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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1918

Page

2

City to Have Army Bureau in Washington and San Antonio

Dispatches from Washington show Congressman Garner fighting for keeping Kelly Field as aviation base hospital site over Camp Greene Charlotte. He notes $4 000 000 already spent establishing Kelly Field and argues its climate and facilities better suit wartime aviation needs than North Carolina.

Germany Washington John N. Garner Kelly Kitchen Simmons and Overman Texas War Department San Antonio Charlotte Dent Itouse Comafites Hinter Gaer Saltaman Congress Garner Kelly Field North Carolina

The Iron Mask Legend and a Patent Remedy

The piece recalls the mysterious prisoner known as the Man with the Iron Mask who died in 1708 and hints at a twin relation to Louis XIV. It then promotes Trontic a tonic from Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel offering iron and herbal extracts to boost appetite red blood cells and energy, urging readers to buy a 60 cent bottle or send 10 cents for a trial.

France Bastille Louis XIV Pierce Invalids Buffalo Dr. Pierce

Miller to take command at Camp Green aviation center

Colonel Archie Miller formerly at Kelly field and then commander of Camp McArthur Fort Worth visited Jelly Field Wednesday. He is ordered to move to Camp Green near Charlotte N G to command the new aviation concentration center. He planned to fly back to Waco Wednesday morning but rain delayed the trip. upon clear weather he will fly across with a Kelly Field officer, remaining in Waco about two weeks before proceeding to Charlotte.

Archie Miller Kelly Field Camp McArthur Fort Worth Jelly Field Miller Camp Green Charlotte N. G Waco Kelly Wield Wil

Hospitals to Be Provided for National Army Cavalry Regiments

Maj. Frederick H. Mills of the Medical Corps is ordered to inspect Bel Rio and Fort Clark Texas posts to determine needed construction for hospital facilities as two regiments are slated for Del Rio and one for Fort Clark. Barracks at Del Rio have been announced for construction.

Bel Rio Far Ouf Clark Texas National Army Cavalry Frederick HH. Mills R. C del Rio Furt Clark del Ro

Tests for Commissions in Philippine Scouts Exams

Examinations for appointment as second lieutenants in the Philippine scouts will be conducted at three southern Department posts in the next days. Boards at Fort Sam Houston Fort Bliss and Eagle Pass will oversee the tests with named officers. Applicants must have two years of military service and rank of sergeant or higher. The United States maintains about five thousand scouts in the Philippines, with natives as enlisted men and American officers.

Philippine Scouts Fort Sam Houston Fort Sinn Houston Maj Piraima W.W. Graham Ay Oi. Pasehatwo OM. Brennan Ilarokt 1 Milan John al Pare Fort Bliss Cap Mathices L. Miller Thomas WW. Ligon George Tunter Frank M. Bailey Hagle Abiecon George M. Coslick Jeurelle Frechet Marwshall A. Ramedell Stonewall Jackson Philippines United States

Prussia Debates Electoral Reform and Threats of Revolt

The Prussian lower house debates the electoral reform bill with Chancellor von Hertling warning of potential revolution if reforms fail. Talks cover equal versus plutocratic suffrage, safeguards, and fears of internal unrest as motions to adjourn or delay are rejected or debated amid strong opposition from Progressive and Socialist members.

Presa von Hertling Diet Amsterdam Herr von Heydebrand Herr Friedberg Count Spee Mierr Wriedberg Adolph Hoffman Traform Sedon Count Spec Count von Hertling Count Yonering Prussia Heinrich Stroebel

Service Flag Program at Temple Beth-El with Thirty Three Stars

Temple Beth-El to create a service flag bearing thirty three stars during a Thursday evening program at 8 o'clock featuring a string of songs and speeches. Attendees will see the presentation of the service banner by Mrs. Wize Levy, reading of the Roll of Honor by S.C. Eldridge, and a series of addresses from Gen. W. Th Johns, Chaplain Bateman, Judge Brooks, and Mayor Bell. The event closes with an anthem by the Temple Beth-El Quartet and a benediction.

Temple Beth-El America Samuel J. Smith Wize Levy S.C. Eldridge Alex — Fl. Waitt Boy Scouts A, Brooks Sim C. Bell Temple Beth-1

Major Van Nostrand Ordered to Balloon School at Fort Omaha

Washington orders Maj. Percy F. Van Nostrand relieved from Kelly Field for duty at the balloon school in Fort Omaha Nebraska effective May 7. Col. G. W. S. Quackenbush laments the loss noting Van Nostrand’s efficiency and role in building Kelly Field. Maj. John Edgertey named post adjutant to succeed him.

van Nostrand FT. Omaha Washington Percy FE. van Nostrand Kelly Field Fort Omaha Nebraska G. W. S. Quackenbush Kefry Pield Major van

Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Liver Aid

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild effective laxative alternative to calomel. They claim to cleanse the liver and bowels without damaging teeth or gums and without harsh aftereffects. The ad touts quick relief from dullness and headaches linked to constipation and liver issues.

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