Victory Parade Sparks War Work Campaign Totals
The War Work fund campaign reports near 130000 raised with actual day totals around 30000 as thousands gather for the victory parade. Bank booths reopen after the event with gifts collected from workers and supporters including notable donors and volunteers like Mrs. Loyd, Seth Searcy, and J. Hillyer.
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Seth Searcy
J. Hillyer
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Pat Soarade
War Work campaign totals rise in four division drive
The Tuesday meeting at the X. W. auditorium reported 814,411.14 raised by four divisions of the War Work section with large donations and a noon luncheon. Team reports listed various contributions and the campaign aims to boost totals after a holiday.
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High Schools Rally for War Fund Drive
The two city high schools push the Victory Division thermometer high with Brackenridge and Main Avenue showing strong participation. Brackenridge girls lead with 77 percent enrolled, Reds at 65 percent for boys. Main Avenue Blues at 33 percent and Reds at 64 percent. Leaders include Miss Clara May Brooks and Miss Catherine Franklin organizing efforts, with Majors Hurd Jones and Herbert Oliver guiding the Blues and Reds at each school.
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Victory
Main Avenue High
V Blues
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Brackenridge High School
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Main Avene High School
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Jones
Main Avenue High School
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M Frank Williams
City girls surpass boys in pledge drive totals
In a city wide drive, girls from public schools Nos 72 and 16 and St. Gerard's reported 100 percent participation, while boys at No 14 reached the same level. School No 16 led with perfect participation as Alamo Heights fell short overall though upper grades met targets. Meetings resume Thursday and Friday with a Saturday session to announce totals and pledge percentages.
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Pupils Double Quota In City Fund Drive Report
The Victory boys and San Antonio workers reported 8125 scripts on Tuesday afternoon at Main Avenue High School, vastly beating the district quota of 1500. Leaders expect a much larger total as rural Bexar and Kendall County contributions are still to come, with the Blues defeating the Reds in the tally.
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Main Avenue High School
Suv
Antonio
Bexar County
Kendall County
Ban on Rowdyism During Peace Celebrations
Police Commissioner Wright condemned rowdy behavior at the Halloween peace celebration on Monday night. He said property damage ran into thousands of dollars and several injuries occurred when a powder was thrown into a man’s eyes. Families hurried home as rough elements threatened to turn the revelry into a rough house and police promise swift action in future events.
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Lorentier
Weight
Army Busy During October Quarantine Days
During October the Young Men's Christian Association supported Camp His while buildings were closed. They sold stamps amounting to 15540.15 and issued 3680.09 in money orders. Attendance at the buildings reached 216711 men with 866 movie programs for 27205 attendees. Ninety two lectures drew 1200 participants. Eighty six educational classes enrolled 1286 with 3 class meetings. 38077 pieces of literature distributed and 2860 books loaned. Stunt nights had 83073 participants and 54356 spectators. Forty four thousand and thirty two men attended athletic events with 54070 the information. Religion activities remained on par with other efforts.
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Victory Sing at Travis Park Promises Record Attendance
A program for the Victory Sing unfolds Wednesday at Travis Park. Directed by G Bernard Chichester, the event features the Kellyfield Glee Club led by David Griffin, the High School chorus under Seng Herbert Wall, a quartet arranged by Alis qiwinn, and solos by Mrs Junura Maverick and Sergeant Nath with accompaniment by Mrs Lowrise Jacobs. The San Antonio Musical Club and War Camp Community Service organize the program.
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Rail Era Echoes of a Pioneer Engineer at Wallula
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports on Jack Courtwright a veteran railbond man of the Pacific Coast recalling his early life on the wooden rail road near Walla Walla Washington. He describes wooden rails and timber ties, primitive equipment, a steam engine built to burn wood, crude cowcatchers and a collie dog used to drive stock, with nights spent camping on the line.
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Ferdinand Abdicates to Work as Botany Hobby
The article tracing rulers who left power for simple pursuits notes Ferdinand of Bulgaria near abdication and choosing botany. It compares historic figures like Empress Eugenie and Charles V, and cites Napoleon and Dionysius before highlighting Cincinnatus as a model of ruler turned farmer.
Sole Survivor of Vigilantes Recalls San Francisco Rule
S Butler, said to be the lone remaining Vigilante from the San Francisco band, recounts the era when three thousand men joined the movement after lawlessness surged. He describes the King case, the Fort Gunnybags executions, and the squad’s armed standoff before the group disbanded.
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The Soldier Defines A Bed From A Manual To War
The passage mocks military life, detailing the harsh improvised bed and poor blankets soldiers endure. It contrasts civilian comfort with hard trestles, a lumpy mattress, sparse straw, and three blankets, noting the sleep-inducing discomfort and vivid dreams amid rough conditions. The text then notes a civilian news brief about Heidrich’s appointment and Prince Leopold’s abdication.
Peruna Credited By Georgia Woman For Eighteen Years Of Benefit
Mrs. David Horn of Route No 4 Imvinton Wilkinson Co Ga says since July 1918 Peruna has been her best tonic curing stomach trouble and aiding war coughs colds and catarrhal conditions. She recommends it to all sick people claiming full recoveries from serious afflictions through Peruna in tablet or liquid form sold everywhere.
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Court of Civil Appeals procecilings from San Antonio
Wednesday sessions of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals at San Antonio included affirmations and reversals. Cases heard from multiple counties include Mrs J D Sichardson et al versus Ben D Harless from Baylor, Unward et al versus da slip Casey from Duval, Untertype Corporation versus Sentinel Publishing from Cameron, Actualne surance Company versus TD C Richey from Diminu, and motions in Thompson et al versus N P Dodger from Lexar.
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Labor Plans Podice Celebration in New York
Organized labor will celebrate the victory over the central empires at a mass meeting in New York on Sunday evening December 1. Principal speakers include Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor recently back from a tour of rallied countries Charles Edward Russell and a cabinet member. Northcliffe Quits Post in London resignation from propaganda ministry announced.
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Fighting Renewed in Berlin and Copenhagen
Dispatches from Berlin report fresh fighting on Monday with loyal officers firing from royal stables and marching guns along Unter den Linden. Several persons were killed as revolutionaries clashed in the city. A separate report notes Russian ambassador Dette and the embassy staff returning to Berlin from Covent.
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Judge Hick Resigns From Bench in Texas
Judge Hen L. Hick, associate judge of the Third Court of Civil Appeals, tendered resignation to Governor Hobby effective December 1 due to health. A note says Judge Rice has lived in the county ten years and was appointed from Martin. Copenhagen reports denial of German rumors of annulling the war loan as ninth loan subscriptions reach limit. Roosevelt spent a restful night at Roosevelt Hospital as he battles rheumatism and discomfort but remains not alarmed.
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