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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1918

Page

3

Numerous casualties listed by American forces in WWI update

The commanding general of the American expeditionary forces reports totals for KIA MIA and wounded, with lengthy rosters by rank and state. Names include Sergeant Helmuth Kraft of New Braunfels Texas Corporals Edward O Malley Fort Worth and Rogers Jones Fort Worth, and many others across Texas Oklahoma and beyond.

Helmuth F. Kraft New Braunfels Tex Edward J. O'Malley Fort Worth Rogers C. Jones Francis K. Romach Katy Wagoner del Hiser Clefer Oblaha Carl C. Williams Winitaus John A. Keady Mlaffsdale Ignac Moczygumba Vanna Maria Samibeliz Wort Worth Jerry Denton Samuel Miller Glancoe Okla Fred Daisey Silliwater Albert KR. Bone Galveston Joan Hyau Mineral Wells Clyde J. Menderon Kay Dinvase Leslie BH. Scott League City Pex John H. Uordell Maple Usk Edward XN. Edwards Subal Yerrell James Dye Graford Cecil L. Jackson Dedius Lester A. Beatty Manchester Okita George W. Borden Miedmom Koseve Hi. Brown Tulsa Daniel M. Arnold Leggs Wil A. Cole McCurtain Q Jasper Crane Hugo Preston Allison Longview Franklyn P. Curry Linde Wats W. Craven Missouri Charles F. Warwick Austin Clarence Hagar San Benito Diah J. Ekins Lenton Theodore F. Vatconer Marlin Tes Thomas A. West Houston William H Latter Ltanchi Uet Ameri Expeditionary Forces Frank IL Kay Vorparabs Caristopter Ts Brae Barre Vic Lloyd MckKinsey Crooks Ashaw Atbeida Dr. Goudy Kokoma Nick Oc Hinds Dutton Afont R. Jain Boulder Cale E. Johnson Colpernl John Moore Rochelle TH. Ie Te Hiarry Deaydes New York Josep M. Beach Lox Angerer Mred Cox Grassy Grek N.C Louis J.verran New Orleans Norman Uaernan Vine Grove Hunt Offalo N.Y Verey Ie Westcott Parton Hea Moines Janary Strickland Portsmouth Ohio Goants— Bair MU Math Tay Vrankin Guzanan Mensanton Cal Kenneth D Lockwood Teffersanville Tenjemin McCarthy New Tranawick Can Vlerbech G Trapper New Brighton Corporala— Franken L Cooper Detroit Francis Gentile Thomas W Harrington Brooklyn Kveok Buffalo Varaddear Kirk Live Oak Flas Robert Marton Homer J. Trinpeters Vernon Tecker Akpan Morrix Yerkes Toston Kanter Afflerbauch Gromit Tdand Armestead Thee Minn Ceargce Dolson Jr Neahyits Tenn Gharna V Edenton Tielmand Washington Kew Nashville Tony Bo Gandy Georgetawn

Morning List of Names Across Cities and States

A long roster of individuals scattered across Albert Atkinson Doylestown Pay Israel I. Goldberg Yorkers and others. Entries include Philadelphia Cleveland Ohio Weehawken NY Yardley Pa Buffalo NY Chicago Detroit Mich and more. Some spellings are unclear but the list seems to catalog residents and towns with varied occupations or notes.

Albert Atkinson Doylestown Israel I. Goldberg Hall Erwin Casseville Russell St. Moore Philadelphia Glen M. Reed Auxvassey Raymond BR Koob Cleveland Ohio Corpors Ralph Jett West Carthage Red Ary Weehawken Joseph Je Yardley Gotti New “Rochelle N.Y Llwrence Eb, Jones Almoncason J. Christ J. Klather Guffalo Frank W. Sharpe Sterling Kan Kerman W. Adama Johnstown Barnet P. Alen Greenfield Towa Ella Atriang Wlverson Arthur A. Ausmath Charles Royer Dreentane Tas C. Trennan Tremont Phillip Bradsky Brooke Arthur W. Cadwallager West Lebanon Ind Dogeph CG Chanviers New York Edward Charleson Chieag Stoy L. Clement Stunne James A. Col John A. Collins Guiseppe Cuozza Buffalo George A. Txinson Norwich Conn Raphael A. Dreawtckl Brooklyn Emery Teanarg Minn

How to Stop a Bad Cough with Pinex Remedy

A home cough remedy using 214 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or molasses and honey, sold by The Pinex Co. in Ft Wayne Indiana. Claims quick relief, soothing sore throat and cough, with cautions about imitations and refund guarantee.

