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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

9

Emmett Bank Case Called In Bankruptcy Court

Depositors are informed that the Emmett Bank bankruptcy case will be called at 9 80 o'clock Friday morning in the Federal Court.

Emmett Bank

Retreat of Austrians at Piave Reaches 20,000 Drowned

Italian lines report total Austrian retreat along the Piave with widespread surrender and heavy casualties. Montello fighting leaves hundreds captured, many in ragged condition as Italian columns recapture guns and push toward Treviso. Officers flee, troops demoralized, while Hungarians among captives bear the brunt of losses.

J. M. Jeffries London ‘Times San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger The Public Ledger Co Piave Musile San Dona Chiesandova Montego Viave Covss Austria-Hungary Montello Treviso Vortea Gruaro Shoutel Gol Domdlessw

Tragedy claims Jack V Leslie and Cecelia Chavez in crash

Jack V Leslie aged 34, manager of Reliable Tire Co, and Cecelia Chavez 28, nurse of the Public Health Service, died instantly when their car plunged down a Somerset road embankment near San Antonio. Albert Chavez survived with minor injuries. Funeral arrangements set for San Antonio residents with burial in San Fernando.

Jack VY. Leslie Reliable ‘Tire Company Cecelia Chavez Public Health Service Somerset Road San Antonio Albert Chavez Leslie Cecelia Somerset Ehncowloré Albert Chives Mr. Leslie Miss Chavez Polies Stevens Officar Aluenster Central Tie Tims Zizile Undertaking Company Ius Yes Nosigall Dpeoria New York Chicago Panoras

New Sugar Ration Rules Set by Mood Administration

Regulations effective July 1 apportion 1.6 million tons of sugar for six months based on three pounds per capita monthly. Commercial users face strict limits and certificates. households may buy more, while retailers must cap sales. Five groups receive varying fractions with special allowances for ice cream makers, bakers, hotels, and public eating houses.

Washington Mood Administration England France Italy

San Antonio Air Raid Drill Promises Spectacular War Savings Demo

An air raid drill planned for San Antonio will feature sixteen planes from Kelly Field and defenders from Brooks Field, with blank rifle fire and whistles signaling the approach. Proclamations of the President and mayor will be dropped to spur war savings stamp meetings Friday evening.

San Antonio United States War Savings Stamps Aar Chamber of Commerce Kelly Wield Brooks Field AL and Pliga Smith Kelly Field Staups

Nuxated Iron Promoted By Noted Public Figures

A historical promotion extols Nuxated Iron as a powerful tonic and blood builder. It claims endorsements or use by high ranking officials and judges, citing doctors and hospitals to support its safety and effectiveness. The ad urges readers to test strength after two weeks of daily doses and asserts a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Himeste M Offiedalary Tressard United States Atkinson Cltims Washington Wa. J. Chambers Battly Gettysburg Wm. R. Kerr Chicago James Francia Fu Uellsvue New York Weslehe Clarit United States Senate Wagner

San Antonio Campaign Sets Precinct Quotas and Meetings

A San Antonio campaign reports precinct quotas for citywide subscription efforts. The committee outlines careful financial review, urging prompt registration and card submission before Friday’s meeting. The Wake the Limit drive expands with many local residents and firms listed as supporters.

San Antonio John W. Kokernot RL Loring Ry BK. Jon It B. Blount Re Jones J. 2. Jones Frederick ‘Terrell Sarah ‘Terrell J. M. Vance J. M. Chittim

Nameless Local Figures In OCR Fragment Highlighted

The fragment lists individuals and a few business names including Stribling A and Stribling, Kaser Auto Supply, Mr and Mrs Masterson, Theodore Massot, William Nagel, Laura Phousen, H W Finck and J T Wilkes. Details unclear from partial text.

Henry Erkel Killed in Yard Collision at Sanderson

Henry Erkel a Southern Pacific conductor was killed when struck by a switch engine in the Sanderson yards on Tuesday night. He lived at 151 Avenue D and had served 41 years with the company. Survived by his widow and daughter Olive, he was brother in law to G. B. Waide. Funeral Thursday at 4 from Hagg McCollum chapel with active pallbearers listed. Burial at Anchor Lodge Masonic Cemetery.

Henry Erkel Southern Pacific Sanderson Lexus Avenue D Eekel Lind Travis San Antonio Olive G. 8 Waide Southern Pacific Lines Hagg-McColltum Anchor Lodge Masonic Cemetery Nat M. Washer St. ©. Watkins K. OM. Wicks J. HH. Walsh Dtius Horn A. Duval Howard Samuel G. Tayloe Richard Sones B. C. Tarrant R. No Hoover Edward McClinahan

Plan to build large swimming pool at Kelly Field delayed

The proposed big swimming pool at Kelly Field is temporarily abandoned because funds are short. Lieutenant J A Worthington says $1600 is needed though only $1000 is available. A smaller tank may be built by the flying department financed privately while the large tank project is kept for a later date.

Kelly Field J. A. Worthington Engineering Flying Department

Hold Annual Picnic of St. Mark's Sunday School

The annual picnic of St. Mark's Sunday School will be held at New Braunfels on Saturday June 29. Members depart the parish house at 9 a.m. Transportation will be provided for those who notify the parish secretary by Friday evening.

St. Mark's Sunday School New Baunfels

Mail Bid Rejections Prompt New Transport Tenders

Postoffice department rejected bids again for mail transport to and from San Antonio stations and post office due to high quotes. Postmaster Armistead to solicit new bids with a July 17 deadline, to be sent by July 10. Contract carries a $30,000 bond and large regional significance.

San Antonio Postoffice Department George D. Armistead Washington Armistead

Danderine Promise of Lustrous Hair Beauty

An advertisement extols Danderine as a miracle hair cleanser. It claims moistening a cloth and drawing through hair cleanses dust, dandruff and oils, leaves hair fluffy, lustrous, and strong, and promotes growth while preventing itching and loss. It urges purchase at drug stores or toilet counters.

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