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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

5

Mail Wagon Driver Injured in Street Car Collision

A mail wagon driven by Juan Arillana collided with a street car at the Houston street and Alamo plaza intersection at 10:30 last night. The driver was taken to Santa Rosa hospital with injuries whose extent is not yet known. Wounds were dressed by Dr. L M Weinfield at Fischer's drug store.

Juan Arillana Houston Street Alamo Plaza Santa Rosa Hospital Fischer’s L. M. Weinfield

Demosthenes Debating Society Opens Education Row

A school debate at Main Avenue High School on compulsory education ended with the affirmative winning led by Shelton Crain and D Hunter. Negative debaters were Ned Jordan and E King. The event was part of a regular Demosthenes Debating Society meeting.

Texas Demosthenes Debating Society Main Avenue Shelton Crain D. Hunter Ned Jordan King Lincoln M. Everett Walter Hankle Indianapolis

Great Effort for Charity Grows Daily

Pa to deliver tomorrow baskets being packed and distribution will begin. Autos and help needed.

Help Wanted for Christmas Cheer Drive

The Christmas Cheer association asks for about fifteen automobiles and several young men to assist in delivering gifts and advancing the philanthropic effort. Volunteers should call 329 West Commerce Street or phone 7371 Southwestern.

Christmas Cheer Association West Commerce Street Southwestern

Charity Drives Brightens San Antonio Aid Effort at Commerce Street

At 329 West Commerce, the Christmas Cheer association mobilizes a large volunteer force, packing baskets for the poor with meats, groceries, toys, and clothing. Mrs. A W Houston leads efforts, with 2000 names on the charity journal and plans for at least 15 automobiles to deliver gifts, while merchants donate discounts and goods. Cash donations total $886.85 by yesterday noon, and the drive projects extensive community support, including a large meat order from Fulton market and broad volunteer backing.

San Antonio West Commerce Street Christmas Cheer Association A. W. Houston The Association Christmas Cheer H. C. Carter BE. A. Mayor Thomas L. Conroy H. H. Peel W. A. McNeil San Antonio Press Club

Matinee At Grand Opera House Draws Huge Charity Crowd

A 2 PM matinee at the Grand Opera House filled every seat with an enthusiastic crowd for a charity benefit. Stars from the Plaza Royal Star and an act from Seven Days joined a musical program under Prof Carl Hahn. The show runs three hours.

Grand Opera House Plaza the Royal the Star Carl Hahn

Christmas Cheer donations and a court fine reported

San Antonio Commandery No. 7, E. T., sent a $50 donation to Christmas Cheer chairman Mrs. A. W. Houston with praise for her committee. The Press club added $10 to the effort. Auto driver Harry Schurte was fined $5 for soliciting near the Alamo building after being cited for not remaining at a designated stand.

San Antonio Commandery No. 7 K. T A. W. Houston National Bank of Commerce E. T E. C. Arnold Press Club L. B. Clegg Alamo Plaza Harry Schurte Corporation Court Hall Alamo Building

Pale Delicate Women and Girls Tonic Ad Mission

Advertisement touts The Old Standard Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria fighter and health builder for both adults and children. Priced at 60 cents.

Man as cheap as a bargain quote from Puck

A brief quotation notes that if a man were as cheap as many women feel they can make him, no woman could resist him merely as a bargain. The line reflects a witty, satirical tone characteristic of Puck.

Puck

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