Pinex Co Wayne Ind

Relief from Eczema with Zemo Remedy

Advertising copy promoting Zemo for eczema and skin problems. It claims clear, healthy skin with a small bottle priced at 35c and a larger bottle at 51.00. Describes Zemo as a clean, penetrating antiseptic liquid that dries quickly, does not stain, and is easy to apply. Endorsed by The W. Rem Co, Cleveland, O.

the & W. Rem Co Cleveland

California Syrup of Figs Promoted For Child Health

A vintage warning touts California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for constipation in children claiming it prevents sickness by clearing bowels. It advises parents to ensure authentic bottles with full directions, warning against counterfeit syrups.

California

Leader of famous LST Battalion in Argonne blackout siege

Maj. Charles Mo Whittlesey refused a German call to surrender as his LST Battalion fought in the Argonne forest. Surrounded, low on food and water, they withstood repeated German assaults until rescue by Col. Eugene Hauton’s regiment. Names of fallen and wounded listed, including Sergeants Huff and Kunz and others from Ohio to New Orleans.

Charles Mo Whittlesey Argonne Forest Fugene Hauton

Camouflage Artists Create Dummy Troops to Draw Fire

Ausoriated wartime dispatch describes dummy soldiers and silhouettes used along French trenches to lure German fire. Carved and papier mache heads transform into lifelike decoys mounted on poles, with mist aiding concealment at dawn. The piece details silicon-like silhouettes, tree stamps, and gravel-covered earth camouflages that reveal soldiers when daylight rises. Also noted is a Memphis pilot, Lieut. Henry Guion Armstrong, killed diving through a barrage on October 7 in France. SAM SPER HARDWARE CO, 1210 Losoya St.

France Jong Amdoth Memphis Tenn Henry Guion Armstrong Tarry J. Armstrong Shell Keance Anstrong Tilent

Automobile Men Aid Motor Transport Corps Recruiting

W A Williamson of Williamson Motors and KE M Locke head of the jitney service assist the U S Employment Service in enlisting men for the Motor Transport Corps in San Antonio. Recruiting closes October 25 as skilled automobile workers are urged to join. Inductees sign at 122 Main Plaza and continue current jobs until reporting to Fort Sam Houston Repair Shops No 304 for overseas deployment.

W. A. Williamson Williamson Motors Companys Automobile Industries Ke, M, Lockehead Jitney Service U. & Employment Service Motor Transport Corps San Antonio Motor ‘Transport Corps Motor Transport Repair Fort Sam Houston

Wilson named new surgeon at Fort Sam Houston

Col Jere F B Wilson, to be assistant surgeon under orders to Washington, will not attend station for a week. Col William Wilson to succeed Col Clayton at Fort Sam Houston, arriving from Panama. Clayton served over a year at Mort Sam Houston with time in Mexico, the Philippines, Alaska, and the Philippines again. William Wilson served in Cuba during the Spanish American War and now comes from the Canal Zone.

Philippines Alaska Mexico Colonel Wilson Clayton Cuba Canal Zon Panama

Caillaux To Be Tried In October Court

Paris reports that under secretary Ignace told the cabinet a ruling convoked the high court for October 29 to try former Premier Caillaux Deputy Tovis Loustalot and Paul Combet. The inquiry found they should be tried under Article NIL of the constitutional law of 1575 for criminal attempts against state security.

Paris Guarde Ignace Cailhoux Tovis Loustalot Paul Comby High Court Ignace

Corn Peeler Ad Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement promotes a device named Corn Peeler with bold claims to stop corn pains and relieve discomfort. It urges readers to try the product to avoid keeping the corn and continued pain.

Gets It Remover Corn Remedy Ad Claims Pain Free Peel

An old print advertisement promotes Getsa corn remover by N. Lawrence & Co of Chicago. It touts painless corn removal with rapid results and a money back guarantee, claiming popularity with millions and urging purchase at local druggists. distributed in San Antonio through A. M. Fischer.

