They Wonder at Us They Want Home Gardens Urgently
Hoover aide Everett Colby arrives in San Antonio for two talks to press home the need for Americans to grow their own food. He cites wartime shortages abroad and urges families to produce enough for home consumption to ease the load on freight and imports. The lecture tour includes stops at the Gunter Hotel and a Pan-American luncheon, with further engagements in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Everett Colls
American Feed Commission
Europe
San Antonio
Joover
Olby
America
Mashind
Orange
Food Commission
Colby
Vrance
Victor Huse
Trenehy
Lugo
Lusitan
Gunter’ Hotel
W. 5
Fly
Winchester Kxelso
J. HW
Haile
H Willie
Britt Webb
Judge Fly
Gunter Hotel
Austin
Mother's Friend Advocated for Easier Childbirth
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a safe external preparation aiding labor, claiming it relaxes muscles, reduces pain, and speeds delivery. It urges purchase at drug stores and offers a booklet from the Bradfield Regulator Co for expectant mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Jess
Bradfield Regulator
Literarridg
Atlanta
Lantern Flash Shows German Spy at Front
Continued report from the front north west of Toul notes German lines detected, photos reveal sunfire destruction, enemy response weak yet frequent. No infantry action beyond No Man's Land patrols, few German snipers active with no trelling. American fire remains sustained as German artillery eases. high winds hinder aerial work but observation is clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toul
No Man's Land
Germans Raid Our Lines Near Toul In French Front
The Associated Press reports that during a heavy artillery bombardment on Saturday German forces crossed No Man's Land on the extreme right of American sectors near Toul. The raid yielded few sacrificial prisoners and the Germans retreated after limited gains. American patrols pressed into La Meuse and Lunéville areas, reporting German positions, machine gun nests, and sniper posts. Heavy artillery fire continued, with over 240 shells striking a section of the line and causing significant bombardment across the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associaten
Presa
Amisrivan
France
No Man's Land
Toul
iMaerlousi
Launeville
Abmndon
Luneville
French Enter German Lines In New Raids
The report notes fresh German divisions on the western front and dense lines near the point where movement would risk choking communications. It describes concentration as defensive, not offensive, and highlights American troops active on five fronts near the Swiss border. Elsewhere no major moves by either side are seen, while Austro Italian activity hints at possible August aims on Verona or Brescia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ntegra
Amerie
Minty
Verona
Brescia
James E Ferguson Addresses State Labor Federation
Former Governor James E Ferguson opened the four day Texas Shire Federation of Labor convention at the Grand Opera House Monday morning with remarks on Patriotism and Unionism. About 400 attendees heard speakers including Judge Davis of San Antonio and Ray Lambert. The morning session was silent on business and adjourned until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Steffler
Trades Council Hall
Alamo Street
Welock
Alamo
Brackenridge Park
Weehler Park
Frederick C. Towe
Immigration
New York
San Antonio
Department of Labor
Chamber of Commerce
Courts martial at Camp Travis fewer than at Camp Logan
Major O Q Smith, new judge advocate, compares discipline records of the Ninetieth division at Camp Travis and the Thirty third division at Camp Logan. Through May 5/4, Camp Travis reports 27 general courts martial, 64 special, 1604 summary while Camp Logan shows 245 general, 40 special, 2009 summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
Camp Logan
Houston
Prainy
Maj
OQ. C. Smith
Chimp
Judge Advocates
Martia
Cour
Dara
General Court
Help Sell Bonds Campaign to Boost Third Liberty Loan
Oui Travis soldiers urge home folks to buy Liberty Bonds as the third Liberty Loan opens April 6 for three to four weeks. Soldiers write letters to friends and family to secure subscriptions from at least ten others. MeAdmow will tour the South and Midwest promoting the loan, with dates in Houston San Antonio El Paso and Phoenix starting April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oui Travis
