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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

4

Villistas Arrive San Luis Potosi Amid Scarce Food Supplies

San Luis Potosi reports a local rain helps the city but halts a smelter plant. Hundreds of veteran Villistas arrive from the north signaling surrender, while food shortages worsen with milk prices high and fodder scarce. Rail and mail service remain erratic as streets and public works are addressed.

San Luis Potosi Mexico Villistas Carlos Flores Republic Morelos Avenue la Paz R. D. McCormack el Paso Mexican Light & Power Company San Antonio

Cuticura Heals Severe Skin Sores, Hair Loss

Cleveland Moore of Bell Florida reports skin trouble spreading from arms to face and neck with itching burning and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he was completely healed, prompting a free sample offer and a 32 page Skin Book by mail from Cuticura Dept. T Boston.

Cleveland Moore Bell, Fla Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Multitude of Band Selections and Dances Listing

A catalog style listing of musical pieces, bands, and dance numbers including names like The Maiden's Prayer, L'Arlesienne Farandole, Mignon Overture, Scotch Bagpipe Medleys, Washington Post Caprice, and various dance tunes. Associations include Veessela's Italian Band, Lovat Bagpipe Band, Midlothian Pipe Band, Sousa Medley, and Victor Orchestra.

Badaczeyska Neapolitan Bizet Vessella Caprice Espanol Beaumont Veessella Thomas Victor Concert Orchestra Lovat Bagpipe Band 74Th Highlanders Edinboro Money Music Strathspey—Deil Among the Sailors Midlothian Pipe Band Lord Blantyre Strathspey Alexander Duff Reel Sousa Pietro Washington Post el Capitan Stars and Stripes Forever Holzmann Pietro Lucia Donizetti Francis J. Lepitine Bellini Francis J. Lapitino Jacobs-Pond McKee Redmen G Romberg Victor Dance Orchestra Hubbell Victor Jack and Jill America Leslie Gettler Victory Mississippi Maid of Honolulu Lua Kaili Irene West Heinie March

Plan To Form Free Methodist Church Branch

A mass meeting for residents near Ferguson and Nebraska streets is set for 3 PM Sunday at the vacant corner church to organize a Free Methodist branch. William D. Ross of the Free Methodist Church at Pine and Crosby will lead, preaching morning and evening services at the new and existing churches.

Ferguson and Nebraska Streets Ferguson Free Methodist Church William D. Ross Corner Pine and Crosby Streets

Ross Seeks Large Sunday Meeting for Neighborhood

Ross plans a large Sunday gathering as the neighborhood lacks a church and several hundred children do not attend Sunday school. The effort aims to provide worship and religious instruction for local families and youth.

Ross

Two Hotels Planned for Seguin City

Ground has been broken for the Park Hotel on Bastrop and East Market street in Seguin. A second modern hotel costing about the same is planned for North Austin street. Both will be built with local capital and aim for first class quality.

Seguin Tex Park Hotel Bastrop and East Market Street Austin Street

Texas Pecans Grafted and Nursery Stock On Sale

Two to seven foot grafted pecan trees and a wide stock of fruit trees, shades, and hardy ornamentals grown by Ramsey's Austin Nursery. Visit the San Antonio sales yard across from the post office, or request a catalogue by mail. Yard phone Tr. 1345.

Texas San Antonio Ramsey Austin

Jones and Miss Martin Wed in Beeville Ceremony

Ard Jones and Minnie Martin of Orangedale were married in Beeville this week with County Judge T. M. Cox presiding over the ceremony.

Beeville Tex Howard Jones Minnie Martin Orangedale T. M. Cox

Negro Impersonator Nabbed After Police Star Flash On Street

City Detective Joe White, a negro, confronted a bogus detective on East Commerce Street who flashed a star to bluff residents. White arrested him for vagrancy and impersonating an officer after the suspect’s wife paid 75 cents due on a bad check. The case may transfer to impersonating an officer.

Joe White East Commerce Street White Auto Patrol

Sunday Light Want Ad Promises Wide Real Estate Reach

An advertisement touts the Sunday Light Want section as a powerful medium for renting houses and rooms, selling everyday items, finding servants, and launching lucrative real estate deals spanning thousands of acres. It claims broad audience and urges readers to get the Light Want ads edition.

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Heals Chest Cold Fast

Local inflammation from colds can threaten health if untreated. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey acts as an antiseptic, penetrates tissue, kills germs, soothes irritation, and reduces inflammation. A testimonial notes relief after two weeks of chest cold with one bottle. Price 25c.

Dr. Bell

Board of Recreation Planned for Chicago Youth

Chicago Mayor Thompson announced a board of recreation to engage city youth in wholesome outdoor sports and gym work to curb evil influences. He will also focus on licensing pool halls for minors where supervision of attendees would be required.

Board of Recreation Chicago Thompson

Burglar Alarm Foils Thieves at Local Grocery

At J. H. Stalling's grocery, burglars entered after 2 am but fled when the alarm sounded. They grabbed pennies from the cash register before escaping as Mr. Stalling pursued. Detectives Green and Harris investigated.

J. H. Stalling Dallas Street Stalling Green Harris Otto Kieschmick Bishop Tex Sap Carl Hoffman Myrtle Street Jones Avenue Chapa’s Berger

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brom Quinine

Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature on each box. 25e ad.

E. W. Grove

Auto Hits Street Car Collision Frays City Streets

Street car No 2638 and jitney No 8140 collide at West Houston and Medina Streets just before 7 am Friday. front of the auto badly damaged but no injuries. Chauffeur S P Gooden and motorman C N Harless arrested for careless operation. cases set for Police Court Judge Lowther Friday afternoon.

West Houston Medina S. P. Gooden C. N. Harless Wheeler Lowther

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