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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

17

Flossie and Mary Rose Middleton in a Dexters romance

Two sisters Flossie and Mary Rose Middleton work for the Dexter Automobile Company. Flossie flirts with president Hilary Dexter, threatening to leave home if urged to quit. Mary Rose faces romance with Dr. Tom Fitzroy while secretly loving John Manners who is engaged to Dorishing.

Flossie Mary Rose Middleton The Dexter Automobile Company Hilary Dexter Alice James Mary Rose Tom Fitzroy Miss Macfarlane John Manners Dorishinig

Rose and Flossie Stirrum at Manners Office Mystery

Mary Rose obsesses over John Manners and a lunch invitation as Flossie and Doris compete for his attention. Flossie teases, Mary Rose doubts, and Doris arrives in pale gray with a pink rose, while the doorway drama unfolds in the office.

Doris Hinig Flossie John Manners Miss Minnick Mary Rose Doris Etting Doris

First Indictment Against a Pootlegger in San Antonio 1859

A historic indictment from the spring term of 1859 in San Antonio charges a man unnamed with selling vinous liquors in less than a quart, noted as the first such indictment. Frank R. Hgan was district attorney, I. B. Beck led the jury, and Yo Hiram Afaguerman discovered the file hidden with naturalisation papers.

Frank R. Hgan Fourth District Texas San Antonio I. B. Beck Hiram Afaguerman City Auditor's Office Blaverman Sucb

Peyton Company Opens Model Store at Woolworth Building

Peyton Company spends 2000 on a model store opening on the second floor of the Woolworth building. The new shop is the largest of ten stores run by the company and will feature a 60 foot fashion arcade on the Alamo Plaza side with display windows. remodeling of the lobby and second floor totals 525000 for this project and equipment.

Peyton Company Woolworth Tra L. Rupey Feyton Company Alamo Plaza Ater

Davidson to Speak on Alamo Plaza

Lynch Davidson will address thousands of Southwest Texas voters in San Antonio on Alamo Plaza Thursday night at estimated time. His speech will be broadcast on WCAR by wavelength 263 meters, instead of the City Auditorium as previously announced.

Lynch Davidson San Antonio Southwest Texas WCAR Alamo Plaza City Auditorium

Signal Corps Bulletin October Edited by Eighth Corps Area

Signal Corps members within the Eighth Corps Area take up pens and typewriters to edit the October Signal Corps Bulletin for the first time from outside the chief signal officer office. Colonel George S. Gibbs oversees as editor while articles pour in from stations across the corps area and are sent to Washington.

Signal Corps Eighth Corps George S. Gibbs Corps Arta Signal Gibbs Corps Washington Euemy Post

Hillje Elected to Head Landa's Cotton Interests

Emil E Hillje named president of Landa Industries Inc New Braunfels taking charge of cotton oil and flour mills. A San Antonio native Hillje has long guided Texas cotton milling and now leads the New Braunfels operation with Landa ties.

Hillje Landa Landa Industries, Inc New Braunfels Emil E. Hi San Antonio Cotton Oil Company Texas South Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association New Brauviels Landa Industries Inc Joe Landa L. H. Lewis San Antonio

Federal Employes Leader to Address San Antonio Workers

Luther G. Stewart national president of the Federal Employes organization will speak to about 250 San Antonio government workers at Se'elock Wednesday night in the Labor Temple W M Haensler says. Stewart arrived from the East and will discuss Laws and Actual Benefit of Federal Employes.

Luther G. Stewart Washington, D. C Federal San Antonio Se'elock W. M. Haensler Executive Council Stewart

City Sways in Darkness After 30 Minute Blackout

Citywide power outage darkened San Antonio for half an hour as an underground cable fault at the Villita street powerhouse cut electricity citywide. Suburbs remained served by loop lines. Emergency transformers were reset and power returned to normal.

San Antonio Villita

Olmos Flood Dam to Be Completed by September 1

Mayor Tobin says the Olmos Creek detention dam in Alamo Heights will be sufficiently completed by September 1 to check flood waters from the Olmos watershed. The top roadway remains to be finished by August 1. contractors add lumber to augment the steel and aging work to speed up construction.

