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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1917

Page

2

Oklahoma Contingent Bound for Camp Arrives in Train

Oklahoma delegates head to camp with roughly 1500 men expected by Sunday morning. trains run hourly, the largest group yet to reach the camp, including crews from Oklahoma County Payne and nearby counties.

Oklahoms Carrs Eteth Camp Vis Divsion Sriday Gamp Moon Iunda International Northern Railway Oklahoma County Payne Logan Cleveland Kay Senate Wood Oklahoma City Oklahoms

Darken Hair With Sage Tea Remedy

An old time recipe improved by Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound promises dark hair, even gray or faded strands, with several applications. The home mix uses sage and sulfur to create a natural, glossy look. a ready made Bi centable product is sold in drug stores for ease.

Wyeth

Oklahoma troops begin processing amid voyage and public disturbances

Oklahoma soldiers face extended processing time as boards decide when to deploy, with Texas contingents under way and Oklahoma recruits praised for fitness. A train party celebrating beside Dalas depots drew attention as military police prepare to escort the group. Over 3000 men from the 360th infantry joined an athletic event at Camp Travis under Maj. J H Kohler, master of sword from West Point, now at Lem Springs.

U i Handia Tolly I A T. Phinney Jlo Iflia Weel Jose Texas Southin Oklahoma Dalna Hyner Dailas Young Men's Christian Association Vanmuaider Waco Preswond Wem Wu Camp Travis Park J. H. Kohler Kohler West Point Ie Laemot Lem Springs Ronneetion

Calotabs Calomel Tablet Ad Promises Clean Liver

An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a new calomel tablet that cleanses the liver. It claims no taste no griping and easy dosing before morning. The copy promises energy, cheerfulness, and appetite with a money back guarantee for unopened packages.

General Allen unit drills reserve officers in camp

Major Kolbler led a training session with the Ninetieth Division near Maj. Gen. Henry Allen's headquarters. Officers and staff performed marching commands, stripped to shirts, and practiced formations while the newly organized regimental band played. The drill lasted about an hour with steady, swift movements.

Allen Henry T. Alen Ioldler Kolbler Momth

Ruckman Declares Salute Important Army Practice

Maj. Gen. John W. Ruckman, commander of the Southern Department, calls General Pershing's remarks timely. He notes the salute practice as a fair duty among officers, with juniors saluting first and seniors returning the gesture, and cites cadet discipline at West Point as illustrating its value.

Pershing John W. Ruckman Southern Department Buckman Regu Saturday Evening Post Herbert Quick United States Military Academy G. van E. Quackenbush John W. Buckinan Quackenbush Kelly Field Roman Hends Anmeurtons

Government to supply turkeys for Thanksgiving troops

Uncle Sam may become the world’s largest turkey buyer as Wy and army troops at Camp Travis prepare for Thanksgiving. Officials estimate 47,000 men will be at camp by November 29 and about 1,600 turkeys are needed for their dinners.

Uncle Sam Wyand Camp Travis Tamn Sehen

Lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall

First Church of Christ Scientist in Antonin Texas announces a free lecture on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall Sunday afternoon November 7. Clarence W Chadwick of Omaha Nebraska member of the Board of Lectureship invites the public. Doors open at 2 45.

First Church of Christ Gfean Antonin Texas Beethoven Hall Clarence W. Chadwick Omaha Nebraska Boston Massachusetts

Salado pool to gain new equipment and training aids

Will equip Salado pool with hiving platforms trapeze and spring dents at Brkulv for saltless use. Capt A A Flormann quartermaster works on plans for improvements. Templeton at the commission on training camp activities now at the cantonment leads efforts with Capt Walter Moore and athletic instructors. Enthusiastic about swimming benefits, officers had earlier proposed a large school expenditure.

Brkulv A.A. Flormann Vamp Quartermaster Im. Templeton Commission On Training Gamp Activiies Cantonment Templeton Walter Moore Canp Sone Skule

Shopping Items Bundle From Storefront Catalog

A listing describes a wide range of goods such as shoes boots socks shirts caps hats straps chevrons puttees logs spurs swagger sticks riding crops laundry bags aviator goggles collapsible canvas buckets notebooks thread buttons whistles watches suitcases hand bags and other furnishing goods with many more useful items noted in the catalog.

Camp pool upgrade plans rejected in favor of new facilities

Recommendation was not approved by Gen. Joan W. Ruekman, department commander. Instead additional dressing rooms, trapeze with divinis hoards will be put in. The pool may also be dredged and the banks straightened. It is the only open pool near the camp and it is poorly patronized.

Joan W. Ruekman

Surprise to Him on Army Life and Language Tasks

A comical glimpse from Camp Travia shows draftees enduring heat and hard labor as a recruit jokes about the need to “turn it over” to join. An Oklahoma Battalion may deploy to France or Italy, boasting a soldier fluent in French, German, Spanish, Greek, Latin, and English, with others from Party University and Eton.

Ainquist Oklahoma France Germany Italy Greece Span Matt Avegraduata University of Party Eton Janglana

Army Personal Notes Report Transfer At Fort Sam Houston

Capt. W. F. Seward at Laredo on leave reported to the inspector general Fort Sam Houston on Friday. First Trent J. A. Whitken of the Ninth Infantry has been transferred to a Witt-sixed Infantry unit Fish.

W. F. Seward Laredo Texas Fort Sam Houston Trent J. A. Whitken Fish

Inhaler Ad Claims Quick Relief for Catarrh

An advertisement touts Hyamel an inhaler with Australian glue antiseptics to kill catarrhal germs. It promises rapid relief from nasal congestion and throat irritation, offers a complete outfit, and guarantees money back. The notice also mentions military personnel movements and building usage at Fort Sym Youston.

Hair restoration tonic promises natural color revival

An ad claims a non dye preparation revives natural hair color, promising gray hair turns to a shade resembling its youthful hue. The notice mentions opening events at Hall C and Campfare, with prices and distribution details for prepaid orders through Van Vieot Drug Co.

Galambua lMlyeunger van Vieot Drug Co

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