Plan Big Celebration Thanksgiving Service in San Antonio
Citizens to observe Thanksgiving at Brackenridge Park with a four o clock service led by Sergeant Herbert Wall. The program includes patriotic addresses, schoolchildren singing, and national anthems, sponsored by the Council of National Defense with Mrs K Hertaberg directing the Liberty Chorus.
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Council of National Defense
Washington
United States
San Antoino
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio
Herbert Wall
Camel Travis
Ciaurman
Duisiness
K Hertaberg
Liberty Chorus
Council of Defense
Rare books fetch high prices in New York sale
The Winston IL Hagen collection sale in New York realized several high prices. Joh P. Drake, partner of Joh W. Gates, paid $4350 for the first edition of Phormas An Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard published in 1751. The work earned no remuneration from publishers.
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Winston IL Hagen
New York
Joh P. Drake
Joh W. Gates
England
Uth
Indianapolis News
Safe gentle remedy claims relief for urinary and kidney diseases
Advertising text touts Gold Medal Traarlem Oil Capsules as a universal cure for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles and related ailments. It promises renewed health and vigor, urges continued use after recovery and offers pharmacist refunds for unsatisfied customers.
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Aaron Oif
Praise for Nurses at Chin Prains Camp
Brigadier General George Tt Mstes writes to Mager uM Camp Surgeon and medical staff thanking officers, nurses, and enlisted men at Chin Prains for their influenza epidemic duties. The letter expresses gratitude for dedication, tireless service, and selfless work during the epidemic.
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Chin Prains
Intliensa
George Tt. Mstes
Usth Division
Mager Um
Notable Praise Reflects Shared Gratitude and Pride
The message emphasizes high praise as a true testament to character and invites joint celebration, portraying the response as a shared display of gratification and pride for all involved.
Red Cross To Meet Nationwide Business Sessions
Thousands of Red Cross members in San Antonio and surrounding counties are urged to attend the annual Red Cross business meetings. The best chapter will convene Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Claudier Building executive headquarters to hear reports and elect an executive committee for the coming year. All members in good standing may nominate and present names for consideration.
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Red Cross
San Antonio
Besar County
Cefternoon
Claudier
Eleet Am
ALP Red Cross T
Soldier Dies at Hospital in Confused Report
Private James FR Blount of Brady listed as dead at Che Dischos hospital after being in Port Sant Houston area. Nearest relative AL Blount notified. Fragmentary lines mention Wallie and a child’s counting, but key facts are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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James FR Blount
Che Dischos
Port Sant Houston
AL Blount
Brady
Del Rio Soldier Killed in Action. First Local Casualty
Word reached Del Rio Texas that Private Bother son of Mr and Mrs A B suother was killed in action September 16. He served in the 830th Infantry of the 80th Division and had been employed by GW A before joining the army.
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Toe Bother
A.B. Suother
del Rio
Teaxs
830Th
Community Chorus Rehearses Christmas Carols at High School
A community chorus began its Christmas program with a first rehearsal Monday night at Main Avenue High School. Leaders David Griffin Herbert Wall and Vance Evan attended as War Cup Community Service representatives. Over two hundred letters were mailed to singers inviting participation for upcoming Sunday rehearsals.
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Main Avenue High School
Gamasone
David Griffin
Herbert Wall
Vance Evan
G. R. Chichester
Welly Field Glee Club
Queens
Mate Avenue High School
Hyo
Pete
CIA
Grant’shammering strategy reshapes Civil War endgame
A postwar view of General Grant’s tactics, urging decisive, repeated blows to crush Confederate forces and reduce reserves. The report argues victory comes from relentless pressure, exhausting the enemy while preserving loyal regions. It notes the cost in soldiers and emphasizes swift, single campaigns over protracted acción.
