Cuban airmen to train at Kelly Field in mechanical aviation notes
Cuban air service personnel will travel to Kelly Field to begin enlisted mechanics training in aviation. About 20 to 24 Cubans are expected to enter the training school, with field headquarters confirming the plan on Wednesday morning. Rumors persist of Kelly Field crews being reassigned to the balloon school at Camp John Wise, though no official orders have been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Field
Fantare
Meeday
Uns
Kelly Wield
John Wi
John Wise
War Relief Seeks Old Kid Gloves For Comfort Gear
Thousands of women nationwide donate discarded gloves to Stage Women's War Relief. Leather scraps are sewn into warm coats for soldiers, with coats reaching the neck and extending below the waist. Mrs H J Drought solicits gloves from Autonio and nearby areas for August 1 collection, directing donations to her home or Red Cross at 120 Oakland Chandler Building.
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H. J. Drought
Fifthavene
N.Y
Autonio
Smy
Drought
Died Cross
Chandler Building
Oakland
Perilous Relief Troops Take Positions On Front Lines
Associate Press describes how relief troops face dangers when moving to open fighting positions along a lengthy front. Night moves amid darkness and hedgerows demand strict silence as sentinels watch No Man's Land for signs of attack while contact patrols gauge enemy intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mvei
No Man's Land
Two New Battalions for California Guard Forming
The United States guard adds two battalions in the Southern Department to bring totals to seven. One will be stationed at Mort Sam Trouston, the other location undecided. The move aims to relieve regular troops of duty. officers for the units will be announced soon. Recruits will include National Army personnel not fit for overseas service.
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United States Guard
Southern Department
Mort Sam Trouston
Pew
Department of
Department
National Army
Signal Cars Needs Men for Signal Corps Work
The Signal Corps seeks 200 telesgraph and radio operators plus telephone switchboard personnel at Fort Lang Houston and Fort Sant Houston. Men unsuited for overseas duty may apply. positions to replace others who can serve overseas. Camp Travis Majestic theater may become a Liberty theater. negotiations with Interstate Amusement Co. are under review as the camp theater remains closed.
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Signal Corps
Carr
Department Signal
Fort Lang Houston
Department Signal Officer
Fort. Sant Houston
Veal
Camp Travis
Inter State Amusement Company
Present
Myners
TODAY'S AID TO BEAUTY HAIR CARE TIP
An advised beauty tip explains a simple at home hair shampoo using aninthrox dissolved in hot water to remove dandruff and impurities. The mixture makes a rich cleansing lather that cleanses scalp, softens hair, and adds gloss and fullness, improving manageability after washing.
Vice Raid Yields Fine For Merchant On San Pedro
A 82 year old merchant on San Pedro Avenue was fined 50 dollars in police court after a vice raid. A young woman, recently tied to incidents, failed to appear for trial. Police also counted multiple arrests that night with fines from 10 to 85 dollars. Twenty six women detained for treatment were moved to new infirmaries.
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San Pedro
Merning
Bennett
Automobile Club
San Antonio Chamber Plans Library Directory Exchange
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce plans to create a city and national directory exchange with other large cities. It will trade local San Antonio directories for theirs, enabling reciprocal access for residents and service members stationed in San Antonio.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Chamber of Comme
George of
Toark
Desultory bombing described by Allied aviators in France
A historical account details a desultory bombing mission over occupied territory. A two man British air crew conducts a hour long raid using bombs and a white flare to confuse German defenses. The narrative emphasizes stealth, intermittent bombing, searchlight glare, and the aircraft’s rapid withdrawal before returning for another run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bin
Candidacy announced for State Senator in 21st Semter District
Harry Hertzberg announces run for State Senator from the 21th Semter District covering Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera and Real counties subject to Democratic primaries. Major DeForest Morton former Camp Perry Ohio small arms firing school reports to Camp Trivis on telegraphic War Department instruction. Morton is a qualified small arms firing expert and will serve as battalion commander due to recruit numbers with potential reassignment to small arms instruction later.
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Semter
Bexar
Kendal
Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera
Real
Harry Hertzberg
DeForest Morton
Camp Perry
Ohio
Camp Trivis
War Department
Morton
Why Women Dread Old Age
An advertiser claims aging can be fought by keeping the kidneys and bladder healthy and using Gold Medal Daarlen OH Capsules. The ad promises renewed vigor, strength, and a youthful look, touting Gold Medal as the only reliable imported oil capsules and urging purchase at druggists.
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Daarlen
Army appoints officers and announces duties at camps
The army names Jeni I and others to active duty at Camp AimeArthur and Washington assignments. Major Alexander Whiteford and Lieutenant William Light are posted for active service. New second lieutenants Grargs Mairledgh and others join the National Army while several officers are reassigned or relieved, with a pneumonia death reported at Camp Cravis base hospital and a home-seeking agent offering a questionable view.
