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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1916

Page

3

Philharmonic Orchestra IO launches in San Antonio

San Antonio Philharmonic Orchestra formed with thirty professional musicians under BE A Rogers of the Gunter Hotel Orchestra. The group anticipates 75 players, plans regular rehearsals, and secures strong financial backing. Rogers conducts rehearsals and aims for a high standard in concert repertoire.

San Antonio Philharmonica Orchestra BE. A. Rogers Gunter Hotel Rogers Gunter Mr. Rogers San Antonio Mexico Mendelssohn Beethoven

Deers and Dears in a Quirky License Exchange

A license clerk jokes about a marriage license while clarifying a hunter's license. The exchange plays on the word license as two men discuss a wedding versus hunting privileges in a humorous scene.

French Czarevitch Seen Energetic and Cheerful in Galicia

Paris dispatch reports a French journalist's account of meeting the czarevitch at the Russian headquarters in Galicia. The boy is described as lively and mischievous, fond of outdoor life, writing nightly letters to his wounded mother, and eager to share in camp life with the Cossacks despite watching from a distance at the hospital.

Paris Galicia Czarevitch

Papes Diapepsin Por Indigestion Remedy Claim

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast safe cure for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and stomach trouble. It promises rapid relief within minutes upon contact and recommends a fifty cent bottle kept at home for anyone who eats something disagreeable.

Pape

Army officers reassigned to Fort Sam Houston and other posts

A batch of Signal Corps and Medical Corps officers are detailed for temporary duty assignments nationwide. Names include Evans Christian Dalton Clark Holbrook. others proceed to Fort Riley Fort Bliss Brownsville Harlingen El Paso and Douglas for posts, with several to Fort Sam Houston and Jefferson Barracks.

Cyrus R. Street United States Army San Diego Rochford Coast Artillery Corps James W. Hart Medical Reserve Corps L. RR. Holbrook Fourth Cavalry Fort Riley Bakers and Cooks Frederick J. Herman Quartemaster Corps Herman William L. Lowe Quartermaster Corps (Cavalry Tenth Cavalry Frank N. Chilton Medical Corps Jefferson Barracks Missouri William A. Lee Kansas City Clyde E. Hawkins Quartermaster Corps Southern Department Harry G. Humphreys Brownsville Fourth Infantry William 8. Spelds Third Cavalry William Smart Harlingen Jesse R. Harris Field Hospital No Edward M. Talbot Sixth Cavalry Charles L. Foster Mission Twenty-eighth Infantry Robert W. Kerp Eighteenth Infantry Colam J. Bartlett Douglas Ariz Twenty-second Infantry Lucius L. Hopwood Columbus N. M Twelfth Cavalry James J. Bevans el Paso Twentieth Infantry Thomas J. Flynn Nogeles Twelfth Infantry William B. Meister Nogales George E. Pariseau Twenty-third Infantry George H. Scott Paul F. Straub Fort Bliss Base Hospital William L. Seller Joseph F. Siler Army Medical School Fort Sam Houston Department Army Medical School Joseph L. Far Charles G. Hutter George Montgomery Ordnance Department Greenfield Mase

Sale of Spring Suits and Dresses Price Highlights

A newspaper ad highlights spring suit and dress values from $12.95 to $32.50. It notes materials such as wool poplin serge gabardine and taffetas with new collar belt and pocket details. Prominent price points include $18.50 $22.50 $27.50 and $32.50 showcasing diverse trims and styles.

New Dresses Arrive In Silk and Crepe Fashions

Undergarments aside, women may find Italian silk and Tyrolean knit dresses arriving tomorrow. Styles include Russian Coat, Middy, Georgette with Georgette bodice, taffeta and crepe de chine blends with embroidered trims and fancy buttons. Prices range from 12.95 to 32.50.

Delft

Mothers Congress Conferences on Child Welfare Dates

District conferences of the Texas Congress of Mothers set for April in Hillsboro Gainesville Palestine and Austin with Beaumont hosting the fall eighth annual event. The program covers health schooling thrift court dress and military topics with advocates urging delegate preparedness and notes from sessions to boost local clubs. A children's film circuit committee led by Mrs. S C C Kile was appointed to secure better pictures for display in Dallas Austin Fort Worth Houston and other cities.

