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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1918

Page

3

Registration Places Named for Thursom Draft Prep

Registration preparations are underway with clerks named as registrars across precincts from City Hall to North Flores Street. Volunteers needed in several precincts, with multilingual clerks and specific shortages noted, as San Antonio and Bexar County boards set registration targets for men aged 18 to 46 next Thursday.

St. Louis San Antonio City Bal Robert C. Mitting Gustave LeCombe Emerson Dordaui Engine House South Mores Rische Streets Joe Loduvie Als. Flores Miss Isabel, Wesing Herman Fruckel Milton Vargo Tonten South Flores Street Als Mees Ctelian A.A. Gittinger Louis’ Chavez Tiebert Won Frank Gittinger Lanin's Forestella Guadalupe and Smith Streets Antonio Mercara Rubiola Vera Cruz Alex Coy Fred Coy Benevolencia Mall Matamoras Street Ernest Braggs Alvira L. Guerra Maria H. Jiminez Rumaldo Perez South Frio Matamoras Streets Antonio Garcia Bryan Callaghan Hubbard Whaie Towne Brena ‘Vista Henry Feille J. M. Rowley Geiser A. Great Lund's West Salinas Street Andreas Coy North Salada Perez Streets Joseph Carle Lone Star Visit Company West Commerce Street M. Coppard School No. Y Martin Wright West End Pavilion BF. Santes Maine Avenue High School Chad W. Smith Marshall Street George Chamberlain Joseph Alev San Pedro Park Pavilion Rene Carr Agine Russell Place Leon A. Baer Woodlawn School Woodlawn Avenue North Clores Street Lytle W. Gosling F. I. Rodriguez Jones Avenue Froyvidence Street R. DP. Ingram Huclid Grocery Euclid Avenue Perry Frank W. Stenger Robert BW. Lee Lamar Street S—Ziemontek Golind Santa Clara Mel. Stoark V. A. Linmirta A. J. Mooty W. Hy Keunon Krevinet Stareke Wyoming Street Harrigan Gus Bo Manerman Rank Cummins D. G. Mowler Jacob's Last Commerce Street New Isramtels Avenue Julius Conrads Mugine J. R. Baldwin 8. M. Berden P. ¥. Wallace J. R. Martin Bexar County Lone Star Applewhite Road Henry McRae Rockport Krost International & Great Northern Drecinct Melrost Grocery Peeve Road R. H. Mullingx R. FB Ene Rk I

Weather Bulletin Observations From San Antonio Texas

Weather Bureau notes at 8 p.m. in San Antonio Texas on September 7 describe conditions as improvements noted since the last visit. The dialogue includes a purist remark on changes, with a real estate dealer commenting on Torpidville’s progress and skepticism over visible improvements.

Meridan Tine San Antonio Texas Torpidville Col. Hooks

Today's Casualty List Reflects WWI Toll and Names

The report from the American expeditionary forces lists killed in action 6249 including 291 at sea, died of wounds 1543, died of disease 794, wounded in action 14677, missing in action 3224, totaling 27173 casualties to date. The document enumerates specific individuals by rank and hometown across multiple states, naming lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and privates along with their places of origin from West Virginia to New York and beyond.

