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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1918

Page

9

United States Plans Large Army to Beat Germany

Washington reports a decisive plan to send a great American army to Europe to offset Russia’s defection. The united Allied effort includes rapid troop deployment, extended shipbuilding, rail control, and coordinated production to maintain uninterrupted supplies.

Washington, D. C United States Russia Secrey Lansing Paris Atlantic Irrance Great Britain Aly Befure Colonel House War Department War Council Shipping Board Germany Dies Ana Crosby Treasury Department Europe Inter-Allied Council Financia Apte Uhe A& Sear Marshal Joffre France

Ely’s Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

Advertisement touts Ely’s Cream Balm for head colds and catarrh. It claims to open nostrils, relieve nasal swelling, and clear the head instantly by applying a small amount into the nose.

Ely’s Fly

San Antonio Symphony Opens 1918 Season With Apr Concert

The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra led by Julian Blitz opened the 1918 season at Beethoven Mall. The audience praised the soloist Edison Van Ilgose and the orchestra, which performed Schubert and other works with notable interpretation. Van Ilgose sang several arias, adding a new tone to his tenor, while the ensemble received sustained applause through the program ending with the Star Spangled Banner.

San Antonio San Antoni Ale Julien Lal Blitz Suluist van House Tive Concavallo Iid Hugoletto Blitz Schubert

New National Farm Land Beaters Movement Formed

A new movement for the Org National Farm Land beaters' tien began at a Wednesday meeting in Hogers-Lill & Co offices. Delegates from across the country will gather March V1 to discuss raising the standard cofrage merchandising to aid about 6 million farmers. invitations were signed by Will, 16, Requa, Frederick Steutzel, George T. Larson, and Col. T. J. Vanderson and sent out. Invitations target President Wilson and Governor Hobby.

Org National Farm Land Beaters’ Tien Citics of Hogers-Lill & Co Nie Verre Street Ull Will Requa Frederick Steutzel George T. Larson Col. T. J. Vanderson Standrd Cofrage Mr. Larsen Wilson Hobby

January Silk Sale at Wolfson's Promises Deep Discounts

A broad January sale at Wolfson's showcases a vast silks collection with mark downs across every fabric type from foulards to georgettes and chiffons. Prices include midrange and novelty silks with many items reduced significantly to attract prompt shoppers.

Linen and damask sheet sale at reduced prices

A sale listing offers regular 95c sheets at 79c with various sizes in Mercerized Damasks and Huck Towels priced from 8c to 29c. Counterpanes including Full Size, Crochet, and Marseilles ranges priced as low as 1.39 to 4.50, with One-Piece and Linen-Finish sheets from 98c to 1.39.

Marseilles

Officers to cash telegraph money orders for men

Soldiers may now cash telegraph money orders through designated officers at camps instead of visiting telegraph offices. Officers will verify soldiers via company commanders, and the system aims to free soldiers from late banking hours with a high bank for army use. The Square Deal Association heard barber shop protest over a 26 cent share charge, tying increases to costs of goods and the soldiers' arrival.

Herring Western Union Square Deal Association Texas

Old Standard tonic advertised amid rental dispute talk

Amid debate over high rents owners charge, the article references nursing mothers and children, praising Groves Hill Tonic as strengthening and digestively aiding. It notes hospital patient counts at Camp Bowie with two new admissions and a death of Private Ben Smith in the 1350 Machine Gun Battalion.

Port Worth Tex Jan Camp Bowie Moitels Ben Smith

Make Democracy Real Urges Audience at Grand Opera House

Rev Father John McGuire spoke to a large audience at the Grand Opera House urging democracy be more than an ideal. He tied the war to national fate, urged both commercial and political effort, and cited Justice Cabot as a symbol of national duty. He is to speak again in San Antonio at Catholic Woman's Club events.

John We Mecuuire Pather MyGuire Oinuis State Council of Deteres Firovick Ae St. Winter's Colle My Chloe Tata Iediae Services School Carregneur Chicago Vaibieh Judius Cabot Father Mecure San Antonio Catholic Woman's Club

German Propaganda in Chile at Washington Reports

State Department reports propaganda efforts by Germany in Chile urged delays in severing Chilean relations. A dispatch from the Chilean League notes Kaiser sympathy and mobilizes members to hinder hostilities. Meanwhile the Japanese freighter Shinyo Maru No large distressed voyage from December 21 toward the Orient is mentioned.

Chile Washington, D.C State Department treravtte /Cilean League Germany Jan. A Pacific Coast Orient

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