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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1917

Page

11

Corsicana Man Elected President At Texas Auto Meet

J E Butler of Corsicana was chosen president of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association at the Dallas Lakewood Country Club session. San Antonio leaders Webb Get derson Munger and Bryant named vice presidents and a state-wide board elected with directors from Dallas Houston San Antonio and other cities. The group adopted by laws admitted accessory dealers as active members and planned incorporation and a salaried secretary. The Light praised for publicity and the San Antonio delegation noted hospitality during the convention journey.

B. R. Webb San Antonio Automobile Trade Association San Antonio Dallas Texas Automobile Dealers’ Association San Antonians Lakewood Country Club J. E. Butler Corsicana C. S. Getderson Houston L. R. Munger H. H. Bryant W. S. Rose W. G. Langley H. L. Robertson F. A. Winerich Hub Diggs Fort Worth C. L. Edmiston Crockett Bb. Vaughn Amarillo Charles E. Bancroft Corpus Christi J. M. McFall Wichita Falls P. G. Stokes Big Springs W. T. Herrick Waco J. HK. Osburn Paris H. E. Pearce Denison Messrs Winerich Mdmiston Osburn Pearcelave Robertson Bancroft McFall Herrick Langley Diggs Vaughn Stokes Butler Charles L. Zutavera National Automobile Trades Association George C. Thorne Urbana Ill Chicago National Association Thorpe Austin Webb the Light Association G. J. Flint William Steinhardt W. A. Williamson Mr. Webb Dallas Automobile and Accessory Dealers’ Association

California Syrup of Figs Endorsed for Gentle Bowels

In a period ad style, the piece promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from clogged bowels, liver sluggishness, and stomach upset, notes that coloring, dosage, and full directions are on the bottle, warns against counterfeit syrups, and urges asking a druggist for the 50-cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Elects New Members Retail Merchants Association

The Retail Merchants Association at 11244 West Commerce Street elects Southwestern Repair Company H C Harris Wilson and Felder W D Syers H S Groesbeek and Elm Street grocery as new members. A April 12 meeting will elect delegates to the State convention at Waco May 9 to 12. A national convention delegate will be sent to Toledo Ohio May 22 to 25. Secretary Grasso to notify members. The association arranged with two collectors and with United States Fidelity and Bonding Company for nationwide collections.

Retail Merchants’ Association West Commerce Street Southwestern Repair Company H. C. Harris Wilson & Felder W. D. Syers Groesbeeck Elm Street Adolp Grasso Waco Toledo Ohio Grasso United States Fidelity & Bonding Company United States

Perfectly Safe

Mrs Henry questions her daughter about spending money on a suitor. The daughter insists she has no intention of marrying him.

German wireless plant in Mexico sparks censorship concerns

Washington reports a semi official claim that a powerful wireless telegraph plant in Mexico City links directly to Germany. If confirmed it could allow Germany to bypass American and Allied censorship, aiding sea raiders and submarines and enabling German agents to monitor U S port activity. Separate reports say Germans in Vera Cruz and Monterey are meeting to coordinate actions in possible war.

Washington, D. C Mexico City Germany United States Sayville Tuckerton Atlantic Berlin Washington Vera Cruz Monterey Mexico

Bank Seizure Planned in Santo Domingo City

New York March arrangements have been concluded by the International Banking Corporation to take over the banking business in Santo Domingo of S Michelena. The main counting house is in Santo Domingo City with nine branches. The International Banking Corporation, controlled by Americans, operates eighteen branches worldwide.

Santo Domingo Bank New York International Banking Corporation Santo Domingo S. Michelena

Maverick Announces Candidacy for Fire and Police Commissioner

Local political advertisement by Lewis Maverick declares his bid for the office of Commissioner of Fire and Police and asks voters for support in the upcoming election.

Four homeless babies sought for Gordon Texas nurse

Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. A J Teichman of Gordon Texas requests four babies for adoption. A letter received today asks for four infants to be sent to her, prompting ongoing efforts to locate suitable children.

Chicago A. J. Teichman Gordon, Tex

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Texas Automobile Dealers Oyrup Olick Feverigh Ultex Bedell Bldg Corner Ave Travis pPebkiis Losoya Carnation Milk Merchants’ Association A. L. Wagner Hether Pablo Milwaukee Ullmann, Stern & Krausse, Inc San Antonio, Texas Gordon Texas SKAT Hartford Juvenile Protective Association Moltie Mr. Jenks Charlie Wagner's Drug Store Yonkers
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