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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1917

Page

12

Contested Bullet Ownership From Battlefield Wound Case

A court case on a severed bullet found in a wounded soldier explores whether possession of the projectile passes to the shooter or the owner of the land where found. The judge rules a discharged bullet belongs to the shooter or the country, and the plaintiff may keep the fragment as part of joint claims until trial concludes.

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GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Kidney Remedy Claim Advertisement

SAFE GENTLE REMEDY CLEANSES YOUR KIDNEYS for centuries DOMINATED by a bold Haarlem label. The ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem 61 Cspaties capsules as a pure import used by grandmothers, promising cleansing of kidneys and bladder, relief from sleeplessness headaches and other pains, and ongoing health with continued use. It emphasizes refunds, substitutes rejected, and urges prompt purchase for kidney and bladder trouble.

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Bliss Native Herb Tablets Promise Kidney and Liver Cure

Sluggish kidneys and liver claimed healed by Bliss Native Herb Tablets. Customer testimonials report rapid relief and improved digestion. Boxes list 200 tablets with a money back guarantee, priced at $1, sold by local drug stores and agents.

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Motion Pictures Boost American Goods Abroad Say Officials

Washington Sept 21 official reports from the Department of Commerce reveal the motion picture is a highly efficient sales tool for American products overseas. Films show entire manufacturing processes and goods in use, with consular and trade office support driving widespread showings. The approach aids exporters by expanding foreign markets, with strong reception reported in India, South America, Italy, and Spain as audiences view vivid demonstrations of American goods and brands.

Washington Department of Commerce United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Eeleemen Thouigh Angunte Foreign Agerte Otters Srrange Bualneas Ita Yorayi Wimatiya India Wndeas Mary Pickton Charley Chaplin South America Ttaly Spain Fe Ameérlent Agenra

Boy Shot May Die in Father’s Accidental Fire

Allen Hampton, a six year old boy, lies in critical condition at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital after his father Hampton shot him in the heart with a small calibre rifle on Black Wednesday night. The shooting occurred when the father mistook the child for a troublesome cat while the boy drank water at the table. Hampton and his wife were distraught as police investigated the incident and the wounded boy was rushed to hospital.

Allen Hampton R. Hampton Merida Street Hempton Ann Tor Attelaniy Robert B. Green Memorial Spital Merida Southern Pacific Relay Hampton Ateverts

Husband Pays Out Over a Thousand for His Wife’s Tanlac Cure

A Houston man recounts how his wife’s chronic ailments from indigestion, constipation, headaches, and insomnia were finally relieved after Tanlac, prescribed by Wagner’s Drug Store and Meier’s Pharmacy, restored her health. He spent over a thousand dollars and credits the medicine with her drastic improvement and renewed vitality.

Roy Tanfac Willlriit Houston Texas Taniae Ben Antonia Wagner Meier Tanlac Ady

Army to offer officer training to enlisted men at camps

The division announces that qualified enlisted personnel at Camp Travis and nearby posts will be considered for commissions in the third officers reserve training schools opening in January. Civilians, led by Dr. Walter D. Scott of the Carnegie Institute, assist the effort with statistical work to match men to the best training paths. About 18,515 men of the second contintental report, with Texas contributing 3, and Oklahoma 6191, as numbers still arrive.

Alcn Ninetierh Minsion Pational Army Travis Walter D. Scott Bureau of Research Carnegie Institute of Technology San Antonio Ninetieth Conceal Allen Stott Tg Washington Maj Henry Ty Cagin Trevis Pnel Department W. A. Clary Chicago Casalty Paat Milvanlagas Pat Atch Quih Gener Alien Dr. Sealt Tien Offieera Onamp Vraiiy Liepan Texas Oklahoma Cain

Should Worry Now About Corns

Unclear fragmentary text mentions corn remedies and a product name GetelIt. No coherent event or individuals clearly identifiable. Summary unavailable due to damaged wording.

