Pratt Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Aviation
Brooks Field confirms Major Henry C. Pratt, commander there, has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in aviation. Pratt, a cavalry officer born September 2, 1882, at New Mexico, received West Point appointment in 1900 and later served at Cali Field Wichita Falls and Kelly Field before overseeing Brooks Field’s opening preparations.
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Brooks Field
Henry C. Pratt
Pratt
San Antonio
Casuragid
Loring Pickering
Cali Field
Wichita Falls
Kelly Field
New Mexico
Wisconsin
West Point
Fourth Cavalry
Moreh
Tate
Creole Hair Dressing Restores Dark Color Safely
An advertisement promotes Le Crease Creole Hair Dressing to restore natural dark color to gray or faded hair. It claims gradual, harmless results, revitalized hair health, and a younger look. Sold by Van Vleet Drug Co Memphis Tennessee for 1 20.
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Necasion
la Crente
van Vleet Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Aviation Field Gains Ground Near San Antonio in War Effort
The article outlines promotions within the Signal Corps aviation section and the rapid mobilization at a new field near San Antonio. It notes Major Pratt and Major General Arthur Murray’s roles, delays in field construction due to railroad congestion, and the planned transfer of squadrons from Kelly Field as barracks complete.
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Pratt
Arthur Murray
Signal Corps
Menti Ag
San Antonio
Brooks Field
Kelly Field
How Fat Folks May Become Slim
An old weight loss advertisement promises easy reduction of fat without starvation or strenuous exercise. It touts a pill called KISS A, with capsules taken nightly, claiming 10 to 60 pounds lost, and insists not to harm health while improving firmness and skin tone.
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Gome
Sloan's Does It Kills Those Pains
An older ad describes Sloan's Glulie t as a clean refreshing application for sore aching throbbing joints and strained muscles. It claims quick relief with no stain and notes prices 25c 60c and 1.00.
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Sloan
Veteran publisher surveys press mood on war and zone rates
J. S. Seymour, veteran publisher and former Crowell director, argues the press shows a shift toward practical men guiding war work and policy debates. He discusses zone postal rates, rural delivery subsidies, and the financial pressures on publishers, warning that drastic policy changes could crush smaller papers while shaping public war support.
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Biel
Tett
America
Seymour
Uct
Walter
Seymore
Hughes Tission
Imore
Winieh
Sesmur
Maine
Seymour Pans
Poul
Amelie
Segmine
Theodore Benoti
No More Foot Misery Ice Mint Bana An
An old Japanese foot care product promotes minty cooling relief for sore feet. It claims to dissolve corns and calluses, soothe burning and aching feet, and prevent odor when applied or after washing. Marketed as a miracle remedy, it urges readers to buy from druggists.
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Japaneas
A E F Stars and Stripes Subscriptions Notice
TheAv Sepy edition announces subscriptions for the American Expeditionary Force weekly newspaper The Stars and Stripes. It notes a new issue received with price details for three months and single issues, urging soldiers and officers to subscribe through the Stor and Styiper division.
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Ameren
Aiggor
SU Nentiniek
Emilinde
Anitiory
Paris
Negro killed in intersection beating on Dedan and Evergreen streets
Charles Aili, a negro man of about 40, was slain at 12 15 Tuesday morning. He was beaten with stones and struck many times in the body. Three black youths, aged 19 and 23, are under arrest charged with murder. The body lay on the sidewalk in front of a small cottage he rented. Mounted officers responded and detectives questioned suspects, leading to arrests within hours. Witnesses reported the three girls gave statements bearing on the killing. The accused remain in custody as the county authorities proceed with the case.
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Charles Aili
Ars
Mulder
Inbingon
Open Radio School Moves to Yodh Opiventans Site
An officer will later be detailed to Gillventon to secure radio apparatus for the Kelly Field communications program. Training previously sent radio operators to Ellington, Houston, will stop, with a new plan to centralize training at Kelly Field under Capt M. Bishop. The officer’s name to be detailed to Galvreten will be announced soon.
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Yodh Opiventans
Kelly Bick
Kelly Viel
Detaiis
Gillventon
al Nelse Wield
M. ¥. Bishop
Hosn
Ken Kelly
Ellington Ley
Houston
Vicardor
Unis
Galvreten
Mace Inter
Camp Travis Food Survey Probe Planned by Staff
Camp Travis plans a fifteen day nutritional survey to check food usage and waste. Captain Dox and Lieutenants Shon Taine and Privates Beebe join a sanitary corps team to tally purchases rations weights and prices from March 25 to April 8.
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Travis
Ine
Chuelveck
A.W. Das
Sanitary Corps
Captan Dox
A. 4 Shon
Wf. Taine
Edward Phot
C. Is. Beebe
A. BE
Maceh
Andere
Soldier arrested after marriage to 16 year old girl
A soldier was arrested following a marriage to a 16 year old girl in a downtown hotel after a ceremony. Detectives Coal Varnebure and Prouativet detained him as the couple sought a license. The girl’s parents, residents of Greenvile, had arranged to have their daughter taken away to avoid influence of the soldier. The marriage was annulled by the authorities and the arrest noted as part of a larger inquiry into local marriage and public notices.
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Soldier
Commpany Sa
Hoel
Crnip
Grant
Monty Latar
Greenyilo
Sam Antinio
Biathy
Cart
No More Catarrh Cure Promised By Myowei Liquid Claim
An advertisement touts Hyamed and Myooel Liqud as cures for catarrh and related symptoms. It claims daily use clears nasal blocks and headaches, promising fast relief at low cost. The offer includes a complete kit with rubber hand pump and eye items, urging readers to buy at local drug stores.
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Cntarrh
Vlychee
Myowei Ciquid
Aternmeh Davies
Brent
Government moves to bring Mexican laborers under relaxed laws
Announcement from the administration indicates that Mexican laborers may be brought into the United States to aid Texas planters under suspension of certain immigration provisions. Employers must meet workers at ports, complete arrangements, and provide required information to immigration officers before admission cards are issued. Officers must track locations, and workers are subject to draft but will not be conscripted for counter or domestic duties. The policy aims to alleviate crop shortages in Texas and border states.
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Texas
Mexico
Qoel
Lesa
Sal
Trade listing fragment ships scarce items in town
Fragmentary OCR note shows names and firms in messy order. Mentions Roger Me Rink Supply Company in Atlanta area and individuals Danny, Tr oy Med, Mutler, and Sielle Hand. Context unclear but suggests a local trade or inventory snippet with scattered personal and business references.
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Tosis Batal
Soldine
Roger Me Rink
ATL Infancy
Danny Troy
Maven
Tubereilnsie
Tincle
S. Mutler
Sielle Hand
Tresns
Automobile Crash Reported Involving Local Residents
A Monday afternoon collision near West Commerce and St Marys Streets left W M cCauley 26 from the 179th Brigade with minor injuries and R D G Austin with rib fractures. Police report show Mrs Austin filed the incident, while Johnston Burnett handled agency notices in Crockett. Austin secured protection against lead exposure amid wider bond purchases by the Texas Board of Education totaling 120 thousand dollars.
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Tivas
West
Nueva Street
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
West Commerce
St. Mary's Streets
W. W. McCauley
Cini Tr v
RD. GL. Austin
Webb Sirde
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