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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
5
City commission investigates San Antonio Public Service Corporation over fare hikes as Houston Dallas and Fort Worth rates differ. Officials review receipts expenses and wage demands amid rising operating costs and war-time pressures.
A Denver man, a long-time Otallin Supply Co employee, credits Tanlac with dramatic recovery from rheumatism and pleurisy swelling, reporting a forty pound weight gain and renewed health after starting Tanlac on June 16 and returning to work by July 9. Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy in San Antonio sold Tanlac.
Officials questioned whether a proposed 6 cent increase is permanent or temporary as Major Luttle warned higher rates are needed amid prevailing conditions. Mayor Bell noted no public utilities commission in Texas and that the company books show audited internal tax department records. Major Wattle reported San Antonio paying costs totaling about 1.5 billion in stock charges and outlined wage and overtime figures for motormen. Mr. Kifer stated the gas and electric party had twice reduced rates, including a 1 percent cut in January 1900. The hearing adjourned at noon pending further information for Mr. McMillin on Fort Worth affairs.
An easy to take liquid laxative blends Pepsin with a pleasant flavor. Marketed as a better remedy for indigestion or constipation, it is produced and recommended by Greve's Tasteless Chill Pony manufacturers.
A list of personnel transfers at Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital follows a Monday morning notice. First Lieutenants Laman Bartholomew Cramer Buckley Kellam and others move to Fort McIntosh Camp Mabry Port Ringgold Eagle Pass and Fort San Houston. Major Kellam Jr. commands the Base Hospital and receives orders to Fort Sill Oklahoma.
Seventeen Ninetieth Division officers arrive back in the United States to serve as instructors in new divisions being formed. Major Capers Captain White and Captain Barker report to the Eighteenth and Sixth infantry units at Camp Travis. The unit praised for health, vigor, and good feeding amid the long journey from France, with officers optimistic about future actions.
The United States Food Administration and Red Cross launch a campaign to collect fruit pits for charcoal in gas masks. A receptacle on Commerce Street in San Antonio invites the public to drop dried peach stones and other pits, with notices urging citizens to contribute and contact Lt. W. M. Jackson in New York for quantities.
Edward Antone Seffel died at his son Hugo Seffel's home in San Antonio aged about 60. He was born in Germany and lived in Texas 65 years, a retired painter. Survived by six children and eighteen grandchildren. Full military funeral planned at Dignowity Cemetery. Other obituaries include Frank Qefs, Edward Ve, Conrad Ve, Antonio Zerpedu, and William Turner with service details and family connections.
A fragmented newspaper page shows multiple small ads and quirks from a rural town. It features funeral services by Porter Loring and Hagg & McCollum, undertakers and ambulance services, plus a stray dialogue about medicine administration and a traveling salesman anecdote from Arkansas. The readable bits hint at everyday commerce and local life.
San Antonio reports 7010 marriages since January 1 as of September 15, the highest local record. County Clerk Frank R. Newton notes the eight and a half month total likely undercounts true licenses, with Hamilton estimating more licenses issued to soldiers. The ceremony includes dedications and Army religious services at Camp Travis.
Fort Houston will dedicate new Y M C A buildings No 2 at the base hospital VN and building 29 on Camp east side on Thursday night. Maj Gen W A Holbrook and Maj Kellam attend as guests of honor. The Kelly Wield Trio will sing then Lieut Glen Eric Wiley will give a scriptural reading at base hospital No 1.
A weekly outdoor dance is planned at an open air pavilion near Kelly Field in South San Antonio for one night each week, organized by the War Camp Community Service to provide recreation for servicemen and locals.
Reading from a garbled text, South Sam Ag Hone hosts plan a community event at Camp Comnmeamity to support young women from Antono. About twelve women will serve as hostesses. The recreational evenings will fund War ay Community Service benefits, including Kelly Wick!men.
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