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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1911

Page

3

Elks Observe Flag Day in San Antonio Lodge

Members of the San Antonio Elks and friends held flag day exercises in the lodge room and roof garden. Captain White recited a flag history while Rabbi Samuel Marks gave a tribute to the star spangled banner. A robust patriotic program followed with vocal and instrumental music. The first annual event drew a strong attendance and plans call for larger facilities next year.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of San Antonio United States Captain White Eleventh Infantry Samuel Marks

Pink Cheeks Red Lips Remedy Promoted by Physicians

Some readers seek color in a pale complexion. Doctors advise several months of three-grain hypo-nuclane tablets to improve color, add weight, and redden cheeks and lips for self administration.

YMCA Swimming Award Prizes For 29 Young Swimmers

Twenty nine boys trained by N Tanenbaum at the YMCA natatorium will receive lapel buttons as awards for learning to swim. The gun metal insignia features a central triangle with a diver and the words YMCA Swimming Award around the edge. Instructors who assisted Tanenbaum will receive a similar gilt button bearing the word Leader.

N. Tanenbaum Young Men’s Christian Association Y. M.C. A. Swimming Tanenbaum

Special Pullman Car For Elks Convention

A special Pullman sleeping car will depart San Antonio on July 6 via the Southern Pacific to Atlantic City New Jersey for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks annual convention. Walter Napier past exalted ruler of the local lodge is the accredited delegate. Many Elks and their families are expected to travel north using the cheap rates offered at that time.

The Elks Benevolent Order of Elks Atlantic City N. J San Antonio Southern Pacific Walter Napier

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Teething Children

A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup used for over sixty years by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe crying infants during teething, soften gums, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhea, asserting absolute harmlessness and urging buyers to ask for the genuine product at twenty five cents.

Death of Charles Basle in Hawthorne track crash

Charles Basle, renowned automobile driver, died after a tire burst during a five mile race at Hawthorne track in Chicago. His car veered into a ditch, rolled, and buried him beneath the wreckage as it traveled at about eighty miles per hour on Saturday June 10.

Charles Basle Hawthorne Track Chicago Basle

Relative of Madero optimistic about Mexico’s future

Delfino G. de Madero of Saltillo, relative of the revolutionary leader, visits San Antonio on the way to Galveston. He predicts that soon there will be no sign of the disturbances, that Madero’s promises will be fulfilled, and sugarcoats the revolution’s end. He speaks warmly of San Antonio and plans a Galveston surf vacation before returning. Accompanying him are Senor and Senora Marceline Garza and Senor Oscar F. Garza and son, of Saltillo.

Delfino G. de Madero Saltillo San Antonio Galveston Menger Mexico Francisco I. Madero Diaz Senor Madero Senor Senora Marceline Garza Oscar FE Garza and Son

Police arrest suspect in Speedway shooting case

Dave Bryant, accused of firing a pistol in a February 18 disturbance at a negro resort known as the Speedway, wounded Sam Mayweather in the leg. Bryant was arrested last night by Patrolman Dortcha as police conclude their chase. the case is set for hearing.

Dave Bryant Sam Mayweather Dortcha Bryant

Collector Kills Self After Audit Clears Accounts

A Randall county tax collector N. S. Sanford killed himself today. A telegraphic report to County Judge W. J. Fleisher from Canyon said bondsmen asked about his accounts. An investigation found Sanford's accounts were in first class order. No reason for the suicide was given.

Austin Tex Lane W. J. Fleisher Randall County Canyon N. S. Sanford Sanford

Returning to Mexico Foreman Reaches Home in Peace

H G Herose of Viesca Mexico foreman at Continental Rubber is registered at St Anthony hotel en route to the republic with Mrs Herose. He left Mexico weeks ago as conditions were unsettled and stayed in this county until peace was restored.

Mexico H. G. Herose Viesca Continental Rubber Company St. Anthony Hotel Republic Herose

College Boys Return Home From Texas A&M

Nearly forty San Antonio youths who had been attending the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College completed the year and arrived home yesterday after the school term ended.

San Antonio Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College

50 Cent Dinners Promoted at Elite Cafe

San Antonio readers are urged to try the Elite Cafe offering 50 cent dinners praised for good service and meals. The note invites patrons to visit daily or Sunday between 12 p m and 12 p m for the promotion.

San Antonio Elite Cafe

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