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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1918

Page

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Dressmaker’s European dream tested by war rescue

Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife of the secretary of the navy, visits Texas camps to address Army officers and soldiers. She recounts a southern dressmaker who fled to Europe in 1914, then aided wounded while crossing Belgium, learning three things: God, love, and helping others. Daniels speaks at Kelly Field Camp Travis and Hostess House, sharing war-time morale and charity messages.

Bors Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy Nelly Wield Europe Italy France Belgium Asés God Loveland Young Woman's Christian Association Southwestern Daniels Floyd McGown 33. C. Branch United War Work Cmpaign Unis Cnampaign

Notable Guests Mix at City Hotels

A string of visitors check into San Antonio hotels including the Menger Gunter St Anthony Lanier and Gunter with travelers from Chicago Dallas Austin Philadelphia Canton Mexico City New York Richmond and Denver. Names include W T Gravanaugh Stuart Moore Betsie Ingram J R Kemp George Clark Harriet Wright Karl Bullletes Fred Ostrow W J McCain Geraldine Long and C Farmer among others.

W. T. Gravanaugh Chicago Menger Stuart Moore Dallas Absvunter Betsie Ingram Austin the Lawler Relph J. House Memphis St. Anthony T. Levy Philadelphia OW. H. Broadfield Canton Ohio Lanier J. R. Kemp Karl Bullletes Mexico City Fred Ostrow New York Gunter W. J. McCain Kansas City Lanter George D. Talsell Aliss Geraldine Long Ic. Farmer Richmond A. d. Johnson

Hanging in Mexico replaces firing squads with rope

AP correspondence reports Northern Mexico switching to hanging for condemned men as General Muruin favors rope to save ammunition. Troops under General Marguin string up bandits at telegraph poles after capturing them. 65 bodies were seen hanging along the Central Railroad. Villa attacks prompted rearrangements of troops and a paymaster found hanged in the city.

Associated Press Chihuahua City Mexico Frapelsca Muruin Wtt Murgia Villa Cottonwood Alameda Acenunta

Great Bargain Event Promises Daily Reductions Throughout Store

The notice proclaims ongoing bargain days in every store section with wide savings. It claims prices will stay low for many months despite general market increases and stresses reductions are based on old prices, not current hikes.

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Men’s Winter Suits Styles in Blue Black and Patterns

A local sale promotes men’s winter suits in blue and black with various patterns and sizes. The notice highlights options for young first-timers and mature buyers and proclaims every suit in stock reduced.

Our Store Declares Armistice Day Holiday

Our Store closes in observance of the armistice ending the world war. The nation and its allies celebrate a victory and our organization joins the spontaneous joy with a declared holiday for the day.

Boys' Suits and Overcoats Sale Ad

Mothers urged to shop early with selection and large reductions in boys garments for Christmas. Prices shown include 6.35 7.45 8.95 and 9.95 for suits and overcoats.

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