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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1918

Page

13

Ceding of Kelly Field Lands to U S Government Approved

Governor Hobby signed a resolution ceding lands occupied by the Kelly Field aviation post to the United States government. The transfer places the lands under federal control with the government exempt from local taxes and retains joint jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters arising on the lands. Taxes for 7918 on the lands were paid by the owners from whom the government takes possession.

Kelly Field United States Hobby Bexar County

Lands Purchased as Sale Settles All Liabilities

A fragment notes that owners reduced to a deposit sufficient to settle all liens when the sale was completed, indicating an asset transfer that clears encumbrances. No further context or dates are provided in the readable text.

Military assignments and wartime personnel notes

An Army dispatch lists multiple assignments with officers and units at Camp Travia, Camp Stanley, Fort Sam Houston, and other posts. It notes a recommendation to abolish the War Labor Board after cases are dispositioned, sent to Secretary Wilson for presidential review. It also cites a statistic that 50 percent of factory workers in Japan are women.

Sehool Mort Suptain A. Jones Camp Travia Jay HB Sirkpatricl Wade Martin Camyapley Cavalry Camp Stanley Julien J. Canjor George W. Blogler Francis W. Glover Lewis Poterstep Robert Richard Really Albot Boone 2. Cummins Arthur D. Newn George Rees Ignedt Sam Houston Massa Helio Deb Ray Clarence i. Maranvilly Ort Cine Serand Liewtenants Morton Rachenheim Fort Sam Hous Harry Walowrisht John I. Buck Montana Avenue War Labor Board Washington Doo Novell Warbor Board Wilson William H. Taft Frank Py ‘Walsh Japan

Stearns' Electric Waste touted to kill roaches and pests

The advertisement promises Stearns' Electric Waste can kill cockroaches rats and mice by simple packaged directions. It claims a small paste box bought from a dealer will rid homes overnight at low cost.

Ue Stearns Stearns

Naga-Tone KK as a Wonderful Digestive Tonic

An old advertising note touts Naga-Tone KK as a tonic for tired minds and bodies, promising relief from indigestion, stomach disorders, constipation and biliousness. It claims blood-building, nerve nourishment, stomach toning, appetite boost, and clearing poisons, with malaria relief. Sold at Fincher's Drug Store and other local drugstores.

Raids yield ten arrests across city by five squads

Five women detained. four tried in police court Wednesday with fines of 25 dollars each and one at 50 dollars. Four soldiers moved to military police. Notices advertise dances, local events, and a gift acceptance where West End Lake lands are donated by Mrs. Julian Anderson and the University of Cincinnati for city parks.

City Commission West End Lake Julian Anderson University of Cincinnati

Messengers to Camp Travis and Kel Wield daily

Messengers to Camp Travis and Kel Wield daily. Phone Cr. 101 Adv. Willett's Orchestra Cr. 3210 Adv. Laurel Grove No. 1185 will hold regular meeting Somerrow afternoon 2 o'clock at We Hall Members urged to attend. Car reported stolen an automobile owned by Mrs C Gifford 1212 Mellwaine Avenue Los Angeles eight was reported stolen shortly after 7 o'clock Tuesday night.

Camp Travis Kel- Wield Willett Laurel Grove W. We Hall

Army Personnel changes and relocations reported

Names and assignments include Second Lieutenant Henry Cy Sterling at Fort Houston and Douglass Aric, Second Lieutenant Williamson Knollman assigned to the department quarters. Holland agrees to resume work on repatriating allied POWs held in Germany. An inventor patents a mirror device mounted in clothing store windows for previewing garments.

Seconl Henry Cy Sterling Fort Sai Houston Douglas Aric Williaat Knollman VM.2 Hus Bee Fert Sant Houston Paris Holland Germany

Dandruff Ended by Liquid Argon Remedy

A home remedy claims four ounces of plain liquid argon applied at night dissolves dandruff with three to four applications, stopping itching and leaving hair fluffy and glossy. The ad asserts liquid argon is inexpensive and available at drug stores, promising complete elimination of flakes.

