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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1917
Page
1
A newspaper blurb invites parents to visit a shop displaying a niftiest assortment of school suits in the city. It promises every new pattern is available, appealing to families preparing for the new school year.
A contract for supplying steel furniture for part of the new general land office building was awarded to Vandora Trade Works of Cleveland Ohio for 321 25. The commission for the purchase included the governor the commissioner of the general land office and the commissioner of insurance and banking. The court mentions Brigadier General William G Hawn and Brigadier General R A Richards in charge of the Sixty third Wisconsin Infantry as members of the court martial. Fort Bliss will convene to try several black soldiers formerly at Houston.
A World War I diary found on a dead German machine gunner in the Ypres sector claims the German command offered a reward for the first American soldier killed or captured. The note notes American forces are now in action, and details prize ranges, division names, and rough morale indicators behind the front.
Washington reports President Garfield will issue an October proclamation fixing coal prices for consumers. The plan calls for government quotas and price ceilings, with a national fuel bureau controlling supply and rationing to curb shortages. Officials say the measure aims to protect households and small manufacturers from price spikes this winter.
A select group of swimmers from Kelly Field will represent the aviation post in an inter camp swimming meet set for October. Charles C. Harris as physical director oversaw arrangements with Fort Sam Houston and others. Aurelius, famed Pacific coast diver, headlines the exhibition with members from One Hundred and Thirty-stacy squads.
Reports from Petrograd describe a tense political and military climate as Kerensky tightens control after a failed revolt. The military leadership faces arrests while Kornilov’s actions are blamed for disorder. Frontline units resume operations, with the government seeking to restore discipline and suppress dissension.
Ongoing clashes reported in parts of Phuders and surrounding areas as German forces press an offensive. Dispatch notes renewed activity near elevated fronts with Southeast of Array region cited in daily updates.
Obituary notices report Tod I. J. Molmes a 56 year old English native and San Antonio resident, a railroad engineer, died in Palestine Texas and was buried in San Antonio after services at his residence. He was a member of several fraternal and railway unions. Also noted is the death of Anna Catherine Marxen a 20 year old German native and Texas resident with survivors in San Antonio and Port Worth. Funeral services set for Monday at 10 from the residence, with burial in Roses Tak cemetery. officiated by Rev. Arthur Tones.
White galatea middy blouses with braid trim and long sleeves in red navy cadet and pink. Slightly soiled samples in sizes 14 16 18 and 20 priced up to 2.00 dollars for Tuesday only B9c.
Fascinating to a degree are the new dresses for women and misses. We offer a broad selection of attractive models in perfect harmony with each individual taste in style fabric color and price. There are beautiful frocks for afternoon or street wear with distinctive models trimmed with buttons vests braid bead ing and novel collar effects.
A large collection of new coats in Pom-Pom cloth Bolivia velour and silk plush offers selections priced at 19.75, 29.50, 45, and 79.50. The styles are described as fascinating and enjoyable to choose, emphasizing attractive options for women.
Haig reports heavy Allied air raids on German military targets north of the Charleroi railway tonight. Eleven heavy charges and seventy one others were dropped on airways stations billets and encampments nearer the German lines.
The London Chronicle notes beard fashion revived by war and barber shortages. Veterans kept unshaven in Sevastopol trenches and, on returning to England, women admired beards, leading civilians to delay shaving as facial hair recalled battlefield heroes.
Washington reports Sweden faces tightening controls as the United States restricts contact and denies revelations about Sweden’s ties to Germany. Officials say the embargo remains in effect amid cautious moves on a possible explanation or settlement, while reports of German influence and Latin American credit shifts stir concern.
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