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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

3

Tribute to Dr C E B R King Honored by San Antonio Medics

Dr C E B R King longtime San Antonio physician honored by Bexar County Medical Society with an evening of tributes at the society library. About 150 guests heard addresses and music by doctors’ wives and daughters, followed by a buffet at the Carolina tea rooms. King served in the Civil War and has practiced in the city since.

C. E. R. King San Antonio Medical Fraternity Bexar County Medical Society Library of the Society Bedell King Frank Paschal Frank C. Walsh CC. EB. R. King Malone Duggan Anita Daniel Zulime Herff Ruth Bingaman A. Sachs George E. Gwinn Dale Carolina Tea Rooms Jefferson Street

Social register of hotel guests lists many travelers

The item catalogs arrivals and registrations at the Gunter St. Anthony and Menger hotels. Names include W. J. Staton Beeville Texas R. J. Scarborough Houston E. M. Carver Zanesville Leroy W. Weil Baltimore Seguin Mrs J B Dibrell Seguin Co F Lackey Houston Cc F Jennings Detroit Charles McCormick Denver M K Block Cincinnati A R Von Colson New York Harold G Lee NYC Mr and Mrs William Hall Jr S H Lichtenstadter NYC W E Woods Fort Worth Beloit John H Nicholson Beloit Wisconsin among others.

W. J. Staton Beeville Tex Gunter, L K. White New York City St. Anthony R. J. Scarborough Houston Menger E. M. Carver Zanesville Ohio Gunter Leroy W. Weil Baltimore J. B. Dibrell Cincinnati A. R. von Colson Harold G. Lee William Hall Jr S. H. Lichtenstadter W. E. Woods Fort Worth John H. Nicholson Beloit Wis

Sunday Light Want Ad Promotes Ideas For Readers

A brief classified note invites readers to place a Sunday Light Want Ad to reach interested parties with ideas. The ad highlights a 15 word limit and a 15 cent charge per insertion.

British Requisition Steamer Telesfora Rebooks Cotton

The Larrinaga Line steamer Telesfora, due soon at Galveston, has been requisitioned by the British government to carry hay to France, with over 11 000 bales of cotton already booked. Shipping circles learned of the action today.

Galveston Tex Larrinaga Line Telesfora France

College pressures prompt family health warning

A mother notes her son Willie is studying hard at college. The president warned him to change his ways or leave for his health. The exchange appears in the Richmond Times Dispatch.

Willie Richmond Times- Dispatch

Museum Manager Seeks Human Fly Amid Illness

A Baltimore American item notes a museum manager asking for the human fly act to perform but an attendant says the act cannot go on today because his wife has been swatting him.

Baltimore American

Eminent Doctors Endorse Dr. Pierces Remedies

A medical appeal notes endorsements from Dr. Eberle Braithwaite and Simon. It invites readers to mail urine samples to the Surgical Institute Buffalo NY for free advice and lists remedies including Anuric the Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. Readers may obtain samples by writing to Dr. Pierce.

Eberle Braithwaite Simon Dr. Pierce Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

Dr Pierce Pellets Liver Pill Claims

Dr Pierce's Pellets marketed as an unequaled Liver Pill promise relief for sick headaches bilious headaches dizziness constipation indigestion and all derangements of the liver stomach and bowels in a single sugar coated pellet per dose.

Gampaie Workers Rally In San Antonio Chamber Drive

A rally in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium outlined the canvass plan for a 2000 member drive starting the week of February 7. Morris Stern, Texas Chamber of Commerce president, urged support and shared Galveston success figures while Frank P. Chaffee detailed the civic commercial organization plan.

Chamber of Commerce Morris Stern Texas Chamber of Commerce Galveston Commercial Club Galveston San Antonio Mr. Stern United States Chamber of Commerce A. B. Weakley J. H. Kirkpatrick H. J. Hayes L. B. Clegg L. J. Hart Frank P. Chaffee Chaffee

Fort Worth Chamber Leader Urges Texas City Unity

E O McCormack secretary of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce urges Texas city chambers to mobilize members and time to bolster the bi centennial exposition and regional progress. He notes Fort Worth traits a 2400 members and 72000 income yearly and stresses citizen effort equals dues.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce E. O. McCormack Fort Worth Texas Chambers of Commerce

Warning on buying foreign ships from wartime nations

The Department of Commerce warns Americans to inquire before purchasing ships under foreign flags. Britain Austria Hungary Germany France Norway Brazil and Spain have laws forbidding sales of ships under their flags. These nations control more than three fourths of world shipping tonnage.

Washington, D. C Department of Commerce Great Britain Austria-Hungary Germany France Norway Brazil Spain

Daily Bread Question From An Old Dialogue

A fragment presents a dialog about praying for daily bread rather than weekly or monthly. Little Edna questions the frequency and Older Sister replies that it must be fresh, implying a spiritual or practical reason. From the Boston Transcript.

Edna Boston Transcripk

Winter hat styles for spring showcased in a sale

A newspaper snippet describes winter hat styles suitable for spring wear with details on fabrics such as allover lace and crepe de chine. It notes a special price group at 3.95 and the rest at 2.87, and mentions display on the third and first floors.

Charles F Ruempel Dies at 76 in Austin

Charles F Ruempel, 76, longtime Austin resident and founder of the Austin Saengerrunde, died at his family home after a brief illness. He was father in law to General J O Newton and former Texas adjutant general. Ruempel, born in Memel East Prussia, edited the Texas Vorwaerts and ran a book store in Austin.

Charles F. Ruempel Austin Tex Charles IF. Ruempel Mr. Ruempel J. O. Newton Milano Texas Austin Saenger

Torreon Durango Line Open Restored Under Carranza Troops

Railway communication between Torreon and Durango is restored and patrolled by Carranza troops. Over 1300 troops are at Durango with 4000 more nearby. A strong garrison remains at Torreon as mines near Durango are abandoned pending pacific conditions and a campaign southeast of Durango continues.

Torreon Durango Washington, D. C Carranza

Perted Progressing and the Carrahz at Torreon Promise

Authorities in Torreon pledge action as Carrahz progress, outlining aims and expected steps. The statement signals firm commitment amid ongoing efforts to address the situation and ensure safety.

Perted Carrahz Torreon

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