French Instructors Ordered Back to Front Lines
Lieut. Gaston Schiff and Lieut. Adolphe Thiebaut of the French mission, after four months in San Antonio mainly at Camp Travis, are ordered to return to France to rejoin the fighting line. They had prior extensive service and welcome the opportunity to resume war duties. Overseas work seeks certified accountants, recreation directors, and expert auto mechanics, with George M. Kuehel listed for interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Schiff
Adolphe Thiebaut
San Antonio
Camp Travis
America
George M. Kuehel
Bedell Building
YMCA Adjusts Draft Age Rules for Overseas Service
The YMCA announces a revised eligibility rule limiting overseas service to members at least 37 years old as of September 12, with none under 18. The change follows new draft age limits adopted after a Washington conference with war work groups. Southern Department HQ requires overseas candidates to complete a three week YMCA training at Camp, then three to four months in regional camps. The National War Work Council reports about 5000 secretaries sent overseas to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YM. C. A
Washington
Southern
Antonio
Williams to Leave Nab Nineteenth Infantry Command
Col. Robert Williams, commander of the Nineteenth Infantry and former Camp Travis head, receives orders sending him to the Depot Brigade at Camp Custer Michigan. He leaves after serving in the border theater and guiding the unit since Fort Sam Houston, with prior relief after 18th division reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert (. Williams
Nineteenth Infantry
Camp Travis
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Soo
Williams
Millard FF. Waltz
Fort Sam Houston
Southern Department
6Drd Field Artillery
T. J. Merrill
Iith
Clean stomach advice promises health through simple tonics
The piece presents a health manual tone, urging digestive care by cleaning the stomach liver and bowels with a laxative and promoting a diet of vegetables and outdoor exercise. It advocates aloc Mayapple jalap root extracts as Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, plus Anuric to flush uric acid and a hot water routine with regular meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Camouflage Arts Shape American Army Practice in France
An American camouflage station near the front blends forest scenes with steel cores to hide fortifications and weapons. Military artists and engineers, including Captain Homer Saint Gaudens and Major Tracy, contribute murals, sculptures, and designs that are practical for warfare while evading enemy observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
de Cestrenan
Joffre
Giron de Sivera
General de Castlenau
Armerica
Homer Saint Gaudens
Saint Gaudens
Tracy
Lincoln Memorial
Barry Faulkner
Sherry Frey
Paris
Leslie Shrasher
F. Earl Christy
Durr
Walt Joe
Murbhy
England
Bennion
West Point
Armo
Methodist Churches in San Antonio Honor Guest at Luncheon
Bishop W N Ainsworth was guest at a luncheon of laymen and ministers at the Menger Hotel. Judge J O Terrell spoke, and Rev J H Groseclose presented the four year report. Churches raised 356000, built Wesley House and parsonages, remodeled Rescue Home, and paid debts on several churches. General Conference set for Oct 16–21 in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Ainsworth
Methodist Churches of
San Antonio
Menger Hotel
Bishop Ainsworth
J. O. Terrell
MM. Vickman
J. H. Groseclose
Wesley House
Colima Street
San Saba Street
West Ashby Place
Harlandale
Denver Heights
South San Antonio
Camp Travis
Aumo Heights
Marlandale
Laurel Heights
Inglewood
Government Hue
East End
Los Angeles Heights
Westmoorland College
SIGCO
Methodist Chineries
Austin
Cameron County Road Bonds Passed in Special Election
The proposition to issue road bonds for SH 10,000 for Cameron County was erased in no special election yesterday by a vote of three to one, it was announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Volex
Brownsville
Cameron County
Men’s Wool Suits and Shirts In Expanded Sale
Local department section lists men's wool suits priced from 19.95 to 60.00 and wool pants 3.05 to 9.35 with silk and regular shirts priced from 1.05 to 6.95 plus hosiery options. Main floor display highlights various fabrics and sizes for menswear.
Army Officers Demand $ Puttees
Army officers push for six dollar puttees claiming necessity for uniform gear. Affected supply and pricing sparks debate among ranks as procurement policies face scrutiny.
Captives Die in Secret German Camp in West Prussia
A neutral visitor reports thousands of Russian and Finnish Red Guards imprisoned near Koenigsberg in Friedenort endure terrible conditions. Many are naked or in rags, with deaths common as winter approaches. food is scarce in West Prussia while East Prussia offers cheaper sustenance, fueling Junker resistance to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Friedenort
Koenigsberg
Germany
West Prussia
East Prussia
Junkers
Fire destroys home of Dr Lowry in Alamo Heights
A Tuesday night blaze at 9:35 damaged the residence of Dr. Lowry, 387 Argyle Avenue, Alamo Heights. Damage estimated above $8000. the fire gutted the dwelling and harmed an adjacent outbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle Hotel
Goetz
Central Fire Headquarters
Lowry Home
D. TB. McCall
Argyle’ Avenue
Goets
Dr. 8
Lowry
Argyle Avenue
Alamo Heights
Easy Way to Kill Rats and Mice Extermination Paste Promoted
An advertisement touts Stearns' Electric Paste as a cheap quick solution to rats mice and cockroaches. It claims the product is readily available in stores and can clear houses stores or barns with a small box. The U S Government reportedly bought thousands of packages for extermination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
U. S
Personal notices of guests at Fort Worth hotels
A jumble of guest registrations lists names from Fort Worth, Amarillo, Dallas, Tulsa, Houston, Boston and elsewhere staying or registered at the Menger Gunter Lanier St Anthony and other hotels. The piece ends noting a commission supporting welfare cooperation with Sweden and Swiss locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge N. T. Masking
Fort Worth
Menger
Edna Pendleton
Amarillo
Gunter
Ho McKay
Dallas
Lanier
George 9
Ismbury
St. Anthony
C. Boclow
Port Worth
D. S. Kresker
Aysarillo
Ginter
Ruth Dewey
Tulsa
Mra J. Or
City of
Mexico
Wt Moore
Goliad
Lanter
Charlas B. Knight
Denver
Atkina
Munkogee
SG. Anthony
T. Buehtla
We Ne Lookuars
Phil Aoheede
Discipline Breach Sparks Alarm in French Base Hospitals
A nurse was found ringing the officers’ quarters doorbell early one morning claiming the fires alert villagers were at the officers’ area. She said nurses in the same quarters were not allowed to speak to enlisted men, a rule that nearly caused a delay before extinguishing the non life threatening blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
American Medical Association Journal
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Frank Bros
Xone
18Th Infantry
Wille
Ssee
Marfa
Hlephart Butte
Rio Grande
John DB. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Jourdan
Army Engineer
Matto
48Th Field Artillery
Honor M. E. Bishop
Rev. Ainsworth
Washer Bros. Co
Alamo and
Commerce Streets
Houston St
Hat Department
American Arid Brotherhood
Union-Alls
Military Department
ARMY
Army Unif
Army Mackinaws
Velour
Silvertone —Front
Glen
Bolivia
Shoe Department
Washer Bros
Aetna
Foss
Joahnston, & Billiants General Agents
Crockett
tAdy
Dr. Lowry
J.o
Eraser Freo
Frost National Bank
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