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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

12

Red Cross Opens Receiving Depot in San Antonio

Due to National Guard mobilization, San Antonio becomes a Red Cross receiving and distributing point for soldier aid. Judge Winchester Kelso, headed by Ernest P. Bicknell, seeks a suitable city building while Fort Sam Houston serves military needs. Circulars call for depots at El Paso and multiple centers to handle military and civilian relief, with chapters to segregate their work. Special Cabrito Dinner today at Mexican Inn on Crockett Street.

National Guard San Antonio American Red Cross Ernest P. Bicknell Winchester Kelso American Red Cross Society Fort Sam Houston Kelso National Headquarters el Paso The Red Cross

Mexican teen drills inmates for war at Bexar Juvenile Home

A 17 year old boy trained about twenty five inmates at the Bexar County Juvenile Home in drills toward war in Mexico. Judge Davis ordered the halt and placed him under detention. The youths are now under a Mexican American guard monitoring conversations in Spanish.

Bexar County Mexico

Thefts Reported and Arrests in City Police Roundup

Reports of three thefts reached the police with home entries and stolen items including a wrist watch a lavalier and a 38 caliber pistol. Twenty arrests were made based on affidavits charging garbage disposal failures as health officers plan more cases and trials begin Wednesday.

William Mackey West Houston Street Lavallier Beulah L. Matlock Avenue Kk T. W. Labatte North Olive Street Health Department

Local guests and arrivals at San Antonio hotels

A roster of visitors includes A. R. LaRue of Chicago at the Gunter R. A. Steves of Washington, D. C. at the St. Anthony and R. J. Kleberg of Kingsville among new arrivals at the Menger Dr. W. F. Bettencourt of Mart and E. Lohman of Philadelphia registered at the Gunter and St. Anthony, with K. Mahaffy and J. Lee Johnson among others. Special Cabrito Dinner today at Mexican Inn. First Texas Cavalry Troop C soldiers described as first class by Captain R. O. Whiteaker returning from Laredo. he visits Fort McIntosh and is on leave for business in town.

Empire Brady Edna Wallace Hooper Frank Sheridan New Pathe San Antonio St. Mary’s Hall ROYAL Jose Collins Fox Vitagraph Broadway Corrine Griffith Kalem Selig Jack Pickford Fritzi Brunette Vitagraph A. R. LaRue Chicago Gunter R. A. Steves Washington, D. C St. Anthony R. J. Kleberg Kingsville Menger W. F. Bettencourt Mart E. Lohman Philadelphia K. Mahaffy Dallas R. Barnhart Pearsall J. Lee Johnson W. R. Adams Kansas City I. L. Pierce Austin L. W. King Houston D. W. Picton Rockport H. B. Mason Temple Henry Neil Oak Park N. Snaman First Texas Cavalry Laredo R. O. Whiteaker Fort McIntosh Laredo

Judge Neil promotes Texas mothers pensions plan

Judge Henry Neil known as the father of mothers pensions tours Texas urging a state law this winter. He spoke in San Antonio and will address El Paso Business Men's Club about funding widowed or deserted mothers to keep families together, citing New York City savings in charity costs.

Henry Neil Texas San Antonio el Paso Business Men’s Club Judge Neil Mitchel Neil

How to Get Rid of a Cold

Summer colds are serious says C. E. Summers of Holdrege Nebraska after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports immediate relief from a severe cough and slept through the night after a second dose, and claims the next two days cured his cough entirely. He credits the product for a speedy recovery.

C. E. Summers Holdredge Neb Foley A. M. Fischer

Clearout on $1.50 Tub Skirts Priced at 98c

A local sale advertises all tub skirts formerly $1.50 now 98 cents. Gabardine and linen styles in regular and extra sizes with a range of pretty options. Limited stock offered tomorrow.

Copenhagen

Wash Skirts in Cotton Gabardine and Linen Styles

Advert shows over twenty wash skirts in cotton gabardine and striped linen with detachable belts and patch pockets. Trimmed with pearl buttons priced at 1.25 dollars each.

All Linen Suits Half Price Sale At Pre Inventory

A sweeping linen suit clearance offers half price on all linen suits in stock. White and colored options priced from seven fifty to twenty five dollars, with staged reductions: 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25, 30, 40 and 50 dollar originals cut to 7.50 8.75 10.00 11.25 12.50 15.00 20.00 25.00.

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