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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1918

Page

2

Medical Depot records high efficiency in wartime supply

San Antonio medical supply depot shipped 36 822 packages weighing 3 731 845 pounds to camps and stations in the Southern Department during the year ending December 31. The operation supported six major camps and aviation sites, with an emphasis on beds bedding medicine and medical equipment, highlighting railroad distribution efficiency and systematic warehousing.

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Special sale ad with eclectic bargain list

Tomorrow through this week the store touts a special sale on food, household goods, and cookware. Items include white sugar, corn products, canned vegetables, sliced peaches, peas, spices, and cleaning supplies with cash discounts and delivery options advertised. Local prices and product names anchor a general merchandise pullout.

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English poet Wasefield to lecture here

English poet John Masefield, famed sailor and author of The Everlasting Mercy, will lecture in San Antonio on March 6 on War and the Future. The talk will include his literary career, prizes, and views on liberty, with notes on his early life, seafaring days, and shift to prose and poetry.

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San Antonio Leads In War Garden Contest Effort

The Garden League and allied groups rally in Texas to urge juveniles and adults to apply for war garden work at Mulriati Garden, with Governor and state education officials offering assistance. Names include Sam Williams of Lancaster and projects across Harris and Hopkins counties, reflecting statewide mobilization.

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Soldier sought in desertion case tied to Atlantic voyage

Miegedt Desceter Council reports a Cony Tavis soldier alleged to have deserted, detained in Galveston after a DOJ chase spanning New York to the Atlantic coast, Louisiana, and Guvetan before arrest. He faces court martial. capture described as necessary to apprehend any deserter.

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London Town and the Call of the Sea in Verse Fragments

A fragmented OCR passage blends poems referencing London Town and sea poems by Masefield and others. It mentions wanderlust, the sea’s call, and lines about London’s glow, weather, and the roving life, culminating with a note on Me. Mosetloth appearing in San Antonio under a college women’s association.

Roland Kendm London Masefield Mosetloth San Antonia Souierns Ashaeialion Gallege

Prices Rise As Officials Probe Poultry Market Alliances

Officials investigate poultry pricing after reports of inflated costs and suspected market manipulation. Documents cite a supply chain price baseline and quotes around 30 cents per pound, with references to enforcement actions and potential penalties. The inquiry examines producer and retailer conduct, aiming to restore fair access and reasonable profits.

Haley Home Return From Navy Leave in Atlanta

J H Haley of the United States Navy is on a furlough after years of service. He will visit local family and return to duty with his two sons serving, one with the 2th Engineers in France and another in the United States.

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Regulations defining Army Police duties in San Antonio

Regulations issued by May Joan W. Ruckman, Southern Center commander, outline the duties and limits of the military police in San Antonio. MPs may not interfere with civilians or enter homes unless to prevent disturbances, must enforce uniform rules, assist civilian officers only when needed, and require a civilian present for raids. The order sets conduct standards, restricted areas, and arrest procedures for enlisted men in city streets, with emphasis on preventing riots and enforcing local ordinances.

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Honey Industry Leaders Promote Beekeeping Tour

Frank Pytlelt, noted American Bee Journal correspondent and Iowa state bee inspector, toured San Antonio Browns ville Beeville and other towns with W Jackson and J R Padlock to urge greater interest in beekeeping. They plan county gatherings to advocate hive care and honey production with local agents. The San Antonio meeting likely March 3 and 4.

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Religious Director From Camp Stanley To Speak At Y W C A

Religious director from Camp Stanley will address the Y W C A vesper service at 1 oclock. Program includes a vocal solo, music, and a social hour after services. The annual Valentine party, hosted by extension clubs, drew over two hundred attendees including the 844th Field Artillery band. Officers and directors were elected by the board for the year.

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Murder suspect sought near Lockhart by Fort Worth detectives

Plainclothes officers under Captain Caruthers followed leads on a woman alleged to be wanted for murder. Detectives from Fort Worth traced her from Leithart to Lockhart Texas, wiring officials Saturday for assistance and sending a report to the Fort Worth detective bureau.

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St Patrick's Day Fun Plans From Ancient Order

Ancient Order of Bornians Division No 1 schedules a St Patrick Day event with an evening of Irish songs and a Sunday morning program. Entertainment Saturday night March 26 features Ireland songs led by Jemes Mirwin and a star spangled dance. Chorus of women and children perform. Committee efforts aim to make the celebration credit to the day. Members urged to attend Tuesday night meeting for arrangements.

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Hedges Seated as Next Great Sachem at Red Men Council

Report from Galveston details the installation of NAME R. S. HEDGES as next in line for the Great Sachem title at the Red Men council gathering. Attendees included Natakes Tribe and Minnesota Council delegates. Officers elected included C. P. Stafford and Will Sherman. The council voted funds for property bonds, war savings stamps, and an ambulance for the American Red Cross.

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