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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

5

Workmen's Circle Picnic Aids Jewish War Sufferers

The eighth annual picnic of branch No. 197 will be at Muth's Garden Sunday from 8:30 to 12. Proceeds aid Jewish war sufferers. B. Alberts chairs and opens in Yiddish. William A. Black speaks in English. E. Horowitz and B. Emyanitoff also give Yiddish talks. prizes for two popular women. dancing included.

Workmen's Circle Muth's Garden B. Alberts William A. Black E. Horowitz

Burro Trail Work Progresses in Rock Quarry Park

Work on the burro trail and Al Pine Drive in Rock Quarry park advances rapidly. The route loops from opposite the zoo, crosses a gulley bridge, climbs to a city and army post overlook, descends via Rock Quarry road, and returns to the park. Prisoners shape the road with rock topping and oil planned. opening will take weeks. Burros donated by the Rotary Club are used by children for rides along mapped driving ways.

Rock Quarry Park Zoo Rock Quarry Road Rotary Club

Monument Unveiled for Molly Pitcher in Carlisle Graveyard

In Carlisle Pennsylvania a monument was unveiled in a small graveyard to Molly Pitcher honoring her heroic deed at the Battle of Monmouth 188 years ago and recognizing her place in American history as supported by state officials.

Carlisle Molly Pitcher Monmouth Pennsylvania

Don't Feed Your Baby Every Time He Cries

Advice pamphlet warns against feeding on every cry and urges breastfeeding as long as possible. It argues babies cry for reasons beyond hunger and stresses the benefits of a single daily feeding approach while promoting extended nursing.

Nestles Food advertisement promise

An old Nestles ad promotes Nestle’s complete baby feeding. It claims safe air tight cans needing only water, avoids sour milk, and urges sending a coupon for a free trial package of 12 feedings and a baby care booklet.

Nestle Nestle’s Food Company Woolworth Building New York

Women Present Colors as Civilians Parade at Fort Sam Houston

At Fort Sam Houston a civilian training camp ceremony saw civilian soldiers receive national and regimental colors from San Antonio women. General Funston oversaw review as hundreds watch drill by civilians who learned soldiering at Camp Cecil A Lyon. Colors cost 200 dollars, funded by public subscription in two days.

Fort Sam Houston Southern Department San Antonio Funston Texas Cecil A Lyon William Aubrey Richard Negley Millard F. Waltz William 8. Scott Aubrey Negley Howard I. Laubach Oscar C. Guessar Wilson S. Hendrick Clinton C. Brown Frank C. Clements Houston Laubach Robert O. van Horn Waltz Scott M. H. Barnum Sterling P. Adams Fitzhugh Lee Citizen Nineteenth Infantry Alamo The United States

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Quick Relief in Kidney Ailment

Indiana man Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill reports kidney pain relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills and says pain vanished within 48 hours. A. M. Fischer endorses as remedy for rheumatism backache swollen joints and stiff muscles and notes relief from bladder disturbances.

Indiana Frank Moseley Moore's Hill Ind Foley A. M. Fischer

Mayor Lindsley Joins Camp Cecil A Lyon Training

Dallas mayor Henry D. Lindsley Jr reported to civilian soldier training at Camp Cecil A Lyon for the final ten days of the session arriving twenty days late due to municipal duties. He is listed as Private Lindsley, Recruit No. 614, Company G Second Battalion.

Henry D. Lindsley Jr Dallas Cecil A. Lyon Lindsley Andrew D. Chaffin Citizens’ Training Camp William L. Reed W. B. Tuttle Traction Company

Slayers Searched For Parker Murder Victims In New Mexico

In Hachita New Mexico on June 29 the hunt for William Parker and his bride’s killers ended without success. The couple lay buried in one grave yesterday as the town expresses deep sympathy for the Parker parents. The army has control of the situation. The Columbus New Mexico posse returned after a fruitless search from Hachita to the Double Adobe area near the border.

Hachita N. M William Parker Columbus Double Adobe

German Soldier's Meat Rations Slashed in Paris

Information from a German deserter reports the fresh meat ration for German infantry cut from 875 to 200 grams daily, half the French allotment, while canned meat rations fall from 250 to 150 grams.

Paris Associated Press

Zapata Stronghold Captured by Constitutionalists in Mexico

June 29 in Mexico City. The last Zapata stronghold El Guero in Morelos has fallen to Constitutionalists. General Pablo Gonzales reports the impregnable canyon fortress was surrounded and captured, bringing jubilation to Carranza supporters who see an end to Zapata’s raids.

Mexico City Emilio Zapata Morelos Pablo Gonzales Eljiguero Zapata

Sunday Train to Sutherland Springs, 60 Cents

Passenger notice for a weekly Southern Pacific service to Sutherland Springs at 8:15 a m every Sunday asking travelers to pay 60 cents for the round trip.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific

McCumber Wins North Dakota Republican Senate Nomination

In North Dakota on June 29 United States Senator McCumber defeated Governor Hanna for the Republican Senate nomination as returns from yesterday's primary come in. John Burke leads F C Hellstrom for the Democratic senatorial ticket. Life carries a brief trolley-conductor joke about a man hit by a car and a stray nickel.

Fargo N. D United States McCumber L. B. Hanna North Dakota John Burke F. C. Hellstrom Kelly Steenth Street

Maoris Win Chopping Contest At Front

In French woodland near the British line on June 29 the Maoris of New Zealand won the chopping contest against Canadians and Australians. Three-man teams felled three trees in 22 minutes 40 seconds, beating the Canadians by 28 minutes. Australians and New Zealanders competed for cross-cut sawing, with the Maoris praised for speed and strength.

France New Zealand Birdwood Gallipoli Australia

Famous Players Film Company Merges With Laskey Group

In New York on June 29 the Famous Players Film Company joined with the Jesse FE Laskey Feature Play Company to form the Famous Players-Laskey Corporation with a capital of 12 500 000. The report mentions engagement rings and a remark about life being a merry go round.

New York Famous Players Film Company Jesse FE

Ruins Exhibit Planned for Rheims Cathedral

Paris reports the Rheims cathedral will not be repaired for years after the war. The French government plans a public display to show the damage caused by German shelling, as outlined by the Petit Journal.

Paris Rheims Petit Journal

Prize money total under court prize deposit account

The total prize money in the supreme court prize deposit account has reached nearly four and a half million pounds. In other news, the Cloak and Suit Makers are to arbitrate, with the Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers' Association based in New York referenced in a June report.

Associated Press London Supreme Court New York Asso

Elation Announces Pledge to Anew Workers Rights Clash

A statement from Elation says it will address labor tensions rooted in a 273 manufacturer base employing 100000 workers. The move aims to settle differences with employees and avoid prolonged dispute.

Elation

The Literary Business and a Self-Promoting Letter

A Washington Star mock news item reports on a letter to editors about literary revenue. The writer complains editors mark up stories and proposes a supposed $1000 payment for a short piece while promising to embellish publicity through literary columns.

Authors’ Club Toto Pd Ane Washington Star

Dr Pierce Anuric promised to cure uric acid pains

In a 19th century style testimonial the ad urges readers to take hot water before meals and Anuric to flush uric acid, claim relief from rheumatism lumbago and kidney strain, and to send for a full treatment or trial package from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in Buffalo NY.

Pierce Dr. Pierce Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

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