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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
1
Reports from multiple sources indicate a severe shortage of civilian woolen clothing as major manufacturers halt winter orders and raise spring prices. The notice urges readers to act, noting delayed moving plans and limited stock as justification for anticipated savings now.
A local retailer lists men handkerchiefs in multiple price points from 5c to $1.50. The catalog presents 11 styles with items priced at 25c 40c 50c 76c 1.00 1.50.
Reporting from the front, a correspondent describes American troops scaling ridges overlooking the Aisne despite German shelling and artillery. The advance includes recon and fighting through ruined villages, with signs posted for road directions and a hospital unit aiding the wounded as engineers clear the Rheims Rouen highway.
San Antonio naval recruiting station seeks a limited number of typists and stenographers to enlist as yeomen. Women must be military with typing ability, weigh 112 to 150 pounds, be 18 to 35, and willing to serve. Six yeowomen per week to be produced for dispatch to Washington and deployed to naval stations.
Applicants from Dun Lravis race for admission to the Signal Corps school at Camp Meade Maryland. Preliminary exam set for September 12 at the Young Men's Christian Association in Dun Lravis. The program welcomes all US citizens over 20 with basic education and knowledge of electricity. Electrical engineers or those with telecom experience are especially sought. Spartanburg quarantines camp at Wadsworth due to diphtheria, with schools churches and amusements closed to curb transmission.
War Department dispatches place Brig. Gen. George H. Estes in temporary command of Camp Travis upon arrival and assignment to the 186th Infantry Brigade. Estes, a West Point grad in 1808, has risen rapidly through infantry ranks and will lead alongside the 17th and 6th regiments within the division.
Private Lingwood, a survivor of the Princess Pats and the second Ypres battle, will recount wartime experiences at the Community House Thursday evening. The 19th British regiment veteran, who fought in the South African War and served 3 1 2 years, was gassed and badly wounded, including arm and knee injuries. A Jax band from the 817th Aero Squadron will provide music, with Lingwood appearing this week at the Royal Theater.
A fragmented health ad touts a “perfect functional health” cure for aging. It urges women to guard against weaknesses and touts early aid with unnamed tonics and remedies, claiming restoration of vitality and youth through proprietary root-based formulas.
The city commission announces a recess to Friday for special session. Officials will focus on registering the city’s mini power amid usual business postponed from Thursday. A hearing on San Antonio Public Service Corporation fare increase is slated for Friday at 109 mm. Mayor Bell indicated a brief premeeting may cover regular service items.
Memphis teachers voted to strike if the school board does not approve a general 33 1 8 percent pay raise, reporting for duty Monday as classes open. The board cites a $200,000 overdraft and $168,000 payroll shortfall as obstacles. The Teachers' Reserve Association expresses sympathy with the action.
Sergeant John Dillon of the Third Training Battalion shot and killed himself at Camp Pike. The motive is unknown. His home is said to be in New York City.
Vogue offers a Ready Now forecast detailing autumn and winter wardrobe choices. It promotes buying only what fits exactly and warns against costly items never worn. Subscribers can order by mail with a subscription to start immediately.
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