N. Lawrence & Co Chicago San Antonio A. M. Fischer

Meetings Postponed In City Social Circles

In Society notes many groups postpone events including Smith School Red Cross Circle Mothers Club and St Johns and St Marks Auxiliary meetings. Denver Heights Red Cross Circle to meet Friday 3 pm at Mrs Trick’s home to assist Mrs Stucky who was ill. Hoseman promoted to second lieutenant. Mozart Society and Brackenridge PTA postpone events. several hospital nurses listed. special Friday guest program planned by First Group Depot Brigade. reception postponed. Ted Cross Circle meets Friday 9 am in central work rooms. Retreau Zetas and other club meetings postponed.

Denver Heights Despot Brigade Cel Emmet Branch 1Th Depot Brigade Maj M. K. Wheeler Ted Cross San Antonio Order Ingtern Star

Army orders list San Antonio officers and promotions

Commissions awarded to San Antonians include second lieutenant adjutant Henern Herbert WW and others at Camp Travis and Camp MacArthur. Examining boards, promotions to captain and first lieutenant are noted, with transfers to Port Sam Houston and Fort Sill. Numerous officers named, including Harold W Her, Lowell Vanhostrand, Claude M Howard, and George Saver among many others. Local men are commissioned as lieutenants, captains, and medical officers, with assignments to Port Sam Houston, Kelley Field, Camp Travis, and Princeton camps.

San Antonians Leutenant Henern Herbert Fort Sil Olett Bradley Lawrence H. Hedrick Edward Dr. Hicks Htal Art Mouston Alen Carpenter Rho R. Herring Samuel W. Miller Fort Sill Wat Coutenant Shead Artillery Claude M. Howard Donne A. Hatfield Wakenmillar Unckett Crit. Chatas M. Lucas Rasy M. Mulihinan Kenneth A. Johnson J. H. Mmetsen Walter Ke Ici Charles XII Hobson Scott Camp Leaf Camp Travis B. Sharpe Camp Ieentear Port Sam Houston Wosse AL Barfield Syd James Dep Manget Mil Arthur M. Grogs Crooks Iielit Edward UP. King Paul J. Somers Charles: Hohrer Charles PP. Mutter Franklin A. Smith Walter Vhnson Kelly Meld Lee Te Wellment Mirge Treut Barry J. Piledmin Inaymond A. Wabcork Ralph de Leeds Johnny. Toeter Charles PP. Mueller Chirence If. Koneton Riner AL Strum J. M. Toure San Antonio Ket Meutenant George Saver Arsenal Fest Veutenants Neler Touisport Ceorge DD Vann Man Street Harold Spigelmitre Don i. Cillett Mort Sam Houston Kelly Kleld Franklle i Smith Stuart J. Yerze Louis A. Valen Robert ©. Williams Camp Juste Kelly Well Princeton Arthur V. Stevenson Richard JF. Toeongtra Pawl. Jenkins Carl Kross Guy i. Pitegerald

Grand Duke Nicholas Reported Condemned to Death

Paris reports from Ekaterinburg that Soviet declarations claim Grand Duke Nicholas Romanoff has been tried and sentenced to death. He is said to be shot during the night of the sixteenth. Latest notices place him alive in the Yimea area. SAM SPH TARDWARE CO. 219 Losoya St. ad.

Paris Messize Sarskee Solo Ekaterinburg Nicholas Romanoff Grand Duke Nicholas Yimea SAM Sph Tardware CO Losoya St Adg

Thousands in Alaska May Face Starvation Storms Halt Aid

Seattle reports Ruby damaged by four storms, delaying supplies to Kushkokwina and Bushkokwin district. Miners and natives face famine as winter nears. Heaters sold by Spear Hardware Co. in Austin and other ads appear amid the crisis. Texas National Guard units receive official recognition but await federal designation.

Alaska Seattle Wash Leeauae Kushkokwita River McAlpine Highth Austin Pex Qet Highth Infantry Texas Nation Guid Hais Adjutant General Texas National Guard Thorley

Satisfying Relief From Lumbago

An advertisement touts warmth generating relief for external pains including lumbago and sprains. It promotes a circulating, rubbed-on remedy available from druggists, with emphasis on low cost per bottle and a larger economy bottle.

