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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1917

Page

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Organizes for Food Conservation Drive in Texas

John T. Carrington, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, elected manager of the Southwestern District of Texas Food Conservation Drive. The campaign covers 4 counties with a goal of pledges and distribution networks, landings, and public meetings to begin October 28. Local committees plan county coordinators, pledges, and delivery of supplies to farms and urban centers.

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Notin on the Halt Ghell Gynter Bas

A garbled OCR item mentions a halt event and a figure named Gynter Bas with cryptic notes and bidder acronyms like BUD PRE. The fragment hints at a local notice or auction context but lacks clear details, dates, or places. The readable names suggest a municipal or organizational reference amid damaged text.

Missing Young Man Sought After Alamo Visit

Uardo Newman, 33, of Newry, reportedly disappeared after expressing a wish to visit the Alamo in San Antonio. His father notified police after several days without contact, urging watch for his return.

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Opposition to War Barred Newspapers

A fractured early report states that opposition to war may bar newspapers from loans. The Postmaster General discusses potential action against papers deemed unfit for mail by the government, amid wartime censorship and enforcement concerns.

Bosterrice Department

Canada embargo lifted ports to northwest shires

The Free Adlministration lifted shipments to northwest ports today as war supplies move. At Travis Military Park the recreation board prepared for community singing in two days with WW V Barnes organizing choirs for National Anthem and popular songs for soldiers and camp residents amid activity and arrests.

Hingiur Comini Travis Militry Park War Recreation Board V. Barnes Chilragin Travis Kemipa

Theater sets record selling Liberty Bonds in 24 minutes

Raymond, manager of the Majest ia Theater in San Antonio, sold twenty four fifty dollar Liberty Bonds in twenty four minutes, setting a Bexar County Texas record. He urged solicitors and buyers to volunteer, noting every bond buyer was a theater employee and urging broad participation in the war fund.

Tid Raymond Majestia ‘Theater Bexar County Texas Aly, Haymond Prusshudson B. Clayton Chotun Atlon Owenty Liberty Lown

Wounded Mexican found along roadside near city

A badly wounded Mexican man was found Wednesday morning along the Cameos route south of the city with signs of a violent engagement. He had a skull fracture and was transported to Green Memorial Hospital where surgeons attempted to save him. Deputies investigated the assault, suspecting it occurred during the night. the victim was unknown to locals, and the incident led to scrutiny of the area.

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