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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
7
Two small fires started in a tailor shop on Mesquite Street and on Villita Street were quickly controlled with no damage. Classifieds announce jewelry, plumbing, and electrical ads, including a naturalization court at Brooks Field and a call for telephone operator hopefuls at Kelly Field, with varied local business promotions and notices.
The Army Y launches a campaign to enlist 4000 middle aged men for overseas service. General Pershing orders and Pratt of Standard Oil aid, detailing roles: 2400 in huts hotels stores and canteens, 400 athletic directors and play leaders, 400 clerks and assistants, 400 chauffeurs. Requirements include one year max draft age service, honesty, wholesome habits, and a big handshake in No Man's Land. Training and travel allowances provided. apply via J. K. Deuisen at 515 Bedell Building.
The Nineteenth Infantry, long the garrison regiment at Camp Sam Houston, is to be relieved and mobilized at Camp Travis. Third Infantry from Wagle Dass will assume guard duties, with three companies en route. A regimental parade and mobilization celebration are planned after reorganizing the unit for intensive training.
Seven recruits arrived at Camp Travis Tuesday morning direct from a draft board in a state other than Texas or Oklahoma. Four men were from New Mexico. The total arriving Tuesday morning was 171, all white. All were from Texas except the one named man.
The notice from Consumers Supply Co announces a candidate for Century Commissioner Tee Vo 3. It notes the July 27 vote date and lists Commerce as related to the campaign. The shard text references election authority and a Lights office.
Citizens hear a detailed briefing from the Commissioners Court on the 1917 assess ed valuation of 117 million dollars and the resulting budget shortfalls for 1918. Officials note increases in war related costs, new government demands, and discrepancies in assessments including a large adjustment for the Southwestern Telephone Company, illustrating inequities burdening small property owners.
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