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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
9
A fragment from a Plattsburg training camp story recalls an undersized rookie struggling in mud while the unit sang. The sergeant advises the recruit to rise to the surface for air as the Army Y M C A opens a new building at Camp Kelly with District Attorney D A McAskill speaking.
Charitable testimonial from Mr. Chas A Warner of Cambridgeport Vermont credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whisky with curing stomach consumption fears. He states a physician predicted a three month life, but three years of use kept him well, age 63, and he keeps a bottle at home.
Chinese immigrants thought from Camp Wilson were found Friday morning at the Southern Pacific water tank east of San Antonio by special deputy W. J. DeLacey who arrested them pending investigation. Inspector Smith of the local immigration bureau was notified. Clinton G. Brown resumes law practice in the Alamo Bank Building with offices in rooms 714-718. Still alarms sounded Thursday evening due to two small fires.
A chimney fire at 309 Live Oak Street home of Mrs. Annie Wade caused about 15 dollars in damage to clothing pile. No damage to the dwelling. A second chimney fire at South Palmetto Avenue and Porter Street at 9 40 caused no damage.
Young San Antonians of splendid physical type are enlisting in the two batteries and the three infantry units, reflecting vigor and local support for military service. The notice highlights martial readiness among residents and encourages further participation.
Captain Raymond Phelps reports six new enlistments Thursday with three natives of San Antonio, all within five pounds and a uniform height of five eleven. Names include Ernest L Cowart Yewell Lights Henry Allen Dennis Elmer Irvin Charley Christiansen and Robert J Blair. Additional infantry enlistees from multiple posts list Fred Deleuze Frank R Salvador Raymond L Marshal Louis John Trussy Thomas Kyrisy John M Tumlinson Clemente B Pawelek David Richardson Mike Folgelle Zarontz Ignatz Frank Muhlstein Ivy Chambliss plus Kerrville volunteers Edward G Friday Felix Moses Grover K Holloman Jack Wilson after Senator Carlos Bee speech.
A train sits 40 minutes in the station as a Scotsman learns the engine driver complains of whisky drinkers aboard. They allegedly emptied hot water from the boiler to make grog, provoking the Scot to conclude such Scotsmen cannot be his countrymen.
The Washington Star quotes H. L. Mencken noting German cattle are fed on straw, producing poor milk that is adulterated. A Berlin dairy anecdote recalls a boss advising not to milk cows while they are eating, as the milk may be inferior.
A partial exchange shows Mrs Corntosset and a dish of domestic humor. The text reveals casual speech and an informal wartime era tone with clipped dialogue and a hint of everyday concern.
J H Cummings, recently registered in Gunter, appointed district passenger agent for Chicago Great Western and sent to Dallas headquarters, says Canada supplies valuable war information and troops share a determined, patriotic bond with the United States amid the European battle. He begins a Southwest tour in his district.
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press presents a child asking if wealth influenced a marriage. The exchange shows the father denying wealth as the motive and the child pressing for the real reason behind the union.
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