Books in Foreign Languages Sought for Army Libraries
Nationwide appeal urges Americans to donate books in any foreign language to U S Army camps through Y M C A educational secretaries. Thousands of foreign speaking soldiers await reading material, with 46 nationalities at one cantonment. The effort, endorsed by General Edwin J Glenn and other officials, aims to boost patriotism and English study while preserving native languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United Bates Arroy
Stewe
Association
Royal Amecans
YMCG
Bird Army
Edwin 3. Glenn
88Rd Division
United States National Army
Cain
America
Seeentire
Indianapolis
This Week's Specials at CORSES SUPPLY CO.
Beginning tomorrow we offer cheap weekly deals on Pot Milk Kraut Tomatoes Quaker Oats Bon Bons Soap Washing Powder Lima Beans Navy Beans Pink Beans California Potatoes and more. Every article in our store would at the lowest possible price, with no delg. CORSES SUPPLY CO Garden St. Te 4274.
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Dellgne Corses Supply CO
Garden St
Home Service Cares For 275 Cases In Week
The San Antonio Chapter American Red Cross Home Service section reports 275 active cases with 42 new last week. Funds, loans, and interagency coordination assist soldiers families and wives, while volunteers organize visits, housing, and garment drives at Red Cross headquarters.
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Home Service
San Antonio
American Red Cross
Treasury
Department
Camp Travis
War Service Board
George Gillette
Red Cross
Cass
Chandler
Wlephone Crockett
Red Crows
Thor
Walt & Marx
Ted Crosa
Hastwack
Fort Sam Houston Base
Norman Bancrott
San Antonis
Listing coal lands in Southwest Texas near San Antonio
Coal bearing lands near San Antonio are being listed by the Fuel Consumers Committee of Southwest Texas. Members met at the Gunter Hotel to report data on acreage, location, depth, and coal thickness. Owners are invited to send samples to the Manufacturers’ Association office for analysis and public communication of results.
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Texas
Sana‘ Antonia
Fuel Consumers, Committee of
Manufacturers’ Association
Gunter Hotel
T. G. Hay
W. . Tuttle
Mark
An Antonio
Velna
Oftica
San Antonio
Puel Consumers Committee
Moamer An
Port Aransas
Industelea
Bouthwentexan
de Fard
Tueeday
Schumann Heink Sings for Soldiers at Camp Travis and Kelly
World famous contralto Ernestine Schumann Heink sang for soldiers at Camp Travis and Kelly Field on Saturday. She performed for officers at Kelly Field noon luncheon with the Kelly Field Orchestra, then gave five concerts for enlisted men including venues at Young Men's Christian Association and Knights of Columbus. About 8000 men attended each event. General J P M O'Neil hosted her at Camp Travis. Weather worsened with rain and wind, morale cited as high on both sides amid ongoing trench warfare reports.
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Mma Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Pang J
Camp Travis
Kelly Field
Dad
General Johnston
Col
W. D. Chitty
Kelly Beld
Yoo
Melly Field
Schumanna-Heink
Christian Associationg
Knights of Columbus Wen
Camp Travia
Chiietlan Associatlan Auditetiuc
J. PY. O'Neil
179Th Infantry
Drisaile
Schumann~ Halak
Genaril O'Neil
British Take Over More of Line on Saint Quentin Front
War report from The Times by Ferry Robinson notes the British have advanced on the line near Saint Quentin, with calmer sections inland and villages intact. The piece contrasts quiet sectors with the recently captured southern front showing reduced devastation and orderly occupation.
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ST. Quentin
Londo Times Servies
Bondal
Tha ‘Bie Antonio Light
Philadelphia
Pulte Loawer
Tha Punite Ledger Co. Haitisn
Planders
Ferry Robinson
The
Times
Canes Jantofone
Tts
St Quentin
Barber Reveals Home Remedy for Gray Hair Dye
A New York barber named A B O'Brien promotes a home hair dye remedy using a small Orox powder bar sold for 25 cents. Dissolve in one ounce of water and comb through hair to color gray, with a box guarantee of no liver, lead, or mercury and a $100 gold bond if unsatisfied.
