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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1917

Page

2

Recreation Fund Drive Begins Monday in San Antonio

A citywide recreation fund drive launches Monday to raise 345 000 toward a 4 000 000 national total for soldier welfare. Chandler chairs the executive committee with leaders including Alexander Joske B F Stout Joe Frost Henry Halil Gen Henry T Alien and A S Gase, as volunteers pledge support for nurses welfare and entertainment for soldiers stationed near Camp Travis.

San Antonio Vom Chandler San Antoniia Nbo Loew War Service Board Chancler Alekander Joske B. Fy Stout Joe Frost Henry Halil Henry T. Alien Camp Travis A S. Gase Ghundier Inyeel Cy Gray Gillie Retanener Traiaris Linsion Unk Pte

Advice on Eat How Much to Eat by Dr Lov Watson

Readable portions discuss dietary poison risks and kidney strain from over eating. Mentions May-apple roots, purgatives, and methods to cleanse kidneys with water and exercise, claiming Anuric aids kidney health and rheumatism relief.

Lov, Watson Thames St. Ug. Lee

War fund drive tallies show swift local giving

Re Wirkwood, chair of the southwestern district of the United States in the four million dollar campaign, notes some communities began early and have raised about 350,090 so far. An average contributor is urged to subscribe, with Kin entity or Banaiy Cir Kin cited as examples. an organizer will be sent to San Antonio to aid the committee as the drive proceeds.

Re Wirkwood United Sines Wiese Hune Ds Innsae Gily Tnt Dis Het San Antonio

Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reach $5 7 Million in South Dept

Troops stationed in the Southern Department subscribe to the Liberty Loan, excluding Nomona Guard and National Army training camps. The total reached $5,729,050, tripling the initial $2,000,000 estimate, as organizations report the strong response and gratitude from the department commander for the army’s support of the government.

Southern Department Ahout Thig Sim Tanizelion Tie Department

Army Officers Named for Training and Duty Assignments

A records list multiple officers and units detailing assignments and duties across camps. Names include Lt Col Colm Haney, Captains George Grant and Rahest Le Syenee, aviators, and various staff at Fort Prominent. The notice outlines promotions, routing, and travel to attend formal events, with references to the Thirty-Second Division and Camp MurAruhnr.

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Malaria Sufferer Finds Relief with Tanti in San Antonio Ad

A resident at 3¢ Vort Crus street describes long illness with malaria, fevers, and headaches collapsing after months of decline. After trying Tanni under a special representative, she rapidly gains weight and reports full recovery, praising Tantac from Wagner's drug store and Weier's Pharmacy.

Jase Wiley Tailac Russ Manuella Welgada Crus Street Achaal Tannne San Antonio Wagner Weier Tantac

Enlisted Sanitary Personnel Training and Draft Roles

A fragment describes regimental Sanitary personnel training for non commissioned officers and privates at a military school. It lists officers such as Halloran division surgeon and Garwood training for nurses and medics, detailing courses in anatomy physiology and military field care. The text references draft personnel, medical training for infantry regiments, and the involvement of national service authorities.

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New Shorter Machine Gun Range Planned Near Camp Travis

A 1900 yard targeted machine gun range near Camp Travis east of Salado Creek will replace the earlier 1001 yard plan at Leon Springs. Maj W S Martin and Fort Sill officers oversee construction with leases on about 3100 acres sought, aiming to test fire directly into line and reduce bullseye accuracy challenges.

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Internal conflicts at Coarse Bank Linked Syndicate

A damaged OCR notice outlines allegations against multiple firms connected to a trading syndicate. It references a 38 month company chain, capital details, and a drive to expose alleged stress and impropriety within the organization.

Evaders Return From Mexico Reported by Army Headquarters

A large number of men returning from Mexico are surrendering along the border areas and seek to serve. HQ says most feared the stricter terms, now willing to rectify by enlisting. Camp Travis houses all who surrendered, with every recruit urged to report promptly. One case involved a Mexican descent youth from Laredo who returned to visit family and was arrested. An army officer received a reward for the arrest. Government policy remains liberal but compels compliance from all who can serve.

Amexico Nothergl Pakla Department Vail Camnp Gamp Travis Laredo Focal Board Camp Travis Elonry Juleale Gind

Army Personnel Memo Blue With Names and Assignments

Army personnel notes list officers and soldiers from multiple units stationed in Texas and nearby camps. Mentions include Brownsville district officers, Park Alirity Texas, Fort Crockett, Camp Upton, and reports of promotions, transfers, and orders to report to various commands. Unclear spellings and garbled names reflect OCR errors in a broad roll call.

West Point graduate promoted amid officer reshuffle

The notice lists promotions and detachments of officers including a West Point graduate to first lieutenant in the Coast Artillery, a captain reassigned to the quartermaster general’s staff, and other corps transfers. It notes dates such as November 14 and mentions the Seventh Cavalry and ordnance-related postings.

Kartell West Point Aeath John Kenna Seventh Cavalry Sartermaster's Corps Quartermaster Gener Wieshington

Notable guests and locals gather at Fort Worth event

A crowd at Fort Worth hosts Willam Shivaitnfard and Lanier McKnight among others from Riginiy and nearby areas. Attendees include high profile figures such as Ata Vee Ls Me, Virani verhiine, and James Make of Neve Hemi, with reports of a gathering at the Ginnie 2h dy Ynys and plans referenced for the Neads 1 portus event.

Willam Famier Neads Portus AL Anthony Atlee Walarooe Guineas

Rearranged Groups Formed After Brigade Reorganization

Disorderly muttered report shows brigades disbanding seventh to twentieth units. Majority of troops moved from Uiede battalions to Lort Worth, with remaining men redirected to ethuia and grouped into Phyec Eroups One Two Three. Officers reassigned to the brigade. others transferred to groups. 350 men expected to transfer to fourteenth or fifteenth battalions as the reorganization proceeds.

Ethuia Pommisaiuni Hug

Campaign for Hoover Pledges Continues Amid Mobilization

The campaign drives pledge card collections across districts with ab official urging patriotic support and food conservation. About 2000 pledge cards and many cards posted for visibility in shops and homes as workers are mobilized to persuade heads of households to join the effort. The drive includes enrollments for arts and services and seeks to expand support through November enrollment checks and district posts.

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Fragmented wartime memo echoes fear and rumors

The text outlines chaotic plans and warnings about coastal security and enforcement roles in a tense wartime setting. It mentions officers, firemen, conductors, and study maps while noting pressures from factions, battles, and potential takeovers. It references geographic theaters and impending operations with uncertain details.

Unclear OCR Notice Involving Georgy Wasi ARLON Case

Scanner text shows a damaged obituary style notice mentioning Georgy Wasi ARLON and names such as Chanel and Mrs Manek Temenet. The fragmentary item references a cen-in-law and a domestic context in New York state with an unresolved event.

Georgy Wasi Arlon Ales Chanel Ant Agnon Avenue Manek Temenet New York State Ani Hoa Eliesm Sao

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