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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

7

Baldwin Pianos Endorse Conger Music House as Sole Local Agent

The Baldwin Company announces The Conger Music House at 714 Avenue in San Antonio as its official representative in the local territory after a thorough evaluation. The note emphasizes one price sales, low margins, factory direct delivery, and a range of Baldwin pianos priced from 220 to 1500 dollars. It cites Baldwin’s historic standards and major global awards to justify buyer confidence.

Conger Music House 714 Avenue San Antonio

County school delinquents list to be sent to superintendent

Champe G. Carter says by Monday a full list of scholastic delinquents will reach County School Superintendent P. F Stewart, enabling the enforcement of the compulsory education law. Principal blanks were sent to all country schools to identify children who do not attend. Probation officers will begin visits to ensure attendance once the list is available.

P. F Stewart Champe G. Carter County Board of School Trustees Stewart Mr. Carter J. Ross Boles

Katy plans 10 boost this city as resort

Passenger agents of the M. E. & T. railroad plan a San Antonio conference on December 13 and 14 to promote the city as a tourist resort. About forty representatives from major northern and eastern cities will attend, aiming to outpace California and Florida as winter destinations.

North San Antonio California Florida Boston Cincinnati Detroit Des Moines New York St. George St. Louis Walter Walthall Katy Walthall

Federal court term opens in San Antonio December 18

The United States Court for the San Antonio division of the Western District of Texas will open its semi annual term December 18 and adjourn to January 3, 1917. Judge T S Maxey has resigned and President Wilson is expected to name a successor before the opening. Witnesses and jurors are not to report until January 2. The term will include substantial work with the grand jury usually not empaneled before holidays.

United States Court For San Antonio Western District of Texas T. S. Maxey Wilson Maxey Federal Grand Jury

Federal grand jury to consider 50 cases for action

Fifty cases will be examined and passed on by the federal grand jury, in addition to the current docket of cases already pending on indictments.

Federal Grand Jury

Army Orders Move Officers to Island City and Oklahoma

Today's army orders list Colonel John P. Finley of the Fourth Infantry to Governor's Island. Second Lieutenant Eugene McCarthy of Alabama and Captain Robert Whitfield of the Twenty second Infantry are assigned to recruiting service and Oklahoma City respectively. First Lieutenant Claude H. Rhinehardt of the Seventh Cavalry is attached to the aviation section as assistant.

John P. Finley Fourth Infantry Governor’s Island M’carthy Alaama Robert Whitfield Twenty-second Infantry Oklahoma City Claude HK. Rhinehardt Seventh Cavalry

Latin American woman urges Spanish for Pan American unity

Madame Blanche Z. DeBaralt of Havana told the Pan American Luncheon Club in San Antonio that learning Spanish is the first step toward Pan Americanism. She argued North Americans should know Spanish as Latin Americans know English, and noted few North Americans spoke Spanish at a Washington conference.

Blanche Z. DeBaralt Havana Cuba San Antonio Gunter Hotel North South America North America Latin America Madame de Baralt United States South Bolivia Madame DeBaralt Percy V. Pennybacker General Federation of Woman's Clubs Austin Pennybacker John Case Griswold

Calf Born To Jersey Queen At Hood Farm In Lowell

A $25,000 bull calf is born to Sophie XIX the Jersey herd queen at C I Hood farm in North Tewksbury. Hood aims to breed a superior Jersey line from the famous sire and dam brought from Jersey twenty years ago. The dam won major prizes in Milwaukee and Springfield. the sire also earned prizes in Ohio New York and Massachusetts. Hood once declined $25,000 and later $50,000 for Sophie. The calf will be entered in cattle and dairy shows when grown.

Lowell Mass Sophie XIX Jersey C. I. Hood North Tewksbury Hood Milwaukee Springfield Ohio New York Miss May Irwin Sophie

Notable Visitors Stay at City Hotels for Christmas Season

A string of travelers and merchants are listed as guests at the Gunter, St. Anthony, and Menger hotels, including E. R. Pampell of Keriville, Lee Madden of Freeport, E. B. Crushing of Hous tory, M. W. Fowler of Goliad, and G. H. Bechtel Jr. of Houston. Also noted are Mrs. J. B. Dibrell of Seguin, Mrs. W. W. Garrett Jr. and Miss Elsie Johnson of Kerrville, Fred Catterall of Galveston, L. J. Glenn of Brady, and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Ailes of Corpus Christi.

Lee Madden Freeport Tex St. Anthony E. B. Crushing Houstory Tex Menger Heel J. B. Dibrell Seguin San Antonio Menger Hotel W. W. Garrett Jr Elsie Johnson Kerrville Gunter Hotel Fred Catterall Galveston L. J. Glenn Brady E. H. Ailes Corpus Christ D. M. Pollard Austin J. E. Maury Memphis Tenn Menger

One Letter. An Irishman Hit by a Golf Ball

An Irishman was suddenly struck by a golf ball. The other player asks if he is hurt and he replies with a clipped, evasive answer starting with Why.

Discolored skin claims and cosmetic wax remedy

An old advertisement touts mercorized wax to remove discolored or spotted skin and claims a spotless result after nightly application. It also recommends saxolite powder mixed with bath water to reduce wrinkles and improve complexion.

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THE Baldwin Piano Company Baldwin Piano Paris London Baldwin Conger Music Avenue San Antonio, Texas Duffy’s Duffy's Seatai Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester, N. Y U. 8S Emil Blum Company E. R. Pampell M. W. Fowler Goliad, Tex City G. H. Bechtel Jr Houston St. Anthony Hotel Pat Foive New York World 4& Guaranty Fund Bank Gunter Hotel Bldg P. Skinner Taliaferro Jos. Rosenfield Jack W. New Vy. Dielman H. ¢. Creidmane Mre Jet Gunter D. Bonner Chas. Baumberser Sugarman Brothers Sugarman Bros Col. W. Houston and N. Flores
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