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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1916

Page

10

Two Flier Graduates From Stinson School of Flying

Two students, L. Kelly of Houston and Harold Ireland of Toronto, graduated from the Stinson School of Flying on the South Loop after final examinations in aeroplane manipulation. The school expects more recruits soon as several trainees finish within two weeks. The aviation field near Mission Concepcion draws visitors weekly, helping San Antonio maintain its aviation center status with daily flights while Fort Sam Houston aviators are away.

Stinson South Loop L. Kelly Houston Harold Ireland Toronto Canada Stinson Aviation Mission Concepcion San Antonio Fort Sam Houston

Hotel Guests and Arrivals Mentioned in Dallas Listings

Personal mentions show guests and registrants at the Gunter St. Anthony and Menger hotels in Dallas Fort Worth area. Names include John T. Barrett Henry Camp Harris E A Foster R W Holland L Underwood Miss Ethel Steeger J McClusky John Muller Dr E F Mikeska Arthur Halff Arthur Abraham Harry Engels XX Nugent and others from Texas New York Oklahoma City New Orleans and St Louis with arrivals at Gunter St Anthony and Menger hotels.

John T. Barrett Bishop West Orange N. J St. Anthony John Muller New Orleans Menger E. F. Mikeska Taylor, Tex Gunter Arthur Halff St. Louis E. ©. Oliver Oklahoma City Arthur Abraham New York Harry Engels XX. Nugent

Barr Studio ad and San Antonio Northwestern railroad survey

The Barr Studio offers 7x11 inch sepia or black and white photographs with a two for one promo on engagement days for various ages. Separately, a survey of the San Antonio Northwestern railroad locations 40 miles northwest of San Antonio details planned construction to Medina City within about 60 miles, bridges at Medina River Leon Creek and Geronimo Creek, $15,000 per mile, start around July 15, with Bandera service within two years and connections to San Angelo via multiple routes.

Barr Studi Barr Studio Ave. C N. R. Dawson Mer San Antonio Northwestern Railroad San Antonio City Medina River H. H. Fielder A. A. Luther San Angelo Bandera Medina City Rock Springs Sonora Luther Leon Creek Geronimo Creek San Antonio Northwestern

London May Have Female Police Force

The piece reports that wartime manpower shortages push women into roles. a female police detachment is formed and may be sworn in, reviewed by the lord mayor at Mansion House as London ponders women officers amid broader trades integration.

London Mansion House

Brackenridge Park Golf Course Reopens After Rains

Brackenridge Park municipal golf course will reopen Wednesday after heavy rain damaged the ninth and sixth holes. The ninth hole is unplayable with its tee box destroyed, while the sixth will be played twice to complete nine holes. Bridges near holes five and nine were washed away or damaged.

Brackenridge Park

Auto Tool Chest Robbed Near Church

A thief stole a toolkit from an unattended automobile left near a church on Avenue D. The victim, F. Las Sen, reported the loss to police. Several other short notices of thefts and incidents accompany this page including milk thefts on West Florida street and an adding machine stolen from E. H. Labadie’s shop.

F. Lassen Avenue D Creamery Dairy Company West Florida Street E. H. Labadie Avenue

Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel In Households

A public health pitch promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver medicine. It claims calomel poisons bones and wastes, while Dodson's Tone cleanses liver and bowels without salivation or side effects. The ad guarantees relief by morning and urges use for the whole family.

Dodson Jtraight

Barn Fire Destroys Stable. Horse perishes in blaze

A barn owned by A J Baptiste at 1824 Montana Street burned Sunday morning, unknown origin. A horse inside was killed. The structure valued at 125 and contents damaged. Fire reported around 4 40 AM. Authorities investigating cause.

A. J. Baptiste Montana Street

Bond issues defeated in Elmendorf Kirby elections

Voters Saturday rejected a $12,000 school bond in district No. 23 Elmendorf and a special school tax increase in district No. 11 Kirby. County officials expect official tallies after completing receipt and canvassing of returns from independent school districts and trustee elections.

Elmendorf Kirby Joe &. Newton Losoya Newton

Return trip to Eagle Pass for $3.45

Travel notice lists a round trip fare of 3 dollars 45 cents to Eagle Pass with outbound on April 11 and return April 13 via Southern Pacific.

Southern Pacific Eagle Pass Lim

Republicans Set April 13 Convention at Boerne for Fourteenth District

A Republican convention will meet April 13 in Boerne to elect delegates to the national convention in Chicago on June 7 and nominate a presidential elector. The call was issued by the Republican executive committee. Two delegates and two alternates will be chosen. District delegates join state selections in Fort Worth May 23.

Fourteenth Boerne Chicago Republican Executive Committee Fort Worth

War prompts large order for domestic field glasses

Washington April 3. General Funston has ordered 1092 field glasses as the War Department reports it can now procure lenses of domestic manufacture. This move ends long reliance on European makers and aims to secure supply for wartime needs.

Washington, D. C United States Funston War Department

Lawyers Honor Dead At Sunday Meeting

Resolutions grieving the deaths of Judge James E. Webb James D. Walthall and Homer Jones were adopted at memorial services by the San Antonio Bar Association at Travis Park Methodist Church. Read by Judge Brooks the Webb tribute praised his sturdy character, while Walthall and Jones were honored for integrity and achievement in law.

James E. Webb James D. Walthall Homer Jones Country Club Travis Park Methodist Church San Antonio Bar Association Jones Stewart Title Guaranty Company F. C. Davis Thomas H. Franklin J. L. Camp C. A. Goeth William Aubrey Webb Judge Webb James EK. Webb J. Brooks Leroy G. Denman J. O. Terrell John Boyle Brooks Bar Association Mr. Walthall Ira ©. Ogden J. Ira Vercheville Claude J. Carter Hugh R. Robertson Raymond Edwards W. S. Fly Association C. A

Catarrhal Deafness Remedy Prescription

A home remedy advises using Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar. Mix 1 ounce Parmint with hot water, add 4 ounces sugar, and take 1 tablespoon four times daily. It claims relief from head noises and ease of breathing as nasal passages open and mucus stops dripping.

Travel Offers to Eagle Pass and Return Dates

Advertises rail options with prices at 6.60 dollars for trips to Eagle Pass and back, listing travel dates in April including the 9th and 10th and a limit April 16, through Southern Pacific.

Eagle Pass Lim Southern Pacific

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