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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1917

Page

10

Entire U S Army Cavalry to Move From Mexico Border

War Department directs cavalry units to El Paso and Brownsville as Pershing withdraws. Last regiments reach Palomas Sunday with the entire command leaving Monday for Columbus, then border stations. Sixteenth Cavalry heads to Brownsville. Seventeenth to El Paso. Thirty-fourth to Marfa. Fourth Texas to San Antonio.

Pershing Palomas Mexico Funston Columbus Twenty-fourth Infantry Border Point Seventeenth Infantry General Swift Sixteenth Infantry Seleventh War Department Thirtenth el Paso San Antonio Department Fort Sam Houston Seventeenth Cavalry Brownsville Sixteenth Cavalry Camp Wilson Third Cavalry Laredo Rio Grande Marfa Fourth Texas Infantry Big Bend

Stuart's Calcium Wafers Promise Clear Complexion

A promotional package promises a winsome complexion after using Stuart's Calcium Wafers. It asserts calcium sulphide clears pimples, redness, blackheads and liver spots, with a free trial option via a coupon.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Darken Gray Hair With Simple At-Home Mix

A home remedy suggests mixing Bay Rum and other available compounds in a half pint of water. Apply daily for two weeks then biweekly until used. The mixture supposedly darkens gray hair, adds softness and gloss, and makes a gray-haired person look 20 years younger.

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Colorado Jurist Endorses San Antonio Winter Retreat

Judge J. H. Teller of Colorado's supreme court vacationing two weeks in San Antonio with his wife at the Gunter hotel praises the city as a winter resort. He notes Colorado boosters promote San Antonio and mentions Colorado's new governor Julius C. Gunter. He also discusses golf, comparing municipal courses and noting San Antonio's planning.

J. H. Teller Supreme Court of Colorado San Antonio Gunter Hotel Colorado Judge Teller

Re-Enter Texas Move By Franklin Life Officials

W E Bilheimer general sales manager of Franklin Life Insurance Company Springfield Missouri says large insurers are returning to Texas after the Robertson law and view Texas as a fertile market. He and Henry Abels secretary will address Texas agents at the Gunter Hotel Saturday with a banquet that night. About seventy five agents from across the state attend.

W. E. Bilheimer Franklin Life Insurance Company Springfield San Antonio Bilheimer Henry Abels The Texas Gunter Hotel Gunter

Five plain clothes men added to San Antonio bureau

With rising thief activity in San Antonio five additional plain clothes officers joined the detective bureau on Saturday raising total to 20. Captain Caruthers said the extra manpower will allow more time for individual cases and winter crime handling. Burglary at Senator Carlos Bee's home on East Laurel Street yielded jewelry over 800 dollars and other valuables including cash and silver. The Chamber of Commerce board mourns Thomas L. Conroy praising his public service and leadership.

San Antonio Caaptain Caruthers Ha Winder Uhr Joe Simpson Frank Jones J. B. Yantis James Bradley Caruthers Carlos Bee East Laurel Street Thomas L. Conroy Conroy Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Honors Thomas L. Conroy With Resolution

Members and directors of the Chamber of Commerce met Friday to pay tribute to Thomas L. Conroy. After several speakers praised his civic work, a resolution introduced by J. H. Kirkpatrick was passed honoring Conroy as a great San Antonio figure.

Chamber of Commerce Thomas L. Conroy San Antonio J. H. Kirkpatrick

Simple Laxative Remedy Best for Constipation

Many suffer constipation and rely on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a mild non gripping laxative. Druggists report rising demand at fifty cents a bottle and letters praise its effectiveness. A trial bottle is offered free by Dr W B Caldwell at 455 Washington St Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Illinois

Baptist churches form board for new social center work

The personal service committee of city Baptists elected a board to run the new mission and social center. Officers include president Mrs. C. H. Vass secretary Mrs. Herbert Linscott and treasurer Mrs. P. G. Simpson. Vice presidents come from six churches and committees cover pastors equipment religious literature visiting kindergarten enlistment location and more. Members to meet next Wednesday at 8 p m at the Baptist headquarters to hear reports and finalize plans.

Baptist Churches of C. H. Vass Pegues’ Memorial Church Herbert B. Linscott First Church P. G. Simpson Calvary I. L. Ford Betty Carnell M. A. Davis Pegues Memorial Mary Young Riverside B. A. Owen Hillcrest W. P. Wickline Beacon Hill A. T. Fincham J. B. Sheppard Denton Will W. Sloan Prospect Herbert Linscott H. Jolly B. A. Owens Horace Wilson Cora Marshall C.S. Robinson Elizabeth Applewhite L. V. Mallet W. H. Dunning van Ness Street Baptist Headquarters

TEACH BIBLE CLASS BEGINS IN SAN ANTONIO

Mrs. Margaret T Russell of Moody Bible Institute will lead a series of Bible meetings for First Presbyterian women in San Antonio February 7 to 14. Daily sessions at 12 30 lunch at YWCA cafe 3 4 pm and 7 30 8 30 pm. Russell from Alabama Mobile and active in church agencies and IYWC A work.

Margaret T. Russell Moody Bible Institute of Chicago First Presbyterian Church San Antonio Young Woman's Christian Association Russell Alabama Mobile Church South Central International Young Woman's Christian Association

Farewell Concert by The Second Wisconsin Infantry Band

The Second Wisconsin Infantry Band directed by Theodore Steinmetz will perform at Camp Wilson starting 3 PM Sunday. Soprano Mrs. George E. Gwinn and Company G male quartet join in selections from Faust and other works as the unit prepares to return home next week. The program includes Grandiose, Mignon overture, Caprice, a Hall of Fame potpourri, Nip and Tuck duet, Home Sweet Home medley, and more, paired with a showcase of Southwest Texas scenery and industry.

Wisconsin Infantry Theodore Steinmetz Camp Wilson Company G Messrs Berg and Rasmussen Selzer Wisconsin

Greater San Antonio booklet issued by High er Publicity League

A new 100 plus page booklet titled Greater San Antonio the City of Destiny and of Your Destination promotes San Antonio under the High er Publicity League of Texas with BE. A. Luck directing publicity. It features city views, parks, hotels, and front pages of the San Antonio Light from May 16 1916, and plans for future editions with added advertising cuts.

San Antonio Greater San Antonio City of Destiny Higher Publicity League of Texas BE. A. Luck Alamo Heroes Monument Brackenridge Park Alamo Plaza Mission San Jose San Antonio Light

What She Looked Like and Uncle Sam’s Baltic Crossing

What She Looked Like describes steamers crossing the Atlantic decorated with enormous stars and stripes on hulls bow stern and between flags the ship’s name. Night lights illuminate the display and a British cruiser once mistook a decorated American mail steamer for a Christmas tree out of season reflecting wartime nautical humor.

Uncle Sam Atlantic London

Mission Plan Rally At Central Christian Church

A missionary rally for state and national workers is set for Monday and Tuesday at Central Christian Church. Fort Worth's Mrs. Terry King will speak, with participants from national and foreign fields. Schedule includes 11 am start Monday, lunch at 12:30, afternoon sessions 2:30 to 5, and an 8 pm stereopticon lecture. A Tuesday noon luncheon at Original Mexican Restaurant is planned with reservations through four hosts.

Central Christian Church Terry King Fort Worth Woman's Missionary Work T. M. Conover B. F. Nicholson Hugh McLellan T. N. Smith

Three year old Sydney sick with measles in bed

A grandmother asks where Sydney feels ill and the boy answers with a brave line saying he feels bad right here in bed. The anecdote appears in the Indianapolis News.

Sydney Grandmamma Indianapolis

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