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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1918

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Government plans bond payments in five installments

Bonds of the fourth Liberty Loan will be dated October 24 and issued for the Elev enth district through the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas. Installment payments are 20 percent by November 1, 20 percent December 19, 20 percent January 46, and 30 percent January 380 with accrued interest. First coupon due April 15, 1910. Denominations and maturity to be announced. A small installment method may be used via employer or bank bulk purchases. Five second lieutenants transferred to Camp Travis for quartermaster duties.

Frank Groos Bexar County Federal Reserve Bank Dallas Vallay Gros

California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Promotes Child Health

Vintage promotion touts California Syrup of Figs as the cure for constipation in children and even adults. It claims a coated tongue signals need for dosing, promises gentle elimination, and warns against counterfeit products.

California Ranga California Mig Syrup Company

Pershing's Men Won Great Victory Across Moselle

Map shows General Pershing's forces breaking the German salient between the Meuse and Moselle. The St Mihiel pocket is eliminated and the Verdun threat removed as American troops reach Pagny across the Moselle from German Lorraine.

Pershing Vershing Meuse Moselle St. Mihiel Verdun Pagny Moselle River

Cardinal Farley Dies Revered Archbishop of New York

Cardinal Farley, long revered archbishop of New York, died after a storied career in the church. Born in 1842 in Ireland, he rose from parish work on the East Side to leadership of the archdiocese, guiding over one and a half million souls and overseeing a diverse, large Catholic community. He accepted honors with humility, pursued reform, and focused on clergy selection, education, and social issues during his tenure.

St. Patrick's Cathedral Wirth Avenue New York Jarley Hong Arin Paitestaakt Beethrén Cardinal Farley Newston Namilteon County Aramagh Ireland Philip and Catherine Murphy) Farley St. Mareartan’s St. John’s College Fordham St. Joseph's Seminary Joy N.Y American College Rome Italy St. Peter's New Brighton Staten Island New York Harbor McCloskey Cardinal McCloskey Dometic Leo Cortigan Varley Corrigan Tarley America

Cadet Dies In Air Crash Fire Over Toronto

Reported in Toronto on September 21 a flying car named Sea Side Damn malfunctioned at altitude, causing Cadet Henry C. Saunders to burn to death. Witnesses say the event followed a string of personal losses and gambling speculation but formal details remain unclear.

Filer Toronto Ont Seaside Henry C. Saunders

Allies in New Drive on St Quentin Threatens German Line

In fresh action near St Quentin British troops press the offensive with veteran units. German 14th reserve corps strengthens defenses while a dated order pledges no further retreat and vows destruction of British tanks. General Von Morgen reportedly fled north of the Aneuve in a British advance.

ST Quentin Tindenburg Mocavees 14Th Reserve Corps St. Quentin von Morgen 14Th Corps Aneve

OUR GUNS SMASH HUN ATTACK

The American Army repelled a German infantry assault west of the Moselle with heavy artillery fire. A light German advance was met by a devastating barrage. observers noted casualties and no further German movements. German aviation bombers attacked near Vandieres but were driven off by anti aircraft fire.

Lorraine Moselle Vandieres Diermans

Haig reports advances near St Quentin and Holnon

British forces pushed toward St Quentin area advancing northwest with Holnon village captured three miles northwest of St Quentin. Moeuvres was attacked under heavy artillery cover with British troops reported to have been pushed back to the village western outskirts as of yesterday’s southern front operations.

Associated Press London St. Quentin Kield Marshal Haig War Office Holnon Roan Gttack Moeuvres Holuon Sti Quentin Moenvres LaBassee Canal

British and Allied Troops Press in Macedonia and France

In Macedonia near Sti Quentin British troops attacked northwest while Moenvres came under heavy enemy artillery and retreats to La Bassee canal area. French reports say German counterattacks near Soissons were repulsed and French positions held firm amid a broad, smoke-filled front as patrols clash in No Man's Land.

Armey Macedonia Struma No Man's Land No Man's Sea Seres Willderness

Grocers Urged to Register Under Food Administration

Grocers must register with the Food Administration. Registration allows inspections and ensures proper augry coy untilates are received. Unregistered grocers should visit the administration offices to report stock, establishment date, customer count, and other required data.

The Food Administration

Officers Transferred to Newly Organized Sixth Group

Officers from the 165th Depot Brigade are reassigned to the new 6th group including three development battalions. Major John G. Yowns moves from the 3rd group to the 6th with the 18th battalion, and Major Clinton Rush joins the 16th battalion. Several lieutenants and captains are shifted to the 18th and 16th battalions as the 6th group forms under depot orders.

165Th Depot Brigade 6Th Group John G. Yowns Clinton Rush Charles Jt. Stewart 10Th Battalon Trent Marion Martin David. Donaldson Martin Hl. Milliken Marion GO. Reiff Oliver Graves Walter Belinger Quay W. Addington Charle A. Mackay Arthur D. Salzstein Jack Daniel Tiient Vincent J. Kelly Herman WH. Seele George Dinmiddie George BH. Cantine Max Yageman 16Th Battalion James T. Roundtree Kirkwood Otie Walter 4. Hunnicutt

Two Die in Tail Spin in Texas Crash

Lieutenant Robert Gillett of Martford Connecticut and Second Lieutenant Edward C. Davidson of Willamette New York were killed when their Wythe Aero Squadron aircraft went into a tailspin and crashed at Kingsville Texas. Gillett, Harvard Law School student, graduated from the first Plattsburg training camp Aug 14 1917. Davidson was a member.

Mouston Tex Robert Gillett Martford Conn Aml Edward C. Davidson Wiianbeth N. T Wythe Aero Squadron Kingsvillee Harvard Law School Plattsburg Davidson

Lehigh Classmen Serve Masses at Camp Travis During War

Members of the Lehigh University class of 1918 were temporarily assigned to Camp Travis near Kingsville. Mass times were announced by the Knights of Columbus director: at No. 1 post from 9 to 10, at No. 2 post from 5 to 7, and at the Base Hospital Chapel at 10. The note appears in the crmp memoranda. The page also mentions The 100 per cent Tobacco House and The Travelers' Cigar Shop on Ave. C.

Miss Wood Kelly Field Missy Hetty Wood Young Woman's Christian Association Missy Wood Paris Texas Kelly Iird Indies James K. Vechet Gerritt van Quackenbush Lehigh University Park Place Kingsville Camp Travis Knights of Colombay Crmp Knights of Columbus Knights of Columns Base Hospital 100 Per Cent Tobacco House Travelers’ Cigar Shop Ave. C.ady

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