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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1915

Page

9

Banks Named Best Police Athlete In Tests

J B Banks, motorcycle patrolman, tops all around in police department tests. J J Cusack trails close, with results showing Banks excelling in chinning bar and jumping tests. Mounted-police examination at the fair grounds praised by Mayor Brown for thoroughness and horse aptitude. Sidney J. Allen, Corpus Christi, found in San Antonio after a year missing. plan to return home with Detective Suther.

J. B. Banks J. J. Cusack Belo Banks Banks Cusack See Chinning Bar Bish Brown Sidney FT. Allen Sidney J. Allen Corpus Christi Bexar San Antonio Polra Guy Suther Mr. Allen Jas Nome Monterey Mexico Han

Hairy Growth Removal Claims From Past Beauty Texts

A distorted health note touts a painless method to remove hairy growths. It recommends a stiff paste with a dered delitone mix applied to the surface, left minutes, then washed away to remove hair and smooth skin.

Unclear ad fragment on foot care product claims

Fragmentary text promotes AnlenS Fout- Baan antiseptic powder for foot care claiming instant relief and swelling prevention. The garbled copy includes brand mentions and dubious endorsement style, with scattered phrases about feet and sprays.

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Relief fund drains as Red Cross struggles to aid Mexico

The Red Cross relief fund has $5,000 remaining from an initial $10,000, with contracts under way to buy and ship food to Pachuca and Vera Cruz. General Heval warns only a small treasury remains and continued aid hinges on new contributions, as shipments from San Antonio to Monterrey and other points have already begun amid worsening famine conditions.

Galesche Amerer Die México Red Cross C. AL Tevol Washington Pachuca New Orleans Vera Sena Hag Vor San Antonio Ando Sabinus Minelova Dresident Wilson Geri Neal Devol Mdid Monteres Mondleva Tunis Eagle Pass Vera Cruz Devol Heval

Wallace H. Newton Honored by Masons

Wallace H. Newton was elected worshipful master of Alamo Lodge No. 44. Other officers named include Ralph Cameron senior warden, Robert V. Smith junior warden, George R. Stumberg treasurer, F. C. Arnold secretary, Joseph A Swindler senior deacon, G. W. Balljo junior deacon, and H. Huntrey tiler. Installations scheduled for Thursday night in the Masonic Temple with W. S. Fly presiding as installing officer. officers for San Antonio Lodge No. 1079 and Anchor Lodge No. 424 to be inducted in separate ceremonies.

Wallace H. Newton Alamo Lodge Masonic Temple Ralph 4. Cameron Robert V. Smith George R. Stumberg F.C. Arnold Joseph A Swindler G. W. BalljHo Huntreys Tho Fio Anshor Lodge San Antonio Fly Imeeter Grand Lodge San Antonio Lodge No E. P. Green M. A. Ford Nier George A. Low M. Nh. Nuessie Treasier J. O. Spielenner George UD Campbell Mary T. A. Dosey Anchor Lodge No W. S.tomey P. B. Andrews Widen Hall Deaven Henry Haire Deavoy Frank Uriges J. Hi, Haile Dan Ludlow

Jitney Charter Issued in Texas Capital

The Jitney Transportation Company of Texas based in San Antonio filed its charter with the Secretary of State, capital stock 350000, naming L. Wm. Emen, Craw, and John Neidert as incorporators. A second filing for Nichols Whaler Sete Manufacturing & Mistrijuting Co. of San Antonio Dallas and Auson followed, with capital stock 510000 and listed organizers Nichols, M. Whaley, and others.

Qo M. Whaley KL Seoty

Rule Against Iron Ladder Fire Escape

A report on fire escape rules citing W. Woodman and officials in San Antonio. The ruling declares iron ladders inadequate for emergency exits and mentions city inspections and enforcement questions. Fire authorities warn ladders may fail to save lives and await commissioner decisions on compliance.

de San Antonio Issuad Uy W. Foes W. Woodman Kire Pexue Wright Fice Ehiedy Agito Duspertor Jackson

Motion Pictures at Wigwam No. 1 features Bushman and Pickford

A grand program at Wigwam No 1 includes Ray and Lotte Pickford with Bushman in a three reel feature The Plum Tree and a two reel The Diamond from the Sky plus The Redemption of Janyan Damaged Goods and Jim the Penman with Cherie Chaplin Love Pangs and a popular ballad singer Also shown are The Valley of Silent Men The Shooting of Man McGraw and a new Chaplin comedy with the theater touted as the coolest in town

