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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1917
Page
8
A report notes efforts to manage camp plays at Freder iek Alfott with a focus on theater production for soldiers. Mr Abbott stresses entertaining diversions during the summer, while Antonio and others oversee performances and the theater building projects across three camps.
The Federal Beard announced the Dual approved gene for sale of a new merchant flag crafted by Charles Collens, featuring a marine design in multiple colors including white. The display was shown with anchor motifs and brackets, reflecting a nautical theme.
An ad promises La Creole will darken gray hair to an even rich shade without trace of sky. It claims the product heals scalp, prevents damage, and delivers lustrous evenly dark color. Sold by all druggists or prepaid for $1 by Van Viet Drug Co Memphis Tennessee.
British army officers will train Americans in a joint camp with the American Expeditionary Force at Camp Milla Fort Worth. The program includes artillery drills and a curtain of fire to simulate combat conditions. Many Rainbow divisions at Camp Milla joined the training, led by Major Willi Devine, improving American artillery tactics and discipline.
Thousands joined the Labor Day celebration at Kochler Park with outdoor dances, contests, and games. Winners of the popularity contest included Mrs. Kkoiehe Donglaes and Wayne Golan, with Canned tketosie and Ken Flowing earning prizes. crowds enjoyed swimming, food stalls, and a large parade.
Fragmented wartime notice urges drafted men to prepare for mobilization by collecting essential toilet articles towels and handkerchiefs. It mentions clothing issues and that men must report with brief, branded gear and weapon maintenance items.
Wolfson's advertisesFall and winter silks and woolens noted for dependability and low prices. It emphasizes long standing relations with major mills and scarce replenishment of stock, urging prompt purchases. 38 and 40 inch suitings offered at 89 cents, including half wool fabrics and fashionable plaids and checks.
Wartime notices call for 2100 Negro stevedores to support the American Expeditionary Force in France. The War Department instructs recruiting offices to seek men for arduous labor, offering steady pay and training to willing recruits. Exemption efforts are noted for those unable to serve, but the army seeks men with capacity for hard work and rapid instruction.
Report states Brazil will not send troops to the war. The British prime minister and other officials are not seeking further alliance requests. The cabinet is expected to respond to the evolving international situation.
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