Texas Congress of Mothers Hillsboro L. T. Worley State Press Congress Gainesville Palestine Austin Beaumont Eigth American Society For Thrift M. H. de Young Board of Managers S. CC. Kile Dallas Ft. Worth Houston

Faces As Fair As A Summer's Day

Consumers praise Stuart's Calcium Wafers for clearing complexions in five to six days. The ads claim the wafers detoxify with calcium sulphide, a blood cleanser, and cure blackheads pimples acne boils rash eczema and a dirty complexion. Available at drug stores for 50 cents a box.

Stuart

Free trial package of Stuart's Calcium Wafers offered

An advertisement from F. A. Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan invites readers to receive a free trial package by return mail. It requests the recipient to provide name street and city.

F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich Stuart

Bill Aids Indigent Consumptives and Clergy Group Formed

The measure provides government aid for indigent consumptives and directs letters to Texas congressmen via the state department. A department of parents associations in churches is created aligning with the national structure, with Mrs. W. D. Thomas of Fort Worth named state chairman.

Texas State Department Department of Parents’ Associations In W. D. Thomas Fort Worth

Book Reveals Whiskey Trust Trade Formula

M Marcel of 519 Broadway Kansas City publishes a book exposing the Mail Order Whiskey Trust secrets and showing that whiskey priced at 3 to 5 dollars a gallon costs only 10 to 12 cents to produce. He offers the book free to all who request it.

M. Marcel Broadway Kansas City

Compliments City On Municipal Zoo Prospects

Hays of Yellowstone Park praises San Antonio’s new zoo in a tour of the city calling it a great asset for tourism. He says the quarry limestone cages and location rival top zoos and credits Commissioner Lambert and Mayor Brown for the project. He met both officials and discussed a petition for two silver tip or

San Antonio H. Hi, Hays Wylie Camping Company Yellowstone Park St. Anthony Hays Dallas Salt Lake City Brown Lambert

Local Materials Used in I and G N Work Near San Antonio

A Houston contractor reports most materials for the I and G N shops and roundhouse near San Antonio were bought through San Antonio firms. Only one purchase went elsewhere when a local firm could not match eastern prices. The policy aims to source locally for San Antonio construction, in response to a Manufacturers' Club appeal.

San Antonio C. Leel Manufacturers’ Club B. Houx American Construction Company of Houston

Government to send Yellowstone bears to city zoos this summer

The United States government has adopted a plan to provide municipal zoos nationwide with animals from Yellowstone Park due to the rapid growth of the park's grizzly bear population.

United States Yellowstone Park

Tobin Seeks San Antonio Commissioner Police and Fire Seat

W G Tobin announces candidacy for the office of Commissioner Police and Fire and asks for citizen support. Political advertising. Portage Tire Co 2218 Alaska Ave distributes for Smith motor wheel. Ad also lists baseball goods and Alamo Street address.

San Antony Commissioner Police and Fire W. G. Tobin Smith Motor Wheel Portage Tire Co Alasko tAdv Alamo St

Chamber of Commerce sets farm efficiency meeting

The executive committee of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce agriculture department will meet at 4 30 Wednesday to discuss farm efficiency methods. Chairman William Cassin named committee members and the department will assist federal farm demonstration work by paying part of W G Hand's salary in Bexar county.

Department of Agriculture Chamber of Commerce San Antonio William Cassin Charles Graebner Jack W. Neal E. Praeger T. B. Baker W. C. Silliman van A. Webester Lanee Taylor George

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E. A. Rogers The Philharmonic Jean P. Niles Marsailles Conservatory the Czarevitch Czar W. H. Phillips Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific Wolff & Marx Company Mothers’ Congress Mothers’ Clubs A. N. Hays South Construction Company Ereeting I. & G. N. Buildings Emmet Bank West Commerce Street
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