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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1924

Page

2

Raiders Hold Inundated Aqueduct In Owens Valley Stand

About 100 farmers and townspeople kept vigil around the Los Angeles aqueduct at Lone Pine, California, overnight after seizing the Alabama gate. Officials including Sheriff Cains asked for state troops. mayor Cryer and Governor Richardson debated action as the water loss mounted. The group planned a barbecue while vowing to stay until the water supply was resolved or militia arrived.

Associated Press Lone Pine Cal Owens Valley Adl Los Angeles Aqueduct Cryer Los Angeles Ip ‘Ty Cains Suze County Richardson Ralsq Water Department Alabama

Radical Pole Heads Carrel at Wars

Warsaw dispatch reports the Grabski cabinet reshaped with radical Stanislas Trugutt as vice president and minister without portfolio. Trugutt will focus on eastern provinces and Bolshevik raids while Premier Grabski handles financial and economic questions. New ministers include Ra ngor af Losen, Zychlinski, Sokai who becomes labor minister. Sokalkis formerly Polish delegate to the International Labour Bureau.

Warsaw Grabski Stanislas Trugutt M. Trugutt Rangor Af Losen Gel Tag M. Zychlinski Tor Jv Icey Sokai

Official Orders From Washington War Department

Military dispatch lists multiple promotions and reassignments of officers including Second Lieut. Retieved From duty, Second Charles commission accent by the President, Col. John P. Wade assigned to Washington, adjutant general, and Col Julius L. Cor restined to the Philippines. First Lieut. William N Waley rejoin Fifteenth Land and Third Division at Fort Doran. Promotions for Captains and Lieutenants, with several officers relieved from duties in Fort Snelling, Port Arthur, and other posts, and reassigned to Hawaii, the Philippines, or Washington. Captain Paul T. Bock leaves San Antonio for Fort Riley to command Air Service forces at the Cavalry School.

WAR Department Sion Portston Charles John P. Wade Afgutant Gérern Washington Julius L. Cor William ‘N Waley Tion Fort Doran Colo Chardain Tran Martin First WeDanr Joli TG Woganfieid Jery Charles A. Tun Colon Kevan Everett Prouty Charles i Lawrence Clarence M. Tomlinson Glaude Lb. Collins Infantry Cybert W. van DD Worps Artitis Phillym Richard P. Ovenshin Antry Wiliam W Gel Talay Phi Aen Wetchioved Ninth Corps Ninth Corps Area and Assigned To Second Try Haw Hawaii Stephen TB Darrows Quartermaster Corps Amp Maris Warren Briges Camp Marfa Visin Philippines Alfred Vensala Twelfth Wield Artilery Wartham Houston Isaac St. Martin Second Cavalry Fort Rilry Second Divi Fort Riley Paul T. Bock Brooks Field San Antonio

Burglars Strike City Businesses Storing Goods

A group of thieves hit multiple locations including T Isom’s cleaning plant at 1006 North Hackberry, taking 20 men’s suits nine women’s coats and skirts value about 1000 dollars. They pried doors and broke windows to reach auto parts shops, a hotel room, and a battery shop, with minimal loot in some cases.

Burelars Mendar Nisht T. Isom North Hackberry Street Ed Bond Austin West Houston Street San Pedro Avenue Nccessory Hense Swindread Auto Sunnly South Alamo Hensley Battery Shop South Alamo Street

35 Story Strauss Building Opens in Chicago

Chicago opens the Strauss building on Michigan Boulevard, a 35 story tower rising 475 feet with an observatory for public viewing. Erected by S. W. Strauss and Company, it becomes Chicago's tallest skyscraper and draws public bond interest.

Chicago Strauss Michigan Boulevard Grooms S. W Strauss and Company

Fort Worth Blaze Causes Major Fire in Garment Block

A fire at the Worth Garment Company building in Fort Worth caused extensive damage to a two story structure. Fire crews responded with a second alarm and thirteen companies battled flames for about an hour. losses are estimated at sixty thousand dollars.

Fort .Worth Worthmade Garment Company

Why Be Offensive With Bed Breath

Mr J Perry of 792 Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn writes that morning breath was foul until after using Carter s Little Liver Pills. He claims the pills relieved constipation and impure gases improving breath and overall health.

Carter

Basket Pattern with Roses and Bird Motif

A textile feature showcases two patterns: one with an attractive dainty basket of pink roses and two blue lines, another with a rose spray and a small blue bird among green foliage. The designs are highlighted as part of the feature.

Neat Sectional Border Design Sets

Pale blue sections intersect with pink roses and tan medallions. blue with black medallions features three small pink roses. Gold traced handles and knobs. 18-piece Pullman set $5.59. 31-piece breakfast set $7.59. 42-piece dinner set $12.59. 52-piece dinner set $17.59. 100-piece dinner set $34.59.

Stripe Pattern Tea Sets

The description highlights a tea set with a yellow or blue color border and a panel effect of straight black tines. All handles and knobs are trimmed in black, presenting a striking, elegant design.

Lustre Tea Sets A 23-piece Set In Opalescent Shades

Lustre tea sets a 23 piece collection described in opalescent shades with handles and knobs trimmed in orange. catalog note SLB.95.

Conventional Border Design With Floral Accents

Describes border patterns featuring festoons of pink and blue flowers on buff, with coin gold handles and knobs. Mentions a black border with scattered pink roses and a pink rose medallion. Lists 18 to 100 piece Pullman dinnerware sets with prices from 6.89 to 37.89.

Plain White Tableware Sets with Coin Gold Band

Decorative plain white 18 piece Pullman set priced at 4.69. 31 piece breakfast set at 6.69. 42 piece dinner set at 10.69. 52 piece dinner set at 16.69. 100 piece dinner set at 31.69. Handles and knobs feature coin gold finish.

English Rockingham Teapots in Brown Tints and Styles

A sale listing offers 250 decorated English Rockingham teapots in brown shades with four to eight cup capacity, featuring three styles in Cresswell mottled green band with white lines and assorted color designs. Priced at $124 for the lot or individual pieces.

Rockingham Cresswell

Toy Town arrives with endless new toys for kids

Excited descriptions praise a massive Toy Town arrival with cars trains dolls animals and more. Children are urged to visit daily from now until Christmas with parents, as the season of gifts draws near.

Toy Town

Holiday candy and decoration offerings in Sixth Floor display

Store list of Thanksgiving items includes mint cups per dozen 50c and $1, miniature turkeys to fill from 35c to 3, greeting cards 5c to 20c, turkey sticks per dozen, seals 25 per box, decorated paper and rolls, new shipmen go sets, tallies per dozen 23c, place cards 20c to 35c.

The Best Luncheon Place in Town

The Japanese Tea Room earns high praise for delicious food and tranquil surroundings. Plan to meet friends here for lunch or afternoon tea on the seventh floor.

Beautiful nine piece oak dining suite for sale

Hand carved solid oak nine piece dining room set with antique finish and genuine leather upholstery. Displayed on the seventh floor. Made by the maker for sale to buyers seeking artful furniture pieces.

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