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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1916

Page

12

Aviators May Form a Militia Squadron in Texas

Ten young men in San Antonio are slated to form the first Aero Squadron of the Texas National Guard pending state authorization. Barrett Fournier of San Pedro avenue is coordinating with Miss Katherine Stinson to offer aero plane instruction at a reduced tuition. If recognized, trainees pay tuition themselves until state issues official status and provides a plane for training.

Texas National Guard San Antonio Katherine Stinson Stinson South Loop Barrett Fournier San Pedro Avenue Militia Militia Department National Guard

Luncheon Notice and Local Items from San Antonio

To the Members of the Committee of One Hundred notice is given that the weekly luncheon will be held at the Menger Hotel on Tuesday April 11 at 12 30 pm reservation via telephone Travis 121 Dr Lewis Krams Beck Luncheon Committee. Also contains local ads and a court matter noting Omulo Casteneda arrested on government clothing charge and remanded to jail.

Committee of One Hundred Menger Hotel Travis Lewis Krams Beck Omulo Casteneda United States Dibrell Casteneda Edwards Sunday

Republican Executive Committee Called for Monday Session

Chairman J E Elgin convenes the executive committee at 56 oclock Monday afternoon on the third floor of the Riverside building with an invitation extended to all Republicans whether or not they are committee members. The report ends with indeterminate recruitment notes and notices.

J. E. Elgin Riverside

Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel in liver cures

An advertisement denounces calomel as toxic and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. It claims the tonic cleanses sour bile, eases biliousness, and constipation, and guarantees dramatic improvements by morning with a money back offer. It also touts suitability for the entire family and children's palatable taste.

Dodson

Crime and labor notes from local city desk

Allen Freeman and two other residents listed with addresses. Two recruits James Watkins and Hugh Reeves enlisted last week. Plan to close freight offices at noon Saturdays from April 15 through summer with Saturday afternoons off for employees announced. Jose Frausto, 26, attacked on South Santa Rosa avenue, wounded and taken to city hospital. assailant fled.

Allen Freeman Courtland Place Oleg Haycroft Milam Street Lucian Barnett Montana Street James Augustus Watkins Essex Street Hugh Nolan Reeves Carson Street Southern Pacific Sap Katy Jose Frausto Santa Rosa Avenue

Enforcing Traffic Laws Tightens Downtown Speed Limits

Arrests on charges of violating the traffic ordinance rose Sunday as motorcycle officers were ordered by Commissioner Uhr to strictly enforce regulations on downtown streets and paved thoroughfares in residential areas. The Southern Pacific Houston division freight and passenger agents meet in San Antonio to discuss a safety program and issues affecting the Houston to Del Rio route.

Uhr Southern Pacific Houston San Antonio del Rio

Houston Business Delegation To Visit San Antonio

A Houston Chamber of Commerce committee will greet visiting Houston businessmen at the Southern Pacific depot at 8 p.m. Tuesday for a discussion on business relations lasting an hour or more. The sixteenth annual Houston trade excursion will depart Houston Tuesday morning. The train is due San Antonio at 8 p.m., later than previously planned, and San Antonio’s Chamber of Commerce will assist in entertaining the delegation.

Merce Houston Southern Pacific Houston Chamber of Commerce San Antonio San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

Robs mother in law identified as purse snatcher

Two city detectives and four officers chased a man from Buena Vista street to a dwelling and pulled him from a bathtub after he robbed a woman of her purse. The suspect, facing the victim, admitted the crime and was later turned over to county authorities for charges of purse snatching burglary and theft.

Buena Vista Street Proudfoot White Neal

Scott Enlists With Army Quartermaster as Mechanic

William T. Scott, a well known San Antonio youth, enters the army quartermaster department as an expert mechanic and will leave Monday night for Colum bus New Mexico with several others.

Columbus N. M Mexico William B St. Charles Street Scott H. A. Entrekin Terrace Park Norman McIntosh William T. Scott San Antonio Army Quartermaster Department

Demonstration Alcazar Stoves At Sam Speir Hardware

Demonstration of Alcazar combination cook stove that burns gas coal and wood plus gas ranges and oil cook stoves advertised by Sam Speir Hardware Co at 219 Losoya from April 10 to 15.

Sam Speir Rye Speir Hdw Losoya Oe Speir Hdw. Co

Caldwell County votes dry 421 majority ends long fight

In Caldwell Texas the county voted 421 to 0 to end years of debate over prohibition. The dry victory marks the eighth election since 1901 with anti votes shrinking from large margins to zero as voters finally supported prohibition. The 1914 dry majority was 118 but many antis were unable to reach polls due to flooded creeks.

Loling Tex Caldwell County Terrell

Ranges and Oil Cook Stoves Auction Notice

Apr 10 15 ranges and oil cook stoves offered by Rye Speir Hardware Co at 219 Losoya with details available at the store.

Oil burning locomotives observed by SP with cars

Advertisement notes travel from Washington and return for 55.25 dollars with dates April 13 14 15 and May 12. Mentions oil burning locomotives observation cars on Southern Pacific service.

Washington and

Demonstration Offer for Eagle Pass Round Trip

Come join the demonstration in Eagle Pass with a round trip by Southern Pacific from 219 Losoya. Price listed at $3.45 for the round trip with departures April 3 and April 18. Tickets available through O E Speir Hardware Co.

Southern Pacific

Daily New Bargains in For Sale Column

The light want ads feature new bargains each day in the for sale miscellaneous column. It highlights fresh listings and price points for local shoppers seeking quick deals.

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