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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
11
Mrs. Agnes Wueste, 60, was struck by a runaway horse at Travis and Navarro in a Tuesday incident. The horse, driven by C. Rodriguez of 326 North Flores, caused a collision with an auto driven by L. G. Hawkins. Rodriguez was fined $5 for reckless driving. Hawkins’ reckless operation charge was dismissed.
Southern Department regimental commanders are to recommend officers for the civilians training camp at San Antonio from June 12 to July 8. Prospective officers will oversee training courses and the camp will mirror regular army organization with a colonel in command if enlistments allow. Two infantry companies and two cavalry troops may join from other posts to aid civilian volunteers. Lt. E K Sterling promotes enlistments and enrollment blanks can be mailed to Major Malvern Hill Barnum. Dean of Trinity resigns to lead Ada Oklahoma Normal School after sixteen years.
An old advertisement touts Cadomene Tablets as a cure for weakness dizziness insomnia and low vitality. It claims the tablets boost nerve and tissue force sharpen will power and magnetism and restore healthful living in work play and home. Sold by all druggists with a money back guarantee.
A reader considers the appeal of having a service available exclusively at home or at varying distances from 30 to 1000 miles, noting convenience and flexibility. The text explores personal preference for location of service access.
An escort of decorated autos will meet the Golden Flier in San Antonio Friday. Mrs. Alice Burke and Miss Nell Richardson tour the U S for the National American Woman's Suffrage Association. A mass meeting and speeches follow at Alamo plaza. The timing depends on telegraph updates from Mrs. Burke.
One remedy nearly always clears pimples black heads and skin eruptions and makes the skin soft and healthy. Zemo, sold by druggists, overcomes skin diseases acne eczema lich pimples and rashes. Minor blemishes may disappear overnight and itching stops instantly. Safe clean easy to use. costs 25 cents or 1.00 for extra large bottle. Cleveland Zemo.
The Gunter Hotel hosts a Friday dinner for Fiesta Association directors to thank them for their role in making the 1916 Fiesta a success. About fifty directors are expected. That same evening Mrs. Atlee B. Ayres will entertain at the hotel for Fiesta participants. Prizes for Battle of Flowers parade floats will be awarded.
William Haecker 76 died at his home on South Mesquite Street Tuesday. A native of Germany he lived in San Antonio about four years and farmed near Elmendorf for many years. Survived by widow two sons Louis and Albert of Cibolo six daughters and four stepchildren. Funeral 9 am Wednesday at home Rev A L Wolff officiating interment in family burial ground Cibolo at 3 pm Wednesday.
A compact classified note for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co promoting automobile equipment with two contact phone numbers 971.
New Yorks and Bostons residents arrive and register at the Menger St Anthony and Gunter. Names include Ira W Ward Del Rio F W Hull Philadelphia and Charles Grundy Boston among others staying or registered at these hotels.
In Wichita Falls Texas the Texas Company thwarted a plot by about 30 men to disperse 75 Mexican workers on a pipeline near Electra. Four men were arrested for concealed weapon violations while others retreated. A separate Masonic reunion in San Antonio conferred degrees on over 1090 candidates, the first time all degrees 4 through 32 were held in one San Antonio reunion.
The article notes an expanding class with more men earning degrees as the reunion approaches. It references the twenty-first and twenty-second reunions indicating continued growth and attendance among graduates.
The Elementary Council of Sun day school workers from all denominations will meet at 4 oclock Thursday afternoon in the Philathea room at Travis Park Methodist Church. Mrs O M Farnsworth will lead songs for beginners assisted by primary workers from First Presbyterian Church. Prof J A Cook will discuss graded and international lessons. Mrs B Steerman will give a beginner lesson. Edith Springall will present a missionary lesson. Ruth Muir will speak on child study. Rev J M Todd will offer the closing prayer at Madison Square Presbyterian Church.
A child recalls learning to say yes sir yes ma'am and no ma'am at school, answering his father with practiced politeness after his first day. The fragment preserves tone of domestic teaching and a son’s quick literacy in manners.
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