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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1918

Page

8

Community French Anthem Sing Set for Tuesday Park Event

Under David Griffin the community will practice La Marseillaise in Travis Park San Antonio to educate residents in the chorus for a bigger Alamo Viaza Tri Color Day October 2 honoring the Paris Symphony Orchestra. The choir meets at community sings with lyrics flashed on a board and features Mrs Jones and Mr Griffin leading.

David Griffin Post Songz Kelly ‘Field Travis Park San Santonio Alamo Viaza Paris Symphony Orchestra Fred Jones Mr. Griffin Chun

Not Your Heart It’s Your Kidneys

A health ad promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney disease with claims of rapid relief and lasting benefits. It urges immediate purchase from a druggist and states continued use after recovery to prevent future attacks. The pitch emphasizes kidneys as vital filters and warns of common symptoms.

City approves creosote block repairs and street work

City commissioners accept Creosote Block Co bid of 2.75 per square yard for downtown pavement repairs and authorize related improvements. A carnival permit petition by the Italian American Working Men’s Club is discussed, with mayor urging careful timing and further action.

Creosbis Vleck Company Anc Htalo-Americ Doung Univ Lambert Bell Te. Petitie Vghin Carsani Viphyes Uni Public Service Company

Army Personnel Updates At Fort Sam Houston and Camps

Army personnel changes reported include Walter R. Bixby assigned to Quartermasters Teaching School in Jacksonville Fla for commission training. Maj T W Crowley returns to duty at Camp Travis. First Lieut Far I Tiermpig ordered to Fort St Oklahoma to study dental service conditions. Second Lieut Morri from Cayap Joseph B Johnato reassigned to Fort Sam Houston as a department quarter crier.

Walter R. Bixby Neat Quartermaster's Port Sam Heurton Quartermasters Jacksonvile Fla Quartermaster Corps Far I. Tiernpig D. C Department Surgeon's Office Mort Sam Houston Fort St, Okla Fort Sam Jouston Morri Cayap Juseph Jobnato

Russian Loot A German Peace Annexations and Indemnities

London Times special dispatch outlines German Russian supplementary treaties ratified in Berlin. Key clauses promise demarcated fronts, evacuations tied to cash payments, and Russian cession of Esthonia and Livonia while denying deeper withdrawals until further indemnities are met. The article notes a 300 million pound indemnity and initial payments in gold and roubles.

London Times San Antonio Light Philadelphia Public Ledger the Public Ledger Co London Berlin Reichstag Esthenia Julvania Germany Beresian Teresina Russia Isthania Livonia Beresina Russian Empire Finland St. Petersburg Esthonia

Lemon Juice Freckle and Tan Remover Lotion

A brief ad describes mixing two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to make a cheap freckle sunburn and tan lotion. It promises smoother whiter skin by massaging onto face neck arms and hands daily.

Bolshevik Debt Terms and Georgia Autonomy Agreement

The cesion details installments through December 31 for gold valued at 50,000,000 pounds and 2,500,000 pound installments due by mid November. If delivery fails, Russia pays in German paper money with gold and rouble notes. Germany will be paid 325,600,000 pounds for a six percent secured concession. Georgia is recognized as autonomous, Baku closed to third powers, and one quarter of Baku oil to bear a Germany mark. Travelers Cigar Shop and Maillard Cannies ad noted.

Germany Bol‘sheviki Ukraine Finland Cneaugus Georgia Baku Caucasus Bura Ispian Vetropavlovsk Shamokha Agroba Shomahka Kuba

Shoeshine Boy Shortage Follows Child Labor Ban in San Antonio

A San Antonio report notes a shortage of shoeshine boys after a state law bars employment of under thirteen. Many parlors have only four or five workers instead of twelve or fifteen, with owners seeking county judge permits to keep some laborers.

San Antonio Shine Davis

Dr. Maurice P. F. Egan Honored with Danish Grand Cross

Copenhagen on September 17 reports King Christian awarded Dr. Maurice P. F. Egan former American minister to Denmark the Grand Cross of the Order of Dannebrog, the highest decoration for a condoner.

Egan Christian Copenhagen Order of Dannebreg Maurice FP. Egan Denmark

Editor Chapin Surrenders After Wife Found Dead

New York city editor Charles E Chapin of the Evening World surrendered to police after his wife was found shot dead at a hotel. He told detectives his mind had wandered and he could not recall his name. Physicians noted prolonged ill health, and a note on his door asked not to disturb.

New York Chales E. Chapin The New York Evening Works Chapin Evening World

Brazilian government licenses German insurance firms

The Brazilian government has processed licenses for German insurance companies. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the action confirms regulatory approval and license issuance affecting German firms operating in Brazil. Further context on firms and scope is not available in readable text.

Anne Lo de Daneiro Eae

Nurses to Graduate at Southwestern Training School

Graduation exercises will be held Thursday night at the Southwestern Asylum chapel where diplomas and medals are presented to Misses Margaret Annette Warren Jessie Ande Jia Flowers Florence Ophelia Hamaker and Mary Jane Choate. The program includes prayers by Rev Benjamin Benn musical duets by Lillian Maddox and Isadore Tatscher an address by Chief Justice W S Fly and closing songs.

Asylum Southwestern Training School For Nurses Southwestern Asylum Margaret Annette Warren Jessie Ande Jia Flowers Florence Ophelia Hamaker Mary Jane Choate Rey Benjamin Benn Lillian Maddox Isadore Tatscher W. Ss. Fly Maddox Sind Mr. Tatscher

Aviator Hurt in Fall at Stinson Field

Lieut. Walter H. Gerke was slightly injured when his plane went into a tailspin 3800 feet up at Stinson Flying Field near Kelly Field on Monday. He was in the accuracy stage of flight. injuries included painful bruises and a broken nose.

Walter H. Gerke Stinson Kelly Field

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