War Savings Stamps Drive Reports Strong Factory Support
At a meeting of the war savings committee of the Manufacturers Association held at the Gunter Hotel, factories including Steves Sash and Door, Pioneer Flour Mills, Prassel Sash and Deer, Humble Oil, Portland Cement, Lange Star, Vandre Feed, and Stiegler Ice Cream reported good headway selling stamps and certificates. Fuel was a major topic at a later session, with plans to secure Tampico oil via Port Arthur and continued tanker support. A new club, Chi Kappa, formed at Miss Helen Laminger’s home with officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Alamo
Manufacturers Association
Gunter Hotel
War Savings
T M. Callahan
United States War Savings Committee
Bexar County
Steves Sash and Door Company
Pioneer Flour Mills
Prassel Sash and Deer Company
Humble Oil and Refining Company, SA
Portland Cement Companys
Lange Star Company
Vandre Feed and Milling Company
Stiegler Ice Cream Company
Manufacturers’ Association
T. G. Hayy
Fuel Users Committee
Southwest Texas
Tampico Oil
Port Arausis
Remarkable Beauty Oatmeal Claim Prompts Trial Market Claims
Fragmented OCR text describes a bold beauty product mix dubbed beauty oatmeal. It alleges a “famous in a day” complexion improvement with a proposed new formula. The piece reads like a sensational sales pitch with references to endorsements and refunds, suggesting a promotional campaign or advertisement from a period newspaper.
Health of Front Troops Cherished by Moore After France Return
Major Moore cites troops as well fed and clothed with high morale among American and Allied forces in France. He and General Allen report Pershing and Wood in good health after the voyage home aboard a stormy crossing aboard a transport torpedoed near with threat of submarines. The party returned to Camp Travis and described German propaganda as overblown about Allied weakness.
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Cau
Walter Moore
Amaj
Henry T. Allen
France
Camp Travis
Hor
Allen
John d. Ming
Suluaring
Camtain Moore
Pershing
John J. Pershing
Wood
Joyce
Kilburn
Klburn
Corres
Moore
Annie
Bth
Nso
Antonio
Laut
New Yorke
Trv Yver
Ely
Brilieh
You Can's Brush Or Wash Out Dandruff Item
Old remedy claims to dissolve dandruff with a liquid applied to the scalp using tight rubbing. The text touts quick relief from flakes, itch, and greasiness, and promotes an inexpensive product from a drug store as a solution.
Olive Tablets Claim Health Benefits Across Ages
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for skin health and vitality. It markets the tablets as a safe substitute for calomel, claiming they stimulate bile and bowels, improve digestion, and provide buoyancy and clearer skin with regular use.
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Egwarde
Vinesale
Drusfords
Submarine attack and storm cripple ships on voyage
The article reports an attack attributed to a submarine followed by severe storms during a sea journey. A ship reportedly hit a submarine and a shaft was seen. officials later claimed the attack was an effort to calm fears among many women aboard. Severe weather included crossing Bay of Tseny and rocks near a crossing, with several men lost overboard. Military leadership changes are noted as Major General Allen is away and Brigadier Generals Gaston and Johnston assume duties while Maj. Alfred Brande acts as chief of staff. Mrs. Allen plans to return with Major General Allen. Mrs. Moore remains in San Antonio during Captain Moore's absence.
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Aed
Theo
Sonia
Ant
Thor Sunners
Wieder
Copula Moore Vail
Bay of
Tseny
Bmoare
Shoston
Uieree Cross Line
Ilorizel
Geneval Allen
Lrayis
Bris
J. A. Gaston
Kever
W. Johnston
Alfred Brande
Allen
West Point
N. Y
Moore
I San Antonino
Price fixing blamed for war profiteering in Senate debate
Washington February 27. Government price fixing for coal and sugar is criticized as failing to curb profiteering. Senator Lodge charges the fuel and food administrations created shortages and chaos, arguing their policies reduced production and did not prevent price increases while rail traffic also hindered distribution. He calls for boosting production rather than relying on price controls and condemns the administrations as ineffective.
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Washington, D. c
Sage
Massachusetts
Senate
Lodee
Fond
Pkthied
Germany
Lydia
Ipr
Wumplete
Fuel Administration
Food Administration
Asd
Race tragedy on London road kills hundreds
A chaotic public event in London ends in mass fatalities as crowds panic at a tarme. Witnesses report women and children crushed and many dead. Emergency services treat injured while authorities investigate the cause and safety failures at the gathering.
Society Notes and War Commentary From The Ledger
A society page fragment mentions a Wednesday dinner at Cin’s garden party and a Thursday talk by Miss Iva Scott at Riverside Park Lodge. Gerald Campbell reviews a 1918 raid near Chemin des Dames, noting twenty four American enlisted men and two officers involved, French and British support, and capture of German troops. He marks February 23 as a historic date and praises Allied cooperation amid wartime reporting.
