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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1918

Page

4

Government to regulate private securities and public works

The White House plans a proclamation to halt certain public improvements and urge staying private construction to support war needs. Treasury officials push for rapid action on regulating securities and capital expenditures, potentially guiding where funds are allowed until the war ends.

Washington, DC Lvense Ench Securit Ve Re 1 Reserve Search Agency White House Rial McAdoo Treasury MenAdo

Musterole replaces mustard plasters for quick relief

Old fashioned mustard plasters burn and blister but Musterole provides relief without a blister. This white ointment uses oil of mustard and can be massaged into the skin to ease sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma and other pains. Jar prices range 30c 60c and hospital size 2.50.

War War Bond Drive Urges Unified Finance to Aid War

Officials urge government control over securities to prevent private bond issues from competing with war bonds. They warn without authorization for approval processes, construction and industrial expansion suffer and interstate sales would be barred.

Adoo Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Board Leffingwell The Treasury

Menacing officer incident at Camp Ts vis yields jail terms

Three enlisted men at Camp Travis were found guilty on charges of raising a knife against an officer and assaulting a non-commissioned officer. Private Robert Lighthurn received two years at Leavenworth after being convicted of war crimes and related disobedience. Two others, Priestes Svoby and Sannel Withis, were found guilty of assault and other offenses, with one discharged and the other sentenced to five years in prison plus labor.

Camp Tsvis Nes Recomiss Ned Uiat Camp Travis Lave Robert Lighthurn Medical Department United States Sciplinar Jacks Fort Leavenworth Edward Dy Condy Jr Oobart Robert E. Searley Nathan Ceil F Marstall Det Tawd Dabor Williams Johnston Lev Andrew Simon Dick Ceiling Pet Battalta Vy

Army Personnel Movements and Assignments Report

Army personnel changes include Lieut. Willias Vi Moure and others in the quartermaster corps reporting for duty. Orders dispatched to Nogales Arizona for camp intelligence by Gen Hienba, plus leaves of absence granted to Second Lieut. Travia and Gwen Watts for court and training duties. several officers reassigned as instructors and sanitary squads designated for the 90th division.

Liv Hlay Caltiet Lieut Willias Vi Moure Quartermaster Corps Hive Hh Hienba Tho Lugeish Istanty Nogales Arizony John BR Rhea Can Travia Sevrwur Lex Gwen J. Watts Camp 11 S. Tras Beau

Memphis Park Commissioner Calloway Dies at 74

Roh art Calloway a retired merchant and member of the Municipal Park Commission of Memphis died yesterday at his home. He was 74 and widely known in the South for his activity in municipal problems and park interests in this city and region.

Memphis Yonn Rohart Calloway Cailloway South

Uniforms for Yeowomen in Navy Depart­ment

The Navy Department issued an order directing Yeowomen to wear standard blue service uniforms with brass buttons, adapted for feminine wear, at Washington TC. The move standardizes appearance for personnel and formal duties.

Washington TC. Hun Navy

Bribe the Right One Comes, Nell Brinkley Poem

A Nell Brinkley verse urges women to seek the true partner who earns the right to her affection. The speaker warns against unsuitable suitors and praises a fortunate, deserving man who will stand by her, while a shimmering, emotional portrait of womanhood unfolds.

Young Dan Bod Theaven Nell Brinkley

Meatless Days Prompt Butchers to Close Shops in San Antonio

With petitions among butchers, a majority plan to close on meatless Tuesdays and refrain from selling pork on Saturdays. Some will stay open, offering substitutes like beans and poultry, while others urge holiday closures to aid food conservation and honor food administration rules.

San Antonia Tive Food Administration Hisine Eireu Clariistin Het House Washington

Relief from Eczema with Zemo Supposed Cure

Advertises Zemo as a cure for eczema pimples and skin blotches with a clean antiseptic liquid. Claims easy application and affordable pricing from drug stores with a large bottle priced at 1.00 and a 35 cent option. Mentions The K. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland, Ohio as the source.

K. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

Two New Schools For Packers Aid Training

Twenty five enlisted men from the quedran detachment and one from S15th headquarter trains join the second and third group depot brigade for a packers school. Additional detachments from infantry and various companies will report to the loxmsters school with engineers and medical units in support.

Champ Travis Re- Wom Yoo U.P. Ming Ehirge Quedran Drijkade Gschool Iby Rill Company Veamathine Hillery Battery Headquarte Trench Nathory Cotm Prneys Gimibony Evissen and Waren Company Uate

Germany denies guilt in hospital ship sinking

The Wolf Varcon, a semi official German agency, declines blame for sinking of the British hospital ship Thewa. Berlin says no final statement yet on the submarine involved, maintaining deliberations continue and ships should be protected.

Amsterdam Wolf Varcon Gerimiin Ageney Olin Bors

Civilians Warned Off Camp Bullis Target Range

Brig Gen W Lidolinston orders Camp Bullis range off limits amid the 179th Infantry firing drills. About 3000 soldiers will shoot in the next week with additional troops to follow. The restricted zone lies between the San Antonio area roads and railroad, with local landowners named in the tract.

Camp Bullis Ninetieth Division W. Lidolinston Johnston Civilius Thesanco City Road Wiederburg San Antonio 179Th Infantry

Two Sentenced in Federal Case for Possession and Purchase

Mary Ran vill fined 350 and jailed ten days by Judge Dugal West after a jury found her guilty of possessing and applying for a government property four blankets. Frank Turner pled guilty to possessing an army rifle he bought as condemned property. he received one day in jail and a 56 dollar fine. The report also lists local ads and upcoming events in San Antonio.

Mary Ranvill Dugal West United States Frank Turner

Houstonian Cafe to Open Enlarge with Roof Garden

The Houstonian Cafe at 102 East Houston Street expands and will be completed by February first. It promises to be well equipped with 125 seats, family dining rooms, and a roof garden overlooking the San Antonio River. The cafe will emphasize sanitation, quality foods cooked by a French chef, and affordable prices with perfect service.

Hloustonian Cafe East Houston St Stam Antonio Drosini Bros Adv

Enlistment for Student Officer School at Camp Upton

Five negro enlistees seek admission to the student officer school. Camp Travis applications were sent to the War Department, which has not acted yet. Camp Upton will likely host reserve officers training for blacks if approved, while the 90th Division school remains full.

Camp Travis Camp Upton Yaphenk War Department Wendymatters

Gas Defense School to Train Instructors This January

A national gas defense training program will start late January to form a school that instructs officers and enlisted men. From the 178th and 186th Infantry Brigades and the 165th Field Artillery, instructors and commissioned officers will join the nine day course to prepare personnel for the program.

Travis Januiry Iistara 186Th 165Th Field Artilery 165Th Stith

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