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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1917

Page

9

Nuxated Iron advertised as a strength booster for women

A physician endorses organic iron, Nuxated Iron, claiming it rapidly increases strength and endurance in nervous, weak women. The ad cites Dr. Ferdinand King and Dr. Schuyler C. Jaques, urges avoiding metallic iron, and promises a money back or $100 for guaranteed results within weeks. Sold by H. L. Wagner and other druggists.

Ferdinand King New York Renz Schuyler C. Jaques Bt. Elizabeth’s Hospital New York City Minent Europe America H. L. Wagner

English Railroad Tests Refrigerator Cars for Meat

An English railroad experiments with refrigerated freight cars that maintain an even temperature, aiming to rival the elaborate refrigeration plants used on steamships for meat transport.

New Eight-Plus-Ten Adding Machine Feature Noted

A reference notes a new adding machine has ten figure keys instead of the standard eight, and far fewer levers and stops than the typical ninety in older models, suggesting easier automatic column placement of figures.

Buy a Home Campaign Launched in San Antonio

A San Antonio luncheon at the St. Anthony Hotel launched a Buy a Home campaign led by the Real Estate Board. James Kapp was elected chairman with R. Jones and J. M. Clark as vice chairmen, aiming to stimulate home buying in May.

San Antonio St. Anthony Real Estate Board United States James Kapp R. ©. Jones J. M. Clark R. C. Hill

Boy Held for Theft as Money Found in Shoes

A 19 year old Mexican boy employed as a collector for a furniture store was arrested by Detective Green on theft charges after $30 in bank notes were found stuffed in his shoe during a search. Other local burglaries include entries at Labadie 533 Fourth Street, Berry 920 Stonewall Street, Campbell hotel room, Faskett 99 Lewis Street, and Elliott 115 Montezuma Alley with trunks, clothes, watches, jewelry, firearms, and other items reported stolen.

Green E. H. Labadie Fourth Street D. E. Berry Stonewall Street Z. K. Campbell H. Faskett Lewis Street

Woman Struck by Motorcycle on Alamo Plaza

Mrs. Katherine Kincley of 645 South Flores Street was struck by a motorcycle at 8 30 p m Tuesday night on Alamo Plaza and escaped with slight injuries. The vehicle's number was reported to police.

Alamo Plaza Katherine Kincley South Flores Street J. A. Block West Commerce Street Wright

Minton China samples miss Newton-Weller-Wagner exhibit

The Newton Weller Wagner Co regrets to announce that Minton China samples did not arrive for the exhibit scheduled for April 11 12 and 13 as advertised.

Newton-Weller- Wagner Co Minton China

Khaki Plant May Locate in San Antonio

San Antonio may host a khaki cloth factory to supply the army as orders loom with 600 000 soldiers. The Chamber of Commerce backs locating a fabric plant here and possibly a factory to assemble uniforms, with local mills to join the effort. The board also supported Galveston as a site for a new Gulf navy yard.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Teasday John B. Carrington L. Clegg Washington Galveston Gulf

Obituaries notice list for local residents and kin

Multiple obituaries note deaths of Mrs Clotilde Sarran 74 at 417 San Fernando St. Allen C Marsden 48 Beeville auto dealer. Mrs William J Springall 48 of 918 Nolan St. Silas W Graybell 88 of 115 Devine St. Henriette Franck 75 died in Paris. Details include survivors, funeral arrangements, and sending of remains.

Clotilde Sarran San Fernando Street Edmund George Sarran San Antonio Camil Licardie Tampico Mexico Jacob Fecci Theodore Watzlavzick August Troboese Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary San Fernando Cemetery William J. Springall Nolan Street Cotulla J. H. Groseclose C. W. Weddell Dignowity Hill Circle Travis Park Missionary Society Silas W. Graybell W. A. Windsor Devine Street Baldwin County Georgia Texas Gregg County Whitstone Ochiltree Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Co Henriette Franck E. R B. Franck Avenue D Paris France

Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment

Local business listing for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offering automotive equipment and funeral services with two phone lines for inquiries and orders.

Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co

New Fiesta Parade Entries Reported Busy Lineup

The feature committee of the 8 O S V parade reported at a Travis club luncheon that many new entries and many laughable ones have been received and will appear in the monster parade closing Fiesta week. The Shamrock Film Company through P B McGeeney will present a special feature and the Shriners plan a surprise. The Peacock Military Academy band and the Shriners band will also be in line.

Travis Club Shamrock Film Company McGeeney Shriners Peacock Military Academy

Public Lecture by James W. Erwin on Southland Route

James W. Erwin of San Francisco official lecturer for Southern Pacific speaks at the GunTher Hotel ballroom on April 13 at 8 15 p m under Chamber of Commerce auspices. All invited.

James W. Erwin San Francisco So. Pac. Co Chamber of Commerce Limny Southland Gunter Hotel

Police hold motorcycle found on East Commerce Street

Police hold for identification a motorcycle found on East Commerce Street several nights ago. Investigators seek clues to owner and circumstances surrounding the discovery.

East Commerce Street

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals issues four decisions

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals handed down four decisions on Wednesday noting affirmations in cases including P. Vaky vs. Henry y and DeBruin vs. Santo Domingo Land and Irrigation. Motions for rehearing were overruled in multiple matters and submission dates were advanced in one instance.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals P. Vaky Henry 'Y Phelps Bexar J. C G. Bedell Moore Maverick Light & Jones J. Hart Val Verde Gulf Pipe Line Company Ed C.lassater Brooks T. J. Miller Chicago Portrait Company

Petition for writ of error granted in Texas Lumber Co case

The court grants the petition for writ of error and sets April 25, 1917 as the deadline to file a proper petition. J A Kepp ler et al versus Texas Lumber Co et al. Harris. Harris overrules motion to dismiss. Houston Electric Co versus Eula Pearce Harris. The court adjourned until next Wednesday.

Supreme Court Austin Tex Northern Texas Traction Company J. C. Crowdus Tarrant J. C. League Va Galveston City Co Galveston Ae Olsenvé William Gritls Court of Civil Appeals St. Louis W. Ity Texas J. B Va. J J. A. Keppler Texas Lumber Co Harri Houston Electric Co Eula Pearce Harris

Court of Criminal Appeals Proceedings Listed

The Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed Frank dap alias Elmer Shelton from McLenna Appeal dismissed V.a Thadberg et al Comanche. Motion for rehearing overruled J J Wilson alias B J McGarry Lee. Submitted on brief and oral argument for both J L Rudy Montague. On brief for both Jeff Roberts Den on. On motion for rehearing John Helder Dallas Sam Farr Wilson Bilseo Aguilar Maverick.

Court of Criminal Appeals Frank Dap Elmer Shelton McLenna

Local youth dies from accidental rifle wound in Elmendorf

Fritz Richter aged 20 died at 2 40am in a local hospital from a bullet wound to the abdomen. The San Antonio Brewing Association employee was accidentally shot on Sunday afternoon in Elmendorf while visiting relatives. The body was sent to Elmendorf for burial arrangements with a 4 pm funeral led by Rev. B E Breihan.

Fritz Richter San Antonio Brewing Association Elmendorf San Antonio Riebe Undertaking Company B. E. Breihan Ernest Kicher Illism James Otto Albert Kiletier William Gaskins Minnie Helen Richter Bs Goaskine

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