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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
7
A wireless report from the Spanish steamer Conde Wilfredo says the American schooner Like Wempetakt Way sank after a collision with the Conde Wilfredo off Cape Hatley. The Wilfredo was en route from Galveston to Burglonu, while another schooner, Thom Newport News, was bound to Guha.
A thief stole three turkeys meant for the Foremost Orphans Memorial near West End, upsetting Christmas dinner plans. The birds, central to the youngsters holiday table, were to be displayed on the board as symbols of hope. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as children awaited the feast.
Unreadable fragment hints at a group contemplating whether to hold a real Christmas dinner. No concrete names, dates, or locations are readable to confirm specifics. The text suggests uncertainty about hosting arrangements.
San Antonio Travelers Protective Association members led an inside page imembership drive Saturday morning with about thirty visiting officers from other Texas branches. No luncheon was held at the Gunter Hotel, a banquet planned at the Mito hotel next. The Texts division of the U A L led all states by adding 136 new members in November. Border conditions were reported quiet with fewer bandit activities along the Texas border, while a new M E Church was organized in Comus with Rev Sessions named initial pastor.
The new fast train Sunshine Specks will depart San Antonio at 9 15 a m for St Louis, with a full schedule overhaul across International and Grey Northern routes effective Sunday. Trains No 2 4 6 and 12 receive revised departure times linking San Antonio to Dallas Fort Worth Houston and Mexico, including sleepers and reclining cars. Charles Robinson extradition to Missouri authorized. he is held in Dallas.
A fragment discussing how white expansion spread global diseases and hygienic progress across centuries. It cites smallpox, cholera, bubonic plague, and syphilis as imported by later contact, noting ancient health had been freer from such ailments and urging continued sanitary measures and costly safeguards.
The article speculates on candidates for suffrage leadership at the Women’s Congressional Union convention in Washington. Myra James Lees Lialdlaw and Jane Addams are named among potential leaders, with Mrs Stanley McCarmicle and Mrs Medi Mc Vorndey others cited. Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, will assist delegates at the event opening December 7. The convention runs December 14 to 18 with representation to national committees and appeals to congress.
Wheat prices rose sharply today in Chicago trading with a late bid surge lifting prices about 6 cents per bushel. Reports say Canadian exports to Britain and other markets may flow, while Philadelphia trade news and possible foreign government orders influence sentiment.
Advert shows Mi-o-na as a universal stomach remedy praised by druggists. It claims to relieve dyspepsia and aid digestion, with a money back guarantee if the product does not meet results. Customers report satisfaction and repeat purchases across stores.
A long list of named guests and arrivals appears at the St Anthony and Gunter hotels in San Antonio and Dallas as visitors from Texas and nearby states check in. Notable names include J T pratter, Dayne of Dallas, B Stubbs of Galveston, J G Anbey of Dallas, and E N Munley among others, with several staying at the Menger. The text also notes a rolling stock shipment to Eagle Pass and plans for new cars and locomotives reaching the region soon.
Miss Lucile Morris stars as Rosalind in a grand high school production at the Grand Open House. The cast, training, and effects earned strong praise while the concert and orchestra added a lively finale.
Strong customer testimony from Fred Smith of Green Bay Wisconsin asserts Foley Kidney Pills relieved his soreness and weakness. The ad links winter strain on kidneys to joint and bladder issues and promotes Keeley Kidney Pills as effective.
Committees named for the patent fund include Piny committee with Louise Corrington Mildred Jobson Inliz Labban Jessiea Matthews Francese Evans Winnine Harral Margaret Bridee and Star McDaniel Program Committee Leis Parts worth Evelyn Newton alazion Mets and Vinity Harval Candy committee Anis Walter Star McDaniel Dorrothy Silshoe Anna Alpin Mildred Johnson Ernie Tarral and Irving Hicks listed as participants.
Bargains in used suns and res Potenert s guns and rifles for rent.
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