Women in British Army Work Camps in France
A behind the lines report from Paris describes the deployment of women with the British Army in France. Administrators lead each camp, housing 28 to 300 workers, totaling over 4600. Discipline is lenient yet responsible, with uniforms required and limits on cafe access.
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Associated Press
Aumiliary Corps
France
Rowsing
Warren
Auxiliary Corps
Wit
Sen
Hartel
London
Kidney Pills Ad Cites San Antonio Testimonial
An old newspaper notice touts Don's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and urinary troubles. It features a San Antonio reader Mrs. M. Wilcoq claiming relief after trying various remedies and recommends Tinan's Kidney Mills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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San Antonio
Don
Tinan
Mra. Wilcoq
Foster-Milborn Co. Mfers
Buffalo, N.Y
Light's Soldier Tobacco Fund aims to aid soldiers in France
The Light promotes a campaign with The American Tobacco Company to send tobacco to soldiers in trenches. Donors are urged to contribute 45 cents worth of tobacco per package, with incentives like Lucky Strike and Tuxedo brands. Each contribution includes a return postcard acknowledgment and promises to deliver popular home brands to troops abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light
American Tobacco Company
Bull” Durham
France
Women recruits in wartime service selected and trained
The article outlines careful recruitment for women in the wartime corps, with references and boards ensuring standards. Recruits undergo three weeks at a receiving hostel in London, getting inoculations, uniforms, and basic drilling, before assignment.
Paying Bonds May Be Tested In Suit
Mayor Bell states the city may sue to test paying bonds as repairs to damaged pavements linger. The city will perform repairs and seek reimbursement from the bonding company if the firm refuses. Officials note power flushers caused the damage and that similar work by other firms did not suffer.
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Wut
We City
Bnt
Bell
Wresspense
Personal mentions at area hotels and a hunter incident
The report lists F Petter of Dallas and others staying at the Menger and Gunter hotels in San Antonio, with several guests from Houston, Dallas, Sherman and Galveston. A reckless hunter fired a shot at a moving train near Fredericksburg and crossing, shattering a window but causing no injuries. Passengers were warned as authorities searched the area.
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F. Petter
Dallas
Menger
Tver
Alpine
Sh Ammons
WH Dunn
Arkenton
Tiunter
Leone
Shel
Ana Mea
J. M
Parroll
Ginter
George Te. Duncan
Memphis
Hugh Baaner
Ray H. Bevin
Ouston
Antheys
Gunter, Ma
Cookett Beaumont
Stenger
Anthony
Sawyer
Dalla Tom
Gunter
Sherman
Stuster
Perdertekslorg Jond
Rudolph Kroevel
Min Atonio Bar Supply Company
Narra Iy
Wennstay
Teba
Frochel
Viva
Ation
Senate
Soad
Fredericksburg
Hoveiwestern
Wiechel
Central Police
Tho Slend
Fiat
Trench Styles Lead In Men’s Fashions
The article surveys trench coats and related outerwear as the season's top fashion, noting loose fits with belts, inverted pleats, and back details. It highlights variations from conservative models to novelty coats, with buckles, patch or slash pockets, and bold fabrics in dark colors and patterns.
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Cuisu Wade
Baimaneiin
Chester
Inventive Genius Promotes Calomel Calotabs Tablet
Calomel’s medicinal virtues are claimed to be preserved in a new caramel tablet free from harmful effects. The makers guarantee refund if not perfectly drugged, offering twenty doses for thirty five cents. One tablet at bedtime with a swallow of water, in promise of a clean liver and hearty appetite.
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Drmeghis
Heduine
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the Light’s Soldier Tobacco Fund
England
Acvants
Lina
Tianasch
Sole
Alkemeyers
Houston St
City
America
Laird & Schober
Pincus & Tobias
Oxford
Our Regume
América
Palm Beach
Alamo Plaza
Trench
Mindes
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