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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1917

Page

3

Bonillas Named Mexican Ambassador Aims for Closer US Mexico Ties

Washington expects improved diplomacy after Ignacio Bonillas becomes Mexico's ambassador to the United States. Bonillas studied at MIT in three years and taught in Arizona, with strong English and American ties. He contrasts with the retiring Arredondo and is seen as more confident to advance Washington Mexico City cooperation.

Washington, D. C Ignacio Bonillas United States Bonillas Eliseo Arredondo Washington Mexico City Henry P. Fletcher Mexico Arredondo Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts “Tech Arizona

Diplomat Bonillas Poised to Enter Washington Society

Mrs. Bonillas is expected to take a prominent place in Washington society as a noted diplomat connected with the Mexican revolution. He previously headed public utilities during Carranza’s regime and, though not a military man, aided civil restoration of telegraph and postal services as territory shifted under control.

Washington United States Bonillas Carranza Mexico

Ambassador Bonillas Rebuilds Mexico with Telegraph Advances

An American-trained engineer installed a comprehensive telegraph and wireless network across Mexico including Salitillo Chapultepec Vera Cruz Torreon Chihuahua Mazatlan Guaymas and other sites. Postal reforms enabled regular mail delivery and new routes. Friends praise Bonillas work as a rapid Restoration of order amid financial political and social stress.

Mexico Saltillo Chapultepec Mexico City Vera Cruz Torreon Chihuahua Mazatlan Guaymas Bonillas

San Antonio Art Guild to Exhibit at Carnegie Library

The San Antonio Art Guild will run Sunday afternoon painting exhibits in the Carnegie Library auditorium under the San Antonio Art League. Committee members include Miss Sybil Brown Miss Waldine Tauch Miss Ellen Pearson and Mrs. Allister Shand with Pompeo Coppini gifts inspiring progress for a future loan exhibit.

San Antonio Art Guild Carnegie Library Sybil Brown Allister Shand Waldine Tauch Ellen Pearson San Antonio Art League Ida B. Hollman M. E. Adams J. B. Wayne Ida B. Holman S. Brown Shand Pearson

Army Orders Extend Leaves For Officers

Leave of absence extended for Captain Taylor E. Darby medical corps. Medical reserve First Lieutenant a C Tucker granted leave of twenty four days.

Taylor E. Darby Medical Corps A Cc. Tucker

Divorce Yourself From Pain and Kidney Disorder

Dr. L C Babcock touts simple remedies for kidney disorders. A cup of hot water each morning plus ample water and double strength Anuric before meals are promoted to flush uric acid. The piece links backache, rheumatic pain, swelling, and insomnia to uric acid buildup and urges readers to obtain Anuric from druggists.

Pierce Surgical Institute Buffalo America Nurie

Red Cross Sewing Machines Planned for San Antonio Work

Sewing circles and committees begin Monday on the seventh floor of the Wolff and Marx building to cut, sew, and prepare surgical supplies for the San Antonio Red Cross chapter. Volunteers are urged to bring thimbles and scissors. expert cutters needed. spaces and materials provided.

Red Cross A. B. Weakley San Antonio American Red Cross Society Adele Staacke Wolff & Marx W. C. Rigsby the &T. Mark's Gunter Hotel George Martin Travis Wolff & Marx Company Brads E. R. Richardson E. Farris Fox & Company Guarantee Shoe Company Frank Brothers Ransom & Silsbee M. Patterson Edward Lee William Herff Charles G. Starr William Aubrey A. Sachs Alamo Daughters of the American Revolution St. Anthony Hotel Council of Jewish Women Gunter

Car statistics from Manufacturers' Club report

Figures from the automobile cost committee show 64 percent of 33 firms' salesmen own their cars while others are provided by their employers. Average service per month is 24.6 days and overall mileage averages 1342 miles. Costs per mile range from .007 to .017 cents for cars, with trucks averaging .015 and .025 for two sizes. Union Meat Company provides the most comprehensive data with three salesmen’ cars averaging 603 miles monthly and fuel efficiency between 9 and 16 mpg.

