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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1918

Page

9

Travelers and Guests Listed at City Hotels

A jumble of names shows visitors and residents staying at the Menger Gunter St Anthony Lanier and St. Anthony in Dallas Victoria Columbus New York and Los Angeles. Some lines note marriages, divers and sailors bound to certain maritime rites before marriage.

Trev Wolf of We “Gunter R. P. Fields Victoria St Anthony Molilday Columbus Onts Menger L. Autler New York W.M. Washer Dallas Gunter A. J. Clack A. Clark Los Angeles Lanier

City weighs waste to feed hogs plan with 20 cent price

San Antonio officials consider the American Food Producing Company proposal to convert hotel restaurant and household waste into hog feed. The plan would require an ordinance on collection and a 300 by 150 foot land tract near the city incinerator for a 20 year contract and a 20 cent per ton purchase price. A special meeting was called to hear the plan and decide.

San Antonio City Commission American Food Producing Company W. H. Faust Lambert Oriental Oil Company Travis North St. Mary's George Witte Soledad Houston Soleday Street AJL Davy Crockett Rifle Club Comsteuet Old City Aransas Pass

One Hundred Will Train as Officers for Marine Corps

A unit of 100 men to study for commissions in the Marine Corps will be started at the University of Texas. Open to registrants of the class of 1918 who are under 10 years old, 64 inches, and 130 pounds, with college training or equvalent. Applications in person to Lieut. D. C. Downs at Austin. pay during training is 87 dollars a month.

Marine, Corps University of Texas Sentender Mn University D. C. Downs Austin Gine Brigade

Epidemic Under Control in Southern Camps

Col. Jere B. Clayton reports the influenza epidemic in the southern camps is improving with Camp Stanley Camp Mabry and border posts showing excellent conditions. Nearly 5000 influenza cases reported department wide, about 170 pneumonia cases, with Fort Bliss bearing the heaviest pneumonia count. Camp Travis shows good mortality, few deaths, many cases. strict visitation limits and on duty medical staff aim to curb spread.

Department Jere B. Clayton Camp Stanley Camp Mabry Emenza Camn Travis Clayton Fort Bliss Cannp Travis Camp Travis Hosital Pass Camp Travis

Consul Carroll Honored by Venice as He Leaves for Naples

Special cable reports American Consul Caroll in Venice receives high honors before departing for Naples after a promotion. He is praised as the most popular American in northeastern Italy, with Venetian officials naming him gonfaloniere and gifting the banner of the republic. The city honors include diplomas, honorary society memberships, and a portrait, reflecting wartime relief work and devotion to the allied cause.

Engar Ansel Mowker San Antonio Light Chicago Daily News Cutengo Daily News Co Venice Italy Bo Harvey Carol Naples Caroll America Marulo Carroll Gon~ Faloniere St Mark Isis Alpini Brigade Peppino Garri- Galdi Caporetto Amerian Red Cross United States Gentile Bellini Mariolo

Officers Not Amateurs Says Critic In France

A critic praises American regular officers in France stressing discipline and public duty rooted in West Point training. He notes officers dominate the U S Army, coordinate training with British and French forces, and that 15 000 officers will soon be under instruction as the national army grows. Also mentions Camp Travis reveille changes and ongoing training efforts.

Repington Sin Antonio New York The Press Pub. Co France America London Army of West Unite States Army West Point National Guard National Army Tig Myanee Army General Staff College

Wartime Hair Color Trick Promoted by Actress Felicia Mackie

Mrs. Mackie the New York actress now a grandmother endorses a home remedy to darken gray hair. She claims Orlex powder dissolved in water can color hair black to light brown with full mixing directions in the box and a guarantee that it contains no hazardous metals or coal-tar derivatives.

Williams Named G O P Nominee in Georgia Senate Race

G O P nominates Dublin’s G H Williams to oppose William J Harris for the U S Senate seat. Williams, recently elected to the Georgia State Senate, claims cotton price losses of about 30000 dollars and says he plans to quit the Democratic party.

Atlanta G. H. Williams Dublin Republican State Executive Committee William J. Harris Unite States Thomas W. Harwick Williams State Senate Democratic Party

Flier Trained at Kelly Field Hero of Battle in Air

Second Lieutenant Frank Hayes, aviator trained at Kelly Field, credited by Chicago Daily News with heroic act over France. As Capt Este’s plane faltered above 6000 meters, Hayes turned on pursuing Fokkers, shooting both from the sky while Este regained engine power. The engagement occurred north of Boney.

Frank Hayes Kelly Field Chicago Daly News James Wood France Rare Ayes Wl. Dickinson’ Este Haverford David Howe New York City Dack Seerley Burlington Iowe Boney Capt. Este Hnd Hayes Este

Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair

A 60 cent bottle of Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to darken gray or faded hair quickly. Advertises a natural look with a luxurious dark shine after one or two applications and claims wide daily sales by a well known druggist. The product is described as a toilet necessity, not a medical cure.

Wyeth Wreth

Promotions and appointments announced at headquarters

Promotions Are Announced with several department headquarter promotions. Lieutenants Cohen and Covnwert rise to captain as Escond Lieutenants Gordon Beder Mannie Galt Smith and Edmund A. Windsor attain first lieutenant ranks. Melbourne Hercen advances under second lieutenant. Leo takes command of cavalry and training proceeds at Leon Surian. Colonel Ler is named from Heutemint colonel and sent to Camp Lewd.

Catone Leo Regina New Texas Cavalry Leon Surians Esvarlry Ler Vistter Nbc Vimean Cytedn Voth Franeha Maurer Washington Star Europe Belaluin

Fire loss exceeds initial estimate at Hefven-wares house

Fire in the Hefven-wares building at Walnut and Nolan Streets damaged hay and feedstuffs valued at about 15000 owned by Heid Brothers of El Paso. The Weten warehouse, a sheet iron structure, is appraised at five to six thousand dollars, partly insured. Firefighters kept a line of defense all day. salvage of hay uncertain amid heat and smoke.

D. D. Hefven - Wares Walnut Nolan Streets Heid Brothers EL Paso Texas San Antonio Max Emi Ier Goetz Thors

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