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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1916

Page

7

Aviators Seek New Jersey Girl Who Sent Fudge and Verse

Columbus New Mexico May 13 aviators in Mexico expedition hunt for Marie Virginia of New Jersey the mysterious girl who sent a fifteen pound fudge box and a ballad to Lieutenant H A Dargue. Chiefs Bunny Foulois Dodd Carberry Willis and others pledge to help locate the generous fan who writes poetry and ships sweets across the country.

Villa Hunt Marie Virginia New Jersey Columbus N. M Maria Virginia Mexico Bunny Gorre Willie Biras Jo-Jo Mex T-Bo Dargue Chappie Christie Ike Kilner Aero Barracks Gorrell Bunny” Foulois

M. E. Conference Session Closes in Manor

The forty-ninth Austin District session of the West Texas Methodist Church closed at Manor. Delegates elected for the next conference include John W. Robbins R C Lomax and M J McSween of Austin and R W Hamlett of West Point. The next gathering will be at Uvalde on October 18.

M. E Austin Tex West Texas The Methodist Church Manor John W. Robbins R. C. Lomax M. J. McSween R. W. Hamlett West Point Uvalde

Dr Battle Hosts Farewell Reception for Incoming UT President

Dr. W. J. Battle the retiring acting president of the University of Texas gave a reception to honor Dr. R. E. Vinson the president elect. The event at the university YMCA drew nearly the entire UT faculty as Vinson prepares to assume duties on July 1.

Battle Austin Tex W. J. Battle University of Texas R. E. Vinson University Y. M. C. A Vinson

Tax collection duties fall to Bell County attorney

The attorney general's department advised Bell County that collecting delinquent state and county taxes is exclusively the county attorney’s duty. The commissioners' court has no authority to hire outside lawyers or pay fees to others for delinquent tax suits.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Bell County

Richland Oil strikes hundred barrel well at Humble

The Richland Oil company of San Saba reports a one hundred barrel well brought in at Humble Texas. Prospects indicate a greater yield with a steady hundred barrel flow. Matt Allison and James Dofflinger are the leading San Saba men connected with the company. The strike was made last Friday.

San Saba Tex Richland Oil Company of Humble Matt Allison James Dofflinger

Social dinner quote from tobacco king Duke on Fifth Avenue

James BR Duke defends a social dinner as purely social yet notes public suspicion of dinners of that sort. A famous lawyer cross examining a witness is accused of lies, and the judge smiles as the witness retorts that his business isn’t one where you have to be to make a flying.

James BR. Duke Fifth Avenue New York World

It Didn’t Work. A Touring Company Exchange

A touring company member gripes about a lodging on a visit to a landlady. The landlady retorts that she won’t provide credit and demands payment in advance. The exchange hints at tensions over accommodations and prepayment in a stage troupe context.

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Stomach germs and poisons are blamed for various ailments and Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is touted as cleansing the system and ending suffering. Claims include many illnesses, no alcohol, one dose, and a refund if it fails with offers to obtain a bottle locally.

Mayr Justice Sureme Court Myers Geo. H. Mayr Mfg Chicago A. M. Fischer Sommers Drug Store J. P. Pfeiffer

Vegetables and meats listed with bargain prices in ad style

Ad style listing shows vegetables from Key Kash Farm with multiple price points. Included items mention lettuce or greens, tomatoes, and various canned meats. Also lists Virginia salmon and Ox Tongue with specific prices. The fragmentary text suggests a general grocery sale advertisement from a historical paper.

Evaporated Fruits Special Prices Cited

Healthful season fruit sale highlights evaporated fruits and fresh stock. Fancy apples and extra fancy peaches offered at reduced prices, with apricots discounted from 20 cents to 2 cents.

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