Two San Antonio Men Named in Casualty List
The casualty list from the front includes Private Barney A. Raczunas of the 16th Infantry wounded and Private Arthur Wilbur of Company I 26th Infantry missing in action. Telegrams sent to spouses in San Antonio report wounds July 20 and missing status in August. Arthur Wilbur, 18, is identified as a former Texas Militia member hospitalized in France.
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San Antonio
Barney A. Raczunas
16Th Infantry
Arthur Wilbur
Raczunas
Wilbur
Barney A. Racaunas
Mine Avenue
Racaunas
F. Alexander
Amiens Battle Lifted Canadian Army to Great Victory
A Canadian chaplain writes from the Amiens front describing the surprise attack that captured Amiens, the rapid advance with French and Australian support, and the fall of 10,000 prisoners and 165 guns. He recalls the death of a respected commanding officer and praises frontline courage amid fierce hand to hand fighting.
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Edward Price Bell
San Antonio
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
London
Amiens
Ruskin
Europe
Canada
Belgium
Pritz
Dominion
Kamerad
Fenwick
McPhee
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Constipation
An old advertisement extols a gentle laxative for children, urging mothers to check tongue coating as a sign of illness. It claims the fruit syrup cleanse can relieve constipation without griping and promises full directions on each bottle, warning against counterfeit versions.
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California
California Vig Syrup Company
Devil Dog Daly Three Time Medal of Honor Hero
The veteran U S Marine Dan Daly known as Devil Dog earned the Congressional Medal of Honor three times and the Distinguished Service Cross after distinguished actions in the Boxer Rebellion Haiti and France. He earned his first Medal during the Pekin siege on July 15 1900 and again for efforts at Fort Dipitie Haiti. Daly’s actions in France included extinguishing a fire near an ammunition dump aiding gun crews under fire and singlehandedly capturing a machine gun position.
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Dan Daly
United States Marines
General Pershing
Pekin
Haiti
Daly
Fort Dipitie
France
Lewis
Mareele
Wenwick
McPhee
Cadet Wood
Red Cross
Y Class Graduates from Army Y M C A Training School
One hundred twenty graduates complete the Army Y M C A training course at the southern department school. Nine states represented. Countermine of Des Moines serves as toastmaster. toasts by Hume Oklahoma Do Brown Arkansas Nichols Louisiana. music by Caisson Russellville and Swanick. officers include Countermine president Kinley vice president Dretehko secretary treasurer Caisson. area vice presidents listed. Aviators Connell and Carcoll fly from Minneapolis to Chicago in 420 miles in about four and a half hours.
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Army Young Men
Southern Department
Dw. Countermine
Des Moines
Iowa
C. R. Hume
Oklahoma
IE. Do Brown
Arkansas
KR. I. Nichols
Lexas
Minneapolis
Chicago
S.M. Connell
Earl Carcoll
Thrift Stamp Sale Plan Restarted by Woman's Division
The Woman's Division of the War Savings Stamp Committee in Bexar County outlines a renewed campaign with booths at major hotels and street corners. City chairs and district workers will coordinate a broad push including a speakers bureau and school and Mothers Club involvement to reach every area.
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War Savings Stamp Committee
Bexar County
Chamber of Commerce
J. J Smith
Presiled
Fred W. Cook
Amos Graves
Mama Plaza
dTix
Ural Clinirman
Richet Dorger
Council For National Defense
Ie Street Booth
Clairmen
Lelpays
Hetel Booth
Booth
Wenl
Luesday
Ganter Hotel
Charles F °Ker
Houston St
Conneil
N. Vriedlander
Wolff &, Marx Corner
Aseem Bell
Alamo 17
Nautilus Club
Mra
Jeson
State Bank
Kidelig Dab
Mirs Ruth Dirdsong
Wagner's Corner
Navarro Het Bure
Commissioner Orders Motorcycles Quiet With Cut-out Ban
Fire and police Commissioner Wright issued afternoon orders directing motorcycles to close exhaust cutouts. A resident’s letter cited loud din from open cut-outs as a nuisance overnight. Wright said police do not generate the noise but pledged action to curb it.
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Wright
Motorcycle Police
Fire and Police
South 1
Derwillow The Famous Beautifier Advertised Vigorously
An old style ad touts Derwillow as a skin tonic that combats sun damage wrinkles and roughness. It claims to bring roses to the cheeks and make users look younger with a youthful complexion. See the large announcement and ask your druggist for it.
Open Cut-Out Noise By Motorcycle Officers At Central Police HQ
The text notes that motor cycle officers in and around Central Police Headquarters Guin create noise with open cut-outs and siren horns. It argues there is no real reason for using an open cut-out as a warning while officers rush on calls. It also mentions cabinet doors and a desk cover invention with curtain ties as objections overcome.
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Guin
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Alamo Plaza
East Houston St
ARMY
Barney Raczunas
Oliver
WM. A. Parker
W. Commerce
Noa Spears Co
Losova
Boston Shoe Repairing
Husson
Crockert
Fritz
Cathedral of
Bogdan Davy
ARMYS
Tains
Artonio Arewine Association
Crockett
San Antonio Brewing Association
Texas
HG Boon
Washington
American Red Cross
Henry Davison
Organization
War Council
Permna
Laura Berberick
Willow Ave
Hoboken, N. J
Derwillo
Gunter Hotel
Com
Percy Tyrrell
St. Anthony
O' the
Hernandez
Phone Crockett
T. B. Baker
Menger
Southland
the Menger
Edwin H. Lee
Southern Pacific
Houston
New Sunset
el Paso
Eagle Paes
New Orleans
Juda A. M
Houston Street
Travis
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