Gets-Tt corn remedy assertion from multiple druggists

An advertisement promotes Gets-Tt corn remedy with claims of quick relief and ease, listing druggists in Colesgro, San Antonio, and other cities. It urges purchase direct from E. Lawrence & Co and names several pharmacies including Fischer's Drug Store and Meiklejohn's. The pitch emphasizes self treatment and accessibility.

E. Lawrence & Co. Colesgo San Antonio Fischer

Rejections Emerge From Medical Screening Report

Jol and Halloran division surgeon say rejections average about two percent. Many rejected men later develop disabilities after certification by their bureaus. Noted cases include two men from Ollabann with foot amputation and finger loss after mowing machine and firearm incidents.

Jol. & & Halloran Thalr Buuras Ollabann

Camp Travis athletic program for soldiers announced

Yakod Athletics plans training activities at Camp Travis to prepare soldiers for athletic work. A commission headed by Capt Walter Mourene will organize equipment and supervise civilian aid under the commanding officer. Capt Lyman Brostus will demonstrate exercises Saturday afternoon as part of a comprehensive athletic scheme compatible with camp conditions.

Hampieton Can Worl Gen Dents Alienka Walter Mourene Plysien Crenp Veovig Pempicton Lyman Brostus Camp Travis

Magazine buildings for explosives near Camp Travis Austin Street

Four magazine buildings to store explosives for the ordnance and engineers depart ments at Camp Travis will be placed near Austin Street Road east of Avenue EB between Avenues Bang C. Location fixed Thursday by Col. GE Thorne quartermaster. Buildings will be stockade. work begins soon. Parcel mail rules to France and back via Camp Travis issued by War Department. parcels up to twenty pounds, 12 cents per pound, domestic mail classed for collection on delivery.

Ordnance and Engineers Departments Carp ‘Travis Austin Street Road Betweath Bang C Tseut Col. GE Thorne Avenue B Sixth Street France America Camp Travis War Department United States Napes- Necafona

Expansionary Camp Plans At Travis Readied

A Wednesday telegram from the adjutant general outlines instructions for obtaining information about previous revisions and directing recruit admissions at Camp Travis. Officers stress the need for careful planning in raiding sites for proposed theater, hostess and library buildings as well as the Knights of Columbus and auditorium areas. The plan lists sites between Fifth and Seventh streets near Avenue EB with a popcorn of facilities and a hostess building intended to attract visiting ladies during camp visits.

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Homesteaders Protected Under Military Service Act

War Department bulletin confirms that homesteaders drafted or entering military service will not lose their land rights. Heirs of service members killed may file final proofs as if residence and cultivation requirements were met. Camp Travis officers receive guidance on French language and military training materials to aid daily duties.

Congress War Department Whch Camp Travis United States

Army Personnel Passages and Training Attachments

Army notices show Capt Rata C Kuldely and officers departing for Houston and various sites for attachment to schools. Maj Mant Chevron and Maj Tarull M1 command aero units, with reserves and officers reported to Fort Kamahauela for the SIS Aero Squadron assignments. Official postings announced by Col George M. Dunn at the judge advocate office.

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Army units move to camp and inspect springs water supply

Fifty men from Dallas arrive at Camp Cudy Port Sam Houston Wednesday to base at Nilidnal Guard Sund camp. Lt. San Antrolo arrives at Camp MacArthur Waco Thursday to inspect Jean Springs water supply. Maj. J. Ke Bterling reports to Cogip Travis and is assigned to the 10th afon.

Quader Jonelee Port Sam Houston Cudy Bass’ ‘Uel Suni Liens Cot J. Briokgon Qivision Camp MacArthur Waco San Antrolo Jean Springs Maj. J. Ke Bterling Cogip Travis Afon

Major Sterling Commander in Troop Prisoner Capture Tale

A garbled wartime recollection references Major Sterling once leading a Third Cavalry unit. The fragment notes a dramatic incident involving a prisoner capture and a menacing figure in narrative form, with unclear details about location and outcome.

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