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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1917

Page

9

Liberty Bond Facts 6 Are NW 5 Government bonds

Exempt from normal tax bear 4 percent interest. Sold on installments with $2 down per $100. Details: $18 on Nov 15 1917, $40 on Dec 15 1917, $40 on Jan 15 1918. Convertible if later bonds bear higher rate. Mature Nov 15 1942 but redeemable after Nov 15 1927. Transferable and cash convertible. Order via banker, bond salesman, postmaster or department store. pledge to recruit ten others. Liberty Loan Executive Committee Chamber of Commerce Chandler Building. Please send subscription blanks.

United States

Not Deserters Arrested as Draft Law Sparks Confusion

Peace officers report arrests of men labeled deserters under the draft law, but many held for questioning were not deserters. Inspector McNeil notes authorities err by detaining men absent for physical exams. completion of service, not mere absence, defines desertion. Cases include ten Negroes confined in barracks. rewards withheld since arrests lacked deserter status.

Kathe Humiber Wen Mon Woc McNeil Adjutant General Unie Miller McNeil

Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as rapidly opening nasal passages and relieving head colds. It claims to ease sneezing headaches and stuffed noses, with a small amount applied inside the nostrils providing quick relief. The product is advertised as safe and effective for nasal mucous membranes.

War Casualty Averages Rise in August Reports

German sources quote British officer casualties in August at an average of 617 daily with total losses the highest yet. September averages drop to 16 per day, while a War Office statement tallies August officer casualties at 3638 across all theatres, about 143 daily, and September at 3182 or 100 daily. A separate note reports a London strike in the Hrotyn fields ending after oil-property owners met most demands of strikers.

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City Assumes Home Like Air For Thug Boy

Ozark Soldier Luck y Gets Several Replies From Former Residents of His Town in Arkansas The Nome Walks The Light would be a success even if it had to ease operations right now Evidences show a Fort Sant Houston soldier Ralph Herbold among those seeking to locate former residents of Peoria IL and Louisville Juan Antonio The Home Walks editor says he has met Hospitable Sir Antonius and found homes for soldiers in San Antonio The Ozark soldier from Rogers Ark received replies at the desk of The Light from several towns inviting him to call on former residents in various states The service aims to connect soldiers with civilian hosts to ease life during deployment and more inquiries are expected from other states and cities The program plans to publish the town names as soldiers respond and arrange visits There is no obligation on either side and participation is voluntary Residents from New York Jersey City and Des Moines submitted replies and more requests from other states followed. the effort seeks to make stays away from home more pleasant.

Monte Works Phursday Ralph Herbold Nineteenth Infantry Fort Sant Houston Peoria Louisvill Juan Antonio Aml Herbold Hts Polks Antonius San Antonio Quay Vaniae Cehle Mre Peverit Wen Ozark Ark Nas Sandler Tony Canara San Aneonio Mis Toronto Dee Wrate Bronx New York Sollier Lent Street Jonax Cune Hind Tor Ure Sillier Marshall Ana Ges Moines Tawa Sol “Igre Naperville Jersey City Toran Moelsing County Oni Huaneke Bor Sollers Oper Sians Era Volks Sam Antonio Cuityr Lie Soblier Ivan

Uric Acid An Enemy in Ambush in Early Medical Note

A fragmentary medical text discusses uric acid as a cause of gout and related rheumatic symptoms. It cites historical claims about uric acid crystals in joints, promotes a treatment involving Arigidowhlc strength tablets and Anuric, and mentions Dr. Pierce and the Buffalo Institute as origins of the remedy.

Buen Leu Arthie Pierce Ent Institute Buffalo

Andres Coy Seeks Taxation Conminer Post at October Special

Kon Connuner of Wasadon announces Andres Coy as candidate for Conminer of Taxation in the upcoming October 20 special election. He urges all voters to support Coy. Doli Advertising.

Kon Wasadon Andres Coy Doli Advertising

British Grow Weary Of Dutch Neutrality

British observers and officials express frustration with Dutch neutrality as exports from the Netherlands face limits and Dutch shipping policies are seen as favoring Germany. The Times report notes Britain will curb commercial communication with Holland, signaling a broader shift in wartime policy and a belief that Dutch interpretations of neutrality have favored Germany.

War Library Names Added to Contributors List

Carnegie Library reports new names added to the war library contributors. The list includes J. A. Browne Alfred G. Miss Ayleen Howard Charles Warlson Mrs Jonnie Green George Peyton Hert Scott J Vance Mrs A W Seeligson John Burlewin Str Wl B Huss Mrs Wiliat Schitz Enna Revd Mirabety George ALS McDaniel Adolph Wagner AG D Retwald Elizabeth Houston Nell Pryor and others.

Carnegie Library J. A. Browne Alfred G Ayleen Howard Charles Warlson Jonnie Green George Peyton Hert Scott J. Vance A. W. Seeligson John Burlewin B. Huss Wiliat Schitz Enna Revd Mirabet

War fund pledge rush aims to fuel efforts

Illegal funds have been pledged and the war committee hopes these will be turned in as soon as possible to support ongoing operations and relief efforts.

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