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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
14
San Antonio wartime cooking lectures by Mrs. Helen H W Downing urged women to practice kitchen patriotism and food conservation. She emphasized preparedness at home, efficient marketing, and nutritious meals as part of supporting the war effort.
Antonian Ment BW receives promotion as Clarion enters a new phase amid the Taukae cagtais feud. Tas Yorn earned January appointment, Avitonin resides in Glarkson, and Clarkson’s army service follows a year in October. A graduate of the Agricultural wil Mechinlcal College passed the exam for second lieutenant and is now Seamed.
A special board examined about 30 men over misconduct and medical issues for caromalastans in the Quartermaster Corps. The order from Washington halted further processing. the final results have not been announced.
A Friday session led by Mrs. Downing showcased practical nutrition and simple menus for family meals. The event included demonstrations, a question box, and recipes like oatmeal bread, hominy bread, doughnuts, Coconut pie, and a salmon Creole dish, with notes on preparation and rising times.
The Canadian government generously donated two mountain sheep for a municipal exhibit. City officials approved a plan to showcase them in a natural setting with a mule and foal, including local cliffs and valley features. Officials expressed hope to present a formal resolution at the next council meeting.
Soldiers on Cove Camp Wravis face new rules after March 12 banning patronage of unsanitary shops in city and county lacking inspection certificates from the United Services bureau. Inspectors, led by Brig Gen A W Johnston, will visit barber shops soda fountains and other services, with penalties or fines for shops not meeting sanitation standards. Authorities say the order will extend to all troops stationed nearby once inspections are finalized.
D Roowe heads the war saving stamp campaign at Ginin Stanley camp with Capt Luther Wattmin overseeing. War stamp agencies report 800 authorized stamps to be secured in the city, with committees delaying the report to ensure full time. Blaw Divisional Meet set for February 23 as Cane Tree birthday plans move forward under Capt San A Greenwell.
The text describes a switchboard installation replacing a fire-destroyed unit at Gap Stanley camp headquarters and indicates planned improvements to the Leciphone system after training. It notes Maj. Gen. John Wy Huck visiting Austin with Capt. Phoadors Barnes, and mentions a quick reassessment of quarters and potential governor visit.
Captain Theodore Barnes, assigned to the general staff corps of the army for the duration of the present emergency, has been ordered to report to Washington and will depart Saturday. He has served since 1915 and is likely the youngest officer in line for the general staff.
Sincere claims Dodson's Liver Tone stops calomel dangers and mercury bone necrosis. Ad touts vitality, energy, and reliable morning wakefulness with no salivation. It asserts widespread use, urges readers to switch from calomel to the tonic as endorsed by pharmacists.
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