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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1916

Page

14

Damage suits being heard in San Antonio case

Testimony in the Seventy third District Court details alleged scheme to stir up fraudulent personal injury claims against the San Antonio Traction Company. Witnesses describe doctors diagnosing injuries and pressuring settlements, with cases settled for far less than claimed.

San Antonio Traction Company Bexar County Seventythird District Court Traction Company W. F. Ezell Fred J. Johnston Johnston Arti Hic Houston Street

Boxes Sent to Donna Texas Boys Cheer Army Company Camp

The San Antonio soldiers of Companies A C and D Second Texas Infantry at Donna Texas receive a large gift box from Joske Brothers packed by the Girls National Honor Guard. Donors include Mrs Brisco West Ramona Patterson and Clara Mae Brooks among others. future box planned.

San Antonio Second Texas Infantry Donna Texas National Honor Guard Joske Brothers Company Joske Catherine Franklin Girls’ National Honor Guard Wells Fargo Company Express Uncle Sam Red Cross Avenue E Fourth Street Ramano Patterson Ganahl Walker T. N. Templeton Clara Mae Brooks Miss Franklin Ruby Tracy Ramona Patterson Margaret Graham Olive Partee Pryor Lucas

Sanitary towns press for removal of Laredo guardsmen

Citizens in Uvalde Cotulla and other towns urge General Funston to move the 8000 militia from Laredo after telegrams claiming unsanitary conditions. Funston says troops may be re-stationed closer to the border while leaving a garrison at Laredo. regulars stay, about 2000 militiamen possibly remaining.

Laredo Congressman Garner General Funston Uvalde Cotulla Funston Garner San Antonio Minnesota Infantry Brownsville Third New York Infantry Eagle Pass Tex

Sale highlights on deodorants and jars at special prices

Eversweet products offer 25c jars in this sale while Ode-Po-No 50c bottles are discounted to 39c. The 50c deodorant bottles are also specially priced at 50c in this sale.

Piver Ayer Arcadia Roger & Gallet Poudre de Riz Woodbury’s Arcadia Rouge Dorin Theatre Glover Pinaud Lambert Oakland Oakley

Toilet Waters and Vegetal 2 Fe .39¢

A brief item notes the sale or price of Toilet Waters and Vegetal at 39 cents for 2Fluid ounces in a historical marketplace listing.

Federal Judge Expected to Rule on Medina Lake Equity Motion

A federal judge, William B. Sheppard, was expected Tuesday afternoon to decide the equity motion from landowners regarding Medina Lake. A sustained motion would delay the condemnation trial until an appeal is perfected. Also expected were bankruptcy discharge for John Jasper Ford and admission of two lawyers to practice before the federal bench.

William B. Sheppard Medina Lake John Jasper Ford Frank H. Booth Frank H. Bushick Jr Judson Woods Federal

Value Special Items Highlighted with Low Prices

Readable fragments show assorted price specials with dollar value items. The text lists 1.00 value items and specials at 79 cents 75 cent 69 cent and 39 cents, indicating a sale or discount event for multiple product categories.

Local Haircare Sale Highlights Shampoos and Soaps

Shampoos Canthrox Ayer s Synol Russian Soap are offered in discounted sale sizes. Prices range from 15c to 50c for smaller cakes and liquid soaps with instore specials noted for the listed brands.

Canthrox Ayer Synol

Bargain Sale Sparks Onetime Household Goods Deals

A local sale advertises discounts on Powdera Powder Puffs at 10 cents, household ammonia at 5 cents, 20-Mule-Team Borax at 15 cents, scrub nail brushes at 10 cents, nail buffers across several sizes from 35 to 75 cents, all marked as special sale prices.

Railroads Expand Freight Facilities in San Antonio

San Antonio railroads push upgrades as militiamen move through from various states. The International & Great Northern begins installing new loading platforms at its freight depot, costing about $10,000, boosting capacity from eight to sixteen cars. Traffic manager H Booth of I and GN oversees the project. The M K & T and other lines plan similar improvements.

Nage San Antonio Roady International & Great Northern H. Booth Houston

Corpus Christi approves 150000 street bonds

The Attorney General's Department approved a $150,000 issue of Corpus Christi street improvement bonds bearing 5 percent interest, maturing in 40 years with a 20-year option.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department City of Corpus Christi

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