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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1917

Page

4

Red Cross Seeks Volunteer Auto Owners in San Antonio

The San Antonio Red Cross chapter urges automobile owners to enroll to offer cars and driver hours for emergency service. Dr. Charles S. Venable explains three divisions of service and the list will be kept at Red Cross headquarters in the Gunter Hotel. volunteers serve without pay, with expenses covered if they donate car and time.

San Antonio American Red Cross Society Red Cross Washington Charles S. Venable Gunter Hotel Nathane Dalkowitz United States William Aubrey

Tourist nets big catch at Medina Lake event

A meeting of the entertainment committee is set for 11 o clock Monday at the Menger Hotel to check mailing lists and arrange return or payment for unsold tickets. Resolutions of thanks will honor those who helped with the Tableaux Vivant and possible Austin showings after Lent.

Menger Hotel Austin Wolff & Marx Medina Lake Harry Lewis Litchfield Illinois

Real estate and insurance business by Conroy and Rice

Conroy and Rice led by Hugh B. Rice operate real estate and insurance services from the 206 Frost Building Cr. 642. The Adv filed notice of their ongoing professional activities and location.

Conroy & Rice Hugh B. Rice Frost

Bank Clearings Rise in New York Market

New York reports Bazik clearings at 482,010,038 today, 455,383,911 last year, up 26,626,127, reflecting stronger banking activity.

New York

Hair’s breadth equals seventeen ten-thousandths of an inch

A hair’s breadth is defined as seventeen ten-thousandths of an inch. The statement explains a precise microscopic measurement used to describe extremely small distances.

Texans Brace for Stringent Week in Legislature

Austin March 10 The Texas House met in the afternoon session with no quorum disclosed and acted on several measures. A strenuous week lies ahead as bills remain on calendars in both chambers while the Senate did not convene. The House passed several bills and engrossed others including kindergartens, Texas history in schools, tax exemptions, and a $100 099 home for neglected white children, among numerous measures affecting law and administration.

Austin Tex House Senate Texas Falo Ecatalo Crockett County Corpus Christi

Nuxated Iron Promises Strength for All Doctors Endorse Use

A Boston physician Dr E Sauer and other experts urge Nuxated Iron as a universal iron supplement. They claim it quickly enhances blood quality, nerves, and vitality with minimal teeth or stomach issues. The ad touts dramatic strength gains and money-back guarantees, urging hospitals and physicians to adopt the remedy.

Howard James United States Public Health Service Beagg Por E. Sauer Boston Dr. James Ferdinand King New York Jones James America Ll. Wagner Drugg'sts

Three Chicago Men Win In Semi Finals

Chicago golfers swept the Saturday matches in a tourists tournament at the municipal links. T R Casey R J Curran and A Dryburg all of Chicago defeated George P McLoughlin St Louis E F Kennedy Kansas City and J H Powell Kansas City. Curran won his match on the fourteenth hole. Casey Curran meet in finals for first flight. Dryburg Hopkins contest for second flight Sunday afternoon. Manager Eddleman praised the turnout and urged more interest for the upcoming regular tourist tournament.

Chicago T. R. Casey R. J. Curran A. Dryburg Windy City George P. McLoughlin St. Louis E. F. Kennedy Kansas City J. H. Powell Kennedy-Casey Dryburg-Powell Curran Casey Dryburg Boyse Hopkins Eddleman

Funeral Tribute Issued On Major General Frederick Funston

A black bordered Southern Department order recalls the career of Major General Frederick Funston and lauds his gallant services. It mourns his untimely death as an irreparable loss to the nation and extends sympathy to his wife and children.

Southern Department Frederick Funston

Jewelry store advert and charity fund note from era

Riebe’s Jewelry Store at 306 Main Ave advertises a block from high prices. Fund sent forward for ambrian cure to heal wounds rises to 110.50 dollars after Cyril Maude’s visit and Miss Elsie DeWolf in New York City received funds from Mrs J J Stevens who led the effort.

