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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

Page

4

Tanlac touted as cure all in San Antonio ad

A testimonial claims Tanlac restored energy and digestion for a man who suffered severe stomach pains and weakness. The piece notes Tanlac is sold at Wagner's Drug Store and Dr. H. Meter with a local representative.

Bern Wagner Akelo Terry Mike Dee Pfeifer Trouvie Tantze San Antonio Wey Wagner Er. H. Meter Persuma Direccion

Rhodesia to Build First Canning Plant in Rhodesia

Rhodesia plans a meat canning industry with a plant by Co operative Limited Lawry Company. The enterprise will process six to eight thousand cattle yearly, aiming to ship canned meat to Europe, with future plans for frozen and chilled meats. Mr. Cleveland, a Salisbury executive, travels to the United States to arrange machinery and supervision, then to Chicago to hire staff.

Rhodesia South Africa United Co-operative Limited Llawry Company Varope Cleveland Rhod York

Austin Trades Council Opposes Prohibition Resolution

In Travis county the Austin Trades Council adopted a resolution opposing prohibition. The document states the council opposes passage of any measure deemed detrimental to organized labor in Austin.

Austin Tex Der Travis County Austin Trades Conceil

Father Granted Custody of Olga Ellis in Tokyo Ruling

A Tokyo appeals court has returned custody of nine year old Olga Ellis to her American father after Massachusetts courts had awarded custody to the mother in 1912. The case, extending from Boston to Japan, involved extradition questions and an attempted custody move by Mrs Bills. The court ruled largely on domicile principles under Japanese law, with potential appeal to the Supreme Court.

Tok Linle Olga Hills Uns Bec Massachusetts Tokio Appeal Court Liles Mrs Dais Supreme Court Japan Bills Boston Wornate Olga Lukio Ellis Hill David I. Walsh United States Chi Milly Eniar Ole Tokyo Aiga Dai Jenan Hin Yaninda Imperial University

Road 10 Coast Interest Grows in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi leaders including Glover C Johns and William Cassin press for a hard surfaced highway from the coast to the inland area. A Corpus Christi Rotary Club push aims to secure funding and support for construction and maintenance. Delegations from Corpus Christi will join San Antonio representatives to advocate in state discussions.

Glover C. Johns Corpus Christi Rotary Club Glover C Johns Corpus Ciristi Agine Bun Antonio-Corpus Christi Puget Sound Arc Mb. Johns William Cassin S54 Antonin Syn. Antonine Corpus Christi Keigh Way Moris Christ Nursing San Antonio Carpive Christi Rotary Chich

Salvation Army Plans Christmas Food Baskets In San Antonio

Captain P O Burdick oversees annual Salvation Army food baskets for Christmas. Costs rise. basket size may grow by about a quarter to a fifth with added chicken, fruit, vegetables, nuts and raisins. Donations fund the program beyond kettles and receipts go to headquarters for distribution.

Salvation Army P.O. Burdick Capitan Gardick Pravista Nims Silentian Army Army Burd San Antonio

Government to fund half of new storm sewer project

The United States government will grant 10 to construct a storm sewer on Crockett Street from Alamo Plaza to the river, while the city will build an adjoining sewer on Akimo Plaza from Houston Street to Cronkett Street. Postmaster Armistad and City Engineer Helland negotiated the plan, with federal one half share.

Vermigsion Crockett Street Alamo Plaza Akimo Plaza Houston Street Cronkett Street George D. Armistand Helland Armistead Alamno Plaza Farm Park Government Rewat

Miss Hattie Dixon Dies in San Antonio

Miss Hattie A Dixon 36 a Highland Park School teacher died at her home 249 Ovlock Avenue Saturday evening. Funeral at First Baptist Church Sunday at 4 oclock with Rev Porter and Rev L K Tigva officiating. Survived by mother Mrs Linge Dixon and sister Miss Willie Dixon. Burial in Mission Portal.

Ilattin A. Dixon Highland Park Drexel Avenue Puneral First Baptist Church St. Porter L. Ik. Tigva Dixon San Antonio Houtsima Mes. Linge Dixon Willie K. Ison

Mother's Plea for Custody Dismissed by Texas Court

In Austin, Judge Aucyeth dismissed the case over the custody of J Temple Gwathmey Jr. saying the criminal district court lacks jurisdiction. Leta Gaines Gwathmey, daughter of former Chief Justice Gaines, had sought full custody despite a prior divorce settlement granting split custody with J Temple Gwathmey of New York.

Austin, Tex Dee Mollam Leta Gaines Gwathimey Criminal District Court of Tray Ts County J. Temple Gwathmey Jr J. Temple Gawathmes New York Uc Eeth Court Twige BR. R. Gaines State Surpreme Court Mgr. Gwathmey

Aransas Harbor inspection eyed for storm damage repair funds

Railroad official Mari Mayfield and Chief Engineer 8 D Parker plan an Aransas Pass visit to inspect Aransas Harbor and Terminal Company property. The review relates to a proposed bond issue to fund repairs after a tropical storm. A gathering of troops and local officials accompanied the inspection event.

Judge Davis Urges Parent Teacher Cooperation

District School No. county judge Lamea R. Davis urged cooperation between teachers and parents at a Shavane Ti Social Clan meeting. He recalled a time teachers resented parental interference and dull students were labeled stupid, but now collaboration helps each child reach their age peers. A vote of thanks followed.

Lamea R. Davis

Fragmented Readable Fragments From An Unknown Page

OCR fragments describe a range of topics including a Christmas story read by Miss Adina De Zavala, home economics at a high school, remarks by Mrs. George Ueno and others, and a request to use a school building for future meetings. The text shifts to a Turkmen encounter with a foreman, a gentleman presenting beer, and a note about a new wireless station on the Atlantic coast of Africa.

Waa Adina de Zavala Telen Gordon George Ueno Mra Sam Schmid

No Liquor Indictments From Travis County Grand Jury

Austin Texas December 16 The Travis County grand jury adjourned without actions on liquor charges against Austin saloons accused of selling alcohol to university students and minors Ten bills of indictment were returned but all were of a nonfelony nature The report notes a court session and a pastor’s comment on social conduct but the full context is unclear

Austin Tex Travis County Grand Jury Criminal District Court

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