Senerely Benjamin &. Clankenship Thornwood W. Va John Bilger Granville Iowa Thomas F. Cook West Reading Grenate Frederick Payson Monroe Frank A. Badstuebner Rockville Carl J. Bonz Dubuque Iowan James W. Brewer Greeley Sweden Harry J. Parren Springfield Mass Ulen Fletcher Cardwell Brandis B. Ferguson Onsted Mich George M. Lang Wilkinsburg John Massie Dutton Mont Sam Melnnchuk Chicago Louis B. OR Great Falls Louis Scher Benton Harbor Nich Ralph Wilkins Idaho Springs Colo Clyff A. Bryant Oshkosh Wis Louis Cohen New York Henry Bertel Hendrikson Ver Dale Minn John A. Meyer Warren William H. Neustel Robinson N. D Benjamin F San Francisco James Helton Taylorsville Thomas Henry Miller Fisk George Hinecker Upland Ind Harry Healy Denning Brookline John Worthington Dorsey Cape May Sophus Gunderson Sharon Bernard F. McMeel Mead Kan Stephen G. Sears Grand Rapfia Wiliam G.J. Braniff New N. C John H. Norton Breckinridge Ernest Shreever Alpena Milon Macloskey Los Angeles Cal Frank McNerney Saulta Ste. Marie Robert B. Alexander Portage Harold L. Baldwin Deming Wash Walter S. Blanks Bladen Ohio Will Truce Pelzer Detroit Adam Schlaeck Enid Walter Smith Jadle Okla Jtay Weaver Aspell Herbert I. Wilson Eureka Conn James Cogswell Joplin Harold C. Conley Clappard Ridge Danbury Timothy William Curran Utica Henry Dortman Stanley Matt M. Eagan Forsyth Percy Chester Gedney Chel- Bea Muse Albert Ginter Wonewee Wise John E. Grenier Lowell Frank Herida Albert Hudson Walker Holmer O. Johnson la Crosse Jon Kessir Everette Lyon McCurdy Milwaukee William P. McMillan Clinton M. Miller Rion Wig Pierre Molitor Otscea Edward PF. Moran Lawrence G. Morgan Alad Idaho Louis O Alexander M. Latshaw Anacortes Theodore Sue Bay St. Louis Mias Julius Nichaen Lincoln Lake Mieh Arthur Clarence Raran Frankfort Heights Norfolk Reginald A. Butler Joe Angeles Charles A. Elehle R. Gear Cleveland Charles Levy Aflyntle City Frank Starek George Wrench Oakland Frank E. Shotwell Milfard Olaf Brokla Merets Falla George Tanmairtner Topeka Kans Harry W. Abbott Newark Onlor Adama Galland Milas Robert Leroy Anmamnon Mergus Falls America Adoni Westchester Albert Anderson McFarland Algot Anderson North &J. Clowl Andrew ‘H. Anederson Rochester Anton Anderson Rhame John BE. Andress Manearle Utah Ervin Angrivis Racine Charles Armistead Madera C Tnlvin T. Arneson Tarnaville Sheboygan Falls Tawrenct Nighen Oak Ridge Miss William Joseph Birmingham Providence Wither Villa Victor V. Castagnetto Edward Conn Sos George McLean Toledo Potas George Craddock Mutgrom Cartersville Mike Ilanos Camblang Crete Greece Philly Marquig Dan Miller Kolisan Montenegro Volini Aauere Hankin Okai Duper Ryan Wauwatosa Luv Joep Wewman Srount Clemins James Garfield Puckett Kore Wayne George W. Roveres Gulltla Gav Lawrence G. G. Robinson Golden John Bosa Nipone George L. Sheets New Albany Brooklyn Clopes W. Hams Millerstown Hugh M. Wright Fort Smith Ark Robert Willum Allard Lyndon Venter James A. Anderson Uron Fort Wayne Aibley Bonner Hogaiusa Albert Earl Brooks Ore. City Tex Walter W. Buckley Lyndonville Jan Bugaj Chappel Thamas Hethel Davis Pierce Thomas J. Yonahue Trenton Herbert A. Elingbee Kirkhaben John Fisher Elmer E. Simpson Williamsport Prosper A. Stand Daert Kewanee George I. Stoll Gordon B. Sykes Derby Edward Vargo Iron Mountain Ervin R. Vetter Sterling Emil J. Webser Venice Russell D. Daveult Princeton John L. Fousha Everett Alvin Frazer Murphysboro Ill Stani Gimbts el Shewak Kowne Russia Alphonse Gutierrez Raton N. M Alex Huston Richmond James A. Ivey Bonham James R. Kennedy Hydra Adrien Kliebert St. Batrick Mark A. McCunney Doylestown Tony Marbheto Poughkeepsie Archidle Mocclo Fairmont Thomas W. Moore Payette Ralph Tatham Lumington Joseph A. Watts Norwood Cole

Army orders list numerous officer and cadet appointments

War Department releases detailed assignments across camps including San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field Camp Travis and Brooks Field. Promotions second lieutenants first lieutenants and captains span Quartermaster Medical Sanitary Air Service and Signal Corps with several cadet and enlisted appointments.