Liberty Lawn
Asay
Hower
Secretary of War
MeAdow
Washington, D.C
South
Middle West
Mast
Liberty Loan
Cine Adelphia
Houston
San Antonio
Paso Apel
Phoenix
Arizona
Legislators Move to Speed New Measures in Texas House
In Austin on March 18 the House voted 17 to 9 down Cope’s amendment to the Debogery bill aiming at a majority nomination in primaries to block James L. Jerguson from the ballot. Lawmakers pressed to wrap up the session amid lingering bills and debated suffrage, residency, and ballot restrictions as Senate momentum continued toward state control and court reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
House
Cope
James L. Jerguson
Wtin
Tillotson
Fuller
Tomasson
Paso
Thomasson
United
Pillow
Terrell
Senate
Lattimore
McNcalus
Sensetor
Latuimore
McNealus
Decherd
Franklin
Janes
Ferguson Ram
Westbrook
Page
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Bee
Litwell
Tindspeth
McAdoo
Kansas
Brazoria
Supreme Court
Alremdy
Dean League
DeRogory
Collins
Atthnore
Henderson
Office of
Violin Soloist Francisco Hernandez to Perform Mendelssohn concerto
Francisco Hernandez concert master of the San Antonio Symphony will be the soloist with the orchestra in the season finale at Beethoven Hall on Tuesday evening March 19. He will perform Mendelssohn's E minor Violin Concerto. Indications in state government suggest a public failing and grounds bill will pass the Senate but may die in the House if delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Hernandez
San Antonio
Army Orders Pinpoint Cavalry and Artillery Promotions
A lengthy Army orders list details temporary promotions and assignments across cavalry and artillery units. It names numerous officers by rank and surname, including colonels and lieutenant colonels, with associated regiments and postings. The document references officers in the First through Fifteenth Cavalry plus various artillery commands, plus appointments and inspection postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artieunery
James Ilornbrook
Lewis AC. Scherer
Etmer Lindsley
William A. Gl
Ince
Scales
Charles
Arson VW. Heldt
Harry W. Walker
William Jr
Winters
Douglas
Samuel KW Kearson
Ereeborn
Helcomb
Albert «A. Ning
Nineth Cavalry
Daniel van Voorhty
Julien
Hleventh
Velphey J. He
Timothy M. Coughhin
Dimes Fluston
Deaaumienid
L. Deltrick
Richard D. Toing
Bighah Aeviles
Hamilton Teowle
Thurieenth Wa
Alty
Predertek
J. Ieriman
Ben Lear
Gray Austin
Lime
Albert We
Kornen
Ns. Mauree
Sid
Hober Thehardaon
U Thot
Robert M. Campbell
Stanley Korh
Stephen OL Tieynohda
Within V
Ker
Clarins
Vanory
Sixtier Artillery
Alry
Roy W. Soldsavadry
Wames
Cerakl
Beant
Foowrason
Stat
Wilson
Fiat Cavalry
Wittiun
George DN
Em Tiny
Uhh
J. Re Kieht
Korry
Charles le Scott
Dunes
Tulph Tudlot
Berkley
Hugh L Reroadhurst
Kighty Arsefeld Getilery
Arthur Wevers
Tunis
A. e'Donnell
Ste
Wastin
Henry Oh. Statler
Robert Mcdaunford
Trump MacArthur
Hevin Y L. Danenhower
Erang Schneider Jr
Merah Sharry
John M
J' Iy L Blvand
Kiist
Eel P. Whitehead
Joseph J. Mathews
Charles 11
Florian
Sre
George Coleuin
Reguler
Fron
Jane Bere Pati
Fe I Place
Tay W. Neff
Forse Old
Texas
First Treat
National Army
Jet
Chester
Dorland Aviation Section
Dismissal of City Police Women Triggers Inquiry
Major Bascom Johnson of the United States sanitary corps orders an official inquiry into the dismissal of six city policewomen. Mayor Bell defends the action, noting prior duties, arrests of drunken men, and the presence of two police matrons, two depot assignments, 15 volunteers aiding the effort, and the ongoing work of health nurses in delinquent girl cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bascom Johnson
United States Sanitary Corps
Bell
Jolson
Mayor Fell
Victory Kitchens Next On Food Conservation List
The Department of Agriculture leads a city and county program to teach home canning drying and preservation. Miss Milena Tlarris cites homes using gardens poultry and beekeeping while urban agents like Miss Iva Scott in San Antonio coordinate demonstrations and kitchen centers for wives to learn canning and storage with community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Milena Tlarris
