Honor Dead Soldier Private Webster Davis at Lockhart
Private Webster Davis 42 died of a disease complication at Sage hospital Camp Bowie. He was buried in Lockhart cemetery after services at Rantise Church with four furloughed soldiers as pallbearers. County Judge J T Ellis delivered the eulogy as civic leaders urged business houses to close in respect.
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Sage Hospital
Camp Hbowie
Lea Beaty
County Council of Defense
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J.T. Ellis
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Red Cross Circle Hosts Talks and Dances at Wolff auditorium
Red Cross Circle of Ladies Auxiliary to O C holds a directors meeting at 10 am in the Wolff and Mary auditorium. A luncheon at Casa del Negro featured Mrs Newton Wilson of St Lewis as guest. Mexican colors and yellow blossoms decorate the events. Guests include Mrs Adams and Mrs Harris Roberts. Next dinner dance at Whehy Wield with Aviation Club officers and members. Kelly Vield chairing arrangements.
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Red Cross Circle
Woman's Club
Wolff & Mars
R. D. L. Austin
Webb Street
Riverside Park
Mothers’ Club
Red Cross Circle of Ladies Auxiliary
O. C
Wolff & Mary
Mes
Hoy Campbell
Mrg
Newton Wilson
St. Louis
Axenor
Eugene Kelly
Wolff & Marx
Sterling Pries Anans
California
Adams
Nan Dayis Adams
Harris J. Roberts
Whehy Wield
Aviation Club
Offinera
Emlhsis
Kelly Vield
Avkition Club
Eelok
Lovelock
Kelly
Ehegtra
Salvation Army War Campaign Office Opens for Drive
The Salvation Army establishes an office at 321 Heke Building to coordinate a $10,000 war work canvass next week. Brigadier Arloga Wool will visit Friday to review preliminaries, as Dallas leader Wasign Miller aids preparations. Additional campaigns are planned for Houston and Galveston following prior drives in Fort Worth and Dallas.
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Rimaltinesus
Vasa
Houston
Galveston
Port Worth
Taudlas
Arorga
Train Your Hair As An Actress Says Beauty Guide
A period voice explains hair care routines claiming cheap canthrax preparation with hot water yields quick results. It promotes a rinse that removes oil dirt and color and implies stronger hair after repeated use.
Women Defense Unit Active in San Antonio Meeting
The Women’s Committee of the Council of Defense met at the Chamber of Commerce to organize and name department heads for the defense program. Six positions were filled with Mrs. Iice Joseph as chair, and Mrs. Floyd McGown as county chair, plus city chair Mrs. WW. Lipscanb and local Food Administration chair Mrs. Rey Campbell. Appointments covered food production, registration, industry, health and recreation, with more to be announced. A visit by Miss Mary J. Tent, national health nurse, was announced to support cantonment work and related duties.
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Womin
Unal Council of Defense
Chatinder of Commerce
Iice Joseph
Floyd McGown
Mit
WW. Lipscanb
Rey Campbell
Local Food Administration
Daniel Child Welfare
Throweh
Department of Ducilion
Mies
Mary J. Tent
Ni Wana Aswochttlun
Fuliie
Parsons
Innes
Julia Magill Lirias
Chicago
Lateau
He Counci
San Antonio
Lucax
Class Four Draft Confronts District Board Shortages
In Texan county, controversy arises as the draft board struggles with classification in Class Four. Registrants challenge transfers to higher classes amid suspicions of altered statuses and pressure to enlist. The board faces scrutiny over income claims and dependents as it seeks to fill the quota with married registrants and those with possible support from kin.
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Wwckhart
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Mure
Hisu Aman
Toent Board
Eliss
Joon Beard
Pershing Name Cleared for Church Roll in Cheyenne
General John J. Pershing, commander of American forces in France, had his name considered for inclusion among former church members now serving in the army at St. Mark's Episcopal in Cheyenne Wyoming. Bishop N. 8. Shomis indicated permission was needed for the inclusion in the Wyoming diocese records.
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Pershing & War Survie Cubyen Na
Wyo
Maren
Don J. Pershing
France
St. Mark's Episcopal Shareh
Cheyenne
Pershing
Jeter
Shomis
Wyoming
Cuticura Heals Skin Trouble Says Kentucky Man
Frank R. Overby of Vailla Ky reports skin washing swelling pimples on shoulders neck and arms lasting about three months. He used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and claims full healing with daily soap use and occasional ointment. July 11, 1917.
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Frank R. Overby
Vatilla
Bampis
Rosina
Democratic parties urged to base plans on justice and service
President Wilson’s message to New Jersey Democrats at a reorganization banquet urges future party actions to rest on genuine justice and disinterested service. He says war and Europe’s upheaval demand programs tested for social justice and no special interests, with every policy judged by its fairness.
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Wilson
Waks
Nedie Maven
New Jersny Democratic
Hunmsuth Dn
Tomuliy
Siogana
Europe
Anil
Allie
Texas trade move links guano mine to Louisiana firm
A contract ties guano from a Yucatan cave near Monterey Mexico to a large fertilizing concern in Shreveport Louisiana. The deal follows a concession secured by Rakestraw, solidifying a commercial pipeline amid regional business activity.
Summers to Enlarge Manhattan bar area at Alamo Plaza
The Summers plan to enlarge the store at Alamo Plaza by taking over the adjacent Manhattan bar space. Remodeling will add a divided department layout and install new fixtures to accommodate the expansion. The project will proceed once gallery fixtures can be relocated.
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Rama Teatore
Dng
Manhattan
Uh Alamo Plaza
Summerarug
Sommers
The Age of Young Women Promotes Hair Color Restorer
An advertisement touts a hair color restorer for women, promising a youthful look without staining or interfering with shampoo or waves. It claims easy, safe use and a money back guarantee, urging readers to regain youth and beauty.
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Gebian
Stumeze Saves Woman From Surgeons Knife
An 1918 notice quotes W Gill of Ryan Ola praising Stumeze as a cure for appendicitis and stomach troubles, claiming his wife avoided surgery after taking the remedy. The ad touts Stumbeze for gas sour belching indigestion and promises guaranteed results.
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Tien Doutora
W. Gill
Ryan
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