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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1917

Page

4

Camp Travis Liberty Day Celebrations Attract Civilians Aid

The Camp Travis Liberty Day observed enlistment drives and sporting events to support the Liberty Loan. Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen oversaw programs across units while civilians and officers joined baseball, boxing, and track contests. Subscriptions reached significant totals as crowds cheered company mates and regiments during the daylong festivities.

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Amundsen Protests in London Over Norwegian Sailor Killed

Roald Amundsen, the famed Norwegian explorer, arrived at the German legation in Christiania to lodge a protest against Germany’s murder of peaceful Norwegian sailors. The scene drew only modest press attention as he delivered his personal message to German officials amid tense international relations.

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Flanders Soldier Captain Saer Urges Liberty Bonds

The 1914 campaign report follows Captain Saer of the Canadian field guns explaining the need for Liberty Bonds to fund arms and munitions. He recalls wartime horrors, battlefield endurance, and the drive to support troops abroad, urging money to back soldiers and victory.

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Late UT campaign event and university speakers

The article describes a Wednesday program with remarks by University of Texas president W. B. M. Sor and a plan to raise a one million dollar goal for the field. It notes a large attendance, athletic events, calisthenics, and final practice by squads, with attention to securing the campaign’s success. Oysters advertised at Bay address conclude the item.

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Gustav Frasch Dies Dngerty Assessor Remembered

Gustav Frasch, nearly 84, died at home after a brief illness. Born in Heilbronn Germany, he came to the United States as a young man and long served the community in San Antonio. He held public office as assessor for Dngerty, with memories of early San Antonio streets and civic life. Survived by multiple relatives in the city and a sister in Germany. Funeral arrangements pending.

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Weathered report hints at looming reprisals and tense movements

Fragmented text references Geneva Orb and threats of reprisals, mentioning a weather bureau forecast of warmer conditions, political tension, and multiple places including Philadelphia. The readable parts imply an atmosphere of conflict and precaution with sporadic notes on timing and actions.

W B Garven Sr Dies In Texas Community

Obituary notes the death of W B Garven Sr at age 74 in Kendall County Texas after a long career including service in the 12th Cavalry and local government roles. He lived in San Antonio and was survived by his widow and a daughter, with funeral arrangements set for Kendalia. Burial planned at City Cemetery No. 1.

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Shefleys Heeling Uridortrktane Co Public Maynionent

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Shefleys Heeling Uridortrktane Co and a public Maynionent election or announcement with unclear details and scattered phrases.

Women and Men Hopes on a Shared Health Habit

Promotes a beauty and health regimen urging both women and men to adopt a morning bath routine with cleansing and toning steps. Describes skin tone improvements, rosy complexions, and a disciplined daily wash using hot water, a mineral additive, and careful abdominal cleansing. Warns about sickness prone individuals to follow the regimen.

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Judgments Affirmed In A Complex County Case

The court affirmed multiple judgments involving numerous parties including Shin Maurth Gantt and A Balter. Details reference a county court, various claims, and outcomes for several individuals such as Eamon Byes and Fiona Hieant. The record notes decisions affecting Railway Company and others, with outcomes pending further actions.

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Baracas event planned by union faces questions

A fragmented program for Baracas notes a meeting planned by the Uy Barnet-Palinea Union for Thursday evening at a Methodist Church. Prominent figures and party members are questioned amid accusations and withheld information. veterans and soldiers are credited in a tense, unclear scene.

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Thomas Arnold Killed in Unclear Incident Near San Antonio

A garbled report mentions Thomas Arnold and a dog named Phe San Antonio, with references to The Vuble Luger at Houston and a supposed death on October 11. The fragmentary text cites names like Minis Aetold and MTisy Thummureyy, but contains many unreadable parts.

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Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Hat Ad

An old advertisement offers a mail order package from Foley & Co at 9835 Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill. It promises remedies for coughs chest tightness kidney trouble nervousness and bowel issues with various pills tonics and cathartics plus free literature and health hints. The ad urges readers to mail their name and address to receive the package at low or no cost.

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