United States Department of Agriculture
Miss Harris
Harris
Oklahoma
Food Administration
Baltimore
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Sherman
Denison
Texas
San Antonio
Iva Scott
Exining
Swentucky
Chamber of Commerce
Balthmore
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Obituary notices and survivors from San Antonio area
Obituary notices report Pred La Croix of San Antonio died in New York City on March 16. He patented a railroad safety system enabling train communication and automatic braking. Survived by mother and four aunts in San Antonio and relatives in New Jersey. Also listed are obituaries for Kate Litter age 82 of Jackson Tennessee, Jessie Henderson age 82 of San Antonio, Edna Brooks Powers of Massachusetts who died in San Antonio, and Victoria Branks 78 at her daughter’s home in San Antonio with funeral at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sana Antonio
New York City
San Antonio
Paul Wagner
Bliss Electrical School of
Washington
Wis
Kid Lyons
Charles Hummiel
J. Miller
M. Nette
Adolph Wagner
Iehiwken
Kate Litter
Jackson
Tenn
Athens
William J. Luter
John
Penny Larter
Tennessee
Jessie O. Henderson
Jed. Tentderson
Porter Street
Frank V. Henderson
J. Schimphausen
St Paseo
G. Martin
Cirove
Ariz
Hanan Henderson
Nic
Monticello
Shelley- Loving Undertaking Company
Edna Brooks Powers
Dna
Creeks Powers
Massachusetts
Hospital
Powers
Lyn
Shelly Loring
Vineray
V. A. Brooks
Victoria A. Branks
M. A. Wingwood
San Pedro Avenue
Funeral services held for Mrs Brooks with notable survivors
Services conducted by Rev. Hugh Mc Jielhin at Central Christian Church. Survivors include Mrs. Brooks and fifty three grandchildren, five in the army. Undertaking firms Pearce Robinson and Shelley-Loring listed with private ambulance and car access. Roselawn Cemetery offers burial lots at fifty or one hundred dollars with monthly payments from Office 304 State Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselawn
Major Greer Qualifies as Expert on New Pistol Range
Maj Louis H Greer of the 90th Division trained with the Ist military forces Monday morning and qualified as an expert pistol shot with a perfect 60 hits out of 60. He is the first Cauip Travis officer or enlisted man to qualify on the new division pistol range among about 60 commissioned and 60 noncommissioned officers who fired, with several good scores noted by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Greer
S Ist
Ninetieth
Cauip Travis
Hantom
Major Greer
Expert pistol shot badge earns Major Greer honors at range
Major Greer achieved the expert pistol shot badge by hitting the bullseye at 0 yards and recording four nines at that distance. He fired five perfect shots at a bobbing target at 15 yards and five perfect shots at 29 yards, part of the exhibition that accompanied the badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Army to Expand Exchanges for Soldiers and Officers
Maj. Gen. John W. Truckiman announced the War Department will enlarge military exchanges nationwide. Stores will stock all kinds of supplies for officers and enlisted men due to high retail prices. Plans for the Southern Department are unfinished but Kelly Field will host a large exchange, with Fort Sam Houston and other posts also expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Truckiman
War Department
Southern Department
Kelly Field
Fort Sam Hopston
Cat Engravers' Club Faces FTC Complaint
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against the Chicago Photo Engravers' Ink alleging unfair methods of competition. The action was announced from Washington DC on March 18.5 and targets deceptive advertising practices among cat engravers' clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat Engravers’ Club
Washington, DCL
The
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
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Everett Colby
Uvoda
Calis Qaid
Teruel
Steves & Sons
Hien
Lantern
James E. Ferguson
Labor Federation
Camp Traiis
O. C. Smith
Major Johnson
Korea
Victory Kitchens
Thedas
Touf Wu
Washion Park
Alamo and
Commerce Streets
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co
Soledad St
Louisy B. Greer
Ifences
ARMY
General Buckawan
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