Cyril Maude J. J. Stevens Elsie DeWolf New York City

Collins Art Store Reopens With Owner L B Collins

L B Collins returns to take charge of Collins Art Store on the 10th and will greet old friends and patrons at the familiar location.

LL. B. Collins Collins Art L. B. Collins Collins Art Store

Overland Auto Livery Reopens Under New Management

Notice announces new management for the Overland Auto Livery with Jeffery and Chandler cars. Immediate service, polite chauffeurs, and knowledge of the territory. Rates range from $1.50 to $2.00 per hour with trips 25 cents and up. Phone numbers listed as 4100.

Overland Auto Jeffery and Chandler

March Dance at Hermann Sons Hall Opens Sax Banjo Orchestra

Hermann Sons Singing Society hosts a March Dance on the 17th at Hermann Sons Hall. Music by Puppe's Orchestra. Tickets 25 cents. Also advertised are Packard Cars at 2 dollars per hour and legal services by Hertzberg and Kercheville, Brady Building.

Hermann Sons Singing Society Hermann Sons’ Hall Puppe’s Orch

Otto Zoller Quick Auto Package and Trunk Delivery

Otto Zoller handles quick auto package and trunk delivery services noted as Cr or Tr in 2014 records.

Otto Zoller

Car Wash and Storage Service Ad

Overland Auto Livery offers car washing and storage services. Contact 4100, 216 Soledad St. for details and pricing.

Soledad St

I Will Trust You, C. W. Davis, credit jeweler

A concise note announces a trust or debt action involving C. W. Davis, a credit jeweler located at 503 St. Mary's St. The item lists a financial arrangement or obligation in a historical local context.

C. W. Davis Credit Jeweler St. Mary’s St Adv

Acknowledgement of Donations to Jewish War Relief Fund

Rabbi Samuel Marks of Temple Beth El acknowledges a $5 contribution from D Johnson to the Jewish war sufferers relief fund. He also notes a prior $20 donation received for the same fund.

Samuel Marks Temple Beth-El D. Johnson Rabbi Marks

Alamo Jewelry Co Buys Gold Silver Diamonds Trade

Local shop at 315 Alamo Plaza advertises purchase of old gold silver diamonds and coins for cash.

Alamo Jewelry Co Alamo Plaza

J F Carl Attorney Ad In Bedell Building

J F Carl attorney at law advertises from the Bedell building with a Crockett 1250 phone number.

J. F. Carl Bedell Building Phone Crockett

O Connell Loan Co Window Display Ad

O Connell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston street offers all kinds of collateral loans with a window display to show items for loan.

O’connell Loan Co Houston Street

Horace E. Wilson Ad for Car Hire Services

Horace E. Wilson, lawyer at 516-17 State Bank Building, lists cars for hire with a daily rate of $1.50. Cr. 8281 and Cr. 7500 reference numbers appear in the advertisement.

Horace E. Wilson State Bank

Collins Art Store Reopens Under L B Collins

L B Collins returns to take charge of Collins Art Store on the 10th stand with an advertisement announcing the reopening and new management.

Dance Turner Hall Tonight Featuring Willett’s Orchestra

Dance event at Turner Hall with Willett's Orchestra says Ladies free admission. Local entertainment note Adv.

Willett Crockett Turner Hall Willett’s Orch

Tally-ho Big Boat Rates for Moonlight Picnics

Scenic trips offered in South Loop and North Loop with twilight cruises. Prices include $6.50 for South Loop, $7.50 for North Loop, and $16 for other trips. Contact Travis 3908 for details and advance bookings.

Tally-ho South Loop North Loop Travis

Juan M. Vasquez Struck by Car on Flores Street

A pedestrian identified as Juan M. Vasquez of 3304 South Flores Street was struck by an automobile at about 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon. He was knocked down and is being treated for injuries.

