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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
14
American troops arrive near a French village and adapt quickly adopting filtering water and daily training under French and American cooperation. Barracks rise, baths and hikes shape readiness as concerts, a Paris mascot lion cub, and telegraph chaos reflect wartime camp life.
Lewis Kayton the citys only Eagle Scout and one of five in Texas will receive the Eagle Scout badge from Mayor Sam C Bell at a Wednesday night ceremony at the Gunter Hotel hosted by the Boy Scouts of San Antonio. The event includes a program with songs and the Star Spangled Banner.
Advertisement lists regular and sale items available tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kleinerts. Includes light weight dress shields in multiple sizes, shoe trees, finishing braid in blue or red, tab skirts in white crepe finished with pockets. Noting popular price points and limited sale window.
Walter J. Crawford of Beaumont secured approval from the Texas secretary of state for a new Beaumont Ship Building and Dry Dock Company with an initial 300000 capital. Houston incorporators B F Bonner J W Link C O Yoakum and Beaumont’s Crawford head the venture, which already holds ship contracts and plans an immediate start. John H. Kirby of Houston is a heavy stockholder in the firm.
Charters issued for Burk Drilling Co at Burkburnett with 15000 capital stock and six incorporators. Chillicothe Cotton Oil Co at Chillicothe with 125000 stock and three incorporators. Crystal City Lumber Co at Crystal City with 25000 stock and two incorporators. Eaman Land and Cattle Co at Clarendon with 100000 stock and several incorporators. Gouldbusk Milling Co at Gouldbusk with 6000 stock and four incorporators. Hill County Motor Co at Hillsboro with 5000 stock and three incorporators.
Workers for the National League for Woman's Service report broad support for Hoover pledge cards in San Antonio. Precinct chairs note high card acceptance and emphasize benefits of Washington food information, with volunteers assigned to Fort Sam Houston and Precincts 28 and 41.
Governor Ferguson remains at his Bosque County ranch in Texas with no confirmed return date to Austin. He may visit the executive department before ending his vacation, while routine matters are handled locally. Gasoline and other signatures are being sent to the ranch for action.
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