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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
7
An officer assigned to San Antonio has arrested fifteen soldiers who did not report when their units departed for overseas duty. They will be sent to France as part of disciplinary action.
Troops sent immediately to Europe for firing line duty were announced at Camp Travis on Tuesday. Court martial trials will occur after crossing, as troops may be allowed to join front lines without trial if not desertion. Many claim they stayed away to bid relatives farewell as trains left.
A string of notable visitors checks into major San Antonio hotels. Guests include O A Grove of Brownsville at the Lani¢ Vitel of Yoakum Ty, W T Batley of Chicago at the Menyer, PW Perkins of St. Louis at the St. Anthony, Mrs C S Hutton of Dallas at the Lanter, R Kent Beattie of Washington DC at the Gunter, Carl Hettler of New York at the Menger, and J Munger of Dallas at the St. Anthony. Further names include Ort of Kenville, Cutting of Houston, Chud Lourland of New York, C J Baskett of Houston, Miss H Morriss of Dallas, J B White of Barle Pass, and Carroll West of Dallas staying across Marcus hotels.
William Beckman bored a post hole on a Deshler Neb farm near the Little Blue River and found an old kettle containing coins. Treasure legends tie the site to Mr Jules, Buffalos Bill Williams Cody and Capt Kate North, with Indians said to have swept the area long ago. The kettle and coins were brought to town for display as locals recall a large sum once hidden.
In eastern France on June 18 French tanks aided counter attacks that halted the enemy west of the Oise. German advance paused as French and allied divisions held ground from Montdidier to Wacquemoulin, while the push toward Compeigne stalled amid heavy resistance and casualties.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a painless remedy that loosens dead skin so it peels away with the fingers. A quarter ounce costs a few cents at any pharmacy and removes every corn or callus without soreness or infection, leaving pink healthy skin beneath.
Army officers praise the Texas A&M automobile mechanics program as among the best in the U S. Thirty data show 300 graduates reported to Fort Sam Houston for duty in the mechanical repair shop No 304. A second class of about 650 is assembling from across the United States, arriving June 15 and starting training June 17 with West Sam Houston supplying gear.
A London report notes Sir William Crookes turning eighty five today at Kensington Park Gardens. A caller writes that Crookes was found in an easy chair by the fire smoking a cigarette, reflecting a moment of leisure in his birthday observance.
Three generations of women in this country have used and recommended the famous root and herb remedy Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. It contains no narcotics or harmful drugs and is made from field roots and herbs under sanitary conditions.
Sam Houston and Zachery Taylor joined Grant Lee Hood and other famed soldiers for a post campaign dinner. The gathered commanders discussed strategies and commemorated shared service.
In the study a scientist pauses before a familiar portrait and reflects that it is an old friend. The scene centers on the portrait of Michael Faraday as the scientist ponders the significance of the image while examining the deadly Goodwin sands nearby.
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