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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1911

Page

7

Fincham Aims for City Hall After Alderman Win

Charles Thornton Fincham, a Fort Worth builder and former mail clerk, has just been elected alderman from the Fourth Ward on the Citizens' ticket. He greets supporters with calm humor and says he will run for any office they nominate. A tear-off calendar on his desk marks off the days to June fifth.

Mather Tey Chares Thornton Fincham Citizens Antonio Mr. Fincham Alamo City Knum Charles Thornton

Alderman Lucas Seeks Clarity in Bingville Ward

The article profiles Alderman P. G. Lucas of the Highth ward born in 1872, a San Antonio resident since 21 years. It highlights his rise from Denver University pharmacist to local businessowner with a trusted, community‑minded stance and a pledge to “show me” before backing council projects.

Bingville P. G. Lucas Highth The Alderman Lucas Tazewell County Illinois Denver University United States San Antonio Antonio Lucas Mission Drug Store South Alamo Street Missouri

Lipscomb, Youngest San Antonio Councilman Elected

Joel Abner Lipscomb known as Joe, elected on the Citizens ticket as al derman from the Fifth ward, will join the city council bringing law study and courtroom poise. He is twenty seven, soon to be twenty eight, with a family history in law and Texas government. Lipscomb promises diplomatic action and cooperation with party leaders, avoiding early clashes.

Joel Abner Lipscomb Joe Citizens Law Blackstone Supreme Court of Texas Lone Star Republic Lipscomb San Antonio Lebanon Democratic Executive Committee Mr. Lipscomb

Alderman-elect Lucas Prominent in Illinois Council Bid

The passage praises Alderman-elect Lucas a progressive candidate from Illinois noting his clean drug store, up-to-date prescription area, and strong local ambitions. It suggests he will be a prominent figure in the council after June 5 and expresses optimism for San Antonio's advancement. The text shifts to a whimsical musing on breakfast foods and hunger.

Illinois Lucas San Antonio Bingville

Tenorant City Folks in New York Weekly Cartoon

Reproving exchange shows City Niece questioning Uncle Wayback about cooling coffee in a saucer. He explains air surface speeds cooling, noting city schools may miss science basics.

Tenorant Wayback New York Weekly

Foley Kidney Remedy Rapidly Eases Longstanding Trouble

M N George of Trendale Alabama reports quick relief after using Foley Kidney Remedy. Within three days he felt the pain leave his back and kidney function improve. He endorses the remedy and recommends it. Rehies Rodhaune, architects 298 Wrest Commerce street A Collman, plumber 416 Main Ave.

M. N. George Trendale Ala Rehies & Rodhaune Wrest Commerce Street

Entomological and military woes at Leon Springs

A humorous account describes two foes for soldiers in the Leon Springs camp: a tactical enemy in war and a relentless army of insects. It recounts chiggers, ticks, mosquitoes, and rattlers, and jokes about medical remedies, camp chores, and the endless daily grind of army life.

Leon Springs Carter Mills

Hotel Directory of Budget Brooklyn and Manhattan Lodgings

A brief hotel listing describes multiple New York area accommodations with low room rates. Hotels Margarett, Woodward, Marseille, New Amsterdam, Newton, and Richmond are noted with addresses and starting prices from $1 to $1.50 per day.

Abderdeen St. Bet 5Th Ave Broadway Arlington 25Th St Astor House Vesey Sts Ashwney BHD W. 49Th ST. Bet 6Th Privat Bath Waverley PL Sie Hgton Sherman Square 71 St Grenoble 56Th ST 1Th Ave 7Th Ave Wyllard 76Th Street Hudson River Manhattan Square 71Th St Margaret Brooklyn Heights Thomas Tohv Woodward Broadway 55Th St New York Marseilles Subwa Express Station Hoth New Amsterdam 4Th Ave 218T ST Newton ‘St. St Riverside Drive Richmond 46Th ST Somerset NFAR

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