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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

9

Great North Dakotans Regiment Welcomed in San Antonio

Women of the Red Cross and state societies paused troop welcomes as North Dakota guardsmen pass through. Volunteers served ice cream coffee and sandwiches with stamped post cards, noting trains are late and movements easing. Funds from a donor are redirected to the Girls National Honor Guard as numbers thin.

San Antonio The Red Cross Aly War Department F. M. Lewis Lane Taylor Red Oss Orth Dakota Boy Scouts Ady Wis Taylor Ichard Negley John Bennett Ira Ogden Miss Muir Ernest Brown Frederick Mbs W. B. Russ Lartwright J. H. Burleson Ma Reed Ed Tarrant B. Lupe J. K. Beretta Stout John Kerr Henry C. Aorrey

Train Fare to Galveston Round Trip

Five dollars seventy cents fare to Galveston and return offered for Saturday July 29 by Southern Pacific. Advance advertisement notes travel option.

Eagle Pass Southern Pacific Galveston and Return Southern Pac

Bulgarian troops lack shoes before Saloni attack

In Berne the Associated Press reports Bulgarians and Germans prepare for a half million strong force against Saloniki but lack footwear. Half the Bulgarian army reportedly has no shoes as prices rise and leather remains scarce. Soldiers improvise sandals from hides as government seeks leather.

Associated Press Berne Switzerland Saloniki Sofia Bulgaria

Memorial Service for Dr. Hirzl at Agudas Achim Synagogue

Memorial service held at Agudas Achim Synagogue at 8 PM Wednesday honors Dr. Hirzl founder of modern Zionism. Kantor leads choir with J Copeland E Berman H Sugarman A Rabinowitz J Solomon and E Schoenburg. Rabbi Gerstein gives brief address. Admission 25 cents.

Agudas Achim Hirzl Modern Zionistic Movement Kanter Gerstein J. Copeland E. Berman H. Sugarman A. Rabinowitz J. Solomon E. Schoenburg

Charged with Displaying a Pistol in Public

Mose Simmons, a negro, was arrested by Policeman Winters at 8:30 Wednesday morning after residents along New Braunfels Avenue near the high bridge reported he flourished a pistol causing an uproar. Dr. Foster, Dentist, Gibbs Building.

Mose Simmons Winters New Braunfels Avenue High Bridge

Alamo Jewelry Co buys gold and diamonds at Alamo Plaza

Alamo Jewelry Co offers to buy or trade old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 Alamo Plaza.

Alamo Jewelry Co Alamo Plaza

Mexican 80 to Stand Trial for Interstate Theft

A Mexican man, 80, will face Federal court on theft charges after stealing a sack of potatoes from an I and G N railroad box car in the lower yards. Brakeman J Mann caught the thief shortly after the crime. The potatoes were from a Kansas City shipped car, making the theft an interstate offense and a Federal matter.

I. & G. N. Railway Company J. Mann Kansas City

Dr Hicks resumes practice in eye ear nose throat

Dr. W. D. Hicks has resumed his medical practice specializing in eye ear nose and throat care at 407 Moore Building.

W. D. Hicks Moore Bidg

Silverware Stolen From Mrs M A Keyes Home

Mrs M A Keyes of 1731 Avenue D reported a break in last week while the family was visiting relatives in Shreveport La. A large quantity of silverware was taken and the theft was discovered Tuesday upon the family’s return.

Mrys. M. A

Wall Paper Specials at Kuntz Albaugh Lumber Co

Ad displays wall paper for homes with rates 1.45 per room and special values at 2.15 per room. Includes cut out borders and late patterns. Sample books available by phoning Crockett 5300. Ad appears from Kuntz Albaugh Lumber Co Ady.

Phone Crockett Kuntz- Albaugh Lumber Co Ady

Sewer Connections and Framing by W G Schuwirth Co

W G Schuwirth Co 381 W Commerce St offers sewer connections and framing services with contact Crockett for estimates and scheduling.

W. G. Schuwirthae, Co Crockett At

Patriotic Concert by Hermann Sons on July 30

Notice for Hermann Sons members and their families only. Patriotic concert scheduled July 30 invites eligible attendees and their households. Ady.

Hermann Sons Ady

Stolen horse reported on East Houston Street

C J Mc Cabe of 1221 West Commerce street reported a horse and buggy stolen Tuesday night from East Houston street. Officer John Welch found the rig early Wednesday morning.

C. J. McCabe West Commerce Street East Houston Street John Welch

Lawyers J F Carl and R H Ward Adv

J F Carl and R H Ward lawyers located in the 52 Bedell Building list Crockett 1250 as contact details and advertise their services.

J. F. Carl and R. HB. Ward Bedell Building Phone Crockett

Money to Loan on Diamonds and Jewelry

O'Connell Loan Co offers loans on diamonds jewelry and watches at 112 E Houston St with advertisement details.

O'Connell Loan Co E. Houston St

Officer Caperton Returns Home After Operation

Motorcycle officer J. J. Caperton, injured in an accident months ago, was sent home Tuesday afternoon after his operation and is expected to resume duty within a few weeks.

Caperton J. J. Caperton

Horace E. Wilson Lawyer Ad in State Bank Building Cr

Horace E. Wilson, lawyer at 516 17 State Bank Building Chicago appears in an advertisement. Contact number 8281 listed for legal services.

