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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1917

Page

9

Polly of the Circus Benefit at Grand Opera House

The Wim Bunting company staged Polly of the Circus at the Grand Opera House on Monday night to raise funds for War Service. The performance earned 445.25 with proceeds directed to the war board. A cast including Mary Aubrey and Mr and Mrs Chandler attended a box party with Maj. Gen and Mrs. Tere 1 AdGn Sutphin among guests. the theater featured American flags and ushers led by Sunnie Walker and others.

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Hair Care Secret Attracts Movie Actresses

A vintage style column reveals a beauty trick used by film stars. It claims a simple shampoo blend made from earth resin and hot water, used to cleanse hair and remove dandruff while leaving a lighter, glossy finish.

Greatest Volcano in World Report Sparks Curiosity

A survey by Prof. Robert Grings of Ohio notes a colossal volcano with a water circumference exceeding nine miles and a depth of 460 meters. One lava river spans fourteen miles, described by the explorer as extraordinarily vast and daunting.

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Forty Years' Success of Lynn B Pinkham's Compound

The piece lauds forty years of business success and product quality for Lynn B. Pinkham's Vagtable Compound, claiming durable remedy efficacy for women's ailments. It emphasizes continued trust in the old remedy, dating back to its centennial era.

Lynn B. Pinkham

City orders weed removal and drainage on vacant lots

The council directs immediate steps to remove weeds and brush from vacant lots and to fix depressions and provide proper surface drainage. Owners will be notified and given time to act, else the city will perform the work and place charges as special assessments. The meeting also approved changing Mason Street to Hazel Avenue and delayed sewer construction due to funds.

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Forty-niners Live in Danville County History

A fragment reports the death of Willem Givens at Center Point, Lit, with only Rollie Wilhoit of Stockton and one other from the original 160 Forty-niners remaining in the county. The party, who left in 1849 after gold discovery, traveled by prairie schooners and many died before crossing the plains. Some later wandered to farm homes seeking fortune, but many failed in enterprise.

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Plan to form Kelly Field Military Band gains footing

Kelly Field seeks to establish a permanent 75 piece military band. A subscription drive has raised about 200 dollars toward a 4500 dollar goal for instrument, setup, and maintenance costs. Major Vian Nosticont and Col W B Cutty spearhead the effort with local support from San Antonio figures and the Liberty Theater.

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Aliens May Enlist In National Army Quartermaster Corps

The Louisville Courier-Journal reports that aliens may enlist in the U S national army through the general recruiting services without declaring intent to become citizens. The quartermaster corps seeks skilled workers and tradesmen, with examinations arranged by a local board, and families of eligible applicants may receive support if qualifications are met.

Enem Quartermaster Corps National Army Department Quartermaster Martien Nation'l Army Army

Trench Training at Camp Travis Advances Complex System

Camp Travis builds an intricate trench training range for the 389th infantry regiment. Maj George Grunert oversees the layout resembling Western front systems, with high embankments, sandbagged trenches, wire entanglements, and dummy bayonet drills.

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Wilson concert seats go on sale Wednesday

Public sale announced for Miss Wilson's upcoming concert season. Details outline seat availability, purchase timing, and related events including a charity reception at the Menger Hotel and a postconcert gathering at the Charters. Attendees urged to secure tickets early as arrangements list Mrs Harris and Mr Davis among organizers.

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Health of Camp Travis Outlines Soldier Health Standards

The article praises Camp Travis health measures as superior to cities of similar size, detailing medical staff, hygiene, vaccination vigilance, quarantine practices, and facilities. It highlights Gen Mencee T Allen and the 9th Division, emphasizing prevention, cleanliness, and continuous health monitoring to keep troops strong.

Nig Travis Menee T. Atlen National Cam Trovig Cap Trish Camp Travis

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