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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1916

Page

26

Automobile and Goods for Sale in San Antonio Ad

Classified notices list second hand cars, an electric Buick roadster, auto truck, two Maxwell cars, and a Chevrolet roadster. Also offered are rope, coal, diamonds, clothing, bicycles, sacks, jewelry, a pop corn wagon, grocery stock, a meat market, a picture show, and a bakery for sale or partnership. Trade offers include a cottage for a roadster, and various wanted ads. Local contact numbers and addresses are provided for Crockett and Travis streets, Houston area, and Commerce Street.

Toland Service Co Soledad &I BUICK Phone Crockett Meine Travis VFR P. O Maxwell E. Houston Crock I. Jaursen Stair Works Austin Crockett City Call and Bee Us North 81 Stanley Newding South S&j E. Commerce Bt Ave. C Bronte Texas San Antonio Ave. D Whitaker Commerce St Gloria Co Carroll Ave Chicago

Special Notices Bids Wanted for lignite supply six months

Public notice invites sealed bids addressed to County Judge James Davis for supplying Bexar County institutions with lignite for six months with possible extension to one year. bids must include a $50 certified check and are due by 11:00 A M on January 6, 1917, with bids opening in the Commissioners Court. The county may reject any bid.

James Davis Commissioners’ Court Bexar County J. R. Davis

Fort Worth Star Telegram Ad Rates and Circulation Claim

Fort Worth Star Telegram promotes its dominance with 60 percent higher net paid city circulation and a wide West Texas reach. It lists daily and Sunday rates for want ads at 1.5 cents per word per insertion, minimum 25 cents, cash with order, claiming over 26,000 net paid daily and 40,000 on Sundays.

Soledad St Crockett Hermitage J . Harper Paul Jane Duffy California Limburger Texas Guckenhel Fort Wort West Orth Post Office Department Fort Worth Want

A Versatile Bailiff Handles Court Duties in City Court

In Muncie Indiana bailiff Ira L Coons who is now admitted to the Delaware county bar served as judge and prosecuting attorney when Judge Gregory was ill He opened the court called pleas presided as judge argued the evidence and fined prisoners before guiding them to the patrol wagon He acted as bailiff judge and prosecutor in one session.

Muncie Ind Ira L. Coons Coons Delaware County Gregory J. F. Feeley

Volcanic Energy Powers Italian Turbines in War Era

In Tuscany near Volterra, Prince Ginori Conti harnesses volcanic steam from suffioni vents to run a 200 horsepower turbine and electric generator. The system, developed to cope with coal shortages, sends 4500 volt three phase power to cities like Florence and Leghorn, signaling a new era in tapping natural energy.

Italy Percival Lowell Mars Volterra Tuscany Ginori-Conti Larderello Larderelle Florence Leghorn Grossereto

Old salt boatman and anxious party reach shore

A small party in a cockleshell boat faces a mile beyond limit with a leaking hull. The boatman reassures them no danger and distributes lifebelts, but one passenger notices only four belts for five people and the Cockney jokes about sinking.

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Japanese fortune teller in Peking sways Chinese politics

Reports from Peking recount Nakamura a Japanese fortune teller who dispenses political advice and is linked to high diplomacy. He praised Li, spoke of reconstruction through Japan friendship, and prophesied for Tang Shaoyi and Yuan Shikai, prompting debate over his true loyalties and influence.

Peking Nakamura China Japan Tang Shao-yi Tientsin Tuan Shanghai Yuan

Looking Backward at Vaudeville Wit and Reminiscence

The venerable Mr Jinks fondly recalls vaudeville theater enjoyments and the witty lines that spark memories and tender reminiscences. His grandson asks for confirmation as the old man reflects on past stage humor and atmosphere.

Mr. Jinks Buffalo Express

Delicate Point Interview Sparks Language Flub

A reporter questions a leading politician about a problematic phrase in Browning's Magazine. The exchange includes a tongue twisting moment as the interviewer asks for clarification on a difficult word.

Perdon Browning's Magazine

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