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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

3

Hospital board urged to meet County Judge Davis

County Judge James R. Davis asked the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital board of managers to schedule a meeting for an informal conference. He outlined that the operation laws would be explained and duties clarified, as a flood of over 150 job applications pour in.

James R. Davis Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital L. Goodman T. T. Jackson J. H. Burleson Claude V. Birkhead Joseph Courand Davis Board of Managers

Dixie Dance At Hall Promises Evening Fun

Community notices list a Dixie style dance at W O W Hall on Saturday November 18 with Willett Orchestra. Local fire reports note a bakery blaze at 3422 South Flores Street causing about 30000 in damage from smoldering coals near a heater. A separate incident describes Louisa Mejia wounded in the left shoulder with a knife and a second arrest for assault.

August Schaefer South Flores Street Wright

Stolen Automobile Linked to Fort Sam Soldier Report

An automobile owned by Lieut. J. P. Aldshire of the Sixteenth cavalry stationed at Fort Sam Houston was stolen about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday from East Houston and St. Marys streets. The five passenger Chevrolet with number 9914 is described to police. The county commissioners search continues with minor errors found. Local notices announce loans on diamonds and personal items and other ads.

J. P. Aldshire Sixteenth Cavalry Fort Sam Houston East Houston St. Mary’s

All wool coats feature rich fabrics and fur trim

Fashion notes highlight medium length gabardines serges and poplins in black navy and dark hues satin lined and trimmed with fur and velvet for a chic season look.

Grocery Laundry Toilet Goods Ad Item

Special Lambert Listerine 19c size 15c Java Rice Powder all shades 29c Nadinola Face Cream 39c jar Pebeco Tooth Paste 39c tube 8 ounce Pure Peroxide 10c First Floor

Lambert

Gloves Kayser's Washable Chamoisette Gloves

Glove offer describes Kayser's washable chamoisette gloves in gauntlet style with wrist strap. Available white gray and natural at 1 dollar per pair and wrist length versions at 50 and 75 cents. First floor location noted.

Paper Sale Deals Linen Finish Correspondence Supplies

The ad offers 108 sheets of linen finish correspondence paper at 19 cents per sheet with matching envelopes at 19 cents each, two packages for 16 cents.

Bargain Home Goods: Towels Sets and Dress Goods

Advertises infant dresses stamped at 25 cents, large Turkish towels at 50 cents, 14 piece luncheon sets at 25 cents, bath sets mats at 1 dollar, towels 35 cents, wash cloth 1 cent. First floor.

Boots Special Prices Highlight Gray and Brown Styles

Women’s boots offered at four ninety five with gray or brown kid uppers and white kid tops. Lightweight soles and Louis heels priced at 4.95, described as a striking value and fashion note. First Floor display.

Sleeping Suits for Cold Weather Outfits

Extremely desirable outdoor wear described as sleeping suits for cold weather. Matching angora wool cap and scarf offered at $1.25 to $4.95. separate caps priced 65c and 85c and $1.25. First Floor.

Scarves and Muffs Offered in White Fur and Silk

The advertisement lists dainty white furs made into scarves priced at 4 50, 7 50, and 8 50 with matching muffs at 7 50. Fibre silk scarves are warm and pretty at 1.00 and 1 95. First Floor.

Stockings and Outing Fabrics Sale Notice

Warm and serviceable stockings for children in black at 15 cents. Other qualities at 25 and 35 cents per pair. First Floor items include 27 inch Outings 11c, heavy Cotton Flannels 11c, solid color Outings 10c, Eden Cloth 15c, Flannelettes 12 14c, red Wool Flannel 25c. Second Floor.

Pyramid Pile Treatment Offer For Home Use Trial

A public notice invites readers to try Pyramid Pile Treatment at home for piles. It promises many testimonials from relieved readers and urges purchasing a trial box for 50 cents from a druggist or by mail.

Velvet hats Charm San Antonio Shop Window

Velvet and hatter plush hats in white with touches of black priced at $5 and $7.50 highlight a third floor display in San Antonio drawing attention to affordable elegant headwear.

San Antonio

Fancy Fabrics and Linen Sale Listings

Pique fleece fabric for babies coats 50 cents yard. Dwight Anchor round-thread sheeting 81 by 99 inches sheets 81x99 inches priced at 1.19 or 89 cents each. Spreads 1.98 extra size 80 by 90 inches with crochet edging. Red Star belt 1.19. Hosiery assortment mixed cotton and wool 47 cents pair. Union suit for women 1.00. All sizes, first and second floors.

Dwight

Man Faces Grand Jury On Letter Forgery Charge

A man appeared before federal Commissioner R L Edwards after a hearing on charges that he signed a fellow soldier's name to a letter soliciting $10 from the soldier's former employer. Bond set at $500. failure to post bond led to jail remand. The Bexar Club faces an injunction over alleged malt liquor sales without a license, with Judge Anderson issuing a temporary restraining order. County bids open for sidewalk work around the Robert B Green Memorial hospital, including two concrete driveways, with street paving planned by the city in coordination with the county. Temple Beth El hosts Rabbi Marks on Friday at 8 PM, addressing The Temple Younger Element under the Jewish Culture Club auspices.

Federal Grand Jury R. L. Edwards Edwards Bexar Club East Commerce W. C. Linden Thirty-seventh District W. 8. Anderson Hospital Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Morales Street Leona Street West Houston Temple Beth

Last Day to File Campaign Accounts Noted in County Notice

The last day to file expense accounts for candidates in the general election is set with County Judge James R. Davis. Ten days are allowed for the filing period to comply with the law.

L’riday James R. Davis

City plans self funded winter uniforms for police

Commissioner Uhr proposes policemen buy winter uniforms now with city advances of 22.50 every six months and self provide uniforms. Officers say 3.75 monthly clothing allowance not yet paid blocks purchase. They ask city to authorize purchase and merchants bills for immediate needs. Uhr to discuss at Thursday council meeting.

Uhr

How to Create Natural Looking Curls with Silmerine

A home method uses shake and brush to prepare hair, then apply liquid silmerine with a tooth brush and roll in curlers. It yields 448 curls and waves with a long lasting natural look as it set within three hours or overnight. A small amount of silmerine from drug stores lasts weeks and adds Goligasint gloss, leaving fluffy results after combing out.

America's oldest choir book offered to Newberry Library

The Most Rev Francisco Plan Carte, archbishop of Monterey now exiled in Chicago, offers a 1576 choir book printed in the Americas to the Newberry Library. One of four known copies exists worldwide and the volume is unusually well preserved with distinctive printing.

Francisco Plancarte Monterey Mexico Chicago Chicago Tribune Newberry Library

Graduale Dominicale Found Among Ruins of Indian Church

The Graduale Dominicale, a book titled in Latin, was discovered amid ruins of an Indian church in 1913. Its cover is wood encased in tough pigskin, illustrating a preserved relic from a historic site.

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