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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1918

Page

7

General Order Calls Review of Court Martial Trials

War Department orders review of death and harsh sentences in court martial cases. New rule requires judge advocate general review or a Washington branch, with Paris office to handle expeditionary reviews. Death sentences paused pending review. errors corrected and retrial arranged if needed. final decision by JAG. Also notes awards of War Medals to aviators for valor by Aero Club of America committee.

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City raises pay to ten percent for all city workers

City commissioners approved a ten percent raise for employees earning under 3400 per month, extending the bonus beyond police and fire to all regular city staff. The measure, effective February 1, will be enacted via ordinance and was welcomed by Fire Chief Gaeta and Mayor Bell after a conference prior to the council meeting.

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Federal Control Demands Rise in Congress Debate

A disputed federal control plan sweeps Congress as lawmakers weigh extending executive powers over rail lines deemed crucial. Officials insist lines are feeders to main routes and must be managed to ensure national interests, while agencies argue over the timing and scope of takeover. A separate note reports a hotel sale theft in Denver with $4,500 missing, and Madrid notes a cheaper fund drive won by women.

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Military book sale with varied manuals and editions

A long list of military and reference books offered at varied prices including Mess Sergeant's Hand Book 31.00 and The Mess Officer's Assistant 1.00, along with manuals on camps, cooking, courts martial and interior guard duty. Also advertised are novels, Kipling editions, and large dress and linen home items with substantial discounts and bundled tables.

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Lux For All Fine Laundering Claim

Advertising copy claims Lux and your woolens will not shrink or yellow silk faces remain unaffected. It promises safe cleaning for blankets sweaters and woolens with clear water and asserts no injury to fabrics beyond harm from ordinary water.

Handkerchief Sale Offers 3100 Items Tomorrow

A sale advertises about 3100 handkerchiefs available tomorrow. The stock includes white handkerchiefs with white corners or colored corner embroidery, plain white with colored borders, and silk handkerchiefs with colored borders, all priced at 10c or 2 for 1.

Neckwear Clearaway Offers 10c Priced Small Lots

Tomorrow a clearance sale of remaining Women neckwear features Swiss and lace collars in round and square styles and a few jabots. Items that normally sold 25c to 50c will be closed out at 10c each.

Petticoats of Silk Offered at Discount Prices

Early 20th century sale note lists Petticoats of silk and taffeta in navy and rose shades with ruffles. Texcellens items priced at $5 values for $2.70 tomorrow, including plain and changeable fabrics.

Hosiery Tables Show Heavy Weight and Silk Boot Options

The listing notes Table No 1 features women's hose Misses Hoge and boys hose in heavy weight black and taupe with pair pricing. Table No 3 lists women's cotton hose in black or white plus silk boot hose with haleyarker top and rose welt lace, tomorrow.

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Low Priced Boys Clothes Sale Tomorrow in Storefront Ad

Readable text outlines a tomorrow sale offering serviceable woolen suits for boys age 7 to 18 with belted trench coats, slash pockets, full-lined trousers, and taped seams. Knickerbockers in wool-mixed fabric, sizes 7 to 18, listed at low prices. Also features new spring blouses in gingham and percale, emphasizing low cost and quality compared with competitors.

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