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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1915

Page

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French Front Gains Press On West Front

French forces advance along the west front with continued gains near Navarre farm and Massiges while counterattacks repulse German efforts. Despite heavy casualties, French artillery maintains deadly fire as crown prince’s army suffers severe losses and railway lines are targeted to move troops and wounded.

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French Bold Offensive Prepared as German Defenses Harden

The French and British command prepared for a major offensive for weeks, moving troops stores and artillery into position to strike Teuton lines. Warnings were ample as shells rained on trenches and fortifications, with massive ammunition stocks reported in shelters and elaborate trenches and barbed wire entanglements observed along the frontline.

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Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Reader

A reader of the St. James News recalls severe lung pain from a cold two months ago and credits Foley's Honey and Tar with rapid relief. The letter claims the medicine helps coughs, croup, hay fever, and asthma, and notes it is sold by A M L Viseher Gibbs Tide.

R. HR. Wentworth St. James Foley

Teutons Tssur Denial Berein Front Line

Dispatch from Sept 28 reports German authorities denying a successful British French breakthrough on the western front. They claim the enemy attacks have failed, German lines hold firm over a 310 mile front, and prisoner counts of 20,000 cited by allies are viewed as exaggerated.

Berein Sinter

Bulgaria to mobilize four divisions to watch Romania

Rome correspondent of the Petit Parisian reports a former Roumanian minister's claim that Bulgaria will mobilize only four divisions to monitor Romania. The move aims to avoid provoking Greece under treaty obligations with Serbia. Bulgaria also reportedly proposed 25,000 Macedonians as part of its plans.

Partie Germany Rome Petit Parisian Bulgaria Roumania Greece Interene Serbia

Second well expected to prove field in early drilling

The second well shows indications of good deliverability, signaling a potential field extension beyond the discovery. Operators with experience in the region anticipate stronger output if the second well matches the first, while preliminary work includes pipeline installation, water supply plans, and rig movements as the Citizens well development progresses.

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Flowers for the Living club forms with plans

The Flowers for the Living club, formed last week, will elect directors at a 4 20 p m Friday meeting in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. The group seeks appreciation of good deeds and discourages unwarranted criticism.

Flowers For the Living Chamber of Commerce Chub

Recipes of Our Pioneer Mothers for MMe hone

Fragmented OCR text describes Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and home remedies. It mentions reliance on roots and barks, with references to products prepared for home use. Overall there is unclear narration about remedies and polling, lacking coherent events or names.

Pinkham

Ardmore Gas Explosion Kills Dozens and Wrecks City

A massive gasolene car blast in Ardmore Okla killed many and damaged a large part of downtown. Rescue workers recovered 36 bodies, with fears of more deaths among about 200 injured. Fire, debris, and collapsed buildings halted business. officials began investigation and relief efforts as hospitals admitted injured and residents faced extensive destruction.

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Receiver for Katy qualifies at Dallas

Dallas ex Bept 2 C hd Schutt former president of the Katy railroad of Texas appeared in tab log Tuesday morning and qualified as receiver of the Texas ines by Ting Bis bond of 100000. press attnff to the potilians they formerly held. Mr Senaff stated the bond would operate as formerly and bankers plan a reorganization. He hinted construction of a new Katy of Texas under his receivership. A key phase is the contract between Texas and the Katy of Texas under which $6,000,000 is spent on improvements in the current fiscal year. Assistant Attorney General Nichols of Austin already directed by the State Department to investigate the law and determine if the contract binds the federal appointee.

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General Marchand Wounded in Champagne District

Brigadier General Marchand was badly wounded during fighting in the Champagne district on Saturday. His condition is described as very grave. The article recalls Marchand’s earlier roles in Africa and the Fashoda incident leading to diplomatic exchanges and recall of the Mackintosh mission in 1888.

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Combing Won’t Rid Hair of Dandruff

An advertised tonic promises to dissolve dandruff by nightly application of four amneag of ordinary Uquid arven to moisten and rub into the scalp. Overnight most dandruff supposedly disappears and continued use is said to destroy all signs of itching and flakiness, with the product named as Tigi arven available by mail order.

Draper and Straughan Obituaries in Local Notices

Obituary for Jamee F. Draper 84, Texas Civil War veteran, died at his home on Charlton Street after three years in the town from Pleasanton. Survived by wife, four daughters, three sons. body to Pleasanton. Also notices for Lillie Straughan 38, of Adams Street, and funeral plans to Arkansas City, Kan.. and other local funeral and military notices referencing Sloan Hagg Undertaking, Shelley-Loring, and United States artillery mobilization orders.

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Beltran Says Raids Are Made by Socialists

Nogales Arizona September 25 members of the Tenth United States Cavalry arrested after a short fight two Mexicans aiming to be Vill troopers and who were apprehended while killing cattle on the American side of the international boundary. A third Mexican escaped to the bushes. One believed wounded by the cattlemen.

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Feit Guns Stationed on Barker Now in El Pas Tex

Feit Guns are to be stationed on Barker in El Paso Texas according to local reports. Plans place artillery on Barker Street to deter threats amid rising tensions. Community leaders urge calm as details circulate among residents and law enforcement.

Barker

Committee 10 Plans Entertainment for Fraternal Congress

A committee on arrangements for the Texas Fraternal Congress sessions planned receptions parades and social events to run November 8 10. T B Vadille chaired the group with Dr R S Gray A A Zesty Alive Stephen Z W Crow Jacob Weber and Mrs N M Karnes Dr W Beardsley and Miss Allie Norton. An automobile parade with red and white bunting was set for November 9 with banners reading Texas Fraternal Congress. A printing and invitations subcommittee was named and trial appropriations requested at the next meeting to fund the event.

Exes Gunter Hotel T. B. Vadile R. 5. Gray AA. Zesty Stephenz. Z. W. Crow Jacol Weber N. M. Karnes W. Beardsley Mise Allos My Norton Indgea Texas Fraternal Congress General Committee Moxt

A Baby's Birthday Promise of Joy and Health

Mother's Friend is an external remedy sold by druggists, long used to ease birth pains and support the mother and baby. It claims to comfort the expectant mother, reduce dangers, and help the infant be strong and vigorous, with explicit instructions included in each bottle.

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