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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1926

Page

8

Fire destroys trestle near Smiley on Southern Pacific line

Investigation by Southern Pacific found no definite cause for the fire that destroyed more than 200 feet of a T80-inst wooden trestle near Smiley sixty miles south of San Antonio. Fire started in the center and spread to ends. trains were delayed briefly while a construction crew made temporary repairs. Officials offered no incendiary conclusion and examined engines that had crossed the trestle prior to the blaze.

Southern Pacific Smiley San Antonio Offickigis

California Syrup Promise Amidst Teasing Claims

A fragment markets a medicinal syrup claiming to ease infants and children with liver and bowel relief. The ad warns mothers to request genuine California Syrup by name to avoid imitations, noting a printed bottle label and urging druggists to verify authenticity.

California Fenuine Alifornia

Wedding of Chiiton George Jr and Harriet Sprague

A lavish ceremony in the tapestry room of St. Anthony hotel united Chiiton George Jr and Miss Harriet Sprague in marriage. The event featured a reading by Everette Jones, songs by Mrs. Carlton Adama, and a reception with elegant floral decor and a crowd of family and friends before the couple left for a bridal journey and a home on Wilkins Highway.

St. Anthony Chiiton George Jr Harriet Sprague Everette Jones Carlton Adama G Biss Cee Lek Lian C.K Chester Kelso Carson Mitendants Y Uley Charles George McVanies Bidder Aleasing Afi Lane Ater George Wikings Highway G. C. Smith William Shreveport Wiliam Canningham Myrtle Street

Optimist Club Hears Col. White in San Antonio Luncheon

Colonel Herbert White served as principal speaker at the San Antonio Optimist Club weekly luncheon at the Anthony Hotel Wednesday noon. Several applicants for membership were received and voted on.

Optimist Club Col. White Herbert White San Antonio

Onan Found Dead In Field After Seguin Visit

The body of Edna Adams a 37 year old mixed race resident of Leesville Guadalupe County was found Tuesday in a cotton field two miles west of Seguin. Authorities reported a bloodstained scene with signs of a struggle including a cut throat and two bullet holes. Relatives said she attended a Seguin celebration Saturday night and had not returned home since. Detectives believed they were close to identifying the slayer and planned an arrest soon.

Aiwaman Suisuin Edna Adams Vitamhulatto Leesville Guadaline Igisi Seguin Saturady

Quarantine Amended for Straw Packing Materials

The Japanese beetle quarantine was amended by the federal horticultural board. Interstate shipment of straw used for packing articles other than fruit and vegetables is permitted without inspection or certification.

Washington, Jiusu Federal Horticultural Board

Two Children Hurt in Dynamite Blast Near San Angelo

In San Angelo a dynamite blast injured two children, Maude Doyle and her younger sister, who were handling a found box whose contents were unknown. The blast cut them on the face but neither suffered serious injuries. They are the children of Min and Mrs. C. B. Dodge.

San Angelo Maude Doyle Min OC. B. Doge

Ford Linked as One of World’s Three Greatest Men

Universal Service reports a YMCA survey naming Henry Ford among the three greatest men for youth to emulate. The study, to be released at the YMCA conference in Helsingfors in August, says the present generation aims at material success and is not markedly different from its elders, with Ford cited as an emblem of efficiency and wealth.

GENEV Henry Ford Helsingfors

Downpours Damage Sesqui Centennial Exposition

Workmen at the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition grounds repaired rain damage from a heavy downpour. The palace of Liberal Arts, palace of Agriculture, and auditorium lost their Sesqui Pink and blue green gold decor as rain showwater exposed white plaster. Four roof vents hastily cut to drain water also marred the structure.

Sesqui-Centennial Philadelphia Palace of Liberal Arts Palace of Agriculture

Don Juan Defeats Ancient Dandy in Battle For Girl

Don Juan and an old Beau Bruimmel fought for a girl described as living in a vine cottage. The two wooed the same woman as onlookers and Judge John presided over the outcome in a chaotic scene. The older rival was defeated after a comic sequence involving a sea vessel and a bicycle.

Don Juan Beau Bruimmel Methuselah John Matex Young

Students Urged to End Texas U Row

Former residents of campus housing urge Texas University faculty to stop lamenting and instead push for adequate dormitories for men students. Regents plans to convert a dormitory into a classroom face opposition from a group seeking an injunction in the 58th district court to halt the project.

Texas U Austin Hull Texas University Tesas University B. Hall S.r Cliss

Major Leroy Howard Detailed to Corps Area Surgeon Duties

Major Leroy Howard of the Medical Corps has been detailed as a distant to the Corps Area Surgeon. He remains assigned to Station Hospital while taking on duties at the Corps Area headquarters.

Leroy Howard Corps Rights Corps

Neurex Kidney Tablets Ad Promises Quick Relief

An Los Angeles marketed remedy claims to cure kidney, bladder and prostate gland issues by targeting underlying causes. The ad touts positive results and a money back guarantee, urging readers to try the product through local drugstores and the manufacturer Neurex.

Los Angeles Fe Brear Standard Drug Co Sun- Bivd Los Angeles Cal

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