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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1917

Page

8

Officers Hear Lecture On Modern Warfare From French Captain

A lecture on modern warfare and instructional methods for army officers stationed around San Antonio was delivered Tuesday evening at the Post Chapel by Captain C. Pierret of the French army. Pierret, on duty at the School of Fire Fort Sill Oklahoma, is in the U S to share his war experience. Lectures will continue at the Post Chapel when available for officers only and cover instructive subjects.

San Antonio Post Chapel C. Pierret Pierret School of Fire Fort Sill Okla Post

Convalescents Entertained by Automobile Club Marines

About a hundred convalescent soldiers from the post hospital enjoyed an entertainment at the Automobile Club hosted by Thompson. Red Cross volunteers organized the program with violinist Mish Bazel Hutchins and soprano Edithe Goldstein performing while Abbott accompanied. General Allen thanked the guests and urged duty to carry the flag. the event concluded with a country dinner hosted by General and Mrs Allen and others.

Automobile Club Thompson Red Cross Frederick Albott Mish Bazel Hutchins Edithe Goldstein Bre Abbott Ailen Mer Mrs. Allen Cavers General Allen Frederick Abbott Hazel Hutchins Walter Moore D. J. Pecks Mesdames OW. C. Carter T. A. Wilson T. C. Foater T. L. Lee Duval West R. Helman J. Vanes J. Frost F. Conk E.R. Guenther J.W. Warren J.T. Woodhull H. %. Guenther F. Hummert Dr. J. 8. Steele W. TL. Bane YT. G. Saunders Mins Mary Bridge Michael J. Marks The Beatty Auto Company Beatty Company

Relieve Indigestion Pills Promoted in Brief Item

A short notice highlights the sale of digestive relief tablets claiming to ease indigestion and restore appetite. Trade names and generic formulations are mentioned as available before meals. The item emphasizes ease of use and claimed health benefits for general stomach discomfort.

Hobby Submits Measure on Wholesale Liquor Sales

Autin Texas September 26 Governor Hobby has submitted to the Legislature a bill to allow wholesale druggists in certain counties to sell liquor in quantities over one gallon to retail druggists for medicinal use. He also proposes a law to repurpose the General Land Office building for other state departments to improve public service. Also reported Wheat price set for seed wheat at 15 percent above government rate as maximum.

Hobby Autin Tex Neal Hobby Alo General Land Office Tabby Reneral Department of Tnsurance and Banking Attorney General's Department Convenieme Commissioner of Insurines and Benkier Sherman United States Foad Administration

Soldier Novelist Ian Hay May Lecture in San Antonio

Captain Ian Hay Beith of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, famed soldier novelist of First Hundred Thousand, may lecture in San Antonio on January 31, 1928. Miss Elisabeth West, Carnegie Librarian, announced acceptance of one date after manager's letter. The event is planned as a benefit for the American Federation chapter, with receipts likely going to the fund.

Ian Hay Beith Argyll and Sutherland San Antonio Elisabeth West Carnegie Libraian Insteason West Antann Beith Ian Hay Beith Texas

New Factories May Come to This City

A report at the Gunter Hotel meeting says several new factories are considering San Antonio or nearby for relocation. Secretary C C Leel notes favorable freight rates, water supply, and shipping facilities. Labor is ample with an active employment bureau assisting war production efforts. The group formed a committee to study recommendations from the Washington national industrial conference board to minimize war-time production delays.

San Antonio C. C. Leel Manufacturers’ Association Gunter Hotel Leet Lange Soap Company Employment Bureau Soni National Industrial Conference Board Washington Mass A. Holmgrean Udo Maaruiann John R. Martin B. J. Lange Arthur Storms H.W. Finck A. Holmereen Charles Baumberger Sr Charles Bildus G. G. Geyer Charles Lucas A.D. Wischer HG. Bhiraberg R. J. Hay Mark F. Postle- Walte ZG. Hay W. G. Sinclair OP. Searle Jole Sutcliffe Rick Prassel Udo Haarininn Prat Dreiss Tobn Mandelph Martin A. Battagia A. ©. Dickinson George Cushiman WS. N. Basile P.M. Gresham D. BP. Morgan A. McGown D. K. Sherman Charles Roberts M. Ipela G. Ma. Miles Veel

Tent donation urged to aid sick mother and three children

Mrs Parsons of the Public Health Nurse Association appeals for a donated tent to be set in the yard to shelter a bedridden mother and her four dependents. The grandmother keeps household chores and ironing, while the tent could reduce illness risk for the children and provide space for care. A request also seeks white flannel for the association's babies and contact at the health department city hall.

Public Health Nurse Association FR. & Parsons Tia Mra. Parsons Parsons

Roosevelt named temporary captain at London station

Kermit Roosevelt appointed temporary captain while employed from August 24. He had been in training at Plattsburg, left July 7 to join General Arapide's staff aboard the Meripotania, arriving at British port on July 3.

London the Gazette Today Kermit Roosevelt Plattsburg Arapide Meripotaniia Saratee Mr. Roseevelt Brilieh

Curtain fabrics in multiple patterns and widths

Limited stock of white voiles and marquisettes with colored borders. Yard wide options and short lengths reduced for quick sale. Also Sunfast Draperies offered at 39 cents for thirty inch wide assorted colors on second floor.

Union Suits at Reduced Price for Limited Sizes

Sold in a brief notice, a local shop offers medium weight knee length union suits with Ince trim for sizes AQ 42 and 44 only, now reduced to 59 cents each. First- Voor.

Embroideries and Handbags on Sale Reduced Prices

Catalog copy notes embroidery fabrics sold by yard at 7 cents and handbags reduced to 1.69. Items priced originally up to 1.98. Describes widths seven to ten inches and varied patterns on fine materials. First Floor.

Colorful hosiery hues and fibre silk tops on sale

Pearl amber red and jade colored stones in dainty mountings. First Moor 35 and 39c hosiery 32c black and white in all sizes. Boot of fibre silk tops and feet of liste First Floor.

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