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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1917

Page

5

Library curates works on social morality amid wartime

The library compiles a list of volumes from authorities on health and sexual morality. Notable titles include bodies of borderland questions, sex and society, what a father should tell my son, what a mother should tell her daughter, and ten sex talks for boys and girls. Also listed are hygiene and health guides from the American Red Cross and related manuals.

Camingie Howard Smart Elene Zenner Steimhardt Steinhardt Key Seli Gil Cation National Einention Association Pyle Ty Crome American Red Cross Tiejana Mr Teane Ranuftuan

Famine in Water Fears Loom in Lockhart Tex

Lockhart Texas November 17 drought drives water crisis. Be cause of continued drought wells run dry and only a few tanks hold water. Cisterns are nearly empty and famine in stock water is imminent.

Locknart Tex

Strong case against Negro Raiders in Houston raid trial

A harsh case is built in the court martial of 24th U.S. Infantry soldiers linked to the August 23 Houston raid. Witnesses identify defendants as participants despite defense led by Major Harry Grier. Four charges include mutiny and disobedience. death penalties possible, with Bruskman to announce findings.

Twentyefourth U.S. Infantry Houston Harry §. Grier Judge Advocate's Department Slater Grier John W. Bruskman Southern Department Cialle Mikey Kuy Ueo Mistelee Colanhia Miltoy Law Mashem Araom Court- Marteehall Wile Uriel Amie Alvainnen Toot Springs

Tanlac praise apparent in San Antonio testimonial

A testimonial from Mrs Maria Cadena of 242 Slum Street describes Tanlac easing her long stomach distress migraine headaches nervousness and sleeplessness after starting the medicine She praises its effects and says she will send two bottles to her husband s mother in Austin Tanlac is sold in San Antonio by Wagner s Drug Stores and Meier s Pharmacy under a special Tanlac representative.

Friente Ime Maria Cadena Venlac Taniac Austin San Antonio Wagner Meier

Death Penalty Considered For War Crimes Defendants

In wartime, execution may occur at Leavenworth or Atlanta with the Southern Department likely selected. No fixed method. hanging is standard in peacetime, but firing squads could be used if the court orders death, possibly at Leon Springs military reservation.

Leavenworth Priso Atlanta Leon Springs

Broken Jewelry To Keep Boys Warm At Camp Bowie

Broken jewelry drives will melt gold and silver pieces into money to buy wool for sweaters for San Antonio soldiers at Camp Bowie Fort Worth Texas. The sweater committee chaired by Mrs Charles Ogden plans sales at Joskos Wolff Maix and the Gunter Hotel next week. Volunteers from Fort Worth society will solicit passersby to donate usable jewelry and worn clothing for melt down. Sweaters for the troops are being organized after a telegram from Colonel Claude W Hirkhead of the 131st Field Artillery noted San Antonio troops need warm clothing as Fort Worth weather grows colder. Fort Worth units include Camp Howie and other detachments. The program continues with knitters and fund-raisers.

San Antonio Camp Bowie Fort Worth Texas Charles Ogden Clauda Vv. Hirkhead Yarm An Antonio Oxcar Cnestar Kheal Whitaker Lew Ty Maverick Tork Worth Loewstar Guinier

Cut Glass and Silver For the Thanksgiving Table

The Joske Store offers a full assortment of Silver and Cut Glass pieces to complete the Thanksgiving dinner table. Prices range from Meat Platters 12.50 to 22.50, Vegetation Dishes 6.986 to 7.50, Bread Trays 1.98 to 7.50, Fruit Baskets 1.98 to 20, Condiment Sets 1.98 to 7.50, and other items such as Baking Dishes, Butter Dishes, Water Pitchers, and more.

Joske Sheffield

Glassware and Tableware Sale Prices Listed

Cut glass and tableware priced for sale ranges from celery trays at 1.95 to 3.98 and pickles dishes at 2.19 to 2.98 to fruit bowls up to 7.50. Flatware includes carving sets from 2.43 to 11.00 and serving spoons 0.89 to 2.56 with variety of forks and gravy ladles.

Xmas Engraving Should Be Ordered Now

Advised early ordering for Christmas engraving of Christening and Green Cards. Warns delays in late November or December will cause disappointment. Notes shelves of Christmas Greeting Cards are complete and many are already engraved with seller name bottom. Prompts customers to place orders promptly at Mtationery Siclion Street Mowe.

Seler Mowe

Poetry and Stories Price List Advertisement

A vintage price list shows poetry and fiction titles including Mrs Million's Birth, The Rubbish Heap by Rita, We Can't Have Everything by Rupert Hughes, and Rhymes of the Red Cross Man with bindings ranging from $1.10 to $1.80. Also listed are Allen Seeger’s Poems and Seeger’s Letters, plus Mother Stories and related series for young readers.

Mra Humphrey King Mare Roberts Mrs Million Bertn Ruck Rita Rupert Hughes Red Cross Allen Seeger Seeger

Books on War and Military Books List of titles and prices

A list of war and military books with authors and prices including Toward the Goal by Mrs Jumphrey Ward at 1.26 and A Volunteer Party by H Sheahan at 1.24, On Edge of the War Zone by Mildred Alileigh at 1.25, Sixteen Months in German Prisons by H GC Mahoney at 2.60, Journal From Our Legation in Belgium by Ji Gibson at 2.60, Military Sketching and Map Reading by Barnes Thin, Engineers Training Manual, Dell Regulations for Signal Tecaps at 7.54, Manual for Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates at 0.50, Manual of Physical Training, Manual of Court-Martini.

Jumphrey Ward H. Sheahan Mildred Alileigh H. GC. Mahoney Barnes Thin Asic

French Hero Describes Narrow War Escapes at Camp

Reuven, Tex Nev 12. French Lt Bazin, veteran of the Marne Verdun and 44 wounds, recounts near misses and a heroic stand with 30 defenders of HM 304 after a three day bombardment. He faced German fire within 49 yards and crawled 130 yards to reach allied trenches. Bazin, son of trench hero, spoke as a Red Cross lecture by a WWI veteran instructor.

Reuvinot Tex Baza Aarmy Bazin Thy Bate Tk Marne Verdud Brain Dent's Norve Abellfire Lef Ona Cemasion Ha Wast Viesin Wother Bravary Oia Ituinda Italy Bazin Ta An

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