Porto Rico Appeals to Congress and Red Cross

New York dispatch reports after a devastating quake on Friday more than one hundred dead and many left homeless drama. Porto Rico government appeals for aid in Congress and to the American Red Cross for relief. Adv. copy stresses local hardware ads and uncertain text.

Porto Rico New York Congress American Red Cross Iia Washinngton

Physically Fit At Any Age Warns On Kidney Health

An old health ad urges readers to protect kidneys to stay fit at any age. It warns that overworked kidneys cause uric acid buildup, pain, and urinary trouble, claiming early signs include back pain and scanty urine. The ad promotes GOLD MEDAL Haar lem Oil Capsules as the remedy, claimed to work and be money-back guaranteed.

Lright Haarlem Molland

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Casualty List Kikied Russeff Andress al Dover Chiydoe RR Deese Wadesboro Cy Affert & Cemberton Prater Morris Posnansky Wharney Holy Cassville Emmet R. Rogers Troy Ten Orty EB. Scott Paul L. Avigsenhaier Zelienople Lawrence Gilbe Council Blurs Jonas Samuel Kenrieh Natoma Arm Frank Jotlaze St. Louis Oliver W. Holmes Beaver Crossing Herman Johinson Humboldt Bishop M. Jupin Vermilion Providence Clarence King Emporka Kar Joseph Martino Auburn Clarence Moore Harry It Munn Waverly John V. O'Connell Claragee Peters Beaver Dam Wit Tawrenes Qual Calumet Mich Mikle H. Bader Findus Charles P. Heyelts Uhieaga Thomas Rause Monroe City David William Rowlands Granesdale Pedames L. Ryan Ivan Scott New Cumberland Edward Wreederick Seaman Clarkson Earl Th Pawtucket Willie I. Sisk Mok John Stelle George Stewart Mocksville Ora Amsberry Maron City Stephen Michael Grandville Nelson W. Moyer Lebanon Arizona Nottingham Walnut Grove Corporalse Meredy Arnott Fairhits Lid Arno J. Lilum Madtuse Wags Weuigete Seramuil LA Davin Hy Leitsoi Simithiler Au Lvn Stumsiow Adimuck Diamtramick Thorn B Aoaitte Macanita Dil Hhunry Aceptert Pwutgery Whatevaler Praline Cuti Alb Avprirtur Rity Wachuerer Joan McTerman Stochester Xe Kuttuvle Miaistet Oeruuy Avoca Iowa Nathan Kosner Pred Rudinkorf Howard Sarto Scranton HL Shank Birds Jaous J. Shea Shifflets Mountfall Keun Minnesota City As Williams Fie A. Williams Ielyde Yates Marshall Joseph Zachar Merrill Wis Edward J. Heslin Brookien John Kressir Baldwin X.Y. Marcon Hy. Stiles Morrisville Corporats Comidolelarence Bellows Dr William B. Carpenter Itthway Arthur L. Charbonneau Hartford Cunn Frank J. Cooney Joseph M. Cro Fitchburg Mass Morton W. Davies Lork Les Hatzfeld North Bergen N. J Kie O. Lyons Frazer Denix O'Brien Sandrew B. Oit Newark Nid Nolart Patterson Spring Valley Irving DB Ktennock Chicege D B. Smith Allantown Matthew T Cleary Caledonia Howard G. Clemmer Allentown John J. Connelly Donell Caraiio N. A Frank Cate New Brunswiek James Cowart Westmins Frank Croft Toronto Canada Dtenry Cushmoan Sherman John FF Dautrich Bayonne William Relice Brookyn Philip RR Dorn Eisen Dubois Renew Arthur Post Saugertice Samuel Miekes Frank I. Ricotta William Tobbins Thersholt Ohto Reuben Saluk Samuel W. Silliweter Lancaster Harry Simonson Centerville Station Hosepit Cloudy Marlerad Joseph Gracazykowski High and Park Lubin He Marehman Creensville James Summers Prisonters Covington Poratella Idaho Eliv N. M. Privates Shames Proy Fidward Tipehe St Auis Jet