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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
5
Anuncio reports promotions in the National Guard Cavalry. Lieut Cul A. M. Miller is named among officers elevated to colonel, with adjutant notes indicating further promotions due. details are limited due to damaged text.
A dated medical advisory warns meat forms uric acid that overworks kidneys and weakens the bladder. It promotes a remedy of four spoonfuls of salt water before breakfast for several days, claiming to flush the kidneys, balance acidity, and support urinary health.
A garbled notice lists promotions to first and second lieutenants and captains across Lenin Field Artillery and Coast Artillery. Names repeatedly appear with ranks advancing to majors and colonels, mentioning officers near San Antonio and other stations, amid broken text and unclear phrasing.
A letter from a Brooklyn reader describes long term menstrual pain and backache, crediting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The writer says both she and her mother found relief and recommend the product to friends, noting privacy in inquiries and a response policy.
Martin Braden veteran railyard man born in San Antonio on June 4, 1866 died Thursday morning at 14 South Pree Street. He served the Southern Pacific Section Division and was a charter member of the Telegraphers and the Mission Hose Company. Survived by a widow and five children, two brothers, a sister, and several in San Antonio. Funeral set for Saturday at Saint Mary’s Church with local military and fraternal pallbearers.
Judge Winchester Keto and Natl M Washer newly elected board members were sworn in at the meeting. The board approved a $10 per month raise for principals and supervisors, while aiming to balance above the school turns and the budget. The session noted a $190000 annual school surplus and discussed payroll implications for San Antonio area teachers.
An inquiry in Austin seeks to explain why returns on a state constitutional amendment regarding conservation of national resources are delinquent. Secretary of State C. J. Bartlett asks county judges for reasons for the missing returns and informs them of the requirement to submit. Debate preceded by the breakup of the archery lyceum and references to the Hugelan shuntins.
A general staff plan at Camp Trayla under Major General Henry Allen directs Maj. M. Spinks and Lt Kowoeski to lead bond subscriptions. Camp troops have already pledged about 41,250 dollars, with regiments urged to subscribe further. Major General John W. Beckman in Wimahder and Colonel Barnum coordinate to push wider participation.
An old advertisement touts Swift's Specific as a remedy to eliminate scrofula and blood impurities. It claims the product cleanses the blood, adds vigor, and offers free medical advice from its director.
Officers urge cooperation to boost Liberty Bend gate interests, noting irregulars may fund bonds better than regulars. They argue regular soldiers can contribute seed bonds while lacking steady pay, and praise swift responses from commanders showing interest in the proposal.
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