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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1918

Page

9

Soldiers Die At Kelly Field In Fort Sam Houston

The bodies of two Kelly Field airmen who died at the base hospital Fort Sam Houston were sent home with military attendants. Private Albert I. Hough of the 689th air squadron died Saturday with home Ixellogs Idaho as his residence. Private William Shelly of Amsterdam New York died last Friday and was also sent home.

Pwo Kelly Kelly Field Fort Sam Houston Albert I. Hough 689Th Era Ixellogs Idahy Trivata William Shelly Amsterdam Woody

Roxbury Soldier Seeks Mail Through The Light Column

Echoes from Camp Stanley and Camp Travis reveal Roxbury and Boston volunteers writing to find old friends across states. Letters from England to Massachusetts express gratitude for Home Folks efforts and a desire to reconnect, while others seek out Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania hometowns. A call goes out for readers to relay addresses, with many towns and individuals named in hopes of rekindling ties via The Light column.

United States Wayland Eoitor Camp Stanley Nan West Riding of Yorkshire England West Siding Doncaster Jimigined Yorkshire Roxbury Masachusetts Geallatian Mother Tam Theu Howe South Bostun Martisburg Sall Plean Sny Alabama Kelly Field Ala Macon Birminghan Alki Camp Ife Roy Sab Antonio Travis Haverhill Mass Herman Litchfield Griffin Ashland Meaford Gre San Antonio

Aluminum Club Sale Drives Demand for 150 Sets

The Aluminum Club reports a successful sale of its aluminum ware sets, selling out by 10 A M and securing 150 more with orders open at 98 cents down and weekly payments for twenty weeks. Sets cost 11.98 and are backed by a twenty year guarantee, sold to any reputable local family.

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Red Cross Urges Women to Keep Knitting for Military Relief

A belated message from Binney Staner urges patriotic women across the district to continue knitting sweaters for the American Red Cross relief effort. Sir Joner spent a day in San Antonio between camp visits, stressing that military relief hinges on women’s continued preparation of garments for servicemen.

RED Cross Kitting Binney Staner Dineator Smuthiwestern Rei Crave Dietriet Dietriel Joner San Antonio Pstoner

Lectures on health to be held at Kelly Wing

A series of five night lectures organized by the Medical Department at Kelly Wing No 1 addresses neglected colds and army health. Offiers from the medical corps are invited to attend Tuesday to Friday night sessions with topics including map reading sanitation and army regulations. Dr Bellys Pine Honey marketed as remedy included in the text.

Medical Department Kelly Wield Kelly Tinkd Daler Oye Field Lite Jol Danfordys Maine Luckie Esther Leutend Deleton Dr. Bellly Pines Joyius Hells Pine Andrugelets

War Relief Efforts Strain Supply of Sweaters

In a wartime appeal, officials report shortages as millions of knitted garments are needed for soldiers and relief workers. Military authorities, led by a minister and Mr Stoner, push for rapid production to outfit the army and hospital corps, urging continued donations despite limited resources.

My. Stoner Aed Stoner Neurite Urner Font Army of the Red Crone

Hyomei: A Pocket Inhaler for Cold Relief

An ad touts Hyomei as a complete throat and nose treatment that relieves sore throat and cough in minutes. The little inhaler is sold by druggists and Fischer's Drug Store, with a money back guarantee and refills available from druggists.

Fischer Asd Hyanrei Hyomei

Fragmentary wartime note cites Red Cross role and military exercise

A garbled wartime fragment mentions the Red Cross aiding and a military exercise. A prominent attorney from Bt Lowe and a general with headquarters at wadoutra are referenced, with vague ties to army service and retirement. The text is highly distorted and lacks clear facts.

Red Cross Bt, Lowe Air Ainjanante Amuniy Gereins Ie Thain Wadoutra

Creole Hair Tressing Promises Quick Gray Hair Revival

An old advertisement touts Creole Hair Tressing as restoring dark color to four Bray Hill duties with a quick, dye-like process. It claims hair turns bright black or dark brown without fading, promising healthy, shiny results. the copy references a Memphis drug store and a long-established history.

Bray Hill van Vieot Drug Ci Memphis Loun

Vague Wartime Service Seen Through Aid Efforts

Fragmentary text depicts a person seeking service with the Red Cross, donating time to wartime work, and visiting ships and port locations. The readable portions imply involvement with relief efforts and travel connected to wartime aid activities.

Red Cross Berg LaiWing Omi

TZ Gladdens Sore Feet In Comfort Ad

An old timey ad touts TZ footwear for tired feet offering relief from burning and swelling. It promises soothing support, claims of long wearability, and urges purchase from druggists or department stores for foot comfort at a low price.

Hospital Radium Argument Reports Major Funds

A dispute over radium procurement at the hospitals seeks a budget of about one thousand dollars. The contention centers on approval and funding sources for the medical supply.

Sure Way To Get Rid Of Dandruff

An old advice column claims a simple liquid action treatment dissolves dandruff. It suggests applying about four ounces nightly, massaging into the scalp until gone, with four follow up applications guaranteeing removal and improved hair appearance. It touts availability at drug stores as inexpensive.

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