McAlister Tarold D. Heeffel Rochester Charles Bystindre Howard M. Sloan John J. Smith Abbi John M Pacus James C. Mas Brock Williag Franciisco Amis West Monterey Joseph Zinkswich Terryvile Lieutermunten Y Vlad Juhnery Serge CL. Brownlee Richmond William “F. Camimerson Worcester Cortheh Laramie Wye Robert C. William Hf. Dillon Windsor Phillip B. George Sheboygan Mills Willard A. Greet Grafton Center Nevedon Highland Park Walter O. Jacobs Vince L. McGinnis Marlboro Earl F. Coates Santa Rosa George L. Daniels John J. Daugherty Bellivers Town Loran A. Dowling Waycross Charles E@lander Helton Setert N. Perry Johan C. Freelove Binghamton Madison J. Girten Evansville Joseph H. Gonz Jr Hillsboro James D. Goodwin Trezevant John David Grady Harvey W. Gray Blacksburg Hobart Grege Karrisville A. Talversen Elsner M.ciamann Leavenworth Joseph J. Hamberts Robert P. Heald Peoria William Flennessee Sparta William D. Horton Brockton Max St. Howard Springfield Frederick J. Huerkamp Cincinnati Gilvert B. Jackson Ellinwood Kang Carl L. Johnson Fred J. Kammer Toseda Kan Grover We Kerr Mounteric John Q. Kirkman Woodlake Neb Howard Knapp Davenport Hubert Kreinbring Brandon Karl Lambert Trenton N- Te Joseph Landau Richard H. Lloyd Joseph F. Loos Cincinat Forrest A. McGinn Clay Citys Inn Earl Melin Chigago Harold W. Mercer Aurora Frank Millage Ithava Ross Decatur Selstad South Minneapolis Marvin Sommers Garski N. Dv Ralph A. Stegner Berwick Georen W. Stevenson William J. Sullivan Archie Tanner Louis Tintern Plckinson Joseph J. Tucker Tray Lows &. Iverell Tatfala Marvin J. Wright Boomshill Tn Handa Priva William FE Wallace W. Stevens Teonville Wwondrick Edoward CL Hare Maitella Vanna Thomason Manteshade Lan Hawa Ene Ralph Te. Wright Hilletts Dts Leonard BE. Brown Chattanooga Allen M. Ranis Middletown Ana Frederick Jf. Kingston Wilkkesbarce Par Cantain Thomas J. Hawking Henry Garlepy Fault Ste. Marie Clare South Robert 4. Heynson Thiladelphia Cook Willian H. Stidham Oak Ridge Lynn Chapman Novelly Olila Bertieucholc Chenenenores RawoTa Robert J. Costello Elgin Liz Taul Louis J. Griffin Kedon Arthur Wanson Vbault Thomas W. Haver Tichville James Joseph Kelly Toledo Ernard Kootter Minster Tord , McCarthy Malden Harrison Matz Pit Harold Maybaum Ainsworth Daenb Richardson Yloyd HH. Rose Vicksburg Frank Major Whittlesen SAM Sper Hardware CO Adj Transport Service Jere B. Clayton Caillaux SAM Speir Hardware CO Ady Pacific Shipping News Washington, D.C Navy Department Navy Pacific Ports Son of Heaters Sveir Tardware CO Losurse St CA .v Derte Sam Smith School of the Red Cross Circle x The Mothers’ Club Woman's Auxiliary of St. John’s Episcopal Church Dean Richardson St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Robert KE. Lee A. C. Stucky Warwick Boulevard Melting Pot Club W. GC. A J. F.hoseman Ernst Raba Sergeant Hoseman Hoseman Camp Til Newport News San Antonio Mozart Society Hagel Cannon Welly Pield Ruth King Freda Metegen Brackenridge High School Parent-Teachers’ Association Mannion School Mothers’ Club Retreau Zetas Peggy Lewis Nicholas Rorsanoff Just Thos. Goggan & Bros Quality Music House Houston Street Kushkokwim SAM Speiro Hardware CO Losoya Ste Sloan Sloan's UK Mills Pain Sam Speir Lesoya Hertzberg Hertzberg's Corner Houston and St. Mary's Ste
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