Olmos Creek Alamo Heights Olmos John W. Tobin R. Caxton S. I. Crecilius

Sojourners Club Plans Picnic at New Braunfels

The San Antonio Sojourners club approved a picnic lunch and swimming party at New Braunfels for the next gathering. Lt. Col. I. L. Rufines was named entertainment chair for three months. Seven new members were elected, including two honorary members.

San Antonio

Political placards vanish after elections as riddle persists

A found 1895 poster for Bryan Callaghan in a South Laredo shop stirs talk about why campaign placards multiply before an election then fade away. Some say, like political promises, they disappear after the votes are cast.

Bryan Callaghan South Laredo Street

Mexico City to Laredo road work resumes

Work on the Laredo Mexico City highway has resumed after a temporary halt ordered by President Calles. Machinery moved to Laredo and work began toward Monterrey last Monday to pave stretches near border towns for tourist detours into northern Mexico.

Mexico City Laredo San Antonio Republic Calles Mexico Monterrey

Dog Vaccination Law Takes Effect In City

The city ordinance requiring canine rabies vaccination becomes effective Thursday after re passage and republication to correct a draft error. It provides a $1.50 fee to cover vaccination services by a veterinarian.

Name proposal wins $100 prize for United Fruit bananas

J. K. Beretta, president of the National Bank of Commerce, suggested the name Unifruit for bananas and won a $100 prize offered by United Fruit. The prize recognizes a trade name idea for the company.

Youth Confused by Lost Wallet in Downtown Cafe

A downtown cafe tale describes a young man who mistook his keys for money after a small meal. He attempted to pay with his change, then fled in embarrassment as a second youth intervened to pull him from trouble.

Miy Keys Mst

Lambly to Quit 8 A Pastorate For LaPorte Church

Rev. M. O. Lambly will resign as pastor of the First Congregational church at South Presa and Carolina streets to lead the Community church in La Porte. The resignation takes effect August 1. Lambly will oversee nearby communities and four neighboring congregations in La Porte as they unite the Community church. He has served five years at the First Congregational church.

Lambly First Congregational Church South Presa Carolina Streets la Porte Community Church Lembly

San Antonio Seen as New Movie Center by Experts

Motion picture makers predict San Antonio will host filming for The Rough Riders thanks to climate and sun. Local officials and industry figures cite proximity to diverse scenery and easy access to locations near the city. Extras will be in demand as San Antonio emerges as a production hub.

San Antonio Tom Fortune Famous Players-Lasky San Francisco Oakland Mr. Fortune Rough Riders Shota J.cobb Joe Cobb Our Gang Aztec Theater Pacific Coast Comings Movie Center 4 Movie Douglass Travers

Mrs Stevens Attends Mother's Burial in St Louis

Mrs Stevens has gone to St Louis to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs Kate Kemnetz who died at her residence there on Monday night. News of the death reached Sheriff Stevens by telegram.

Games Stevens St. Louis Kate Kemnetz Keminetz Sheriff Stevens

Kerrville Round Trip For $1 Slated Sunday

A Kerrville round trip fare of 1 dollar is planned for Sunday. Tom Hood of the Southern Pacific Railroad, assistant general passenger agent, announced the schedule. The San Antonio departure is in the morning with arrival in Kerrville in the afternoon and return trips at specified times.

Kerrville Tom Hood Southern Pacific Railroad San Antonio Seelock Beerville Mii

Aviator Reports to Kelly Field for Advanced Flying School

A cadet under orders to report to Kelly Field begins duties at the Advanced Flying School. The message emphasizes training and readiness for flight duties at the new program location.

Kelly Field

Border restrictions may be lifted after high level talks

Immigration limits for Americans crossing into Mexico may ease after a conference between Manuel C. Telles and Aaron Saenz. Telles travels to Monterrey to discuss immigration policy with Saenz, with current rules restricting travel into interior areas and border towns.

Mexico Manuel C. Tollez United States Aaron Saenz Telles Monterrey Saenz

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Fiossie Flossie Middleton Mr. Manners Lunc Mr. Manters Miss Brown Miss Mienick Nassie Sae TI Inlin Whaat i Davidson Polly and Pals Clift Sterrett Ashur Did Ash Tparks, Polly FHS AX the Anna Ree Oke Seope Cep Carre Bulletin Sojourners Club Plagard Faye Lydia Gorzelle Petite Get Youth Anj LaPorte Church Sunshine Mrs. Stevens Tellenga Wishiany AG
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