Incident

Two soldiers died at Camp Mronmonti in a mishap described as the cause of one death and the others dictating the fate of another. Private Kagar Lafler of Company unspecified was involved as a key figure in the incident and investigation.

Ashth Lena Whetler Cofemai Texas Juston Boles Mary Holes Ravenna Nev Mronmonti Camp Teivin Kagar Lafler

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