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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1917

Page

2

Citizens plan to divert profits to war funds

An organized group of about sixty businessmen met to urge a boycott of merchants who profit from soldiers. A five member committee was formed to devise a plan to ask military authorities and the War Department to direct a portion of profits to war funds. The group seeks military sanction and votes to proceed via official channels.

Mawin Chamber- Tuln Artin W. Steligson A. B. Weakley G. S. Fowler James D. Crenshaw

Meeting to submit proposition to Army officers continues

A further meeting will be held this week chaired by Chamberlain with the committee preparing to submit the proposition to the army officers at the station. The aim is to secure formal military action or its movement onward within the movemaant efforts.

Chaiman Chamberlain

Obituary for Anna Coleman Sirk 38 in Austin to San Antonio

Mrs Anna Coleman Sirk, 38, died Sunday at her residence 24 Omaha Street. A native of Austin, she lived in San Antonio for years. Survived by husband Clyde Coleman, three daughters Miskey Clays Annie Coleman, four sons John Hoory Thomas and Wondrow Coleman, mother Mrs A Ithaber, a brother Hugo Jander, two sisters Mig Alvira Living or, Mrs J Shimmany, and Mrs S1 Kinek of Sunan d onto, funeral at 4 o clock Sunday from Zie Undertaking. Services by Rev A S Mellardy of Hine Street Presbyterian and Myrtle Grave Woodmen Circle. Burial in Miagiin Ruri Parie. G A Lula, UA Luin, a son, Aion at a lena sani early Saturday western, his vig 4 ranye of Germany, and ty sure wived by his wide he bouly will be wnt to Beillville, Tex. Sunday by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company.

Anna Coleman Sour Omaha Stree Austin Antonio Culeman Miskey Clays Annie Coleman John Hoory Thomas Wondrow Wil‘on Coleman A. Ithaher Hygo Jander Mig AlVira Livingwor J. Shimmany Mas Scheer Kinek Sun L. Bitch Mauston Elack Chanel Zie Undertatang Company Ev. A. S. Mellardy Hine Strnet Presbyterian Churely Myrtle Grave Woodmen Thiermunt G. A. Lula Luin Lena Sani Weternoon Germany Beilville Tex Hhelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Postmen Boost Light Tobacco Fund for Soldiers

Postmen at Alamo Iron Works and area workers raise funds for the Light Tobacco Fund aiding American troops. Donations include a $50 group gift and individual contributions totaling 57 postmen, with jars at downtown locations. A note from San Antonio letter carriers expresses pride in supporting the boys over there.

Alamo Iron Works Newt Gus Gimbel Avenue Liberty Unis Boys In Blue San Antonio Paul Jacknts W. Ty Nurah William. Keuyle

Beauty That Stands Wind and Weather

Claiming a skin reform with Stuart’s Calerm Wilers and Ghose wafers, promising rapid clearance of eczema acne and rashes. Advertises a calcium cleanser as main ingredient and offers a free trial through a balance of sensational claims and no clear risks.

Stuart

Er F. A. Stuart Co. Trade Offer For Wafers

An unclear notice from Er F. A. Stuart Co. requesting orders or coupons for a service or product, mentioning Bart Route and Marval Mick, with instructions to send a wall package of Blparty Cylum Wafers and a coupon code, likely an advertisement or damaged OCR text.

F. A. Stuart Co Bart Rute Marval Mick Anes

Local Subscriptions Listed With Small Donations

A list of numerous contributors from varied neighborhoods donating small sums to a local cause. Names include Della Voight, Catherine Cops, Albert Steves, Alfred Schendle, Grant of Dreiss Drug Store, and Sheriff John W. Gobin among others. Amounts range from 25 cents to several dollars, with addresses noted such as 220 Mason Street and 331 Dawson Street.

Albert Steves Alfred Schendle King Boyd Bryan Gutford Arthur Speer Grant Dreiss L. L. Shropshire Market Street Sheriff Jonn obIn Clarence Louis Waters Dawson Street Lee Salinis Street W. A. Bedall J Jr Guarantee Shoe Company Edward Steffier Victoria Street

Delmar Funk Murder Trial Set For Monday

The trial of Delmer Funk, charged with murdering Leo Burns on May 14 near San Antonio, is set for Monday in the Thirty-seventh District Court. Prosecution and defense debate state versus federal jurisdiction over soldiers in wartime, with testimony expected on a conspiracy and the roles of multiple defendants.

Delmer Funk Leo Burns San Antonio Thirty-seventh Lakkan Funk Slig Dee Burns Punk Han Uurn Byrne Lohin Buena von Army Alamo Heights

Birkhead Praises Finest Regiment During Camp Bowle Training

Colonel Claude V. Birkhead hails his unit Mist Field Artillery as the finest, while detailing conditions at Camp Bowle Fort Worth. He notes shortages of heavy clothing, underwear, and stoves, but reports good health and morale among about 600 men. He thanks San Antonio women for knitted sweaters.

Claude VY. Birkheat Eiherty Mt Tasinass Camp Rowi Te Antonio Anilas

St Anthony Names and Local Attendees at Lanier Event

A Gobbledygook of names lists attendees and locals including Giles county residents Rida Boenig and Melinda Tenn at the Lanier and Munger events. Mentions Amine Gunter and Ray McCart with ties to Chicago Detroit and New York as participants or observers.

St. Anthony Rida Boenig Giles County threBiye Tal Amine the Greate Gunter Ray McCart Atta Melina Prin Worth AON Miller Se New York Anthony Jain Wendon Campbell Lanter Melinda Opiaeye Munger Connor Detroit Mich Guntur MM. MaFariind Aiptac Gorsham

Host to Army Dentists At San Antonio Dinner

Army dentists visiting San Antonio were hosted by the San Antonio Dental Association at a Saturday night event. Dr. AL Gray led toasts with most of the sixty guests present responding, while Doctors W. M. Bourn and S. Teigen spoke for the local association. Capt Alden Carpenter spoke for Port Hopshin and Lieutenant D spoke for Kelly Bield.

San Antono San Antonio Tha Eavie Bre AL Gray Ag Totalmaster Muiny The Dental Association W. M. Bourn S. 14 Teigen Port Bom

Informal talks mark first of four tribute events

A fragmented report notes an informal gathering by members of the army profession. The proceedings, described as the first of a planned four series, reflect a commemorative tone with participants including labeled dignitaries and officials.

W. Marsnalt

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