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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1919

Page

3

Recruiting 1 Under Way at Camp Travis

The first step to make Camp Travis the largest recruiting station in the Southwest was taken Saturday when the camp recruiting station was established at Ninth Street. Camp Travis will receive recruits from New Orleans Houston Dallas and San Antonio. Captain EL O Keltzer of the 105th Division commanded the recruit depot post to organize training battalions and oversee preliminary training. Former Lieutenant Wonlists and E. Nempan, recently discharged, enlisted as privates, with potential future promotions.

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Heroism Wins Cross for Near-Frontline Valor

Sergeant Charles E. B. Nickel of the Engineers received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action near Firemen-Aenes on October 3 and 7. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Nickel of Boerne.

Charles EB. Nickelin Conepor LD Serond Engineers Fieunen-Aenes Wis Aes Mary Nickel Boerne

Farmer travels miles to tell of reef relief

Toe M. Vinson of Fave, MGs, says he suffered eight months on a nervous stomach with dizziness, faintness, and sleeplessness until taking Tanlae. He reports improved health, weight gain, and ability to eat freely, crediting Tanlae as transformative. The tonic is sold by Wagner Drug Co. in San Antonio and Meier Pharmacy and other local druggists.

Taplac Toe M. Vinson Fave Memphis Tanlae Faria San Antonio Wagner Drug Co Meier Pharmacy Reading Druggists Evens Hwa Wiloge Americ Aivd

Enlistment Reforms and Furlough Provisions in Army Bill

The article outlines changes in the army enlistment plan allowing one year or three year terms, with a possible three year enlistment leading to a one year discharge option at the secretary of war’s discretion. It notes travel allowances, pay rates, and eligibility ranges for recruits while detailing exemptions related to dependents and the War Risk Insurance Act. It references acts approved May 28, 1977 and mentions recruitment targets for ages 18 to 40.

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Major Caldwell Arrives in San Antonio After Army School

Major Ralph C Caldwell arrived in San Antonio Saturday from the Arcadia California Army Falloon School to take command at the Army Training Camp. He previously headed the Army School and is reported to be an experienced officer slated to lead the field troops. The move follows organizational changes within the department and places Caldwell with the local command after briefings with officials.

Ralnh C. Caldwell Vormaantier Af Bronksfiedd San Antonio Arcadia Calfornia Aina Atio Cardayell Caldwell

Lone Star Division Artillerymen To Disembark Thursday

Troops of the Hotfield Artillery, expected from France, will now disembark in San Antonio later than planned. The date shift delays return to Camp Travis for demobilization between March 15 and 20, with a welcome home meeting planned at the Gemmeren auditorium and a Chamber of Commerce committee organizing entertainment.

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Psychology of sales at Gutter hotel on King’s Day

A fragmented account outlines salesmanship theory, contrasting seller and buyer influences, and detailing approaches, steps, and outcomes. It mentions demonstrators, named figures, and a planned King’s Day event with committee members and observers.

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Noted writer to speak on war's meaning in San Antonian lecture

Noted writer Wil Tell Ho Wa will lecture on The War and After at 8 p.m. Wednesday March 11 in the Main Avenue High School auditorium, under the Chamber of Commerce. Yeane FW Marcos Soneil will discuss war aftermath, economy, and willpower, with Mayorsen speaking at a noon luncheon at Kisatec hotel.

Yeane FW Marcos Soneil San Antoninus I Cuzherty Chamber of Commerce Maycorsen Chamber of Souimerce Murcossen King Bution Kisatec United States Mavon Europe Mam Cueon

LIFT OFF CORNS ASTRAY IN QUIRKY NOTICE OR JOKE

A garbled historical snippet reads like a humorous or incomplete notice about corn lifting or treatment. The text references concepts of injury and medical terms, with fragments suggesting a playful or nonsensical broadcast. Names, dates, and clear events are not decipherable from the poor OCR fragment.

Knights TQ Initiate Ahening At Morning Mass

Knights of Colinas begin initiation rites for 68 candidates at 10 o'clock in Navares Street hall. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Arthve Droxandslé, bishop of Siar Anton. After degrees conferred, a reception with refreshments follows at the Grand Hotel.

Mervandu Trnelodk Knights of Dices Siar Anton

Sunshine Brings Kodakers To Light Prize Contest

Photographers respond to a contest by The Light offering prizes for innovative prints. Amateurs, using Kodak gear, submit fresh images taken in San Antonio and other cities. Grand prize is 10, with several smaller awards. entries must be developed by Jax Camera and filed by March 3.

Ute Miedaves Xecoe Hotle Diotsivousis Aint Hrizey Carl Newton Jowne Fox Company Ketak Alinold

Rid the Face of Beauty Spoilers Mend for wm Bree Trini Paehsge

An advertisement touts calcium waters marketed to improve skin, claiming removal of blemishes and suppression of pimples. It urges readers to send name and address to A. Munt, Coy Sol Stuart dg, Maryhall, Mich, for a trial package by mail.

United States Firat A. Munrt Coy SOL Stuart Dg Marryhall, Mich Relinn Mall

Highest rating awarded to Que Lady at Janke College

The State Department of Virginia recognizes Que Lady at Janke College of San Antonio as a first class senior college with a high national standing. The institution, Catholic run and under local direction, will issue Heather's certificates to four year graduates. The report notes the college’s new status under state accreditation and distant ties to Capitol University of Washington.

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Fragmentary note about a child laxative product

A damaged entry discusses syrup of fs child's laxative, mentioning directions on a bottle and warnings about use. The text is garbled with unclear product naming and mixed phrases, but suggests instruction for dosing and safety without clear context or date.

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