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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1917

Page

14

Uhr Succeeds in Dismissing Policeman Kohr

City council votes 3 to 2 to dismiss Policeman Kohr amid charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. Mayor Brown casts deciding vote with Uhr and Kearny. Lambert and Garland oppose. Defense witnesses challenge the accusations as political and vague. Kohr denies abuses toward Dr. Dixon and Mr. Speier. Budget items approved before the hearing. sidewalk bid for San Pedro Park set to open next Monday.

lXohr Brown Uhr Kearny Garland Lambert Kohr Antone Speier Ed J. Wilkens Dixon Speier Harry A. Briggs Alamo East Commerce Streets Briggs J. D. Chafetz N. A. Baker J. Winters Dr. Dixon Commerce Street Mr. Speier Wilkens Bob Uhr Commissioner Uhr San Pedro Park Monay

Nestlé’s Food coupon offer for free trial package

A marketing appeal invites mothers to obtain a free sample can of Nestlé's Food. It promises a simple germ free digestion friendly product modified by doctors and planned by scientists. The ad targets mothers and offers a free book and trial package by sending no money. Filed from Nestlé's promotional material.

Nestlé

Light Ad Rates Promote Direct-to-Home Circulation

The Light, San Antonio home paper, highlights its superior paid circulation and 15 word classified ad pricing options including 1, 4, 7 and 10 insertions at varying costs.

San Antonio

Magic Corn Removal by Freezone Soothes and Shrivels

A Cincinnati man promotes Freezone as a cheap ether compound to remove corns. A few drops applied to a tender corn allegedly relieve pain, dry the corn quickly, and allow lifting it out with fingers. The notice urges clipping and using the remedy to prevent infection.

Cincinnati Father

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar Opens In San Antonio

Readies for the sixty fourth annual conclave with over twelve hundred delegates expected from across Texas. A major parade starts at 9 30 a m joining routes through St Marys Houston North Flores West Commerce Alamo Plaza and Travis streets before services at Travis Park Methodist Church.

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Texas Sam P. Cochran Masons of Gunter Hotel Mike H. Thomas Dallas H B. Stoddard Bryan, Tex Knights Templar United States J. G. Wooten Paris Tex William James Fort Worth Guy W. Junker Beaumont R. L. Ball San Antonio Frank C. Jones Houston L. C. Hawkins St. Mary's Convent Streets Kenedy Commandery No. 61 Templar Houston Street North Flores Street North Flores West Commerce Street West Commerce Alamo Plaza St. Mary’s Travis Street Travis Navarro Street Knights Travis Park Methodist Church W. S. Fly Cathedral Ladies of Order of the Eastern Star Grand Commandery Menger Hotel Order of Malta San Antonio Commandery No

Tacoma Holds Loyalty Parade

In Tacoma Washington more than fifteen thousand marchers joined a patriotic parade yesterday evening while about forty thousand spectators lined the streets.

Tacoma Wash

Old Folks Need Cascarets for Liver Bowels

An advertisement urges older readers to use Cascarets for gentle bowel support. It compares aging to slower movement and weaker muscles, promotes a daily natural tonic, and notes a 10 cent price per box at drug stores.

Initiation Ceremonies Mark Anniversary of El Templo No 181

Fifty candidates for Knights of Khorassan will be carried over desert sands as part of the second anniversary celebrations of San Antonio El Templo No 181. An elaborate parade, banquet, and initiation at Turner Hall follow, with many members listed as registered and awaiting arrival. The junior Harlandale Club members are named, along with a detailed roster. Delegates from about forty states gather for the United States Good Roads Association fifth annual session in Birmingham, with Bankhead and Governor Brough addressing the opening.

Knights of Khorassan Desert San Antonio Kansas City Kan James Bindley Ben Barcelona J. C. Betancourt Co. Carcola F. L. Camfield Charles E. Rees Ernest W. Roth George Rapps James Stevens Joe Saladino H. B. Strich Ben Strum Zay Smith C. H. Sprott J. C. Talcott Jr William H. Wiener C. C. Williams M. Wolfson William J. von Rosenberg Austin Birmingham Ala United States Good Roads Association United States J. H. Bankhead Alabama Bankhead Brough Arkansas

Organize Canning Clubs In Harlandale

Two girls canning clubs formed in Harlandale Monday afternoon under Mrs J L Landrum of the State Department of Agriculture. A junior and a senior club were established, completing a temporary local organization at Harlandale school. Officers include Winnie Forester president Dolly James vice president Henrietta Nacker secretary.

Harlandale J. L. Landrum State Department of Agriculture Winnie Forester Dolly James Henrietta Nacker Norma

Old board member runs for mayor amid political shift

A former member of the previous city board has entered the mayoral race signaling a political shift. The candidate, named in local reports, cites governance reform and community needs as driving factors behind the candidacy.

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