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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

16

Guest listings at luxo hotels cross national lines

A string of visitors is noted at major San Antonio hotels including St Anthony Gunter Menger and the Menger. Names span Houston Los Angeles Galveston Fort Worth Newark St Louis and New Orleans with guests from Jennings Oppenteiin Bach Ram and others.

Web Thrasher of Wars St. Anthony Jenn Th. Jennings Houston Gunter Ted Oppenteiin Nex Menace Jmoon Thartas Los Angeles Told Houson Ib. Bach Mt. Pleasant Tex Lez St. Anton = S Temple Palestine Lextaton Dalles Menges Revere Comen Galveston Albin Bachat New Gricansty St Aumthony H L. Errkine Steuin Buett Dw. Martin St. Louis la Stopzing Menger

Making of a Big Gun in the Metallurgent Age

The article outlines the steel heavy artillery process from casting to rifling. It notes Civil War bronze cannons' limits and details steps: casting eighty ton cores, forming 18 tubes, forging to weight, machining, hardening, and tempering. It explains heating, oil quenching, and wire winding in gun construction.

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Battery B Muster Into Texas National Guard

Captain Claude Birkhead of Battery B issues orders for all men of the battery to report Friday evening at 8 at the Gunter Hotel ballroom to be mustered into the Texas National Guard. Adjutant General Henry Hutchings will oversee the muster. a physician’s certificate may be required for illness. They aim to enroll at least 35 and up to near maximum, with recruiting at the Chamber of Commerce, and plan armory, equipment, and horses within 30 days. Target practice will start once an armory is secured, two lieutenants remain to be named, and muster proceeds Friday evening.

Claude Birkhead Texas Artilers Ball Room Gunter Hotel Texas National Guards Henry Hutchings Will Quester Battery 11 Comerce Youstering Bisme

Old Glory to be Honored Wednesday in San Antonio

Five day anniversary of the adoption of the flag will be celebrated in San Antonio with patriotic exercises led by Lodge No. 216 FRP and other organizations. A program includes a Flag Day ceremony at the club rooms, a vocal performance by the Southern African Band, a patriotic address, and musically arranged selections. The Spanish American War Veterans plan a separate observance next week at a meeting in Alamo Hall.

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Red Cross Work 1 Sewing Garments For Mia Red Cross

Approximately 2400 garments for Mia Red Cross have been made by the sewing circles of the San Antonio branch of the American Red Cross Society since the work was launched in San Antonio. Circles plan to pack and label boxes as orders arrive from the National Secretary. Several circles promise more items including bathrobes and pajama sets while packing committees are organized to handle labeling and shipment details.

Mia Red Crosa San Antonio Fred Cresa Society Ty San Antonio Mra. Winchester Celsa Scctary Afra A. TL A. Weakley Ara A. J. Store A. Bach Clerg Luck Latinas Red Cross Council of Jewish Women Anpointing Anti Vox ADE Los Tast Island Eleepers Memphis Chiesa Ite

Lambert Opposes Plan For City Playground Maintenance

Commissioner Lambert voices opposition in Mayer Tirewn absence to a proposal by Javert Brapert and Masur to hire four special patrols for Buenav Iaty Street playgrounds. He pledges to ensure the play area is kept up with a lid on supervision, arguing that child welfare is best served by proper maintenance and supervised, constructive activity.

Lambert Agime Masur Mayer Tirewn Javert Brapert

Allen's Foot-Ease Goes It For Pain Relief

A garbled notice touts Allen's Foot-Ease for relieved toe pain and bunion discomfort. It claims a footbath loosens tight shoes and soothes tired feet, with claims endorsed by a general press tone. The ad mentions ships gear and roone at the front in a wartime context.

Allen Geemag Aledroone

Anniversary fabric sale advertised with varied material prices

A newspaper fragment advertises fabric deals including Longeloth at 79 cents for ten yards and embroidered organdie at 98 cents per thirty eight inches. It mentions Japanese Nain at 1.39 per ten yards, pajama checks at 9 cents, and white underwear cambric 8 cents per thirty six inches, with notes of second floor location.

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Hosiery Anniversary Prices Not To Be Repeated

Premium silk hosiery offered at special anniversary prices. Full fashioned, double heel toe and top. Black and white stock, sizes fit, 37 cents for 50 cent quality. Also pure silk at 1 dollar in various colors. First Floor.

Teachers Are Wanted Civil Service Examinations Planned

The semiannual civil service examination for assistants and teachers in the Philippine service will be held August 18. Men are sought for assistant positions while women may apply for teaching posts. wives or close relations of men examined for teachers may also qualify. Some teaching vacancies require special subject qualifications, with selective conditions for women. Additional exams and related postings follow for various technical and educational roles in coming months.

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