City raid targets draft dodgers across San Antonio
A combined Justice and Army intelligence raid in San Antonio rounded up 900 to 1000 young men of draft age. Most showed compliance and were released. 44 or fewer faced transfer to military authorities. Police lined downtown districts and searched venues to verify registration status.
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Department of Justice
Intelligence Department of the Army
Police Department
Military Police
United States Marshal's Deputies
Army
Intelligence Department
Wright
Lancaster
Marshal's Office
Federal
Texas
State Board For Dental
San Antonio
Russell R. Jennett Seeks Bexar County Clerk Nomination
The San Antonio Light announces Russell R. Jennett as a candidate for County Clerk of Bexar County in the upcoming primary on July 27 1918. He seeks the vote and support of all good citizens in the race. Public political advertising notice.
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San Antonio
Russell R. Jennett
Clerek
Bexar County
Society Calendar Highlights Social Week
Tuesday night events include a big dance at 8:30 at the Officers Club in lower Kelly field hosted by officers of the Second Training Brigade. Iota Kappa Chi meets at 8 in the club rooms and St. Gerard's Dramatic Club presents The Village Post Office at 8:30 in the auditorium.
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Lower Kelly Field
Second Training Brigade
Iota Kappa Chi
St. Gerard’s Dramatic Club
Ladies' Aid Society of
St. John's Lutheran Church
Texas women's conference and war college events set in Austin
The Texas division of the woman’s committee of the Council of National Defense will hold its annual meeting June 26 in Austin with county unit reports. It coincides with the War College for Women at the University of Texas June 24–28. Other items note local social events and meetings for women voters amid community fundraising and civic activity.
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Texas
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Austin
War College For Women
University of Texas
German People Dejected, Neutral Diplomat Says
Geneva reports an arriving neutral diplomat from Berlin says Germans feel profound dejection after the first offensive. Publics hoped for quick victory and peace while Berlin asks if Paris has fallen. He notes worsening interior economy and growing belief American troops will turn the tide.
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Geneva
Berlin
Paris
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Thrift Stamp Drive Plans Expanded in San Antonio
Preparations for the thrift stamp drive in San Antonio extend to multiple phases. J A Patterson replaces Albert Steves Jr. in industrial outreach while Paul Steffler targets labor unions. Prof J T Howard leads the information bureau as Evans and Mrs N W McAlisan aid the women's division. County executives meet at the Chamber of Commerce to map rural campaigns.
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San Antonio
J. A. Patterson
Albert Steves Jr
Steves
Patterson
Paul Steffler
Steffler
N Antonio
J. Tf. Howard
Information Bureau
A.W. Houston
Mevans
N. W. McAlis
Chamber of Commerce
Hair Growth Cure Promises New Life For Bald Man
A 66 year old businessman reports regrowing hair after using a Cherokee ointment and recipe found from a healer. He describes prior lotions and tonics as ineffective before the growth returned. Readers may request the ointment details by writing to John H. Brittain KA-119 Station I New York.
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John H. Brittain
Station I
New York
New
Alkali Bad for Hair Washing Says Soap Simple Oil
An old article warns that most soaps contain excess alkali injuring the scalp and making hair brittle. It recommends plain clarified coconut oil as a pure greaseless cleaner. Oil is cheap and lasts months, requiring only a teaspoon with water. It promises rich lather, thorough cleansing, easy rinsing, quick drying, soft lively hair, and removal of dust dirt and dandruff.
Why Women Dread Old Age Prompting Healthy Aging Advice
Advice urges women to ignore age worries and stay physically fit. Emphasizes kidneys bladder health and toxin removal. Promotes Haarlem Oil Capsule GOLD MEDAL as the sole reliable remedy with warnings about fakes and availability through first class druggists.
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Haley
Aarlem Oil
Cape
Haarlem
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U. S. Marines
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L'Alliance Francaise
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Dwyer Avenue
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Ladies’ Aid Society
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Red Cross Circle of Ladies of the
Turn Verein
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Los Angeles Heights
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Roy Campbell
Red Cross
Collins’ Gardens
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J. W. RB. Marines
Dillon Wurtner
Hiegler
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G. Bedell Moore
Amelia Beauregard
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Swift & Co
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