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A. EB. O'Brien
New York City
Dereok Iouk
British Patrols Cross Piave River and Bomb Austrians
War report from Italian headquarters dated February 19 describes British patrols crossing the Piave River under difficult conditions. Soldiers waded through streams, kept touch with the enemy despite variable crossings, and engaged Austrians with bomb and bayonet at several points along the river.
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Piave
Tanflon Minne Barvice
San Antonio
Phurdalphin
Lutecr
Conyright
Publie Seduerca
Tuusiay
Ward Price
Times
Yeaterday
Lex Retorreit
Arti Ory
Corpus Christi Businessman Held Under Alien Law
William Richter, a Corpus Christi business man, was detained by federal authorities after a Justice Department warrant accused him of visiting Camp Scurry in recent days. One of eleven Germans registered in the city last week, Richter appeared before U S Commissioner Mount and was remanded to county jail pending guidance from Washington on possible internment.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
William Richter
Department of Justice
Richter
Corpus Christ
United States
Mount Richter
Inrgar
Weahington
City Delights Him Wilbur Morris Chief of Springfield Police
Springfield police chief Wilbur F Morris discusses efforts to restore Dr Williams teams to Springfield while reflecting on current conditions and challenges in the community. He notes lingering difficulties and enticements faced by external parties amid local tensions and outdoor activities.
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Wilbur F. Morris
Owset
Police
Springfield
D. J. FP
Wile Lima
Alamo Hobwente
Dr. Willams
Morrin
Campaign drives raise ten thousand dollars in San Antonio
Twenty committees of prominent San Antonio men and women from the Law Enforcement League begin a campaign at 9 31 oclock Monday to raise thirty thousand dollars for the league s work during the next year. Each committee will have a chair and four workers and daily reports are planned.
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San Antonio
Law Enforcement League
Thomas H. Franklin
League
Talaed
Shaleman
W. C. Silliman
Gidance Committee
H. A
EB. Hillie
Lon Wright
Mrs
Rena M. Green
H. T. Rakernot
We Ty Verk
Rayo Muga McLellan
W. W. Collier
George Mlongworth
Taymond, Hood
Woi
Chambers
J. R. Martin
Porter Lor
Ing
Wt. W. Hi
Fire Record Indicates Fire Causes and Preventability in Texas
Reports show 81,000 fires in Texas from December 10 1840 to January 3 1918 with 38,206 in dwellings. Of these 26,242 or 65.9 percent were preventable, 4007 or 10.6 percent unpreventable, and 9008 or 23.5 percent unknown. In mercantile fires 42,606 involved glass or merchandise risks, 21,965 or 51.3 percent were preventable, 1h6 or 19.2 percent unpreventable, and 1 4 4 or 29.4 percent unknown. Proportions suggest high preventable shares across classes.
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Austin
Tex
Hoban Promoted to Armour Texas Superintendent
Hoban promoted to superintendent for Armour and Company Texas territory with headquarters in Dallas. Longtime local manager for Armour since 1880, he leaves for new duties after service in San Antonio and Transas City. A dinner at the Gunter Hotel’s pink room honored him with a traveling bag gift.
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Gunter Hotel
War Experiences in China Lecture at Knights of Columbus Hall
Stated speaker from Bodynice will lecture on war experiences in China at Ye Knights of Columbus Hall Tuesday night. Program includes The Star Spangled Banner and tunes like My Lover, He Come On the Skee, Molly Brinnigan, Mary of Argyle sung or played with piano accompaniment by Mrs Wise, Mrs Letts Sennett, and M. J. Jerings.
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St P. Bodynice
Foxes Board of Health
Joly
Shanghai
Chin
Columbus Hall
China
D. J. Range
H Wise
Molle Brinnigan
Mary of Argyle
M. J. Jerings
Lettts Sennett
Misplaced Claims of Treatment Effect Reported by Patients
A damaged clipping quotes Mrs. H Bateman and Anna Schmidt claiming weight loss from a treatment offered by Dr TR Nowian at a New York address. The notices present testimonial style evidence of significant weight reductions with statements of expense for further proof.
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H. Bateman Weltes
Merk
Anna Schmidt
Ike
TR. Nowian
New York
Desket
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