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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR depicts a statement about a commission and the Department evaluating conditions for a program at army camps. It mentions administrators answering complaints and the process of setting terms. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable.
Officials from the War Department and the Quartermaster Department join forces with state officials to root out waste in army camps. Commissioners, appointed under Surgeon General Wythe U. Gary, coordinate with the War Department and the Quartermaster General to revise contracts and curb improper practices amid ongoing investigations into contractor handling and camp construction costs.
Margret Wilson, daughter of the President, confronts public scrutiny over her singing career. She weighs personal development against the expectation to perform for wartime audiences, seeking merit beyond her family name while continuing concert engagements in San Antonio and nearby cities.
Historian 18 guest session by The Scientific Society honoring Robert Gisville PhD associate professor history at Rice Institute. Speaker Caldwell and Wry J. Jankford preside. Lunch attendees include several professors and local figures revealing a blend of modern and historical scholarly aims.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference Admiral von Tirpitz and American involvement in war. The garbled lines hint at German views on U.S. entry into conflict, with stray phrases about President Wilson and possible naval power talk. No coherent quotation or clear event emerges.
A notice explains that combination sales of foodstuffs are forbidden under the food statute. Peden of Montana is named as an administrator for Shevenson and outlines relief to the rule allowing sellers to purchase in limited quantities. the matter cites an official letter received by the secretary and mentions the necessary enforcement measures.
A historical notice restricts and clarifies which commodities may be sold together and under what limits. Sugar and corn combinations are allowed only at stated ratios and prices, with strict prohibitions on other arrangements. The text references authorities and enforcers, indicating controls on sale and pricing, and warnings against noncompliant practices.
A community camp project announces an entertainment program led by The Jaster and a committee headed by The Court of st Anthony. The plan includes sewing, housing, and musical acts to entertain young participants at the Columingg camp site tonight.
A wartime report notes fears over footwear shortages for soldiers at Camp Travis as the army plans to mobilize a million or more men. The piece mentions the garrison depot brigade and the need for properly fitted, durable shoes, warning that not all feet fit the standard sizes and that supply must meet strict requirements.
Reports describe refugee movements between Presidio and Marfa with transfers planned to Marta and Tuareg via a special rain line from San Ane. The text references Mexican demand and entry points at a border area around Frida, with details on assistance for evacuees and related military arrangements.
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