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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
10
A Mesivan woman was killed after mistaking Fedhy Balarea for a neighborhood ghost. The alleged impersonator, blamed for terrorizing the area, is connected to the Masquerading incident. A five year old child witnessed the event near 4580 Velack.
A fragmented report notes a Mexican settler death after conflicts and a separate public notice advertising sales of Choctaw and Chickasaw tribal lands in Oklahoma. Details include a fatal shooting with 30-30 rifle and a man held for investigation, plus a government sale offering timber, coal and surface lands with strict purchase limits and payment terms.
Soldiers from Graceville Kalamazoo and many towns seek San Antonio residents from their former homes. Messages list addresses and towns such as Patchogue New York and Toronto Canada, inviting meetings to share news. The effort, led by The Light’s Home Folks editor, aims to match troops with former residents for chats and connections.
Notable guests converge across hotels including Gunter and St Anthony. Charles Hoswend from Otintinma, Whilip Meteny of Headul I repiateret mt ube Ghnter- Ww, Tom Starnes of Dalle tm reslatered at the Gunter, and others from New Orleans, Washington, Austin, and Port Del attend events and reunions amid a busy social season.
A brief listing notes forty two by thirty six pillow cases sold at 29 cents each. The item is described as well made with sturdy hemming and suggests a bulk or second quality line.
Fibre Silk Hosiery Special at 55 cents, regular 69 cents quality with savings of 14 cents per pair. Available in black and white with new fall shades. Tops heels and toes of silk Tisle, deep boot, complete sizes, first favor.
Washable gloves of chamois-like fabric offered by Fownes and Kayser at 89 cents. White color with back embroidery options in white black or two-tone. Hardware style note indicates display on the first floor and a Saturday sale.
A compact ad notes a successful display of neckwear for 50 cents on the first floor. It highlights Latins, organdies and Georgette as popular materials, offering dainty collars in flat and roll styles at the special price.
Supplies of genuine leather purses in envelope shapes with hand-straps on the back, inside metal frames and silk linings are exhausted. none expected to be secured soon. Special Saturday sale priced at 98 cents on the first floor.
Sturdy flexible sole boots with high tops and Iace pattern perforated wing tip effect. Military style heels provide smart look yet comfortable walking. Available in black or cocoa brown calf leather. Splendid boots priced at 7 1/2 dollars.
Advertises children's shoes priced at 3.50 a pair for sizes 7 to 12. Describes sturdy gum weather footwear with Neolin soles and spring heels, sewn through out and without a tack. Floor location noted as First Floor.
Popular hats offering varied styles from small close fitting to large sailors. Navy black purple silver gray burgundy. velvet hats with ribbon tops, gold lace and fur trim. Smart ornaments and feather trim. Many fashions priced between 35 and 16 dollars. (Third Floor.)
Major E A Wilbourn takes over command of the aviation school at Kelly Field, succeeding Major Seth W Cook who has led the school since its May organization. Cook will transfer to broader duties as Wilbourn is assigned to helm aviation training and development, with a track record including service since 1890 and rapid promotions in the cavalry and aviation sections.
Report cites Capt Laurain and War Department notes on soldiers' diet at a 22,000 man camp. About 0 pounds of beef daily per 22,000 men, or 30 ounces per man, is consumed amid questions of substitutes and overall appetite. Officials stress ensuring adequate nourishment for trainees.
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