Republicans Who Sought Election Spent Most Money

Election expense reports filed in the county judge's office show Republican nominees and incumbents spent varying sums while many Democratic candidates incurred little or no expenses. J Walker for the Legislature spent 20.78 via incidental expenses from a friend. Beardsley for county judgeship listed 85 for newspaper ads and related items. Davis incurred no expenses. Bitler spent 1 for meals. a Democratic constable candidate and Carlos Bee had no general election costs. several others reported no spend. some reports remain due.

J. Walker Seth Otto Wahrmund Wahrmund Vi Beardsley J. R. Davis Beardsley Republican Campaign Committee A. Bitler All Oh i Preginet Carlos Bee John J. Martian Met Yell AL MeAskill

Unclear OCR Note on Bread Flour Prices

Fragmentary report notes bread flour quality and flavor with references to a Swet city manufacturer and Dr Hoo san Chenites. Mentions price around 40 cere and comparing bulk spy three times that of in Aine with a vague comment about trousers hanging straight.

Flowi- Hess Hoosan

Obituary notices for several residents in San Antonio area

Obituaries report Blanche Wilden aged 2 of Oklahoma City died at 172 North Street. Other deaths include Oscar Tomlinson 41 from Waelder, Rueben Burnett years old, Maude K Haines 42 from Phoenix, Eliza Merchant 43 from Houston. Bodies sent to undertakers Shelley-Loring and Lagy-McCollan for interment.

Blanche Wilden Bhainche Wilden North Street Oklahoma City J. J. Wilden W. OW. Shompson Oklahone ‘City Harry Willie Roy San Anetonio Wy Tflurley Wichita F Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company Oscar Tomlinson Oscar Tantinson Pital Texas Antonio Waelder Lagy-McCollan Loyal Hos Rueber Burnett Rueben Burnett Pativen Bort Worth Shelley-Leving Undertaking Company Maude K. Haines Maude FE. Maines Phoenix Arizona San Antonio Tol Chichester Street Alamo Heights J. W. Haines Eliza Merchant Exit Houston Shetley-Loring Undertaking Company

Nature's Larder Wild fruits feed pioneers and settlers

Rural districts report harvests of wild strawberries gooseberries dewberries blackberries plums grapes and nuts supply early winter sustenance. Coronado noted prunes and grapes in Kansas while wild grapes helped frontier life and Concord origin traces to native varieties. Nuts including hazelnuts and hickory aided families preparing for cold months and influenza era Horlicks Malted Milk advertised.

Wari i Kansas City Star Kansas City Beaumont Coronado Kansas Spain North America

Bread made from spruce wood flour discovery in Sweden

A Kansas City Star report says Sweden seeks substitutes for wheat as imports falter amid conflict. Sweden uses its forests to develop spruce wood flour, the first successful forest-based flour, created by a chemical method.

Sweden Kansas City Star

Porter Loring Funeral Directory and Advertisements

A compact listing of the Porter Loring Funeral Directory at 206 Jefferson Street with related undertakers services including Magy McCollum Ambulance and Lung Motor Service and ancillary electrical committee notices mentioning machinery and apparatus shards.

Porter Loring Jefferson St Adv Magy & McCollum Undertakers Ambulance and Lung Motor Service Wurete Jseesinie

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Liver and Bowels Help

A longtime physician promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy to improve liver and bowel function. The ad touts olive colored tablets as a safe substitute for calomel, claiming they detoxify the system and improve pale complexions, with 10c and 25c boxes available from druggists.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Old Home Remedy Tea Promises Quick Cold Relief

A simple kitchen brew uses 24ffrac six tablespoonfuls of Herbal Tea with boiling water poured through a sieve to drink with a lime wedge. Promoted as an inexpensive, harmless cold remedy that opens pores and loosens congestion, the method is presented as a traditional, old table remedy.

Caturrhal Dea Treatment Advised For Ear Roaring

A garbled ad suggests relief for ear distress from Catarrhal Dea with a simple home remedy. Mix one ounce of PE strength in hot water with sugar, take one tab three times daily. The note promises easing of dryness and red nostrils and urges trials for those affected.

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