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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
14
Soft satins charmeuse and satin serge Georgette combinations in black Copenhagen navy and green with fur touches cords of silk braids embroidery and fancy buttons. Dresses priced regular up to 35 tomorrow 21.98.
A bargain collection offers dresses identical to styles selling up to 20 dollars in San Antonio. Made of satin, taffeta, or serge with cape or long collars, embroidery and metallic trim. Values to 20 dollars, tomorrow the entire collection at 9.89 for all sizes.
Francisco Reyes a cafe worker near West Houston and Laredo streets reports being robbed of $5 at 10 PM by two Black men who struck him and took the bill. Officers Yantis Kilday and Collins detained suspects a block away and Reyes identified them. They were handed to county authorities Thursday on robbery by assault charges.
A burglarized home occupant woke to trespassers wrapping plates. When confronted, the calm resident asked only to be allowed to post a letter before the burglars left, joking about burglary insurance. The incident highlights unexpected composure during a crime.
A list of names from New Orleans Dallas Madison Houston Shreveport and Alaska shows individuals registered or stopping at Dallas hotels the Gunter or the St. Anthony. Notable mentions include B Cra, Hardy Greenwood M C West W A Horrell R F Wood C I McNulty, T C Dunn Jr, Jone s, E H Williams, E Boston and F Se.
White House officials declared that Attorney General Gregory and Postmaster General Burleson will continue in the Wilson cabinet. Reports suggested they might resign to return to law practice or handle business affairs, but cordial relations and satisfactory service negate departure.
A historical home remedy advertises a delatone paste to remove facial or neck hair. It claims quick, painless results after a 2 to 3 minute application and rubbing off, urging buyers to ensure genuine delatone to avoid disappointment.
Washington November 16 Texas is fourth among the forty eight states in Woodrow Wilson campaign fund donations totaling 56 thousand 755 dollars 33 cents. Acting Treasurer W D Jamieson of the Democratic National Committee reports. Missouri is fifth with 53 thousand 384 dollars 37 cents. The figure covers contributions received up to last Monday and future heavy gifts could place Texas above Pennsylvania in the final tally.
Ten thousand people reportedly witnessed the buffalo hunt on the Goodnight ranch as described by the Gilmer Mirror in 1916. The event marked a rare spectacle with large crowds, reflecting frontier life and changing times.
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