Automobile Cost Committee Manufacturers’ Club D. J. Straus Union Meat Company

Woman's Club Plans Patriotism Luncheon in San Antonio

The Woman's Club of San Antonio hosts a patriotic luncheon for George Washington's birthday at the Gunter hotel on February 22 at 12:30. Speakers include General Henry A. Greene, Dr. C. S. Potts, O. S. Latimore, Miss Lutie Stearns, and Bishop W. T. Capers with a program from Rev. J. H. Quinn to the Star-Spangled Banner. Reservations through Mrs. J. J. Stevens or the Gunter hotel.

George Washington Woman's Club of San Antonio Gunter Hotel J. J. Stevens Rotary Club City Club Henry A. Greene Camp Wilson UC. S. Potts University of Texas S. Latimore Fort Worth Lutie Stearn Milwaukee W.A. Daniel Lee Josephs J. H. Quinn Clinton G. Brown W. H. Wentland J. B. Dibrell College of Industrial Arts M. Eleanor Brackenridge Cc. S. Potts Red Cross Cc. S. Venable The American Red Cross Society Lutie Stearns W. T. Capers

Notable Guests Arrive at San Antonio Hotels Saturday

St. Louis’ W E Graham and St Louis’ Fred Meyer are among arrivals at the Menger and St. Anthony hotels. Montery’s Randolph Robertson, New York’s Edward Rowe, Dallas’ c E Pafford, Temple’s J G Childress, Kerrville’s Mrs George Morris, Austin’s Sam H Hirschfeld and others register or stay at the Gunter Menger or St. Anthony.

W. E. Graham St. Louis St. Anthony Hotel Randolph Robertson Montersey Menger Hotel Arthur A. Jones Memphis Gunter Hotel R. F. Wilson Seguin Edward Rowe New York City Menger C. H. Pease Raymondville Gunter Ben Harless Houston O'Neal Dallas C. E. Pafford J. G. Childress Temple Fred Meyer George Morris Kerrville Gunter Heel Sam H. Hirschfeld Austin St. Anthony M. C. Driscoll Yoakum F. W. Kuppe Harry Damond Chicago

Club Grows Fast as San Antonio Salesmanship Club Expands

The Salesmanship Club of San Antonio reports membership at 150 after two weeks of formation, up from 100. Harry L. Miller led an automatic roll call at a recent luncheon as members shared names addresses and duties, with a talk from F Happy Day of Hickton to discuss efficiency next Saturday.

Salesmanship Club of San Antonio Gunter Hotel Saturda Harry L. Miller F. Happy Day Happy Day Hick Ton

Beall to Speak at YMCA Meeting on Sunday

Rev. 8S B Beall of McKinley Avenue Methodist church will speak at 3 30 PM during the regular Sunday afternoon YMCA gathering. J E Fleming of Camp Wilson will sing. Dr Robert E Vinson president of the University of Texas will deliver an address on Sunday afternoon February 25. The series has drawn growing interest and a large crowd is expected.

B. Beall McKinley Avenue Methodist Church J. E. Fleming Camp Wilson Robert E. Vinson University of Texas

Speaker to address crowd at city churches

The event will be held in a centrally located church due to lack of space in the association building.

Association

Government Seizures Extend to London Hotels

London hotels are being taken over by the government one by one with the Savoy Carlton and Grosvenor expected to be the next as authorities move to consolidate properties.

London Savoy Carlton Grosvenor

Inventor Patents Rusty Pen Point Remover Device

An inventor has patented a device designed to remove rusty pen points. The gadget can be fastened to a wall in offices, schools, or other high use areas where many pens are employed.

Motor sleigh for Russian grand duke with suction turbine

A motor sleigh designed for a Russian grand duke features a cigar shaped body and is propelled by a suction turbine working against the air ahead.

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Ihom Mericd Ignacio Bonildas T. B. Baker the Menger Bailey Merienda Edwin H. Lee Hot Wells Hotel Prof. J. Mato Hot Wells Arthur G. Jury Wuest Guild IN Dr. L. C. Babcock Emulsio Emulsio Chemical CO Tex Automobile Club Texas Wolff & Marx Co China Wolff 8 Marx CO Woman's Club Henpeck Nace S. B. Ldeall Methodist Church Wolfson’s Saul Wolfson
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