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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1919

Page

2

Doughboys of Lone Star Division Not Returning

Transcription indicates Doughboys of the Lone Star Division not booked for return. The 36th Division units sailing from St Nazaire on Feb 26 remain abroad. A War Department notice confirms delays for some divisions, listing returning schedules through March and beyond with other units to be sent home later.

Doughboys Lone Star Division Doughleye Imonceit Inch En Nute St Nazaire Bronce Pond Nent Gch Stat. Company Nowth Sawdy Manel Florida Popty Hito Iorth, Lirketa Minecsolil Tershing Arpartmen Sibslaner Vivision Lezas An Oklahorn Netional

Oil Drill Contracts Lead To Major Rig Purchase

The Ardige B. Mechems Co. and partners secured the four deep wells project to drill in Deep Welle Oil Woomous. They ordered rotary rigs from Gil Well Supply Co. of Vittsburg with an initial $20,000 cash payment, aiming to have rigs on site and work begun within 60 days despite transport delays. Local Kansas visitors and Mechem backers advocated rapid action and planned work at Pleasanton and near the Walsh ranch, with drilling sites selected by geologists and investors.

Ardige B. Mecheus Cumpius Gil Well Supply Company Vittsburg H. 8 Marth Edo Martin Mechem Company Offiers Licls Kensaus Mc. Martin Fielle Tao Jae Faut St Antonio's Ays Ego Kinsons Movhom Megsantun Witlsh Ranch Amd Kansas Ib Amin Tanane Sfeetim

Weimar OFT Company Eyes Texas Developments

In the wake of recent events in Dallas and North Texas, observers report rising interest in the Weimar OFT Company’s activities and new work near San Antonio. Prominent figures like Percy ef Dallas and Dorylowe have spent weeks in the region, signaling intensified attention across Texas and adjacent states as adjustments unfold.

Kot Percy Dallas Seprecen Weimar Headwartros Antonin Mil Meohange Yanya Bereet Dorylowe Texas

Automobile Dealers Discuss Good Roads Meeting

The article reports automobile dealers at the auditorium discussing road improvements and highway funding. It notes speakers from local commerce groups, urging action to advance road projects linking Corpus Christi to surrounding areas.

Syrup of Figs Crosses Feverish Child Ailments

An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative to ease sour stomach, torpid liver, and feverish distress in babies and children. It claims to cleanse bowels without injury, promises easy dosing, and warns to beware counterfeit products, urging customers to verify it’s made by the California Fig Sea Company.

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Local Advertising Plan Backed by Committee Chairmen

A local advertising push tied to wartime bond funding is outlined with LN. Walthall and William Steinhardt leading a committee including W. A. Morgan EH. Carpelo and others. The group aims to secure full subscription to the loan via automobile trade connections in San Antonio and to leverage factory financial strength to meet the quota.

Auditoriaot WM. Morgen Robinsin Graver’ Cain Ormsby Bitet Teyn Walial J. P. Haper Bonham Jamigan Tuy Smiths Hem Steinrdt J. A. Picwle San Antonio My. Steinhardt

Major Buell Visits San Antonio Army Training Camp

Major James H Buell director of the Commission on Training Camp Activities visits military reservations around San Antonio. He is joined by Major Henry J Strack and discusses relations with welfare groups including the Red Cross Salvation Army YMCA Knights of Columbus and Young Women’s Christian Association. Welfare operations remain unchanged despite the visit.

James H. Buell Af Training Camp Commission San Antonio James MH. Buell Henry. J. Strack Mare Sam Antoun Ruell Hell

Woman Released in Fortefifth Histart Court Case

Fragmented OCR text reports a woman released after detention and a medical examination request. It mentions a white Avon, hospital matters, physician statements, and a reference to an Alahesta visit related to an inventor. Details are unclear and names are partly garbled.

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Major Jack Burke Elected Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge

Major Jack Burke of Camp Conv, known in fraternal and theatrical circles in San Antonio, was elected Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge No. 216. He will serve one year, heads the shrimp committee, and plans a March 15 bow to the public. Other officers chosen include G. Tatth, C. Me Ulunahan, Captain J. Herbert Peairs, Roach, Alex Villaret, G. L. Dahlkiv, S. Te, and S. Weller. The selection was unanimous with A. E. Wickenmeyer the sole rival. The lodge aims to boost membership as Burke begins an active campaign.

Jack Burke Camp ‘Conv Nese San Anetonio The Elks Lodge No Will Burke Hiks Major Burke G. Sharyer Tatth C. B. Me Ulunahan J. Herbert Peairs Roach Alex Villaret Tredevrer Dahlkiv Titer Weller Ais Majue Durke A. E. Wickenmeyer Jdimsis Momiherabin Shin Elks

Postal Districting Plans For Next Loan Drive

In San Antonio a city districting plan for a forthcoming loan drive is outlined with women’s division leadership under Mrs. Vlosd Mew. The proposal divides the city into residential and other districts to enable door to door canvassing, with maps and block-by-block locations prepared. The plan emphasizes familiarization by volunteers and notes varying district sizes with several black residents in some areas.

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