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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1926

Page

9

Fire Destroys 200 Feet Of Trestle Near Smiley Colorado

Investigators from the Southern Pacific on Wednesday failed to determine a cause after a 200 foot section of a 400 foot trestle burned near Smiley. The fire was spotted Tuesday afternoon, center origin noted, with damage forcing a short traffic delay while a ton gang rushed in for temporary repairs. Officials examined engines passing the trestle for potential wooden-bridge fault sources.

Southern Pacific Smiley CO Miles San Antonio Victoria Ton Gang Sn Incerdiars Officiels

California Fig Syrup Promises Gentle Relief for Children

A vintage ad-style notice touts California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting remedy for feverish, bilious, constipated, or cold-afflicted children. It urges asking a druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup and following bottle directions printed on the label. The message warns against imitations and emphasizes the word California on the bottle.

California

Weddings in the tapestry room at the St Anthony hotel

Clinton George Jr and Miss Harriet Sprague married in a summer ceremony led by Rev Everette Jones. The ballroom bustled with floral decor and music from Grace Er and Mary on harp, as guests witnessed a lace gown, orange blossoms, and a rainbow chiffon attendant line. The couple planned a bridal trip and will reside at 507 West Kings Highway.

St. Anthony Clinton George Jr Harriet Sprague Everette Jones Carlton Adams Grace Er Isles Che Lend- Charles George Mairon Adids Trude Mensing Garveston Aliss Mary Lupe Eda Ridder Gordon George Laura Josephine Ratarson Myartenda McCaulex Flower Gicuit Land Charles George Ivor Y Siin Wladiol Mecauley Miss Greed Miss Mensing Lane Mr. Sprague Clifton George Sr Gamarill George Martindale William Ger George Sot West Kings Highway

Wedding Bells For Ray Hunter And Hedi Walters

The wedding took place at 8 o'clock at Dark Methodist Church joining Ray Hunter and Miss Hedi Walters. A flurry of local notices follow with society entertaining at the A Hotel in Mame Heights and other hospitality events.

Ray Hunter Miss Hedi Walters Dist

Optimist Club Hears Gel White at San Antonio Luncheon

Colonel Herbert White, principal, spoke before the San Antonio Optimist Club at a regular luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel. Several applicants for membership were received and voted on.

Herbert White San Antonio

Meurex Kidney Tablets Promoted By Specialist

A Los Angeles specialist presents Meurex Kidney Tablets as a remedy for kidney bladder and prostate gland troubles. The ad claims relief from pain inflammation and nocturnal urination with a money back guarantee and urges readers to try the product through local druggists and stores.

Los Angeles Broadsens Standard Drug Co

Edna Adams Found Dead Near Seguin Guadalupe Co

The body of Edna Adams a 37 year old mulatto woman from Leesville Guadalupe county was found Tuesday in a cotton field near Seguin. A farmer discovered a pool of blood signs of a struggle a blood clotched handkerchief and two bullet holes in her body. Her throat was cut and her skull crushed. Relatives said she had attended a celebration in Seguin Saturday and disappeared that night. Authorities believed they were close to identifying a slayer and expected an arrest before nightfall.

Wihaan Seeuin Edna Adams Leesville Guadalupe County Wwentin Seguin Saturady

Quarantine Amended to Allow Straw Shipping Interstate

The Japanese beetle quarantine has been amended by the federal horticultural board to permit interstate shipment without inspection or certification of hay or straw when used for packing articles other than fruit and vegetables.

Washington, Or Federal Horticul‘tural Board

Two Children Hurt by Dynamite Caps in San Angelo

In San Angelo on July 2, Maude Doyle and her younger sister were burned about the face and body when dynamite caps exploded in a box they were fonding. the contents were unknown. Neither child was seriously hurt. They are children of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bod.

San Angelo Maude Doyle

Ford Named Among Three Greatest Men in World

Universal Service reports Henry Ford ranked as one of three greatest men by youth in a mind survey. The Y M C A study, to be shared at Helsingfors conference in August, lauds Ford as an ideal for modern youth, linking wealth to efficiency and material success across nations.

Universal Service Geneva Jnly Henry Ford Y. MG Helsingfors

Downpours Damage Sesqui Centennial Exposition

Workmen at the Sesqui Centennial exposition grounds repair damage from heavy rains. The palace of Liberal Arts the palace of Agriculture and the auditorium lost their Sesqui Pink and other colors, revealing white plaster. Four large roof vents were cut to drain collected water after drainage stoppage, marring the structure’s appearance.

Philadelphia Palace of Liberal Arts Palace of Agriculture

Don Juan and Ancient Dandy Clash For A Girl

Don Juan defeats the Ancient Dandy in a February contest for a girl. The wooing scene unfolds with a vine clad cottage setting and a melodramatic court appearance before Judge Jo, as past lovers spar over the prize.

Don Juan Beau Brommel Methuselah Fougie Sep Roth

Students urged to End Texas U Row efforts

Austin July 7 residents of 8 have urged by six Texas to lament and complain at the passing of our ancient shrine but to go to Work to secure adequate dormitories for men students at Texas University Plans of the regents to convert the dormitory into a class room and of new building are being opposed by many former “B. Fiali men” who filed s.17 for an injunction in the 53rd district court to prevent the regents from carrying out their plans

Austin Texas Texas University B. Fialimen S.17 Ciscourg

Major Leroy L. Howard Detailed at Eighth Corps Area

Major Leroy L. Howard of the Medical Corps has been reassigned as an assistant to the corps area surgeon at Eighth Corps Area headquarters while maintaining duties at Station Hospitals.

Leroy L. Howard Medical Corps Eighth Corps

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