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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1916
Page
4
Camp Cecill Lyon civilian soldiers begin a week focused on defensive tactics and field training after learning offensive maneuvers. Major Laubach issues a detailed program, including a Saturday motor truck transfer to Leon Springs and a concluding phase of live skirmish practice.
The regimental colors gifted by the women of San Antonio will be presented at Camp Cecil A. Lyon Wednesday afternoon with a speech of presentation and a salute to the flag. Funds above the $200 needed for the flag near $15 have been received.
Local branches of American Tobacco and Armour and Company announce job protections for employees who volunteer for military service. Positions will be held open and salaries paid during absence, with Armour covering the difference between company and government pay. President Percival Hill urges patriotic duties.
Mr and Mrs Percy Tyrrell dined in state at the St Anthony on their golden wedding anniversary. Edwin H Lee, the hotel manager, led a winding table procession while Mendelssohn’s Wedding March played. Guests presented a diamond sunburst to Mrs Tyrrell and a gold watch fob to Mr Tyrrell.
Sten unveils a new car boasting ignition system, cantilever springs, electric starting and lighting, magnetic speedometer, one man top, removable rims and many high end accessories. The vehicle is light, easy to drive and marketed as a major achievement of the automobile industry. First come, first served, place your order now.
Take your guests to Hot Wells Park for music and dancing this evening. Bathing facilities and a cafe are also advertised for visiting patrons.
The Tota Cappa Chi Society plans its first regular meeting on July 5 at 907 Avenue C, home of Leo Nevelow. The San Antonio group aims to promote fraternalism through debating, public speaking, and social events, with officers including Alfred Sack and Abe Rosenberg. Postoffice workers in Texas prepare for a joint July 3-4 convention in Austin with local clerks and carriers involved.
Management at the Hot Wells Hotel offers excellent a la carte dinners in the grove with good music. Advertisements promote Cabrito at Mexican Inn on 126 E. Crockett Street and Sunday runs by the Southern Pacific line at 8 15 am, continuing to 9 30 pm.
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