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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1931
Page
10
Obsolete aircraft, scarce supplies, and a projected need for at least 300 squadrons with about 24 officers, 150 men, and 18 planes each. A French cable from May 24 urged a US aviation corps of 4500 airmen, 5000 pilots, 50,000 mechanics, 2000 planes, and 4000 engines to support the front in 1918.
The unnamed man on Pearth Avenue reportedly used Javanese oil and a home remedy in a long effort to combat balding. After years of hair loss he claimed success with a scalp treatment and was advised to continue for thirty days to see if the results endure.
Vintage advertisement touts Zemo as a soothing invisible antiseptic that banishes skin infections and irritations. Claims include drawing out infection and restoring skin, with a long history of 20 years of use and wide availability in tubes and bottles priced 0.3, 0.5, and 1.00 dollars.
An at home remedy touts a pine creosote based mix claimed to swiftly end coughs and chest colds. The preparation includes Norway Pine extract and creosote, advertised as a palatable, highly concentrated remedy that soothes inflammation and aids internal purification, with a note against substitutes.
The French government asks if the American government accepts a proposition that would allow the Allies to win supremacy of the seas. The note references moves by the A E F and the timing of a selection meeting.
A wartime appeal underscores massive aviation needs and equipment shortages. Congress funded 640 million in July 2017, but the critique notes persistent deficiencies in inflation, materiel, and training. Discussion covers national guard training, force organization, and drafting strategy with British and French allies.
The text discusses plans to build cantonments across the country, the delay before construction began, and the long effort to ready water, sewer, and training facilities. It notes French and British hopes to use American troops, with Joffre opposing one division in certain roles and proposing only partial integration.
Fragmentary note outlines a plan labeled General Nitrile involving sending 000 men to perform various tasks. It hints at French attitudes to command and urgency of requirements and mentions avoiding officers of higher rank than French officers when nagillary troops are called to work.
The speaker notes that an instructor seldom speaks English, with interpreters dulling efficiency. He warns that sentiment favors fighting with the French, risking military disadvantages and complicating field commands. He proposes limited cooperation with French direction and possible recruitment from surplus U.S. manpower for allied forces.
The speaker notes scarce army supplies and rivalries between Britain and France hindered building forces. With unity of action as essential, coordination gaps were seen as weakening the allied effort. A May meeting with Marshal Hoftre is mentioned in context.
Package describes a 100 piece French china dinner set with floral pattern and gold handles. Includes small garal spray and special coin gold details. Product appears to be a decorative tableware collection offered as a premium import.
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