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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1918

Page

12

Fourth of July Automobiles and Funds Sought for Music

Committees seeking funds to pay for Fourth of July music report only moderate success. Major Barnes and Captain Stevens organize marshals and car space for nurses and veterans. A diverse parade lineup includes the United States troops, military bands, and many civic groups. The San Antonio Turn Verein plans a mass entry, with cards urging members to attend the morning gathering.

Charles M. Barnes Army Confederate Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic Major Barnes Chamber of Commerce James Stevens Landeaster Barnes Stevens United States Confederate Veterans Fourth of July Committee Ancient Order of Red Men San Antonio Toles Knights of Columbus Shrivers Hermann Sons Maccabees Elks Degree of Honor Odd Weltons Woodmen of the World National Americans Beethoven Wall Casino Club Turners Boy Scouts of America

Barrett announces candidacy for congressional nomination

A. P. Barrett announces his candidacy for the congressional nomination subject to the will of the voters at the primaries. The Light is authorized to announce Paul Steffier as a candidate for county assessor subject to the vote at the Democratic primaries July 37, 1918.

San Antonio H. Ward Court of Criminal Appeals A. P. Barrett Politcal Advertising Paul Steffier Preetat Bexar County Henry Test Best

Two Additional Charges Against Biermann

Former Gander sergeant Oscar Biermann faces two extra specifications added to earlier charges of disloyal acts and utterances. He has asked for counsel and a defense by Lieut. William G. Nelson as witnesses statewide prepare for a Camp Travis trial. Government witnesses span Florida Arkansas and beyond. Biermann denies the charges claiming the money he collected was before U.S. entry. The court will schedule the trial promptly while two desertion cases on the docket await findings or a potential insanity board.

Nelson Nineteenth Infantry Biermann United States Florida Arkansas Germany America Camp Travis

Obituary notices from San Antonio area in 1918

Obituary notices report deaths of Mrs. Alice Smith age 60 in Dallas and three other local residents including Mrs. Agnes Jackson 50, Mrs. Mary Sibley 10, Encarnacion Rivera T, and Mrs. Louisa Kuhnert 69. The text notes places, family survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial details across several San Antonio related items.

Alice Smith Dallas Nellie Dover North Palmetto Avenue Missouri Hollywood Cale Lie Dover East Antoni Brothers J. Morriss Tampa Fat E.W. Morrisa Waxahachie Texas San Antonio Agnes Crawford Jackson East Guenther Street William Jackson William Mary James Sibley South Mesquite Street Louisiana San Antonin J. RR. Sibley Femina Daisy Sibley Hagy- McCollum Chapel Dorper Mission Burial Park Encarnacion Rivera Encaminacion Rivera Commerce Street Mexico San Fernando Catholic Church San Fernando Ina May Rodgers Memphis Tenn A. D P. Rodgers Arthur Ollie Rodgers Rilla Bernice Rodgers East Mitchell Street St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Cemetery Father Fletcher

Unusual Hair Bow Ribbons on Sale by Yard

An assortment of hair bow ribbons including brocaded white pink and blue Maire taffeta in various colors and plaids. Five inches wide and regularly 40 cents a yard are offered at 35 cents per yard.

Milan Maire Taffeta

Flags Offered In Various Materials And Sizes

Mounted flags priced up to 25c each with cotton wool or silk options. One two or three stars available in all sizes from 25c to 2.50. Large flags with extra stars priced on request.

U. S

New Assortment of Women’s Orwandy Collars and Net Fichues

A new selection of women’s Orwandy collars in round and square shapes with lace edging and embroidery trim. Includes net fichues hemstitched and edged with lace. All the latest styles offered at $1.00.

Women's Bath Suits From Five to Fifteen Dollars

Scores of them made by top manufacturers assure perfect fit length and style. Fabrics include all wool or silk fiber in beautiful color combinations.

Men's shirts and accessories sale preview

Tomorrow sale highlights include Negligee Shirts at 3.00 down from 3.50 with Crepe material and silk stripe colors. Rocking chair Union Suits in light fabrics discounted to 1.10 for 21.25 suits. Silk Collar and Tie sets and Lily of France silk hose offered at reduced prices. Wash ties offered at 10 to 25 cents with assorted patterns.

Extra Specials for Boys Norfolk Styles and Military Pockets

Advertises boys clothing including Norfolk, mili tary pockets and belts in grey brown natural navy and stripes. Ages 2 to 17 with suits ranging from 1.59 to 4.95 and various Madras and Galatea fabrics. features Trench and Military styles short sleeves low neck and patch pockets with belts.

Norfolk

Bathing Suits Sale for Children 3 to 12

One piece bathing suits offered in navy and black for ages 3 to 12. Regular 75 cent suits priced at 49 cents with plain and fancy trimmings. Good quality material suitable for summer wear.

Bathing Suits Reduced to 2.95 for Youth Wear

One piece bathing suits with flap shirt and button shoulders offered for ages 12 to 16 at 2.95. Colors include orange green red blue and with large body stripes. Originally 4.00 now 2.95.

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