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Iva Scott
Riverside Park Lodge
Tiynton Thuce
San Anthale Dient
Paladenhis Public Ledger
Paulie Leader’ Co. Fnennch
Gerald Campbell
Vailey
Chevreguy Noth
Chemin Dos « Dames
Rette River District
Covntrifling Joss
Kees W. Davie
Reunited McCarthy Family Arrives in San Antonio
Mrs. McCarthy and daughter Gertrude arrived in Chicago and moved to San Antonio with Lt. Daniel L. McCarthy of the 22nd Cavalry. He serves at Camp Stanley s training duties while Colonel McCarthy becomes department quartermaster. The piece notes social events and local residents visiting, including a Texas Independence Day celebration and several gatherings in San Antonio.
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Cal
Daniel D. McCarthy
Solnai
McCarthy
Gertrude McCarthy
Chicago
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
Daniel £. McCarthy
22Th Cavalry
Fort Hachitr
N. M
Leo Springa
Wficery
Camp Stanley
McCarty
Rotary party to attend Corpus Christi conference
A party of Bolacans from San Antonio will leave Wednesday night for Corpus Christi to attend the district Rotary conference on February 28 and March 1. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Porter F. Loring, Harry L. Miller, George C. Holmgren, Bert Garnard, R. Ghence Jones, W. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Witzpatrick, Mrs. Thomas McNulty, Mrs. W. A. Mitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Hagmond Hood, Middleton, Paul Sonols, Jah Allen, Governor Nitin Coles, and several past district officers. They will attend the two-day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolacans
San Antonl
Corpus Christi
Rotary Clubs
Porter F. Loring
Harry L. Miller
George C., Holmgren
Merbert Garnard
R. Ghrence Jone
W. Gibson
A. J. Witz
pAlriglh
Thomas McNaty
Specials This Week Low Price List Of Groceries
Specials this week list numerous items with unclear spellings and old advertising typography. The reader can expect sale prices on groceries and household goods as described in the fragmentary catalog including meats, dairy, canned goods, and dry staples advertised with limited legible details.
Verdict affirmed in Mishearies Company v Gould Do Me Days
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a $20,000 damages verdict in the case Mis Eneries Company v Gould Do Me Days, with parts reversed and remanded. The opinion lists several judges and mentions related cases from Bexar and Medina high courts, noting adjustments on liability and rights.
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Diansis
Gould
Lit J
Wetui
Mettoy
Cour
Tole Lowe
Welburn
John
Patricio
Margarit Wavitte
Robligow
Bexar
J Hh Rvighton
John T. Brlaese
Medina
Flyers to Carry Mail Between New York and Washington
The Post Office Department announced daily air service for the year starting April 16. Aerial postal flights will be conducted under War Department guidance with Master Grant Burleson and Boure Tuiry Baker names appearing in the arrangement. Flights are part of the aviation lunar time program.
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Washington
New York
Flaew
Planes Crash in Air at Park Field Memphis TN Bed 27
Two cadets at Park Field near Memphis were killed and another fatally injured when two planes collided in midair during solo flight training. Weissinger, formerly of Buena Vista Mississippi, enlisted in the officers reserve corps and trained at Fort Myer Virginia. Story of Fresno Minnesota suffered serious injuries and died later at a hospital. The crash raises the toll of midair collisions among Park Field flyers in recent weeks.
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Memphis
Tenn
Wil- Han J. Weiselayer
Washington
Ttt
W. C. Story
Fresnort
Park Field
Weissinger
Tory Wis
Flela
Buena Viti
Fort Mayer
Cavalry
Signal Corps
Park Field Ahout
Jory
Calotab Cold Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old style advertisement touts Catolaby as a simple cold remedy. A tablet dissolved on the tongue with water is said to purge the body overnight, leaving no interference with daily life. The product is priced at thirty three cents and claims pharmacist support with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qruggist
Morning health tonic claims rosy cheeks and vigor
An dubious advert promotes hot water with limestone phosphate as a cleansing tonic for the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved digestion, clearer skin and better energy after a week of daily use with breakfast, citing dramatic personal benefits and low cost.
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Ilmestone
Liaaa
Avery
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Petros
Czema
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Sherman
Texas
Lodge
Fuel and Food Administration
Lexum
Londa Veh
Chine Public
Ant Childran
Viana
Paynes
Stuart
Hariervost
Puymbdtrgn
Till Wrentie
Ua Vongonienyet
Fern Adent Iy
Stone
Fat the Harmony Club
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Baskin
Fred Crows
Cravis
Park Meth Charehk
Walfl & Marx
Department of |Terature
Ladies of
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Guntew Hotel
Etween
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Piayist
San Antonio Symphony
Maren
Harvard E. Bee
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W. A. Lowe
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Almrles O'Connor
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Posen
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Alee Pele
Court of Germtant
Aldea Ante Lawes
Toran
Hongon
Albert Bruneton
Atom Newton
Baila Tota
Bau Tt
Alenatt Berry Grant
Tite Ruyeete Tou Wiss
Lenin Gbemantt
Berns
Fran Raitt
Apoit
California
Giildren
ADAMS
Aito Myers
Phomphate
Palsons
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Smith
Hertzberg
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