First San Antonian officers named in new deferred plan
Col Daniel F E McCarthy announced the first two San Antonians commissioned under the deferred classification plan. William N Hagg becomes captain and Robert Lee Allen is named first lieutenant after examination by a special board and formal commissions from Washington. Captain Hagg is an architect and contractor with an office in the Frost Building, residing at 1363 Waverly Avenue. First Lieutenant Allen lives at 801 San Pedro Avenue.
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San
Captain Hugg
Frost
Waverly Avenue
Robert Lee Alled
San Pedro Avenue
Hemp Production in Philip pine Islands Could Feed Rope Trade
A 1917 export of manufactured hemp from the Philippine Islands reached 169,435,204 kilos valued at 93,615,550 pesos. J W Foster of the Commercial Research Division argues a Philippine rope factory could profitably supply exports, boosting local cordage and not harming existing markets. He notes steady rope demand in the Orient and United States and calls for expanding Philippine rope capacity.
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Philippine Islands
J. W. Foster
Commercial Research Division
Bureau of Commerce and Industry
Manila
Commerce Reports
Philippines
Woster
Philippine
Orient
United States
Army Shirt Making at Fort Sam Houston Depot
Army shirts will be produced at the Base Reclamation plant at Fort Sam Houston Depot starting October 1. The program aims for 1250 shirts initially, with 1600 workers including 200 soldiers, expanding as reclamation grows. A dry cleaning plant and other shops are planned, to improve wartime efficiency and save costs for clothing and gear for soldiers in France.
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Fort
Sam Houston Depot
Daniel Edward McCarthy
Army
McCarthy
Seguin Road
United States
Bose Reclamation
Fort Sam Houston
Department
Sam
I. C
U. S
Uncle Sam
France
Grandma Talks About Babies and Mother’s Friend Remedy
An old promotional feature extols Mother’s Friend as a trusted external application for expectant mothers. It claims to relieve tension, ease muscle strain, and reduce discomfort before and after childbirth, urging readers to obtain the product and a Motherhood Book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
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Mae
Bradfield Regulator
Vanwar Bldg
Atlanta
Radio Operator Mrs Dodd Wins Promotion
Mrs Harold Dodd expert radio operator becomes the first woman in the Northeastern army district to achieve sergeant rank after passing a recent examination and earning stripes.
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Harold Dodd
Northeastern Army District
Women workers keep Fort Sam Houston Reclamation Base thriving
The Fort Sam Houston Reclamation Base employs about 1600 women with three hundred more in a separate station at 708 Enet Commerce Street. They mend tents, repair clothing, and sew thousands of garments while supporting seeds conservation and other war material needs. The program, led by Col. Daniel Edward McCarthy with Capt. H. C. Glover and Lieut. B. W. Freeman, totals $55,000 monthly in civilian payroll and aims to expand manufacturing and dry cleaning to boost family employment.
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Uncle Sam
Fort Sam Houston
Vuela Jan
McCarthy
Enet Commerce Street
Washington
Harnett Street
San Antonio
United States Guards
United States
Daniel Edward McCarthy
H. C. Glover
B. W. Freeman
Ogram, Anderson
Joske
Rheiner
Colorado Potatoes Arrive at Consumers Supply Co
A carload of high quality Colorado potatoes has just arrived and is offered at eight dollars eighty five cents per hundred pounds by The Consumers Supply Co. at 448 Navarro. The notice reads as an advertisement.
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Colorado
the Consumers Supply Co
Navarro
Arti
Ice trucks stormed in Kusa Oklahoma clash over ice sales
Citizens of Kusa Oklahoma seized two ice trucks after Henryetty Ice Co refused to sell locally while shipping supplies elsewhere. They removed a wheel from one truck and claimed ice for themselves as they sought state action to force delivery. A Senator comments on the scene and timing.
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Kusa
Okla
Becauye
Henryetty Ice Company
State Corporation Commission
Fsne
Rotarians to Get Books for Brooks Field Library
The San Antonio Rotary Club plans a library of at least 1000 volumes for Brooks Field. At Friday’s noonday luncheon they accepted the task and promised Col. Conger Pratt that the library would be provided. A book collection drive will begin immediately with Crockett 10 Rotary Office as the contact. The club also pledged to support the Liberty loan efforts and to assist military authorities as needed.
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San Antonio
Nate
Crockett 10
Rotary
Josep Frost
Loa
Harry Henson
H. Tf. Ryan
Main Avenue High School
St. Louis
Ryan
Meeks
Van
Main Avenue School
Som 'T. Parks
Majestic Theater
Foastmades
Maryland Shivere
Ft Miller Pod Vom
Majestic
Age of Youth Promises Dark Hair With La Creole Dressing
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a remedy to gray or faded hair. It claims to restore an even dark color to hair and facial hair, eliminates gray streaks, dandruff, and diseased scalp, and promises quick, satisfying results. Sold widely and guaranteed, with direct orders possible.
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Bounistoux
World s greatest voyage anniversary tale
A fragmented historical note recalls Columbus setting sail on August 3 1492 from Palos with the Nina Pinta and Santa Maria amid superstition and awe as crews anticipated a momentous expedition leading toward a new world.
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Columbus
Santa Maria
Tsahetin
Ferdinand
Ualox
Vensela
Asriay
Hla
Sweden introduces steel spring bicycle tire innovation
A Swedish invention replaces rubber with a hardened steel strip resting on springs in the wheel rim. The tire reportedly matches rubber in elasticity, reduces punctures, and costs about $4.02. Durability is described as practically limitless with skidding prevented by the steel edges. Similar systems are noted in Germany and shown at Leipzig Spring Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Swedish Automobile Club
Stockholm
Marton Leteher
Christiania
Norway
Germany
Massive U.S. War Production Totals Reported
Washington dispatch reports by the ordnance department that since U S entry into the war the United States has produced 125,02 machine RMS 248,297 rifles of all types and 224,801 pistols to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ordnance Department
United States
Chileans Seize Ships in Chilean Harbors
The Chilean government orders naval authorities to occupy all interned German ships in Chilean harbors with armed forces. A Washington Star clipping notes a tobacco ad and quotes reflect talk on saving money by not using tobacco.
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Chilean
Santiago
Chile
Oecupy
Washington Stor
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Cleansing
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels without sickness. It claims quick relief from headache, nausea, and dyspepsia, promising morning wakefulness and regular bowels with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Dedaon
Dedson
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