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Studentis
Gener
Hegre
Rael
Urant
Grant
Ernemy
Geaut
Germamy
Shi
Pach
Feeh
Three Years Past In War Time With Pershing’s Aide
An agiish girl at Lindon recalls meeting General Pershing in a doorway. She was chosen as a driver for certain duties and waited at the curb as the general checked his watch. He remarked you are three minutes late and she retorted you are three years past.
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Gayneral Pershing
Lindon
Ak Swan
Texas lagging in war stamps appeal urged to improve
San Antonio officials and county leaders urged stronger effort to boost per capita War Savings Stamps sales. Louis Lipsitz, state director, praised efforts in parts of the county but called for wider participation across San Antonio and surrounding counties to meet national goals.
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San Antonio
Texas
Warehaw
United States
Issel
Anade Kiowa
War Savings Pyanys
Louis Lipsitz
Wi Savings
Bhute Shiteenoe
San Antonie
Corinty
Aemya
Rex County
San Miteniarins
Austria Sees Immediate U S Aid and Food Struggle After Change
An English observer notes Vienna's mixed scene after regime change as aid from the United States arrives and prices soar. Shops reopen but goods remain scarce with expensive clothing, beer, and food. many residents dress in black while showgirls and workers endure high costs and deferred payments amid a city still busy with churches, cafes, and daily life.
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Wartner
Austria
Vienna
Unclear OCR Item Concerning Austrian Affairs and Peace Plan
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Austrian businessmen and subject regions, references to President Wilson’s peace program, and a garbled account of officials and confiscations. The text mentions Baglin and Paveri in a disrupted context, with unclear dates or actions.
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Beitieh
Baglin
Evers Herainel Witter
Paveri
Wilson
Five Buildings Stolen Man Fears Open Tes May Var Lot
Detectives pursue leads after a report of multiple structures stolen from a lot near Albemanig and Cotter Brevets. Police searches focus on Til fis hoses and nearby roads to prevent further theft and locate the missing items and suspects.
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Francora
Toulfey
Ostoleat
Albemanig
Cotter
Secomteerth
Tie Place
Tilfis Hoses
Bargin
Mytery
Pageneiays
Jarle
Peculiar Ground Wire Catch Reported Near Propkins Center
A garbled report describes a strange ground electric wire catching near a center home as workers observed tracks and a wire line extended toward a field. The account references a mishap with markers and distances and mentions a second case of similar ironwork.
Commendation From Mott for San Antonio War Campaign
A telegram from James G. Mott, director general, commends San Antonio for generous oversubscribed support to the United War Work Campaign. The message, delivered to district campaign director C. A. Ciumingre, lauds the city as one of the most splendid nationwide efforts and a testament to patriotic giving.
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San Antonio
United War Work
Auniicapal
Doin Ky Mott
C. A
Concert for Nurses at Red Cross Convalescent Home
A musical program drew about 500 people to the Red Cross Convalescent Home in Canur Youvis Meni night. Nurses and convalescents filled chairs while a band performed folk and class numbers, with soldiers and civilians in the crowd praising the event.
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Ceute Tliva
Hed Cross
Canur Youvis
Roeily Vield
Reneles
Briardlines
Music Lovere
Prang
Fartaisie
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Ministry of Music
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Alda
Braslau
de Gogorza
de Luca
Farrar
Galli- Curci
Garrison
Gluck
Homer
Martinelli
McCormack
Melba
Ruffo
Schumann-Heink
Scotti
Whitehill
Witherspoon
Victor
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden, N. J
Victor Records
Mackenridge Park
Gray
Dept. D
Fia Warsh Farm
J McCracken
Johnson City
Tenn
Warner Drug Co
Houston Fischer Drug Co
Gibbs
Charlie Lanes
Kelly Field Glee Club
Wolfson’s
U. S
Charles
Manis
Ansteta Neaspaperm
Mott
Fete Fickl Taal
Selert Au- Geage Ae Ca Travis
Gude
M. J. Breitenbach CO
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