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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1924

Page

2

Pacifist Debate Sparks Defense Day Talk at Canopus

The Rev. Claude R. Parkerson urged unity on Defense Day, blasting modern pacifism as anti Christian and Bolshevik inspired. He warned against opposition to increases in military training and reserve officers, urging support for national defense and loyalty to country.

Jesus Loheist Troteky Lenins Ithe Htev Claude R. Parkerson St. Paul's Memorial Church Canopus Jerusalem Moscow Berlin Jesus Christ Trotzky Henric Third Internationale Parkerson Cietics America Russia Germany

Boy killed by tossed watermelon in Fort Worth area

Thomas Collins, 22, died after a watermelon tossed from a passing truck struck him in the head near Decatur as he rode with nine fellow youths from Tarrant County en route to Oklahoma for work. He suffered a fractured skull and died 20 minutes later at a hospital in Alvord Texas.

Fort Worth Tex Thomas Collins Alvord Texas Collins Tarrant County Oklahoma Decatur

Reverent homage to the flag and fallen defenders

A passage honors Old Glory and the sacrifices of service members and families. It laments dismissive critics and urges Christian citizens to defend the homeland, asserting the sacrificed lives, mothers and sons, spoke through the flag and must not be in vain.

Hair as fashion trim drives London dress decor

London reports reveal women using human hair to trim coats and blouses with bold edgework. A Piccadilly sighting showed a long black coat edged in dark hair and a white blouse adorned with hair fringe, while monkey fur wanes in popularity as hair decor rises.

London Sae

Tulsa Chosen for 1925 War Veterans Convention

At the closing session of the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment in Atlantic City New Jersey Tulsa was selected for the 1925 convention A certified check for 42000 was received from Tulsa businessmen Peoria Illinois a strong contender for 1926 gathering and a 5000 check from Peoria was noted Officers elected included Surgeon General Leon Feldman of Philadelphia Judge Advocate General Francis A Cook of Cleveland Quartermaster General R B Sandy of Washington and Rev F J Smith of Camp Dix reappointed national chaplain Brigadier General John Dunn was elected commander in chief and named John H Wallace of Massachusetts acting adjutant general

Atlantic City N. J Veterans of Foreign Wars Tulsa Peoria Til Leon Felderman Philadelphia Francis A. Cook Cleveland R. B. Sandy Washington F. J. Smith Camp Dix John Dunn John H. Wallace Massachusetts

League of Nations immigration rules sparring with politics

The League of Nations economic committee reports that immigration of foreigners is a political social and cultural issue beyond its remit. It notes Japanese delegate M Adachi proposed handling foreign nationals but disavowed raising immigration.

Preas. Euntys Permanent Economic Organization of the League of Nations League Assembly M. Adachi

White Middies and Frocks for Girls in Charming Chambray

One Lot of White Jack Tar Middies and matching frocks in chambray for girls and young women. Colors include rose, henna, orchid, green and Copenhagen with various collar options. Sizes 6 to 42 years priced from 4.96 to 6.98 on the Fourth Floor. Also White Jack Tar Middies at 1.95 with solid white twill and trim details in sizes 6 to 22, featuring pockets and tie loops.

Copenhagen

New Caps and Blouses Offer Value for Saturday

Two groups of fine woolens and woven madras blouses for boys headline a Saturday special. Sizes range from 6 1 4 to 7 with caps priced at 1.00 and 1.56. Colors guaranteed and available in madras and parcala fabrics.

Aixes

Raincoats for Boys In Variety styles at $5

Offered are guaranteed raincoats for boys in single and double breasted designs with set in sleeves. Sizes 4 to 16 years. Seams vulcanized and colors include brown grey and tan.

Durable school dresses in serge with trim and detachable cuffs

Garments described as freshness and color resistant ideal for school wear. Dresses feature fine serge fabric with detachable collar and cuffs or white and gold braid trim. Some styles include service stripe or sleeve. Available in sizes 8 to 14 years priced from $10.50 to $13.50.

Women's Hosiery Specials Across Silk and Cotton Lines

Hosiery sale offers Sheer chiffon and silk hose with lisle tops in multiple colors. Childrens ribbed mercerized hose and boys ribbed socks listed with sizes and prices. Featured styles include full fashioned, back seam, and reinforced toe options with color ranges from black to nude and beige.

Airdale

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Conopus Club Rev. Parkerson Pige Tula Suns Immigration Tee Wellf & Marx Co New York Paris House of Fashion the Wolit & Marx Co Ske Watt & Marx Co Wolff & Marx Co Clothes Chambray Little Miss Specialty Square Wonderful Boys Jack Tar First Heer
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