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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1916

Page

6

Armies Meet Fiesta Fund Drive Reports At Luncheon

The Red and Blue Army teams in the Fiesta drive report daily gains as leaders General John Williams and General B. Hillse push subscriptions. Tuesday totals show about 25 teams at work with $2500 secured so far and the central division adding to the fundraiser.

Ana Flests John Williams B. Hillse St. Anthony Menger Hote Piasta Association Blues Hike Reds Whitams

Army Orders and Court-Martial Relieve Units at Fort McBowel

Dispatch lists FIRST TIRAT and CAPT GEORGE B POND s Ninth Infantry relieved at the aviation school. Officers JOBN WAL 1 ER JR, PAUL FEREGN, JGUN 1 and VON HOLTZENDORFE reassigned as court martial veliners in Columbus.

Dbvente TIRAT Meredith Berend Infamy Arnduys George B. Pond Ninth Infantry McBowel Court-Martiat Veliners Jobn Wal 1Er JR Paul Feregn JGUN von Holtzendorfe Avlation Ane Firat Wera Mngdron Columbus

Sage and Sulphur Compound promised to darken gray hair

An advertisement touts a home mixture called Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Compound that darkens gray hair in minutes. It claims the product, available for 50 cents at drug stores, makes hair appear black, glossy, and youthful after one application and further uses.

Wryeth Wreth

Ely Cream Balm for Nasal Congestion Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Ely Cream Balm as a nasal decongestant that opens blocked nostrils in minutes. It claims to soothe catarrh, ease headaches, and improve breathing with a fragrant healing cream applied to the spots around the nose and throat.

Obituary of Robert Wilson Patton of San Antonio

Robert Wilson Patton, 77, a prominent San Antonio resident, was found dead in his daughter's home on Blaney Road. A Tennessee native linked to Memphis, he arrived in San Antonio in 1884 and served in the Confederate army during the Civil War. He is survived by five children including Mrs. Wait A. Ramsay, Mrs. Stetland Springall, Frank W. Patton, R. M. Patton, and Raymond A. Patton. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Robert Wilson Patton San. Antonio Wait A. Ramsey Blaney Road Tennessee Memphis San Antonio Gnellan Fwe Stamsey Stetland Springall Frank W. Patton R. M. Matton Raymond A. Patton Houston Ater

Texus Federation of Women's Clubs Meets in Sherman

The Texus Federation of Women's Clubs holds its annual meeting in Sherman with about 200 delegates present. Mrs Jed Fleming of Valles presides and delivers an address while welcome remarks come from Mayor T A Cole and others. Delegates visit from Dallas Denver and Galveston as committees are announced.

T. A. Cole T. A. Wharton Maggie Clark Galveston Joseph Gawler Denver Relome Economies Ronnqittue General Federation Terey V. Pennybarker Russia National Chic Associaten J. C. Muse Dallas

Fat Gain Promise From Sargol Tonic Ad

An old advertisement touts Sargol tablets as a natural, harmless method to gain 10 to 25 pounds in a month by converting consumed sugars and starches into rich nourishment. It claims rapid weight increases and offers a money back guarantee, with availability from HL Ta Wagner in San Antonio and other druggists.

Holmgteen All Crockett Po Vietins Kents Sfaa HL. Ta Wagner San Antonio

San Antonio Named Aviation Center At Army Dinner

San Antonio welcomed generals and city leaders at the St Anthony Hotel as plans were outlined to make the city a national aviation hub. speeches praised the climate wind data and military readiness, highlighting San Antonio as strategic for air defense and army aviation development.

San Antonio Atroway Frederick Punatan George B. Sovlyen Signal ' Corpa States Army Artilory Avery San Antonis United States Washington San Anstonio Army Board Army Army Aviation States Weather Bureau Scriven Signal Corps Engineers Henry Greene Fort Sam Heenston D. J. Woodward Sur Amtonty Giri Scriven

Chambers' Trial Begun In Hawkins County Court

Giorgs E. Chanvers former president of the Federal Bank and Trust Company faces trial after indictment for unlawfully receiving deposits after insolvency. The case hinges on a new indictment following previous dismissals and a quashed motion. Chambers was in New York when the bank was closed and later returned to Texas.

Giorgs E. Chanvers Federal Bank & Trust Company Hawkins John S. Patterson Phirty-seventh District Amdperson Epson Chambers Patterson Federal

Submarine Replacement Plans Rumored for Bremen Loss

Report from Washington indicates Germany may replace the Bremen with a new submarine liner after the Deutsch land loss on its maiden voyage to the United States. Details on the vessel and its mail service plans remain unclear. observers await official confirmation.

Shingtox D.C Bremen Deutschhind United States Belma Tutit Germany

Infants Dresses Sale with Peri-Lusta Floss Offer

Advertises infant dresses at 59c with two skeins of Peri-Lusta floss free. Describes long and short styles for six month olds, pink or blue kimono for Dolly, ready to cut out and embroider. Also promotes linen center pieces and scarves priced at $1.25 with floss included.

Bari Europe

Joske Store advertises wide range of embroidery supplies

Materials for every need from Joske Store include Columbia and Silko Crochet Threads Royal Society and Princess Perle Thread Peri-Lusia and Embroidery Cotton plus carpet warp yarns. A display of baskets from 1.00 to 15.00 and 25 cent hand crocheted pin cushions ideal gifts with new shapes and colors on sale.

Joske Columbia Royal Society Royal Society Celeste B.& A. Roman Cas

Royal Society and Arfamo Outfit Catalog Unsealed

An advertisement promotes complete ready to embroider outfits in a sealed envelope. It lists items such as three piece corset cover, children's and infants dresses, gowns, towels, pillows, center pieces, nightgowns, and various linens with sizes and price points including 85c and $1.00.

Lamb's Wool Slipper Soles In All Sizes For Sale

Grocketed slippers make ideal gifts as Lamb’s Wool Soles are offered in all sizes. Ipper Soles 25¢, Women’s Soles 30¢ and 4¢, Children’s Soles 25¢, Men’s Slipper Soles 4¢ per pair.

Christos

Pin Cushion Forms Offer 8000 Plus Choices

Pin Cushion forms number over eight thousand with more than twenty shapes. Some are satin covered while others use mulmul. Each priced to suit buyers.

Novelty Gift Sale Showcases Global Art Goods

Hundreds of beautiful novelties from the globe offered as holiday gifts and home articles. Silk Tapestry Silk Velour Fancy Tapestry Cretonne and French Gold Lace items priced 25¢ to 10.00. Package Outfit 10c includes an 18 inch Center Piece and embroidery skeins for children to learn embroidery.

Belden to Mexico City on Divorce Law Mission

Samuel Belden, Belden a personal attorney for Carranza, travels from San Antonio to Mexico City to present a compendium of United States divorce laws. He aims to aid reform of Mexico's divorce statutes and will carry features from Texas New York and other states. The forthcoming congress of Stezica is mentioned.

Texas San Antonio Samuel Belden Carcanza San Antono Mexico City Mexico Br. Belden Stezica

Local Divorce Proceedings Drafted After Absence

Mr Belden left the city a month ago and has traveled to New York and Washington to gather data which he will submit to the first dies.

Meally Tual Pation Mr. Belden City New York Washington

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