Horace E. Wilson State Bank

1000 Dodgers 6x9 for $2.00 Adv

Advertisement notes a dozen or more 6 by 9 inch prints offered at two dollars each with a monthly replacement plan. It cites Dulling Printing Co. C. 3338 and promotes ongoing supply.

Dulling Printing Co. C

Bexar Social Club Shirtwaist Dance This Saturday

Social club event at Willett or chestra hall with shirtwaist dancers. July 29 admission 25 cents at W. O. W. hall in Bexar.

Av. G. W A. Dance E. Pankratz K. Cc.hall Willet Bexar Social Club Shirtwaist W. O. W. Hall Willett Orchestra

Dance at Lambert's Beach Sunday Afternoon and Night

Sunday afternoon and night dance at Lambert's Beach with Willett's orchestra. Gents 50 cents and ladies admitted free.

Lambert's Beach Willett’s

Archer and Newton Take Vacation After Primaries

Judge Osceola Archer and Tom Newton, two successful Democratic primary candidates, plan a rest break after the campaign. They are joined by four companions for the getaway, details unspecified.

Archer Newton Osceola Archer Tom Newton

Friends head to Guadalupe River for fishing trip

The group, including Jack Hamilton, left San Antonio early Wednesday in Judge Archer's car and will spend a week fishing on the Guadalupe River.

Comfort Jack Hamilton Guadalupe River San Antonio Judge Archer

Buying for the Army Horse and Mule Purchase Tour in Texas

Guiton Harrington Mule Company of Kansas City, led by T H Gilroy, plans to supply 11 000 horses and mules to the U S Army. Gilroy reports over half delivered and ongoing purchases statewide with lower prices. The firm supplied the British army last year and operates a Missouri ranch. Gilroy, Dale, and Hurc remain in San Antonio and nearby towns to extend sales.

United States Army Guiton-Harrington Mule Company Kansas City T. H. Gilroy San Antonio Gunter Mr. Gilroy Texas Misouri Gilroy United States Frank Dale L. Hurc

Fable Reference Sparks Debate In Washington Star Cartoon

A Washington Star quip recalls the thrift of the ant and the summer singing grasshopper. The exchange suggests a cautionary tale about investment and luck, contrasting hard work with reliance on others.

Washington Star

Pillows to Troop C Tex Cavalry In Big Bend Zone

One hundred pillows sized twelve by fourteen inches will be mailed Friday to Troop C Tex as cavalry stationed in the Big Bend district. Seventy five pillows have already been ordered by Mrs. W. P. Rote, using part of a $33 fund from a San Antonio reception. Mothers and friends urged to donate more pillows, needles and small comforts as a next box is planned for the week after next.

Texas Cavalry Big Bend W. P. Rote San Antonio Laredo Charles Florian Rote A. B. Spencer Katherine Franklin Girls’ National Honor Guard J. M. Vance

Uhr Suit Set for August 1 Hearing

Robert F. Uhr versus Mayor Clinton G. Brown awaits a District Court hearing on the mayor’s authority to appoint special policemen. The delay stemmed from City Attorney George R. Gillette’s illness. the dispute centers on Section 25 of the city charter and its amendments.

Robert F. Uhr Clinton G. Brown W. F. Ezell George R. Gillette Uhr

Neighborly confrontation ends in planned punishment

Mrs Saft orders her son Tommy to open the windows before punishment after reporting a street cat saying she has no authority. The exchange shows a tense domestic moment captured by the Chicago Herald.

Funeral for Anton Hutzler Held at Lavaca Street Home

The funeral for Anton Hutzler, who died Saturday, was held at 4 pm Wednesday from the residence 106 Lavaca street with Rev. A. Wolff of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Pallbearers included M. Uhl and others, with interment in City Cemetery No. 5. Anton Haymann, 36, died Tuesday in a San Antonio hospital. body sent to Galveston for burial by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co.

Anton Hutzler Lavaca Street A. Wolff St. John's Lutheran Church M. Uhl Heuerman H. Harms F. Wild J. D. Guinn F. Jud City Cemetery No. 5 Anton Haymann San Antonio Galveston Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Shelley Loring Underraling Co Automobile Operator Ad

Classified notice for Shelley Loring Underraling Co offering automobile operations and contact phone 971 in an advertisement.

Shelley-Loring Underraling Co Automobile Oper Yee

Highway Dangers and Obstructed Sight Lines

The American Highway Association Bulletin urges more highway safety focus beyond speeders and drunk drivers. Obstructed intersections and narrow winding roads with shrubs block visibility, causing dangerous near collisions and posing risks especially to riders with passengers. The remedy is to remove sight obstructions where regulations require.

American Highway Association

Puzzling remark cited in Baltimore American

A humorous exchange from the Baltimore American features Mr. Smith resisting being called a prize puzzle. The brief item reflects light editorial whimsy in the era’s paper.

Mr. Smith Baltimore

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Great North Dakotans Willett Crockett Lakeview Avenue Kuntz-Albaugh Lumber Co Dr. Foster Gibbs Bldg P. K Ezzell Armour Sylvia Wolff & Marx Co San Antonio Loan & Trust Company Commerce Street
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