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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1918

Page

9

Appointment of Dominican Bishop for Ban Antonie Diocese

Rome dispatch confirms Monsignore Drossert Tras beet named bishop of the Ban Antonie diocese. The apostolic delegate in Washington relayed the elevation to Father Vinne, chancellor of the diocese, with no date for installation. Previously, Rome announced a bishop for the San Antonio diocese to succeed Bishop Job Wo Siu, with Monsignore Drossert formerly rector in Baton Rouge and now in New Orleans in an official capacity.

Rome Mon Nore Arthur Dyossert Tras Beet Ban Antonie Wis Tather Vinne Washington Bone Diocese of San Antonio Job Wo Siu New Meek New Orleans Imress Monsignore Drossert Baton Rouge

U S Troops Amid British Array In French Countryside

A dispatch describes American soldiers scattered among British forces in France. Troops are seen resting in fields and towns, learning the lay of the land, buying knickknacks, and engaging in improvised games with locals. Pipes and bagpipes amuse both sides as friendly exchanges occur in billet areas.

Prench American Young Men's Christian Association

Refugees Flee as German Retreat Opens Front in Soissons Era

Witnesses report mass flight of villagers and refugees as American forces push back Germans after counterattack near Soissons. Descriptions of shattered towns, shelling, and emotional scenes show relief at front advances and fear of renewed fighting. Local life disrupted with shops closed and residents seeking safety as troops pursue retreating forces.

Desolate town scene as shells wreck church and hotel

The narrator recalls shattered streets and torn roads around a town under shell fire. Destruction is complete: roofs missing, furniture scattered, wine bottles strewn, and enemies retreating as American and French troops advance amid smoke and ruins. Four last German soldiers are captured by French troops.

Hotel de Ville Ravons Furs Ie Dake Shea Villery

French Cavalry Plays Star Role In Allied Offensive

Washington July 28 French cavalry again stars in General Foch's counter strike. Light horsemen, supported by artillery and infantry, moved to block German advances across the Aisne and Lys sectors, aiding Chermont and Dieudard as they pushed toward Villers-Cocq. The mobile columns broke enemy lines, covering hundreds of kilometers and drawing away reserves while British and Portuguese units held and shifted ground under pressure.

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At Wolfson's A Sale of Black Silks

A Wolfson's sale offers five groups of all silk black silks suitable for many uses with a price to meet every demand and savings unlikely to reappear soon. Each piece is fine quality and all silk with the exclusive ex.

Swift & Company Tsaw B.S. Bell DeKalb Texas Cuticara Dept. H. Beston Talegmae

The New Fall Dress Ginghams

New fall dress ginghams feature charming patterns and harmonious colors suitable for children, women’s home and street dresses, with high quality for the price. 27-inch ginghams sell at 35¢, 32-inch at 50¢, 59¢, and 75¢ for Scotch ginghams. white and white with colored tops offered. previously 29 to 89 cents, now all 25 cents.

Hungarian Press Laments Loss of Many Officers in War

The Hungarian press laments heavy officer casualties amid the war, noting executions of prisoners and public outrage. Reports from Vienna, Budapest, and Philadelphia press services describe widespread loss, political reactions, and calls to regulate soldiers in the streets.

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Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Harmless Substitute

Trust Mie try Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe calomel alternative. The plea contrasts it with calomel, claiming calomel harms the liver and bowels and causes weakness, nausea, and illness, while Dodson's treatment offers gentle, reliable relief and prompts a healthier morning.

Mie Dodson Calomel Tuhe Dutson

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