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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
6
San Antonio policemen will hold their first drill practice Wednesday afternoon under the supervision of Sergeant Boyett of Company I Thirty seventh Infantry who has led provost duties amid ongoing military oversight.
Central police headquarters guard relief adopted by Commissioner Uhr. Officers under Captain Coy to receive initial primary instructions in drill at 2 pm Wednesday, others under Captain Brown at 4 pm. Drills at rear of the central fire and police station as part of the Police Rifle Association program. Rifle club arms distributed earlier. municipal Brackenridge park range to begin practice soon.
The two day sessions of the annual missionary convocation of the United Presbyterian Churches of the United States opened in Pittsburgh on January 31. Speakers included Rev. Dr. J. H. Martin of India and Rev. Neal McClanahan of Egypt at the main session. Afternoon addresses were delivered by Dr. T. A. Lambie of the Soudan and George Innes of Philadelphia.
In Society section this week, the Travis Club hosts a Wednesday night Members' dance, followed by a Thursday luncheon hosted by Mrs John L Bullis for Mrs G I Moncrieff of Buffalo. Shakespeare Club meets with the Misses Baskin, and Elementary Sunday School Workers' Council convenes at 4 15 p m in the Philathea room of Travis Park Methodist Church for officer elections. Franco-Spanish Circle gathers at 4 p m with Mrs Amos Graves. Self Culture Club meets at the Gunter.
Mrs Carlos Bee visits Austin as debutantes gathered for a Valentine luncheon in Wolff & Marx tea room. The San Antonio Musicale Club held a monthly musicale at the St Anthony with a varied program. The Pierian Study Club plans a progressive dinner for its third anniversary at Mrs B L Rayborn’s home. Texas Historical Landmark Association and rural canning clubs group activities noted. Fort Leavenworth Army Relief hosted a benefit bridge at Fort Sam Houston with prizes and tea refreshments.
Advert describes St Jacobs Oil offering instant relief for backache lumbago and sciatica through a rubbing method. Claims include harmless relief non staining and quick recovery, urging readers to obtain a small trial bottle from their druggist for lasting relief.
A long list of social events and committee roles for the Fifth District Federation of Women's Clubs and local organizations. The report covers luncheons at the Gunter ballroom, concerts, piano recitals, motor rides to Camp Wilson, dan cars, charity socials, engagements, and acknowledgments for various club members and guests. Notable names include Miss Hilda Tillotson, Miss Elaine Waltz, Mrs. Helen Hemphill, Esther Lena Gamm, Isador Braunstein, and many others.
Classified advertisement promotes Actoids with varied claims including an act positively, an act pleasing, and a laxative purge option. The ad presents multiple uses and encourages readers to try the product.
Rev William Bertrand Stevens formerly of St Ann s New York will arrive Thursday morning on the Sunshine Special to assume duties at St Mark s Episcopal Church San Antonio Dr Stevens will lead Sunday services Vestry members J T Woodhull and H Partee will greet him at the train Plans for a reception for the Stevens family were discussed but not finalized at Tuesday s vestry meeting
In Corpus Christi the naval recruiting station opened last Saturday has received more than twenty five enlistment applications. Applicants undergo a preliminary exam here and a second exam in Houston. If rejected their fare is refunded. if accepted they are sent to Navy stations nationwide as directed.
A party led by former Senator J. R. Bur ton of Kansas and Col Ike Pryor travels from San Antonio to La Pryor Texas to inspect Pryor ranch lands and La Pryor town property while a separate investor group from Kansas and Missouri arrives. Colonel Pryor confirms a pending deal but says it is not closed. Percy Tyrrell joins for the hotel opening dance and banquet set for Thursday.
About forty Texas bankers will visit San Antonio in February on a state tour to study business conditions. They will interview local business leaders and tour points of interest before heading to Houston for the Texas Bankers Association annual convention on February 15. Arrival in San Antonio is likely February 16 or 17.
LAX FOS is an improved cascara laxative marketed as pleasant to take. It adds chemicals to increase efficiency, claiming better results than ordinary cascara. It asserts no stomach gripe, suitable for children and adults, and advertises a 50 cent bottle.
The coliseum committee of the Real Estate Board met at Travis Club and drafted a detailed plan for the proposed large auditorium. The report, awaiting submission to a joint advisory committee of city civic and commercial bodies, covers every feature of the project and includes legal opinions on bond financing.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims relief in five minutes, preventing heartburn, bloating, gas, and headache, and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for daytime or night stomach distress.
The joint conference to receive the realty committee recommendations was postponed to early next week because several organizations have not named their representatives yet. Mr Nicholson described the position as favorable and noted the delay was due to participant selection.
Chief Lancaster announces that all automobile owners who fail to renew their license tags by Friday face arrest. City Tax Commissioner James Garland says about half have complied, and police will begin arrests Friday morning to enforce the renewal law.
Five people were injured when a jitney owned by L. Zamora collided with a wagon at 11:25 AM near West Houston and San Saba. Isidro Sanchez was arrested on charges of careless driving operating without a chauffeur license and without a jitney license. The injured include Mrs Margarita Rojas Mrs Prudenciana Cruz their two children and Juan Cruz who were taken to the city hospital. none were seriously hurt.
Fire Chief Wright announced that a proposed two platoon system for Texas cities with 5000 or more people was defeated in committee. Dallas Fort Worth and Greenville fire chiefs argued 12 hour shifts would not improve efficiency and urged unfavorably recommendation.
The Texas Supreme Court reversed the Fourth Court ruling in Aransas county et al v Coleman Fulton Pasture Co. The bond issue of 300000 dollars can be used to build a causeway across Aransas Bay linking Lamar and Live Oak Peninsula as part of the county road system. The bridge is deemed part of the roadway and eligible for bond funds.
An old time remedy advertises Hamburg Breast Tea sold at pharmacies. A table spoonful steeped in boiling water, strained, and drunk relieves congestion by opening pores and loosening the bowels, claimed to be inexpensive and harmless.
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