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Jeni I
Decadier Taterdae Sey
Tegrenin
Quaerlortas Ter Vorps
Procerd
Dan Travis
Caylaiy Row
Dudley
Gener Ays
Camp AimeArthur
Ath Tmel
Alexander W. Whiteford
Englaces Teserve
Washington
Willian J. Light Ayin Mleon Cilon
Qlcott
Lex
Grargs Mairledgh
Leutenant
National Army
Miata
Vex
Igg Pender
Eighth Cavalry
Lieenant
Herter Cotter
Infantry
Teserve Corp
6Th Infantry
Campter
Welly Wield
S. Healee
Pofantey
Ehegtey
Regite
Civenee Fi
Midvap
Willans
Kayeby Valprinas Ta Bouquet
Ae Hs
Hardusty
Wagner
Walton Avenue
Zan Antone
Hunts
Gedger
Mart Sant Hones
Cmartermaster Corps
Feowley
Kelby
Stephen A. Banas
Martine Leh Glstaatfen
Tuthys
John B. Wright
Army personnel report and unit movements in depot brigade
The document lists Army personnel such as Tolett and George N. Anderson observed on duty at the depot brigade. It notes assignments to quartermaster duties in Houston, reports from Lieut. Chase and others, and movements to the Seventh Infantry and various depots with names and titles throughout.
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Tolett
George N. Anderson
Trevis
Bore
Sym Houston
Bn Department
Chases TM. Toeffer
Sinconn
Rap
Franpal Viele
Arwart
Feng
Wiverine
Gery
Barrett Leads Antomobile Dealers At Luncheon Vote
Barrett received nearly all votes from members present at the weekly Antomobile Dealers Association luncheon at the Ginter hotel. Carlos Ree had four votes. James J. Slayden had none. Over 84 members attended as J. W. Collins announced car license numbers from Austin to San Antonio, ending a long effort to ease issuing red tape.
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Alt. Barrett
Ginter Hotel
Carlos Ree
James J. Slayden
J. W. Collins
Shire
Austin
Sa Antonia
Abn
San Antonio
BR. Ratcliffe
The
Republic Fire] Company
HM. Bowers
The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country
A wartime appeal urges total mental and physical effort to win the conflict. It warns that feverish speeds and exhaustion undermine effort, and notes that sleep loss and digestion problems signal the nervous system breaking down, urging care.
Nerve Tonics Promise Quick Boost to Health
SENSAPERSA touted as a blood tonic and nerve sedative to rebuild worn nerves and double nerve health in ten days. It claims renewed strength to tackle daily problems amid today’s stresses. Available in two sizes, kr and $1.00, from drugsists, The Wagner Drug Store, or Fischer's Drug Store.
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Wagner Drug Store
Fischer's
No Lightless Order Details Residents to Resume Dark Nights
San Antonio dispatch reports ALT Weakley, fuel administrator, clarifies a no lightless nights order. The new schedule sets blackout nights for certain days, with dates in September. Wiley Bhtishe confirms no timetable, while a new plan indicates a September 7 start. Cites disputes over effective dates and nightly darkness requirements.
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San Antonio
Alt Weakley
Tae
Initie
Chet Heather
Tuel
Amd
Dinner for Brant A Farewell At Kelly Field
A farewell dinner was held at the Community Club at Kelly Field for Lieut. Col G C Beant, former officer in command of the Dying Department. Beant was to report to Washington DC for reassignment to the Department of Military Heronates. Officers from Kelly Field attended Monday evening as the band played for attendees.
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Fareswell
G. C. Beant
Coummand
Welly Field
Washington
D.C
Department of Ailital Heronates
Witsysiven
Othe Commity Club
Kelly Field
Kelly Piel
Kelly Fiel
Farewell to the County Club party attendees named
The guest list at the Dover farewell included officers such as Col Gerrit Via, Lieut. Col Bauer, Maj. Leigh Sypher, Maj. George Stritemeyer, Capt. Jost Bown, Lieut. Tom Poe, and several others, with ranks spanning colonels, majors, lieutenants, and captains noted among the attendees. The scene names multiple military personnel, including Lt. Col Brant and Maj. Wys Vantsmeier, at the gathering hosted by the County Club.
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Countey Club
Dover
Liew
Gerrit
Chinek
Aubuah
Apc
Danforth
Brant
Ja Vs Bauer
Sol. Buckner
Love OF
Heffern
Leigh Sypher
George EB. Stritemeyer
W. ‘Ys Vantsmeier
Onus Roy Frangis
Jost Bown
Uarey Graetam
Mathion
Tient
MM. Bartlett
Notice of City Tax Suit Proceedings
Notice states judgments will be taken in all tax suits filed by the City of Sia Ane tonia as summer vacation-stad cases are readied for trial. You can call the Back Tax Office for further costs or payment details immediately.
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Sia Anetonia
Mie
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