War Department Quartermaster Corps Harry A. Pittman San Antonio Jamous A. Berger Lea Bailey Carroll Robert Cross Robert C. Willett Port Sam Houston Simon Secrest White EB. Yerbery Chambers Camp Travia Timothy J. Buckly Sanitary Corps Louis J. Harrison Fort Sam Houston James Jackson Johnson Kelly Wield Arthur HK. Car Liutenants Edward FF. Rodgers Chaarles N. Wenzlau Hawley Dew Newberry Afr Brooks Feld Harold, K. Wilte Robert H. Garrett Stanley G. Matthews Wayne M. Lowe Harry PB. Decoster Joseph V. Gregory Joseph G. W. King Herschel J. Shriver John H Air Aervice Kelly Pleth Sea Vanee Tenn John J. Daugherty Signal Corps Wiliam Z. Johnson Cavalry 43Rd Field Artillery Camp Stanley David P. Moorehouse Jr Judge Advocate Lid Judge Advocate General Southern Department Dai John 4. van Jol Samual Harrison Newman Leutenant Air Service Alguiment Kelly Plekd Meutenants Air Service Btooksfield Arthur L Amie Hary BE. Riddle Carley Busch Elmo J. Scott Avid I. Gladish Haven H. Spencer Algor J. Linstrom James FE Dorsey R. Crowe EB. Irving Jr U. J. Jacobson Joseph Jacoby Dennis J. McLaughlin Walter M. Meng Ray TB. Froberts Clarence W. Todd Edgar T. Vassar Clarence LD. Wiley Kenyon Wandy Camp Wise Stanley J. Switzer Charles F. Putnam Ralph L. Milnes Augst L. Loseth Hilding L Mike ©. Tiell Howard C. Gwyn Stephen’ D . Bullington John Z. Hermes Aviation General Supply Dopot Carl T. Dufner Medical Corps Camp Travis Ben Lear Jr J and Williny Meade Nesipnen i Texas National Guard Edwin O'Conner Hygo J. Shraeder Uintenant Quartermaster Corps Fort Sam Seustan Hewbenania Wortiam Houaton William Gallieher Wiliam Marion D. Grubb George Daniel Toone Robert A. Elleany James A. Dewitt Adjutant Generals Department You J. Kingsbury Camp Wisp Wilmarth ¥. Semour Fort Og Warren Aul E. Phompson

Examinations Announced For Many Civil Service Posts

Civil service exams announced for clerks and file clerks in the Departmental Service in Washington will be held in San Antonio on September 22 and October 6 with salaries from 1000 to 1200 dollars yearly. Additional exams on September 18 and October 16 offer similar pay, with common school education required for the presser of nematology and other technical posts. several special agent and supervisory positions listed with salaries reaching 8500 dollars.

Civil Service Washington San Antonio Civil Service Examiner Federal Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture Civil Service Commission Penitentiary ‘Service United States Ice Commission Smith-Spurs

Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Quick Hair Beauty

An advertisement-style offer extols Danderine as a quick solution to dust and oil, claiming it cleanses hair, reduces dandruff, stimulates the scalp, and promotes long strong lustrous hair. It urges purchase at druggists or toilet counters with low cost.

Koehler Park Concert by San Antonio Municipal Band

A Sunday afternoon program at Koehler Park from 4 to 7 features the San Antonio Municipal Band with Gordon Graham soloist from Camp John Wise. The varied program includes Offenbach overtures, Sorrentino selections, German marches, Italian arias, and instrumental interludes, concluding with The Star Spangled Banner and additional pieces.

Koehler Park San Antonio Gordon Graham John Wise Victor Tierbert A. Aryor Kca Itory Watt J. Offenbach Bertha Real Wike Tee Bayeity Siusa Gorton Gaham Ale Oates Gate Aco Friedmant Mareh Tiveeece Oy Nicolai T Walt Adym Hall Gretto Punjab Payne Clessi Ted Mill Kylsxia” O'Hare

Condensed Canned Vegetables Compared Across Regions

A discussion notes European practice of packing canned vegetables with less water and possible pre-canning dehydration. British Columbia plant uses a six-vegetable soup mix with varied heat stages, packed into tins for Canadian army rations. A stray misquote fragment appears, mentioning slogans and a Detroit reference.

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Two Shot Injured in Runge Texas Incident

Levina Hillard twenty two and Percy Williams twenty attacked with bullets five miles from Runge Texas. Joe Hillard twenty four husband of Levina is jailed in two murder related cases. Detectives Green and Harris moved from a Sap train in San Antonio. The trio were hospitalized for treatment. An additional armed accomplice is at large. A Runge sheriff’s message led to the arrest near Runge.

Levina Hillard Percy Williams Molert B. Green Memorial Hospital Nes Range Texas Joe Hillard Green Harris San Antonio Anid Runge S Runge

September 9 to 14 sale items list for auto parts and supplies

A dated advertisement lists numerous auto parts and related goods with prices including pistons oversize sets, radius rods, front and rear hubs, spark plugs, liquid veneer, timers, foot accelerators, Firestone demountables, Dayton wire wheels, mirrors, tilting steering wheels, inner shoes in various sizes, fan belts, oil gauges, screw plate sets, fishing poles, carpenters boxes, poultry netting, and fishing line. The ad emphasizes October 1916–1917 era pricing and trade-ins for wheels.

Firestone Ems Dayton

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