Jews Plan Larger Welfare Efforts At San Antonio Camps
The Jewish Welfare Board in San Antonio announces a major expansion of wartime activities for soldiers. Additional welfare workers and new buildings at camps are planned after a Friday meeting with T C Hyman of New York. The local unit reports strong support from national HQ and praise for hospital and entertainment efforts. A building at Skelly Field No 1 will be dedicated July 31 with Army officials present and Dr. Henry Cohen of Galveston delivering the address.
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Jewish Welfare Board
San Antonio
Army Camps
T.C. Hyman
New York
Hyman
Jevyth
Espeti
Leon A. Baur
Skelly Field No. 1
Warhard A. Afomrook
Vow
Pigeons Prove Utility On Army Train Message Run
Carrier pigeons trained at army camps were used during a Fort Bliss to Fort Sam Houston journey. They carried messages from the baggage car and successfully returned from a 40 mph train, showing they can convey notes without stopping. Pigeons are aiding balloon observation by carrying sketches and notes.
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Fort Bliss
Il Raiso
Fort Sam Clouston
el Laso
Aketchys
Pexas
New Brooks Field Building Opens for Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus opens a new recreational ball series building at Brooks Field. Jay Fier Fox directs field service with Hertich as general secretary and Edward Casey as assistant secretary. The venue features a ladies’ rest room and will become a show place with lawn and landscaping. Mass will be celebrated by Rev Cartier, with dedicatory services likely the following Sunday.
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Knights of Columbus
Brooks 'Pield
Jay Fier Fox
Southern Department
Jh. G. Hertieh
Mat
St. Louis
Edward J. Casey
Sterling Okla
Irooks Field
Trooks Field
Hertichial
Brooks Field
Gi. M. Cartier
Camp Doln Wi
England's 1918 harvest tipped to be bumper crop
London reports England and Wales expect a record harvest with 8 302 000 acres under cultivation for wheat barley corn oats rye and potatoes. The meadows promise heavy hay and pasture was reduced to make room for wheat but supplies should cover stock needs with millions of tons for the army.
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London
England
Wales
All Work and No Play Not Good for Texas Farmers
At Texas A M College ninth annual farmers short course draws 400 farmers, wives, sons and daughters. Courses cover farming fundamentals and specialized subjects from engineering to canning and preserving fruits. Recreational events include swimming, baseball, band concerts, community singing and motion pictures. Navy-like wartime conditions boost attendance and stress efficiency and conservation.
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College Station
Tex
Brito
Fonds
A. and
M. College
AML
Donn
J. Kyle
Corsicana
I. Uhlenfeldt
Glee Club
HW. QO. Walmend
San Antonio
Camp Travis
Camp Bowie
Cuticura Heals Skin Troubles After Free Sample Use
A testimonial from J. C. Podgen of Americus describes relief from arm and body skin eruptions using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He reports general healing after trying a free sample and later purchasing full sizes. The notice urges regular cleansing to prevent pores from clogging and mentions a free sample by mail offer.
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J. C. Podgen
Cotton Ave
Americus, Ay
Edadente
Dept
Berta
Women Invites Soldiers From Wisconsin and Illinois
A San Antonio area farm owner invites soldiers from Wisconsin and Illinois to visit her farm ten miles north of the city, hoping via Home folks notices to reconnect with relatives and old friends. Messages from other soldiers seeking correspondents in Cedar Falls Ames Iowa Billings Montana and many towns follow.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Minois
Home Folks
West Bend
Wis
San Antonio
South Alamo Street
Carbondale
Billings
Mont
Marshalltown
Tow
Cédar Falls
Iowa ‘State College
Ames
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Iowa State College
Souther Folks Federation
Mome Wolks
Hot Wells
Southern Folks Federation
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
Ohio
Lowell
Mass
Sioux City
Portland
Ore
Pittsburg
Larnesboro
Des Moines
Boonerile
Dearborn
Mich
Plymouth
N. H
Garden City
Minn
Gr Ranville
Burnside
Jowsa
Hepler
Kansas
Russian Grand Duke Ousted by Bolshevik Becomes London Dress Designer
Count Michael Torby, son of Grand Duke Michael, leaves Russia's upheaval for London. He plans to work as a dress designer for a top firm, after a past as clerk and government worker. His sister Countess Nada wed Prince George of Battenburg. his sister Countess Zia Wernher married a diamond heir. He previously designed bridesmaid gowns and charity program covers, signaling a new royal line in democratic times.
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London
Russias
Michael Torby
Michael
Torby
Vhely
England
Russia
Hampstead
Hyda Park
Westminster
Count Michael Jr
Nada
Prince George of Battenburg
Earl of X Medina
Trucia of Duchesses
Zia Wernher
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