Theater Alintellis Terighy Apie Fenland Maths Pictures Mranels Lotte Tickford Ray Los Mereditaria Max Phenan Otterinn Pointeleres Meetinn Chanter Sunetez Deanly Co Janyan Saivan Hilfiren Wien Jim the Penman Emnite John Mason Paramount Cherie Chapin Ieago Jim Max Pigman Lois Bieredith Noiutheater Fark Theater New York America Channing Pollock Rentold Watt Max Figian Lois Merediti Nino Weylaine Peart Pathe Comedias Silent Men Hew Wilson Dorothy Thillips King Buggart Man McGraw Metra Charlie Chap Mnie

Real Source of Health and Appetite as Barometer

A health note claims the stomach is the real source of health and that appetite reflects physical condition. It warns that an overworked stomach liver and bowels disrupt daily functions and suggests HOSTETTER'S Stomach Bitters to restore strength and regularity and promote overall well being with a trial bottle.

Prisoners Break Jail in Hart County Lockup Escape

At Hart County jail nine inmates sawn bars in upper cells and fled after curfew. Those named include Alcido Sanchez a 30 year old Mexican sentenced to four years, Conception Gonzales about 40, Bernadio Cas Trust 22, Maximo Martinen a state convict, Alfred Bowerts 21 black man charged with wife murder, Lacy Williams 27, Henderson Harris 40. Rosco Allen refused to join through the exit hole. Sheriff W M Ehisay issued notices to aid arrests and return.

Maximo Martinen Alfred Bowerts Lacy Williams Henderson Harris Rosco Allen W. M. Ehisay

Cotton Seed Crushers to Send Delegation to Corpus Christi

After 1918 convention Tatton Seed Crushers plan to send the 1916 Texas Cotton Seed Crushers' Association meeting from San Antonio to Corpus Christi on July 3 to 7. Delegation aims to secure the next convention. Secretary Joan D. Carrington of the Chamber of Commerce chaired the luncheon at the St Anthony hotel. Attending San Antonio representatives included J. W. Ruwe, Bob Millie, Mr. Stevens, Hower Madsch R, Wenh, and Jean Middleton.

Corpus Christi Cotton Seed Crushers San Antonio Texas Cotton Seed Crushers' Association Sa Antonio Corpus Christ St Anthony Joan D. Carrington Chamber of Con Merce Catton Seed San Antono J. Wi Ruwe Bob, Millie Mr. Stevens Hower Madsch R Wenh Jean Middleton Carrington

Birth Record for His No Me and Mes, ngolt C. Kavi

A birth record notes the arrival of a child of Mr and Mrs Sued Modu at 22 Willey et EtAt Colordde avon. The sparse OCR indicates names and address with uncertain accuracy.

Ngolt C. Kavi Willey Et EtAt Modu Dune Avon

Re lay of River Ave pavement ordered after main break

San Antonio Water Supply Company must re lay pavement on River Avenue after two water mains burst. Commissioner Kearny announced following street inspection. He cited complaints about paving and said sections must be redone before city acceptance and condemned crumbling curb and gutter along recent paving.

San Antonio River Avenue Pave. Ing Kearny Thad Pittsburg Testing Labs Oratory Kearty

Burial Permits Listing Several Deceased Names

A fragmentary burial notice lists several deceased with ages and locations including Robert Scheie 44 died at Presa Street Bars Sia T Meyfield. Meyfield 14. June 25 at Hospital. Rodrigues. 28 died June 22 Concepcian Avenue. Anite Rodrigues years died June 15 Chibnakwa alerd. Tesna Berer 4 died June 23 Grenet elrae.

Robert Scheie Juan Routh Presa Sia T Meyfield Ta Rodrigues Ted Fey Concepcian Anite Rodrigues Chibnakwa Alerd Tesna Berer Jung the Grenet Elrae

Kidney health claims from old remedy advertisement

An old advertisement urges immediate treatment for rheumatic pains and kidney issues. It promotes Foley kidney pills as restoring kidneys to healthy function, claiming quick benefits from the first dose and citing A. M. Vischer as a testimonial.

A. M. Vischer

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