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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1917

Page

7

American Officers Fight With French In Early Verdun Drive

Paris reports American Army officers joined French units in a dawn assault along a 11 mile front near the Meuse north of Verdun. They marched with French leaders, weathered shelling, and helped seize multiple German trench lines as French artillery created a creeping barrage. They observed and aided under fire, aiding in prisoners capture and the advance through German positions.

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Burglar wounds aged man in home intrusion

A intruder assaulted an elderly resident at 208 Fourth Street Tuesday around 2 am. Mr Hammond awoke, fought the burglar, and was struck with a blunt object. The assailant fled after the struggle, leaving Hammond with a left eye injury and minor wounds. No suspect identified.

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Tours Northern States Campaign for Homeseekers Aid

A campaign agent travels to Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and possibly the Dakotas to study agriculture and commerce conditions. He aims to build support for efforts in the South while noting preliminary interest from northern allies.

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Caroms in Collision Involving Street Car and Wagons

A street car collision occurred when a customer wagon and a furniture wagon were damaged. The street car struck a delivery wagon driven by a 25 year old man from Soul loves Street, causing injuries to a bystander and a passing automobile. The driver faced speeding and careless driving charges, with a $40 fine imposed in Corporation Court.

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Local notices and ads mix with city incidents and classifieds

A jumble of fragmentary items reports traffic mishaps, police movements, and fires around downtown. Advertisements mention jewelry, groceries, clothing, and minor auctions while public notices touch on inspections, charity events, and church activities.

A Sure Way to End Dandruff

A garbled ad claims a home remedy using plain alcohol to dissolve dandruff and destroy it. It promises rapid results after nightly applications and multiple uses, asserting complete removal and improved scalp feel.

Protective work for girls to aid war camps in Texas

Miss Maud Blince of Washington DG appointed to lead protective and informative work for the War Department recreation board. Aid expected to reach soon as plans include training camps and bathing facilities for thousands at Saluda Creek and nearby posts. San Antonio directs a sub committee to secure funds and organize activities with Captain in charge. Air Department reports record order for 60 000 registration cards for trainees at Camp Travis.

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Unemployed Seek Work Across San Antonio Area

More than a hundred job seekers line up for work while fewer than twenty locals in San Antonio find employment. George Heark of the Chamber of Commerce notes a five member table eager for work and discusses state aid through the Utah Council of Defense and Agricultural Department.

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