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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
9
A tree in Hon duras yields a cotton used for textile making by natives. An inventor's gasoline powered post holes digger supposedly replaces fifteen men. A St Paul inventor patents a lock that records lock and unlock times on paper tape.
The arrival in San Antonio Wednesday morning of Captain J J Sanders of the Texas Rangers, accompanied by Joe Brooks, sparked speculation about his mission. Sanders said he came on official business and declined to reveal its nature.
Today orders detail Colonel Lea Febiger retired to duty with the Organized Force of California with two months leave of absence granted upon relief from present duties. Captain Lesley J. McNair Fourth Artillery receives leave of absence. Major Blanton Winship Judge Advocate has his assignment extended by ten days.
A sick old man asks a friend for a physician. The specialist names a high priced doctor but only charges two dollars for the first follow up. The patient pays and is told no examination is needed while the doctor keeps the money and ends the visit.
The Guaranty State Bank of San Antonio with 150000 capital opens Thursday morning at East Houston and Jefferson streets. George D. Campbell announces the venture with Lee Joseph of Cuero as president, supported by officers R. R. Webb Dwight E. Potter and others. The bank cites faith in San Antonio as a financial center and the state guaranty fund. The quarters at 401 East Houston feature mahogany and white marble interiors.
The Tex as Game and Fish Protective Association adopted a resolution mandating a $1 license for all Texas hunters. It allows three unaccompanied shipments home per season and keeps accompanying game as desired. Other measures call for penalties for using nonowner licenses, funds to hire more deputies, and daily bag limits of 25 birds. Delegates from across the state, including Will W. Wood and J. H. Bailey, discussed game conditions and supported seeking legislative approval.
Police in Peoria seek Jose Gonzales after a fatal night argument left Charles Younke dead and Jesse Barber fatally wounded. The incident followed a dispute over the Mexican situation. An electric smelter has been installed in Newfoundland for producing high grade copper from local ores.
Interest grows as the Ben Greet Players arrive in San Antonio to celebrate Shakespeare’s ter centennial. The outdoor shows at Glen Marie on Fifth and Oakland feature As You Like It in matinee and Much Ado About Nothing in the evening. Miss Elsie Herndon Kearns returns to star with the renowned troupe known for its perfection in acting and production.
Classified style notice touts De Miracle as the only depilatory that works under and on the skin. It claims it dissolves hair by absorbing into the skin, warns imitations fail, and offers a money back guarantee with purchasing details.
A Smith College Dramatic Club alumna, noted for Shakespearean roles, is highlighted as a leading exponent of the role in the past decade. San Antonio committee plans to make the event annual as they bring the players to the city. Pennsylvania to plant 10 000 cherry trees to aid insectivorous birds. Britain invents bronze hose with no rubber canvas or leather for handling fuel oil.
Soap and many shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. Use refined cocoanut oil with water to cleanse hair and scalp. a small amount produces rich lather and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage. Cocoanut oil is cheap and purchasable at pharmacies.
The Navy authorizes a civilian training cruise on U S battleships from August 15 to September 12. Recruits from cities including Portland Boston New York Philadelphia Norfolk Charleston and possibly Galveston will sail about three weeks. The program covers navigation signaling radio steam and electrical engineering plus drill and formations. A $30 fee covers board and outfit. transportation to and from the ship is extra. Recruits receive a certificate upon completion and are not required to enlist.
Not a friend quotes Martha about a household guest visiting her cook frequently he is the mistress’s husband. The humor lies in the cook's sly denial and the wife’s distrust of her servant’s presence in the kitchen.
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