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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1916

Page

3

Boys Hobby Exhibit Attracts Crowds At Y M C A

A large crowd attended the opening of the boys hobby exhibit at the Y M C A Tuesday with many displays in the boys room. The exhibit runs through Saturday. The day featured a Mother and Son reception at 3 30 PM. Exhibits include a wireless apparatus by James Goolsby, art photography by Jules Dulling, a model aeroplane set by Homer Smith, eggs and nests by J D Patterson, pennants from state universities, ribbons and medals won by Harold Riley, and a woodwork display by Fred Denton including a library table and two taborets.

James Goolsby Jules Dulling Homer Smith J. D. Patterson Harold Riley Fred Denton

Y Exhibit Expected To Attract Record San Antonio Attendance

J Floyd Smith, head of the exhibit, says the event at the Y will draw more San Antonians than any prior affair held there. He anticipates additional entries before the closing day.

J. Floyd Smith San

Contests in April Under UIL At Main Avenue High

The district UIL contests in debate declamation tennis spelling and essay writing will be at Main Avenue High School on April 21 and 22 with E C Soule directing San Antonio district arrangements. There will be no district athletic meet. County contests occur before April 21 and a city contest may be scheduled. In cities 25000 plus population a separate ward and high school contest is held. Junior declaimers may enter both city and county contests.

Main Avenue High School E. Co. Soule San Antonio

Fire destroys McKinney compress and homes

Fire broke out in the McKinney compress plant in McKinney Texas shortly after noon. Flames spread to nearby residences and by 2 30 o clock the damage was estimated at more than 150000 dollars.

M’kinney Tex

Editorial probes Mexican editors over deportation fears

Federal officials study inflammatory Spanish language editorials from San Antonio papers tied to Huerta aligned circles. Translation of a harsh piece argues Mexicans in Texas resist assimilation and warns against American occupation, prompting possible deportation actions.

Mexico Villa San Antonio United States Huerta Cientiflcos Federal Departments Texas New Mexico Arizona California Department

Roques Succeeds Gallieni as War Minister in France

General Joseph Gallieni the famous one armed defender of Paris is replaced by General Charles Roques as minister of war in the French cabinet. Gallieni faced friction with the senate and had held the post since October 1915. Roques, former inspector general of the air service, is a noted aviation authority.

Joseph Gallieni Paris Charles Roques General Gallieni General Roques General Gallient Air Service

Obituary Notices in San Antonio Sanitarian

Martin D. Grootamaat aged 78 died in a San Antonio sanitarium at 1 AM Tuesday. He was European born, lived in San Antonio six years, survived by two sons and three daughters in California and Wisconsin. Shelley-Loring Undertaking holds the body awaiting relatives’ instructions. Mrs. Anna Musen Redler 32 died in a San Antonio sanitarium at 2 PM Monday. She was Austria native, lived in France before moving here. She is survived by her husband and a brother Irvin Masen of this city. Funeral from her brother's home 1506 Wyoming Street at 10 AM Tuesday. burial Orthodox Jewish cemetery.

Martin D. Grootamaat San Antonio Europe California Wisconsin Shelley- Loring Undertaking Company Anna Musen Redler Austria France Irvin Masen Wyoming Street

Citizens Press Colorado and Guadalupe Rivers Navigation Survey

Texas officials led by Judge W B Holman and Congressman Buchanan urged the Board of Army Engineers to survey the Colorado river for navigability and to study the Guadalupe river for potential navigation. The engineers had recently declined the Guadalupe project.

Texas Board of Army Engineers Washington, D. C W. B. Holman Bay City Buchanan Colorado River BE. Holland Victoria Intercoastal Canal Association Burgess Guadalupe River

Cardus credited with curing long illness in North Carolina

Mrs J W Veach of Thomasville recounts years of bedridden pain from hips head abdomen and nerve distress. She credits Cardus for relief sleep return of strength and flesh after using several bottles purchased for five dollars. She urges others to try and notes health now restored.

Thomasville N. C J. W. Veach Cardus

Play Festival At San Pedro Park Draws Thousands

The San Antonio Playground Association stages a Saturday festival at San Pedro park to showcase supervised play and boost public school grounds use. Activities start at 2 pm with 20 schools and over 3000 children involved, Mayor Brown opening followed by Rev. Philip Cook on organized play. Buttons and refreshments fund summer programs. committee chairs are named.

San Pedro Park San Antonio Playground Association Brown Philip Cook van Teele J. A. Cosgrove B. F. Morris J. J. Vanlandingham W. F. McManus Belle Dilgarde J. H. Archibald

Army Orders First Lieutenants Assigned and Relieved

Today’s orders assign First Lieutenants Edward Bailey and John D. Bartlett to active duty. Second Lieutenant George E. Lowell Jr. is to Fort Sam Houston for fitness examination for aviation section duty. Captain Samuel A. Smoke is detailed as acting quartermaster and will proceed to Fort D A Russell.

Edward Bailey John D. Bartlett Medical Reserve Corps George E. Lowell JR Seventh Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Texas Signal Corps Samuel A. Smoke United State Army Fort D. A Russel Wyoming Wilson G. Heaton Quartermaster Corps St. Louis William P. Banta Medical Corps Fort Logan Louis H. Hanson Charles E. Martin

Ely's Cream Balm Claims Instant Relief for Nasal Congestion

An old ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic nasal aid that clears air passages instantly. It promises quick relief from colds or catarrh with a small application in the nostrils and soothing of inflamed membranes.

Ely

Military assignments and transfers listed for many officers

The document details numerous Army officers and their new postings or assignments. Names include First Lieutenants James W. Hart Edward H. Pearce Nicholas W. Campano Henry S. Brinkerhoff and Captains John P. Hasson Gasser Kay Hurst Hadsell Como Guiney Hawkins plus signals and quartermaster corps moves. Assignments cover Sixteenth and Seventh Infantry units in El Paso Walter Reed Philippine Department and other depots with dates in March April June.

Philippine Department Henry A. Ripley Infantry Philippine Scouts Third Infantry United States G. Arthur Hadsell Twenty-eighth Infantry James H. Como Patrick J. Morrissey Henry 8. Brinkerhoff Signal Corps Patrick Es Guiney Cartermaster Corps Cavalry Seventh Cavalry Hamilton S Hawk INS Third Cavalry Youre Cavalry Hawkins Francisco Nicholas W. Campano Service Signal Corps

Allen's Foot-Ease Offers Quick Shoe Comfort

Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic foot powder to relax tight shoes and ease bunions blisters and sore spots. Claims instant relief in coins and caluses with use in bath and powder shaken into shoes. Sold nationwide for 2 cents a trial package, from Allen & Olmsted Le Roy New York.

Allen Packass Olmsted le Roy

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