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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1917

Page

11

Soldiers Buy War Bonds Win Big for Liberty Loan

Soldiers at Camp Travis and across the Southern Department lead the drive for the second Liberty Loan. Subscriptions reach 85 000 dollars by Monday night with Camp Travis units among the heaviest buyers. Colonel Fleming heads the campaign, aiming for 2 000 000 in bonds, while Arizona and Texas posts report strong early totals. A coordinated effort with company committees and daily readouts aims to boost civilian support and sustain military investment.

Southern Department War Department I. d Meming Pieming John W. Buckman Ruckman Southera Department Varius Camp Travis Leon Springs Fleming Arizona Tiuckmant Thirty-seventh Infantry Sixth Cavalry Eighth Cavalry Paso Fort Sam Houston Hay Col. Malverntini Barnun Fle Ld Federal Reserve Districe Adjutant General Liberty Loan H. M. Lord Quardermaster’s Corps War Department ii

Army Personnel Notices Shift in Duty and Leadership

Army notices list H L Robert retired at 434 South Alaino Street Antonio called back for duty as an instructor in Lincoln Nebraska. Capt R O Kuldell to Washington DC for conference with chief engineer on Southern Department projects. Lieut Col B Van S Quackenbush promoted and reassigned to Kelly Field. Major General John W Tuckiman to replace Quackenbush. Cant J L McGree reports for duty at Port Sanhuestion. Six sergeant cooks requested for Camp MacArthur. New American fur project planned at Camp Travis entrances.

Onl H.L. Robert South Alaino Street Antonio Lincoln Neb R. O. Kuldell Sigineer Washington, D. C B. van S. Quackenbush Caputin Signal Corps Kelly Field Golenel Guackenbush John W. Tuckiman Sueceed Lim

Drillers Press On At Camp Travis In Cooler Weather

In cool conditions a Texas contingent trains at Camp Travis with about 5000 men expected to move in by Friday. Recruits undergo drills and exams with few sent to hospitals as six mile hikes test endurance. Officials report progress in camp expansion with quarters and support facilities set to be completed by November.

Tesas Travis Texas Cosas Arden One Hundred Tre G. el. Conrad Jr Johnson Nenet Washington Wrest M@erman Aineer Vane Orient

Conference for tend engineers and fort sill transfer notice

The tend engineers of various tantaments are summoned for a conference on October 12 with notes on road work conservation and changes to gravel base and tarvia surface. The camp quartermaster office will move to an adjoining building near the present warehouse. Announcement states officers proceed to Fort Sill Oklahoma to train as instructors in the school of fire with Lt Tolvarl Le Verte Culuman Major BR H Dairehild Major Chamberlain and others attached to the Port Sill school.

Ninth Street Fort Sill Okla Tol Varl le Verte Culuman BR. H. Dairehild Adsth Field Artillery I, Chamberlain

Patience Urged for War Department Temporary Commissions

Non commissioned officers who qualified for temporary commissions and have not yet been appointed must be patient. They will be appointed as their services are needed, with timing varying by service needs and troop locations, according to Army and Navy Journal.

Army and Navy Journal Southern Department War Department Frau Tag Department Pha Army and Navy Jonruary

Home Guard recruits at Camp Travis in San Antonio

Capt By Migttalahi lists 20 men needed to guard remount depot near Aviation Tex, with 1 sergeant, 3 corporals and 16 privates sought. Positions remain in San Antonio. pay ranges from 45 to 60 dollars. Other notes mention 57th Infantry moves and statewide mobilization efforts with medical, horseman and guard duties under war-time deployment.

San Antonio F. Migttalahi Travis Aviation Vexus Mikhalski Camnyl Travis Fort Sear Houston

Tractor test and Texas guard promotions announced

Major John Wedtuehmany Kupimander oversees a tractor test at 2240 oclock in Vausdin afternoon under Chap t. Md. A shift in leadership follows with Major H Moniay Maite and Major Matias appointed to guard duties. Major Mond ay will join the Thirty fifth Legislature after resigning. The Ninth Cavalry moves from Digg Bend to San Antonio with orders for November 70 arrival, relieving the current post.

John Wedtuehmany Henry Aten Stutt Vausdin Chapt. Md Chives H. Moniay Maite Alstin Hahiy Lat Falls County Texas National Guard Matias Fills Rvalry Morden Irs Stuty Te Digg Bend Rs Inlet San Antonio Kishth Cavalry Thenyon Ure Herder el Disa

Soldiers rally bonds at Camp Scurry in Corpus Christi

Soldiers stationed at Camp Scurry Corpus Christi showed patriotism by investing 31000 in Second Liberty Bonds. Subscriptions were divided among six companies of the Third Infantry and B Company of the 8 Engineers. Funds supported national defense as payday arrived at the camp.

Tex Ogle Camp Scurry Corpus Christi Third Exis Infantry Tin Sth U

Camp Travis Boxers to Show Wednesday

Boxers from Camp Travis are slated to compete Wednesday in a midweek card featuring multiple bouts. Notable matchups include Butler versus Smith at 130 pounds, Happy Eahson versus Walsh at 130 pounds, Muller versus Pierre at 176 pounds, and several other weight classes, with public attendance allowed and the event promising action and training showcase.

Camp Travis Enim Paliune le Hents Butler 459Th Infantry Chambong’ Smith TGS 160Th Dielt South Infantry Sovyentn Aeves Sheik Infantey Levy

When Itching Stops With Emoline Treatment

There is one safe dependable treatment that relieves itching torture and skin irritation almost instantly and cleanses and soothes the skin. Ask any druggist for a 35c or 1 bottle of emo and apply it as directed. Soon you will find that irritations pimples, lockheads, eczema, brotches, ringworm and similar skin troubles will disappear. A lithe zemo the penetrating satisfying liquid is all that is needed for it banishes most skin eruptions and leaves the skin soft smooth healthy. Tom W Kosa Coy Cleveland.

Tom W. Kosa Coy Cleveland

Untitled Military Orders Fragment Chronicles Unclear Names

Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble of army orders and personnel names. The text mentions captains, lieutenants, and various units and places with unclear alignment and garbled terminology. No coherent events or dates can be determined from the readable portions.

Desertion Charged as Army Martial Evidence Heard

Officials reported that the defendant Gilendonaire faced martial law proceedings after the adjutant general’s office received a complaint. The charge cites failure to report the point of enlistment and absence from cantonment duties. Evidence was presented as prima facie desertion in a military context.

Devart Mart National Army Shutte

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