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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1918
Page
5
Reports of sniping along the Mexican border claim bandits are involved though no soldier fatalities are recorded. Mexican citizens may be armed by Carranzista officers to resist bandits, and plans for patrols on the river’s Mexican side are outlined.
An appeal from a lonely Klamath Falls soldier prompts San Antonians to respond with offers of friendship. Comrades at Kelly Field in Orange, N J, also seek to connect with hometown folks. Readers from many states list cities and towns where former residents now live, offering to host or meet the soldiers and share hometown memories.
Mr Addison I Williams writes from New York praising the I B I Cascada and urging regular use of the J B L Cascade for internal bathing. The ad claims warm water cures constipation and bowel waste buildup, offers a free book by Dr Tyrrell, and invites readers to consult H L Wagner at 407 E Houston St San Antonio for demonstrations.
Plans for the annual spring reunion of the Masonic bodies of San Antonio run for March 26 to 28. The events follow a series of focal Masonic activities ending Saturday with the fourth ceremonial session of the Noble and Mystic Shrine at Alzafar Temple. The Maudoly Thursday celebration is set for March 28 with a banquet afterward. Before the banquet the extinguishing lights ceremony will be observed and toasts will be offered by Rose Croix Knights.
Reported action follows a raid on a central city club based on information from Kelly Field and a joint operation by the vice squad, Department of Justice, and military police. Officers found soldiers and civilians at tables, with two officers and one enlisted man under liquor influence. no arrests were made by the military police.
N M King was named president by acclamation of the San Antonio Salesmanship Club, succeeding George Ditton. Wallace Rogers becomes vice president Joe O Natloe secretary treasurer G J Neliff W W McAlister W L Stiles and A G Moore named to executive committee. Adolph Boldt addressed the group on national commercial life. Members will wear name and business buttons at meetings.
First Lieutenant Cleveland Davis of the Medical Reserve Corps is relieved by First Lieutenant George Deh Taylor of the Tafans iz Reserve Corps and reports to the School of Military Organization at the University of Texas. Captain Oscar D. Weed becomes Quartermaster for the Southern Department. William Merron Mulgohill is appointed second lieutenant and assigned to Westlon Minimal Reserve.
A San Antonio event showcases silk imports and local manufacturers offering a broad spring and summer assortment. Crepe de Chine, Georgette crepe, fancy taffetas, surahs, pongees, silks for dresses and shirting are presented in numerous shades and widths with substantial savings. Key items include Crepe de Chine at 1.30 to 1.39, Georgette Crepe 1.39, Fancy Taffetas 1.29, Silk Shirting 1.12, and natural pongees from 0.69 to 0.98 per yard.
Changes to parcel post rules raise weight limits to 70 pounds for shipments within first to third zones and 50 pounds to any zone with flag mail. Fourth class matter expands to include farm products and books not currently covered. Benefits producers sending produce direct to consumers and broadens public postal service opportunities.
A string of guests is listed as staying at prominent San Antonio hotels including the Gunter and the St. Anthony. Names include Addizon Lyman of New Orleans, W. P. McKnonale of Weimar, YW. d. Montgomery of New Orleans, Mrs. Joseph Meyers Jr. of Houston, H. J. Passmore of Goliad, George BH. Savoy of Chicago, F. KE. Jordan of Eagle Dare, and M. D. Bonnar of Cuero. Other visitors include Mrs. McLauchlan of Portland, Ore, and Mrs. J. Bennett of Gonad. The note reflects a social register of guests lodging at local hostels.
Paris report states actress Samey Depsy, who acted at Sarah Bernhardt's theater, was arrested for maintaining relations with the enemy. An alleged accomplice, Austrian Rosenberg, fled to Switzerland and helped organize a Zurich bank and information bureau with Bettelheim. Paris Bank has been sequestrated.
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