Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1918

Page

4

Colors of Texas to Be Presented to Infantry Brigade

A Texas war colors set will be presented Thursday afternoon to the 280th infantry brigade at Camp Travis Texas. Mrs. Carlos He and her sisters crafted the colors. Brig. Gen. W. Fridayton will preside. About 4:30 p.m. the ceremony will occur in front of brigade headquarters. The event honors patriotism of forefathers as units carry the colors into battle.

Texas Fifat Rxas Wat Penta War Department W. Fidaygiston Cime Egits Mannds Yanrik Johnston San Aulogio Washington West

March 2 Patriotism Program At Alamo Mission

The Boston Transcript notes a March 2 program under the Alamo Mission Chapter featuring songs and patriotic talks. Mrs. Titon M Hg and Mrs. A B Spencer, representing veterans and Daughters groups, are invited to speak while Mme Ay Pettiwlore will sing the Lone Star Flag and Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Minalton Dardliters Ant Woman Grand Army of the Republic A.B. Spencer United Daughters of the Confederacy Mme. Ay Pettiwlore Wexas Astronis Astronis Vounci, Boy Legate of America BY Mwe Alamo Misston Chapter Daughters of the Jkepihr Jie

Survivors Describe Florize Wreck Grim Berth Death Toll

Survivors from the Florize recount a brutal night as towering waves engulfed the liner nine miles north of Cape Had, leaving many dead in berths. Only 44 of 136 aboard survived, rescued by the Prospero after passengers and crew fought the cold, wreckage, and raging seas. Major Sullivan and a Royal Flying Corps cadet aided a battered Stoker crew, while Captain Martin of the Florize collapsed on arrival, unable to speak.

ST. Joans V. Fey Suneny Nbery Cape Hace Haliftax Dreshina ii Huntiz Oieni iMeer Hetsy Monn John R Munn Tix Munn Florida Wan Mingolf Michael So Foundland Zorontry Royal Flytpe Corps Stoker Sullivan Nubustern Elven Stark Pammel Ding Burns Andy Major

Colonial reception at San Antonio Muster Club ballroom

A colonial reception hosted by the San Antonio Muster Club occurred Monday evening at the St. Anthony Hotel ballroom. About three hundred guests in colonial costumes attended, with Grand officers and officers of the Gédin field artillery regiments among the invited. The program featured piano pieces and a formal dance, followed by decorous socializing and remarks by club leaders.

Bird of Paradine” Company Eligor Morosco G Rand Opera House Woodcutters of Hawaii Army—Society Mrs. San Antonio San Anitonio Harriet Ade Verna Raby Iialtt Lovelady Cutline Ney Mildred Hurrell Marjorie Glaze Berths Barbiers Austine Craig Bowin Witte Jacob Horhberger Hugh Comp Don Monart Goulets Arthuy Clanayest

General Parker Seventy Four Years Yet Remains Active Leader

General Parker known as Galloping Jim, veteran of the Seventh Cavalry, marks his 64th birthday on February 20 while remaining in active service. A native of New Jersey, he rose through the ranks from second lieutenant to major general, leading U.S. forces in the Mexican border period and in the Philippines, earning the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry at Vigan. He continues to command and shape cavalry drill regulations as a senior officer in the National Army.

Jatyon Parker Forter Varamander Southern Department Southwest Parker Agg Opdlnucy Avenue Sorvier Aoreog Yal Parker Ia Parshing Seventh Cavalry Fork Southern Farubing Ruyio John W. Ruchinan Goeneral Parkur Camp Macarttne Tor Aasime Rommmnuuid Wyurth Cavatry Hla Texas Indiana Territory Colorado Hawis New York Boath Coba United States Delig Heptamier 46Th United Suites Volunteer Infantry Conegieasional Vigan Phiippine Tatanda Adjutant General's Department Washington Vath Cavalry Eleventh Cavalry Arownaville Tiaden National Army Parken Srey Antonia Peonto New Jersey

Fat Folks Benefit From Simple Home Treatment Claims

A reader describes a home remedy claiming rapid fat reduction and improved vitality through breathing exercises and a daily capsule regimen. The note asserts weight loss, better health, and happiness within days, urging readers to try the product despite skepticism and promising testable results.

Pan-American Round Cable Luncheon at Gunter Hotel

A luncheon hosted by the Pan-American Round Cable will be held Wednesday at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio honoring Dr. Ori born of Argentina. Guests include members of the Wednesday Luncheon Club and various city figures.

Gunter Hotel Ori Born Argentina

Religious groups protest wheat use in bread rites order

An emergency order allows limited use of wheat flour in religious bread during Passover while restricting other breads. Local officials, led by John B Carrington, coordinate with religious bodies to apply the rule, with to be stationed troops at Douglas and Degas assisting in oversight. Captains Cortig and Capron oversee implementation.

Koreln Capmuler Tno Teu Washington John B Carrington Carrington Eskaionstes Degas Douglas Ark Dejormant W. N. Cortig Ac 3 Capron Aiticg Rec Wil Tee Thowa Travia Gormtal Waurrichn Avartera

Poultry Dealer Rules Crack Down on Profits

A new United States Department of Agriculture ruling forbids dealer to dealer poultry sales for profit except direct to consumers. Examples from San Antonio show multiple markups before reaching the final buyer, with penalties and stock regulations aimed at ending weight stuffing and unaffordable pricing. Also noted are changes in Summit County dog catcher pay shifting to a mileage basis and new feeding restrictions for poultry to curb overconditioning.

United States Pond Administration Meenas Gome Dun Antonio Turkey Ponte Renye Sci Coe Akron Smmall Guckey Willis Summit County Tom Watcher AT. Lo

Also Mentioned on This Page

France Talhollgy Farmer Boston Transcript Mueie San Antonio Sea ST. Anthony Hawaiian Sea Bird OF Paradise South Sea St. Anthony Orchestra Francisco Hernandez Telephone Crockett T. 'B. Baker Nautilus Club Will Mies Helen “Bates Gunter Neitd Gandia Taumere Ty Lub Rooms Denver Boulevard Bain Bettes Teivis Park Boneith E. c. Price J. Karotkin Woindh Ae Ee A Wills Dide Crillenaerner Crillenurger Wil Arclva J.T. Wandin J. Yratth Mise Demi Hirachharg Mra Kaward Wi ‘Cattingar Vce Mes Veron Hiteas Mird Vied Previdant Jh N. Wriedlander Wrath Ahlers Dallas Tex Katie Anlers Katherlie Travers Crintart Wantence Atate Phil B Tucker Mim’ Mryde Navy ‘Bisque Walier C.C.D Euavelooke TL J Sidney Will Onteruic Panayahdere Club Thuraduyam San Antoulo Mey Hugkell Marek Catarah Hoe Hyonyi ix Minnsank Walimdin Andy Tr Cermin Hertzberg
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication