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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1917

Page

3

Lawyers Aid Registrants With Draft Questionnaires

Advisory boards in Texas move to assist registrants in completing draft questionnaires. Governor and officials aim to speed up distribution, with five exemption boards in San Antonio and plans for a central advisory board to guide the process.

Cmunview Texas Etal Wilvon Il Uber Carter Mobil Raltiventiy Boxae Coun W. J. Hah Gerwich Facal Board San Antonio

Marine recruiting details and training facilities noted

The article mentions Marine recruiting stations at Port Royal and 129 North Alvi Street with instruction in stenography and typing. It notes openings for young men who have completed naval training and outlines other training facilities and branches of instruction for office work across Marine corps departments.

Marie Goopy Port Royal S.C Port Royal Cts Marines Wigais The Marine nKervice North Alvi Street

YWCA to Launch 4 Million National Campaign Aid

The YWCA in San Antonio plans a broad 4 million dollar national fundraising drive during a week in March to support women wartime relief. Events include a board meeting at YWCA headquarters, lunch for business leaders at Camp Travis, and a mass meeting inviting the public. The effort funds housing and welfare for women displaced by the war and supports European relief work and hospital centers for American nurses amid growing wartime needs.

Young Women's Christian Association San Antonio YY. W Camp Travis Association H. le Kokernot YWA United States Mousheg Cary Tostess Sgiria Anil Ernet Fraance Trosalt Europe

Tanlac restores Texas woman after illness and weight gain

Mrs. John W. Sorrows of Dallas, Texas, recounts severe loss of appetite, rheumatism, and nervous distress. After taking Tanlac she gains sixteen pounds, regains appetite, improves sleep, and recovers health. Sold in San Antonio by Wagner’s Drug Store and Pharmacy under local Tanlac representative Ady.

John W. Sorrows Santa Dulles Texas Mrs. Sorrows Hye Taniac Tj Tim Tanlac San Antonio Wagner Drog Starr and Meters Tharmacy Tanlac Ady

War aid budget details reveal allocations across camps and centers

A dated wartime notice outlines allocations totaling hundreds of thousands for army relief, healthcare, and social morality work. It notes funds for colored communities and national boards, stressing essential support for war industries and civilian morale amid shifting donor contributions.

Ouresty and Geutty Association Mercere Ting Bern Counell

Army aid work lie proven groundless in port city tale

A sensational report claimed a woman sowed cream into stockings and a sleeveless hoodie and pocketed Red Cross funds sold to a book dealer. Investigations traced the matter to Camp Travis and the Third Cavalry, showing misused books and funds, with officials disputing the accusation as groundless.

San Antonio Camp Travis Food Authority War ‘Service Board A. A. Weakley Vibbitey Une Lanka Tig Jour Service Board Weakley Mr. Maos Port Sam Heuston Millary Ian

Soldiers Club Opens In Ginter Building Basement

The Delaware Welfare Board plans a free soldiers club open Monday in the basement of the Ginter building. It features a reading room and library with a lounge, a separate auditorium for dances and billiards, a reception area, and a check room at the north end of the anchor block. God Lowrnshin of the Jewish Welfare Society oversees the project to serve Jewish soldiers in the area, promising a popular, no dues club for the troops.

Ginter Dewivh Welfare Board weAt Sobbera Suay Rnshin National Board Jewish Welfare Society Sratthitian Tts Vountey

Oakes to Lead Sunday MCA Boys Meeting

Oakes of the army will be the principal speaker at a Sunday afternoon meeting for boys at the city Y M C A at 2 30 oclock. The program includes a scout quartet, music, and a talk by Oakes under the Religious Committee of the Boys Work Department. Kenneth McCalla named editor in chief of the MCA boys news paper with Zay Smith as assistant and James Dugger as athletic editor.

Oakes Army V. i. CA Boss M.C. A Kenneth McCalla Zay Smith Jamey Dugger George A. Mueller Joseph Halliday

Home Garden Plans Push Winter Plowing Effort

San Antonio officials urge winter plowing to seed home and community gardens for spring. President George Roark of the Conservation Commission calls a Wednesday meeting at 3:30 to organize activities with Mothers' Clubs and civic groups. The drive aims to boost food production as shortages loom, highlighting past gains from yard gardens and the need for expanded efforts this spring.

San Antonio George Roark San Antonio Peagles Conservation Commission Mothers’ Clubs Board of Advisa Mise Adina de Zavalia Way Mud L. BE. Wollt Tourir

Fiery labor grows in garden to grow food at home

The text urges growing food at home to support families and education for children. It stresses steady demand, conservation of land and iron, and the need to double food production next year despite uncertain weather and aims to sustain national effort during war.

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