Sham Battle at Brooks Field Open to Public with Real War Flair
A public sham battle at Brooks Field will stage a full war scene Saturday morning. Infantry and cavalry will clash across No Man’s Land under the watch of balloon observers and attacking aircraft. German and Allied forces, French château, and artillery reinforce the authentic spectacle with blank ammunition and staging details.
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Brooks Wield
Oaks
Brooks Field
von” Marquette
Grooks Field
hieho/ field
Briggs
R. W. Briggs
Clyde McConkey
Irving
S86th Infantry
Camp Travis
Lipscomb
Lamnert
John Wise
Wilky
Dr King's New Discovery and Nery Life Pills Ad
An old therapeutic ad touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial attacks promising quick relief and safe family use It also promotes Dr King s New Life Pills a gentle natural laxative described as non habit forming and tonic priced at 25 cents sold by druggists nationwide.
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Dr. King
Elaborate World War II Fake Battle Near Brooks Field
Major General DeRosey Cabell and Brigadiers Estes Briggs organized a staged mock battle at Brooks Field for San Antonio residents timed to open at 10 o clock Saturday morning. Notable officers attended with detailed plans showcasing artillery, air activity and infantry charges to resemble real combat. Public access was allowed though cameras were barred.
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Guynemer
Lufberry
Avil
DeRosey -Cabell
Southern Department
A. H. Estes
KR. W. Briggs
John 33. Brooks
Brooks Field
A. $8. Morgan
H. J. Slocum
Gol. Ram. Stillman
San
Blood Tonic Claim for Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood tonic that purifies the blood to relieve rheumatism including sciatica and lumbago. It claims long research by the S. S. S. Co. and recommends taking the remedy or writing the Medical Adviser in Atlanta for advice.
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8. S. Co
America
S. SS
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Farley
Kelly Field Defeats Camp Travis In Thanksgiving Tilt
Kelly Field beat Camp Travis 20 to 3 at League Park on Thanksgiving. A brutal second half saw multiple injuries as ambulances ferried several Travis players from the field. McHale steered Kelly with strong line play and key runs, while Travis fought hard with Burch and Scripeabbage making standout efforts.
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Kelly Wield
Camp Travis
League Park
Travis
Kelly Field
Bettors
Kelly
McHale
Ikxelly
Welly Vield
Burch
Scripeabbage
Ball Park
Camp Wise
Aviators
Carnegie engagement announced in New York
New York announces the engagement of Miss Margaret Carnegie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie, to Roswell Miller of New York. Miller, son of the late railroad man Roswell Miller, has served as president and director of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and recently worked in submarine chaser service.
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New York
Margaret Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Roswell Miller
Miller
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railroad Company
United States
France
Navy
Submarine Chaser
Women’s Fine Furs In Elegant Collection On Easy Terms
A display of superb furs showcases choice qualities with wonderful savings. The store promotes an easy credit system to help buyers secure high grade fur on simple payments.
President Wilson Urges War Time School Support
President Wilson urges broad support for schools of all grades during war time. In a letter approving the Bureau of Education’s plan for an educational campaign this summer and fall he stresses maintaining attendance and preparing a educated populace for war and postwar leadership. The message endorses the campaign with the American Council of Education and calls for continued schooling despite wartime burdens. A separate ad promotes Eckman’s Atatative cough remedy. Jewish pogrom reports prompt a formal demand for investigation by Polish and allied authorities and a commission to study immigration conditions in the United States.
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Wilson
Lane
Bureau of Education
Tongas
American Council of Education
United States
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Leroy G. Denman
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