Civilians Urged to Train for Air Service Roles
The article notes more civilians are sought for air service work including aviators and balloonists. Applicants aged 18 to 30 must meet high physical and educational standards with high school education, and may have college or engineering training. Balloon trainees up to 46 are welcomed with a preference for ages 25 to 25, while aviators require related qualifications and, if drafted, must provide serial numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Air Service
Air Service
Fort Sam Houston
Quadrangle
Ett Otis
Aged man donates $5 to Belgian Relief effort
A poorly clothed elderly man at Red Cross headquarters gives five dollars to aid Belgian relief. He explains the money funds warm garments, while volunteers emphasize the campaign is for old clothes, not money. San Antonio aims to donate substantial clothing to reach fifty tons destined for Belgium behind German lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
America
Selgiang
Tda
Belgium
Chandler
San Antonio
American Steel Cross
Commission For
Industrial advisors named for Texas draft boards
Industrial advisors will be appointed to each Texas district draft board to assess registrants' jobs for wartime needs. One advisor per board will be chosen from Labor, Agriculture, and the draft board, with Labor nominations already made: Kemp, Wrae, Taylor, and Murphy representing northern western eastern and southern districts respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Department of Labor
Department of Agriculture
Naine Farm Labor
Washington, D. G
Aphapsas
Lexan
Depatment of Agriculture
G. H. Alford
Dallas
Charles Rogan
Austin
H.R. Marsh
Tyler
W. J. Richardt
Webster
Hotel Guests and Registrations Across Dallas Area
A compiled list shows numerous travelers and hotel registrations including Marquand Hackins at the Bt Anthony, W. M. Bush of New York at the Lanter, Moran of Boston at the Menger, and Cham ber of Commerce president Lanier registered at the Lanier. Other names include J J. Trox Georgetown guest at Lanier and George Linnte in Vex, with registrations at St Anthony and Gunter hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquand Hackins
Hoey
Hutchins Hotels
Anthony
W. M. Bush
New York
Lanter
HL. Steer
Dailag
Gunnur Moran
Boston
Menger
Walton Lankford
Victoria
T.sinekaga
Chamber of Commerce of Dallas
Wane
Gunter
A. Wananer
St. Paul
J. J. Trox
Georgetown
Lanier
F Topple
George C. Linnte
Ised
St. Anthony
Vv. Mannheimer
Elimoore
Alles
Richard Groos
Seis
Humphrey
Bt. Anthony
Toston
Vandwonneee
Eisnerge
Negro troops in France long for action and fear little
AP dispatch describes American Negro soldiers in France as eager fighters who endure danger with fatalist fearlessness. Officers report admiration and irritation at their willingness to take risks while seeking combat. a colonel notes their insistence on entering action to prove themselves. Marines prior battles inspire their push for front line duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Svea Troopa
Rastus
Chiatuau- Thierry
San Antonio Benefit Concert For AIDS Fund
Mrs. Maurine Dyer Willbanks headlines a San Antonio Musical Club concert on October 8 at Main Avenue High School to raise money for a hospital bed in France. She will sing in uniform service with Oxwear Wox Edwin C. Tout, Fraenkel, and Mitchell. proceeds support wounded soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Dyer Willbanks
San Antonio
New York
Shoe
Oxwear Wox
Edwin C. Tout
Sergeant Fraenkel
Robert
Mitchell
One Cent Sale Draws Crowds at El I Wagner Mug Store
San Antonio shoppers flocked to El I Wagner mug store for a new one cent sale. The busy counter handled a constant flow as customers snapped up bargains, a promotion popular in the north and east making its city debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giustontes
Carvier
San Antoninas
Plan to build reinforced concrete forts along Mexican railways
War Department studies eight block forts capable of housing 60 men to deter bandit attacks on trains in Mexico City area. Proposals target rail segments and tunnels from the capital toward Vera Cruz and Tampico after recent railway disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
War Department
Vera Crux
Tampico
Hailstones in History and Global Reports
Readers note historic hail events described from around the world. The report cites stones weighing up to six to eight pounds with mentions of larger blocks in 1710 Tartary and a 1843 millstone sized piece in Tartary, plus Hungarian village sightings in 1802 and broader anecdotal thunder relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Olaina
Natar
Father Hye
Tartary
Seringapatam
Speed Makes the New War Tactics in Modern Battle
The article discusses how speed dominates modern warfare with swift tanks armored units and rapid artillery moves. It notes mechanical improvements quickening gun emplacements and rail support, enabling faster advances and encirclement of fortified positions. It also reports a court martial at Fort Leavenworth for theft and a U.S. agricultural advisory appointment across districts in Texas and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Keice
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Norma Talmadge
Italy
Princess
EWEL
Antonio’s Family Theater
Wigwam KO
East
Houston Street
Igel M. Cohan
June Elridge
Ella Hall
Universal
Chas. Chaplin
Cleoq Madison i
Flame OF the West
Bei
Caseron
Alan Devett
Nat Burns
Sylvia
Mramer
Morton
Beatrix Donne
Jarrow
Barnum
Fischer’s
Postoffice
Name Draft Advisors
Washer Bros. CO
Alamo and Commerce Sts
HMS
James Wille Carwell
Comepany
165Th Depot Brigade
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Bones
Camp Travis
Pitfield
Fronde Keane
Liberty Theater
Aids Patriotic Fund
Maurine Dyer Wilbanks
Calomel Ask
Mexico
Edwii E Hunter
Verdieton Arden
St. Louis
Big Haelstones
Wqm
Tha Nowenmbon
Cis
Gorain
Leavenworth
Courtanartial
Camp Uravia
Gabol Washington
105Th Depot Brigade
Membre
Steinley
Stoth
Chicago
Briino Steinlel
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Platemante
Steindel
Povemiment
O Siedertek
Los Hh
Hase
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