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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes Colonel Sillman assigned as commanding officer at Camp Travis, reporting Thursday morning. Mentions service on the Seal staff and during governorship in the Philippines Insurrection era. References wounds insignia and postwar decorations, with incomplete details.
The Be Field Post-Exchange held its second annual banquet on a Wednesday evening at the St. Anthony hotel. Attendees included Lt. Earl David, Lt. Berice W. Yeaker, Lt. J. W. Randolph, Lt. W. H. Cline, Rufus H. Sipaughter, Joseph A. Lovechick, Sam Wortzel, W. Bu Worthy, and many exchange personnel.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals by surname and given name including Hayes Arthur Hein Clarence D He garty Thos L Jackson John James George W Kunode William Banj Kelton John Herbert Knight Brank Klaber Iry E Kroke Leonard Kunow Sam Lefkovitz John Lever Saml Lefkovitz John T Lever Kenneth Troyd Clarence Lilly Perr W Luengen Herbert D McFarland James T McMahon Frel I Meyer George T Moyse Conrad B Molina Frank W Murray Frank J Nabjty Charles Olivari Clarence H Olson Sidney M Payne Wade Ramsey John R Ro deen Vito Romanello Miles J Schutz Albert Seekell Louis Shackleford William Sherrill Kiber BE Sudbrink Joseph Sullivan Arthur G Staadt Cary L West James Tease Urban Thompson Clyde Thibbey Daniel Viers Frank Zwillich.
A special USDA report indicates the 1918 apple crop is about 25,711,000 barrels, 15 percent higher than 1917. Western New York yields boosted the total, while Idaho and the Middle West show declines. Missouri River area around St Joseph faces an 18 percent drop. Ozark region lines up at about 70 percent of last year. Blaze quickly checked at I Trevino home on South San Saba Street.
Massachusetts forms emergency health committee with a $100,000 fund, appeals to the American Red Cross for doctors and nurses, and seeks to close theatres and other public gathering places. The outbreak has spread to 26 states with 1,000-plus deaths in New England in ten days and 607 deaths in Boston since Sept 14. Public funerals barred and schools and theaters closed as military and civilian units mobilize to curb the epidemic.
Austin dispatch reports Jones County Health Officer says Spanish influenza originated from a Norfolk visitor. All contacts contracted the disease with one death reported. State officials note similarities to grippe, low Texas death rate, and emphasize isolation and disinfection while stamping out the epidemic as a war measure in Washington.
An old advisory notes that alkali in soaps and shampoos dries the scalp and brittle hair whereas plain melted coconut oil cleanses well. It costs little and lasts months, requiring only a teaspoonful with water to create rich lather and easy rinsing.
Mrs S J Slade and Mrs C Morris of Henrietin visit Anthony with others at Senler. J W Brown of Dallas stays at Monger. GD W Moore and family from Mexico City at Guntesy Samiudt Lyons Boxtons. Mrs OW Middleton and Mrs I C Anderson of Teague at St Anthony. JC Jackson of Houston at Le nicer. Mrs M A Drake of Fort Worth stops at Gunter. Mrs Dost of Dallas at St Anthony. Mrs George M Wofford and Mrs Ta Ws Taylor of Athena guests at Menger. Phipps of Dating at Lanter. Mrs J W Alnaworth of Kenedyta at M. Alexander of New York at Gunter. Mrs William H Fafel of Dunredo at Lanter.
Obituary items report the death of Mrs Annie C Rankin 41 at a local sanitarium after sixteen years in the area from Saspamco ex Texas. Survived by husband John Rice Stockdale and four brothers and sisters. funeral under Woodman Circle rites. body sent to Stockdale for interment. Also notices Bettie C Parrish died at her daughter's home in San Antonio. Sarah C Zuber 62 died at a local sanitarium with survivors in Baton Rouge San Antonio and San Benito. body sent to Baton Rouge. Sarah Vernon 63 died at a floral sanitarium with body held by firm awaiting instructions from a sister in Illinois.
Davy Crockett Rifle Club president Schofield to be honored with a Mexican dinner at Brackenridge Park on Saturday. Only club members attend. serving by Magdames A Siegel W A Hohner O C Anderson and Ty B Weight. Parking and ambulance service listed by local undertakers Porter Loring and Hagg McCollum.
San Souci Club holds a meeting at 6 80 p m at Miss Delen Scholz's home on 552 West Guenther Street. Central Christian Circle meets at 9 00 p m in the central work rooms. St Mark's Polish Aid gathers at 32 mh at the church. Chi Kappa Chi meets at 3 80 p m at Miss Marjorie Cameron's home and Mrs Wesley Peacock's West Mud. The Surgical Dressing Circle of the Antonio de Bexar Chapter D A R meets at o'clock for ventral work.
Mrs Edwin Chamberlain accompanied by Miss Eléanor Barclay returned home early this week after summering in Colorado and Chicago. Several guests and travelers are noted, with plans for meetings at the Menger Hotel and Eleanor Brackenridge School. A Mother’s Rally and various club gatherings are announced for Friday September 27 with speakers and performances.
An old advert claims Gets-It corn remover eliminates corns without cutting and promises a painless peel off. It touts magic drops, recommends not using salves, and asserts guaranteed money back. Sold at drug stores, manufactured by KE Lawrence & Co, Chicago, and marketed in San Antonio by Adolph Dteina and HL dx Warr.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports a four-minute talk campaign in San Antonio churches led by director Harry Hertzberg. Speakers from multiple denominations include John B. Carrington and J. G. Ward, with women speakers under Mrs. F. S. Mulliken. A notable feature is the alien squad of fourteen naturalized soldiers under Lieut. A. B. Adkins. The piece quotes wartime sacrifice and praise for the fighting men, ending with a dramatic anecdote about a private in the American army.
The 165th Depot Brigade will recommend 159 NCOs and privates for commissions as second lieutenants. Telegraphed guidance authorizes selecting candidates from the ranks. A board of officers will examine the selected men and forward names to Washington.
The Weather Bureau reported good rains last night from Dallas northward into Oklahoma and Arkansas, with scattered showers in South and Northwestern Texas. Totals include Dallas 1.07 inches, Paris 1.14, McKinney 1.03, Longview 0.82, Nacogdoches 0.52, and Lockhart noting a general rain with an accompanying electrical storm. The rainfall benefits the cotton crop as it nears harvest.
The American private, cited by Stars and Stripes, relinquishes comfort, rank, and dreams of home to endure the dull, monotonous routine of training and inspection in Pleaville, sacrificing personal ease for his country.
A Liberty campaign event arranged by Joske store on Alamo Street features a talk by Henry Ay Hirgh berg and musical numbers including a cornet solo by Sati Janecek and a baritone solo by G Bernard Chichester. The program aims to boost support with employees expected to attend after store closing.
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