Juan M. Vasquez South Flores Street

How to Master the Machinery of the Body

Health advice urges regular laxatives to lubricate the body like machinery. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Anuric tablets to cleanse kidneys, with claims of free urine tests and no obligation. Written by N. B. Cook M D, it urges self care and product use.

Dr. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo N. Y Pracas

Tanlac credited with restoring Mrs Booth after years of illness

Mrs Dora Booth of 209 South Mesquite Street credits Tanlac with ending years of rheumatism stomach trouble and heart flutter. She says her weight increased seven pounds and ailment symptoms vanished after taking Tanlac sold by Wagner's Drug Store and E J H Meier in San Antonio.

Dora Booth South Mesquite Street Tanlac Wagner San Antonio E. J. H. Meier Ee Tanlac

Man struck by speeding car escapes serious injury

Vasquez reported that while crossing near his home a speeding car knocked him down as it passed, the vehicle continuing on without stopping. Police noted the incident and removed Vasquez from further danger.

Ernoon Vasquez

Drescher's Orchestra Ad Prints and Contacts

Short ad for Drescher's Orchestra and Ring Dullinig with contact numbers Cr. 2683 and Cr. 3338. Public notice style insert promoting printing services.

Drescher’s Orchestra Dullinig

Superfluous Hair Removed with Electric Needle

Crockett 4931 and Mrs Gallagher advertise an electric needle procedure to remove unwanted hair.

Crockett Gallagher

Special for next 30 days dress cleaner ads

Ladies suits cleaned and pressed 1.25, men 1. Ladies and men pressed 50c. Work called for and delivered. Glasgow Woolen Mills at 315 Navarro. Cr 1681.

Glasgow Navarro

Postoffice Bids Opened For San Antonio Repairs

Bids for the San Antonio Postoffice repairs were opened at noon Saturday and sent to Washington with recommendations. The project covers the entire building and is expected to cost about 12 000 dollars, with work to begin in two or three weeks.

Postoffice San Antonio

Poultry Eggs and Butter Wanted This Week

Kansas City Produce Co advertises top prices for any amount of poultry eggs and butter this week. Ship pers are urged to write phone or wire to the company for quotations.

Kansas City Produce Co

Laurel Grove W C Exhibition Drill and Dance

Exhibition drill and dance by Laurel Grove W C scheduled for Saturday night at Turner Hall on March 17. Adv. posted.

Laurel Grove W. C Turner Hall

Treasure Rock Ends Indian Pot Hunt In Kentucky Farm

In Casey county a farm owner begins a planned dig for a legendary pot of gold blamed to be buried by Indians. After deep plowing a rock blocked the plow revealing a colossal stone instead of treasure though the search continues across Boyle county farms said to hold silver and more.

Davisville Kentucky John Williams Casey County Williams Boyle County

Hidden War Time Treasure Near Paint Lick Found

The article recalls buried gold from wartime fears with many hiding money in homes. In Gerrard county near Paint Lick, wrecking an old house uncovered several thousand dollars once buried during war times. The money's seeker died without revealing the hiding secret.

Paint Lick Gerrard County

New Arrival Mary Begins Task at New Home

A green girl from the old country starts her first day. At dinner her mistress asks Mary to fetch the cats, and Mary goes downstairs to comply.

Old Country Mary

Also Mentioned on This Page

RED Grossie Entertainment Committee Lewis The T. Alphonsus Wallace A. J. Newman Jefferson Park Hospital England Wallace Funston Dan Lewis Kampmann Dr. Foster Gibbs Bldg Jeffery Packard Hertzberg & Kercheville Attorneys At Law Brady N. B. Cook, M. D Mao Booth Taniac Cari Columbia Columbia Grafonola Josef Hofmann Ysaye Hawaii Fords FORD Central Tire CO. Inc Main Ave Boston Transcript Noa Spears Co Losoya St Burn’s Drug Store Houston and Navarro Sts Phone Crockett 900 Matthews Houston St
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