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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
12
Secretary of War Baker urged an immediate appropriation of 303,500 dollars for Galveston repairs. The funding covers the sea wall retaining wall and fire to the port defenses and urgent battery repairs after last August’s storm. Estimates come from army engineers.
Chicago March 16. The Lorimer trial for conspiracy tied to La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank failure was postponed until tomorrow due to illness of the former bank president’s counsel.
Women volunteers for Red Cross nursing may enroll at the recruiting station of Company B First Texas Infantry on East Houston Street. Captain Fred D. Thompson leads the effort with the Chamber of Commerce to accept volunteers. The unit has grown from 65 to 120, with about 100 inquiries from interested women. Three squads of recruits were armed Wednesday night and training continues for rapid deployment.
Berlin reports the Reichstag will hold Friday and Saturday sessions to discuss Germanys submarine warfare and the motive behind neutrality policy. A special committee found broad demand for frank debate and the chancellor is expected to address foreign policy amid sharp remarks about the United States.
Dixie's 10th annual ball at W O W hall on March 18 features Willett's Orchestra with admission 25 cents. A hotel clerks meeting at St Anthony hotel in San Antonio discussed Greeters of America convention plans, with Carl J Hammons chairing and at least 250 clerks expected to attend.
Advertisement touts Gets It corn cure as the world’s top selling remedy sold for 25 cents a bottle. It warns against imitators and asserts quick, painless removal of corns with no bandages or cutting. The Chicago firm E Lawrence & Co offers direct sales and nationwide availability.
Military notices list ten day leave for Captain William W Wickline and transfers for Captain Charles P F Chandler and Captain James W Furlow. Also announced are aviation duties for Second Lieutenant Richard B N Barnitz and changes in assignments for several other officers. The document includes ceremonial and procedural items plus a short fiction excerpt about a quarrel over time and marriage.
Representative Isaac R. Sherwood of Toledo Ohio and Representative Robert N. Page of North Carolina announce they will not seek re election. Both cite opposition to the president's military enlargement policy as the reason for stepping down.
A British weekly notes masons leaving Scotland for America last summer. A wife packing for her husband’s voyage is warned by a neighbor about the watch. The exchange implies time differences between Scotland and California, with the wife deciding not to take the watch.
An old home remedy touts Pinex syrup mixed with sugar syrup to quickly relieve dry hoarse or painful coughs. It claims near instant relief within 24 hours and full pint supply for about 54 cents, with directions and a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co. in Ft Wayne Indiana.
An old remedy advises Bisurated Magnesia to ease hyperacidity and indigestion. A spoonful in a small cup of hot water after meals is said to neutralize stomach acids and relieve pain within five minutes. The text warns against artificial digestents and promotes magnesium as a safe aid.
H. ILL. Wagner druggists promote Mi-o-na as a reliable stomach remedy with a bold money-back guarantee. They claim rapid relief from indigestion and promise refunds if relief is not achieved, asserting the product’s consistent success and the store’s personal guarantee with every box.
Classified ad rates for The San Antonio Light are listed with per word charges for various insertion sequences. Certain ads differ by type, with minimum charges and word-count rules. The page notes deadlines, column placement, and that the paper bears responsibility for only one incorrect insertion.
The San Antonio Light announces a combined Texas newspaper network with guaranteed circulation over 140,000 daily and 170,009 on Sundays. Rates: be per word per insertion daily with 6c per word Sunday. A 0-word ad across all five papers costs $1 for one weekday insertion or $8.50 for three insertions including one Sunday. Minimum 20 words. Sunday copy due noon Thursday. Submit with cash to the Classified Advertising Department.
Called communication of Anchor lodge No. 424 A F and A M Friday evening at 7 30 o clock Work in the EB A de gree Visiting brethren invited to attend W Ss TOMEY W M
The timetable lists I and G N routes with departures and arrivals for trains to St. Louis Laredo Houston Kerrville Yoakum Corpus Christi and Kerrville daily except Sunday Several named trains include Katy Flyer Katy Limited Texas Special Sunset Limited and Fast Mall with various origins and destinations across the region. The schedule notes connections at major hubs and multiple daily services on the Sunset and Santa Fe lines.
A dried up Scots gravedigger uses dry humor as he steps aside to let the parish minister and local doctor pass. The doctor quips that he will “ken my piece in the procession” while the Beadle and Elder remark on the minister’s fear of the devil in the closing Pun
A compilation of property deeds and transfers in 1916 across Alamo Heights and adjacent districts including Clifton George Company to W B Willim for 1500 cash and 1000 note, M E Spellessy to B F Nichol son, Juan and Francisco de Urtegas to Bernardo Vasquez, West End Lumber to Alamo Home Builders, and multiple liens, releases, and unusual notes. Keys include lots in blocks and city blocks, various dates in March 1916, and consideration mostly cash with notes, some partial payments and releases of trust.
To Mr and Mrs Charles Cheek on March 8 at Buena Vista street. To Mr and Mrs Peter Adams Bliss on March 4 at Saunders avenue for 205 dollars. To Mr and Mrs Jesus Cardenas on March 18 at 1120 South San Marcos street. To Mr and Mrs M E Ingram on March 8 at 607 North Florea street. To Mr and Mrs D E Manix on March 10 at 329 Beott street.
Four burial permits are recorded for local residents with ages and street addresses. Mrs Rudolf Oppermann age 54 died March 14 at 1401 South Laredo Street. Silvero Rodriguez age 6 died March 14 at 2124 South Laredo Street. Felipa Reyes de Rodriguez age 38 died March 16 at 2222 South Laredo Street. John Thurston Henderson age 27 died March 14 at 125 Losoya Street.
Licenses listed include No 8826 Dodge for Rose Bridges of 204 North street and No 8827 Studebaker for Wussell Johnson at 22 Essex street. A Maxwell license No 828 issued to E A Rogers of Alabama Heights and an Oldsmobile license to Mrs Pauline V. Jones of 907 South Saredo street are shown.
Will Elmer Hunter and Sophie Rosa Lee Grohman are named alongside George Atchley and Cecil Totten Curtis P. Kirkland and Mrs Eunice Ditlin Robert Feike and Eaness Winnie Barry Emmett Poppe and Rosa Ramirez Jesus Diaz and Guadalupe Salazar in a local listing.
Help and positions furnished with automobiles for hire. Also men wanted to learn barber trade at Moler Barber College with diplomas granted. Live real estate man wanted, acquainted in city, good proposition. Light wanted on rural routes and small farms in Southwest Texas.
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