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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

2

Barnes Circus Features Trained llamas In Four Ring Show

The Al G Barnes circus presents the world’s only trained llamas, captured from the Andes and brought to the United States. The October 23 and 24 engagement includes caravans of camels, elephants, seals, apes, and more than 1000 trained animals. A street parade with six bands will accompany the event.

al G. Barnes Fourring Circus Barnes Andes Holy Moses Babe

More Herring to America

Washington reports that a British-Netherlands agreement shifts about 55 percent of the Dutch herring catch away from Germany to other destinations, especially neutral countries. Officials expect 30 to 50 percent of the total catch to reach American markets under the new arrangement, while only 20 percent remains allocated to Germany.

America Washington, D. C Netherlands Germany

Entry Quotas Set for Germany Permit Policy

A government decision states that a percentage of entrants will be permitted to enter Germany under a revised policy. The measure outlines allocations and eligibility, with formal guidelines expected to be published for applicants and officials.

Germany

Obituaries for Helen Wilbrun and Etta Haynes

Mrs. Helen Wilbrun aged 67 died Sunday night at her home 303 West Theo Avenue. Survived by two sons Thomas and Grover Wilbrun of Fort Worth, sister and brother in Montana. Body shipped to Alvin Texas by Zizik Undertaking. Mrs. Etta Haynes 42 died Monday afternoon at a San Antonio sanitarium. Survived by husband Harry Lee Haynes of Sutherland Springs. Body sent to Ennis Texas by Zizik Undertaking.

Helen Wilbrun West Theo Avenue Thomas Grover Wilbrun Fort Worth Montana Alvin Tex Zizik Undertaking Company Etta Haynes San Antonio Harry Lee Haynes Sutherland Springs Ennis

Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile equipment

Local advertisement for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offering automobile equipment and related services with telephone contact 971.

Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co

Visitors Registered at Gunter and Menger Hotels

A series of guest registrations and stops are noted for several individuals and couples. Dr M J Exner, E L Bradbury, Mr and Mrs J B Gillett, Mr and Mrs R H Wood, Alvin A Cahn, Mrs Gus K Jones and children, D Edson, Mr and Mrs C F Gydeson, Frank de Davis, A Engel, E A Potta, 8 S Rooney, Mr and Mrs R Mullen, and C MeD Robinson are listed as staying or visiting in Dallas, Refugio, Fay- Stheuiey Ark, Houston, Edinburg, Gregory, Galveston, and at venues including the Gunter, St Anthony, and Menger hotels.

M. J. Exner New York Gunter E. L. Bradbury Dallas St. Anthony J. B. Gillett Marfa R. H. Wood Refugio Alvin A. Cahn Gus K. Jones Fay- Stheuiey Ark Guner D. Edson Cuero C. F. Gydeson Houston Frank de Davis Hermor

RITES FRIDAY NOBLES PREPARE TEXAS SHRINER EVENT

National guardsmen will play a key role as Alcafar Temple is instituted in San Antonio with 100 Shriners and many from Brownsville Llano Grande and border towns. Delegations from Arabia and Ben Hur Temples join a border region celebration including a soldiers division and a special parade ceremony led by Major Fitzpatrick. Special trains from Houston and Austin will carry hundreds attending the notable Texas Shriner event. The Scottish Rite reunion continues alongside Shrine activities as degrees and ceremonies unfold.

San Antonio Border Points Shriner Alcafar Temple Brownsville Llano Grande Second Kansas Wisconsin Fitzpatrick Second Kansas Infantry Isis Salina Kan North America Soldier Shriners Arabia Temple Houston Ben Hur Austin Baggu J. J. Schmidt W. T. Gitass H. C. Carlisle Southern Pacific Murray Douglas W. W. McAllister Tomey J. H. Haile Council of Kadosh Hugh McLellan Frank R. Newton

Arosemena Opposed by U S Officials over Panama Court Post

Associated Press correspondence reports protests by William Jennings Price American minister to Panama against appointing Judge Demosthenes Arosemena as attorney general. Price cites Arosemena past rulings on Panama police who shot U S soldiers and his anti American writings.

Associated Press Panama William Jennings Price Demosthenes Arosemena The Republic Price Arosemena Criminal Court Judge Arosemena Leo Franck Goethals Canal

If Too Fat Get More Fresh Air

Lack of fresh air weakens the blood, slows organs, and enlarges fat. Indoor living promotes obesity. take action now. Spend time outdoors, breathe deeply, and use oil of kerein capsules from Summers Drug Store after meals and before bed. Weigh regularly and continue until weight normal. Kerein is claimed harmless and digestion aiding with quick weight loss signals.

Summers Drug Store Olof Kerein

Judge Arosemena Seeks Prosecutor Post Amid Foreign Letter Controversy

Arosemena studied penal institutions in the U S a year ago and used a favorable introductory letter from Secretary Price to bolster his bid for a high post. Price denies the implied change of opinion and says he has no objection to any other appointment for Arosemena besides chief prosecuting officer.

United States

Argentina tightens immigration amid war fears

A spring decree in Argentina tightens immigrant rules to take effect October 26. It bars cripples and those likely to become public charges, with ship captains bearing responsibility for返urning rejected passengers. First class travelers are exempt. The article also notes Palermo cattle show results with high prices and American judges, highlighting Argentina’s ranching stability.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Argentina Europe Palermo Camp Hero Senor Pedro T. Pages Durham Republic

Acid Stomach and Safe Antacid Remedy

A New York physician links excessive stomach acidity to many intestinal and organ ailments stressing sour stomach and heartburn as root causes. He warns against artificial digests and touts bisulated magnesia after meals to neutralize acidity, promising quick relief and often elimination of indigestion symptoms. Ensure purity by buying sealed bisulated magnesia from a druggist.

New York

London strike over new foreman introduction

Several hundred munition workers in a London shop struck for nearly two days after a new foreman was not formally introduced. Twenty five were summoned before the military tribunal. Burgess testified 30 years of experience show a foreman is normally introduced. The manager said it would be impossible to introduce the foreman to four thousand men. The court deemed proper notification would have helped and the case was dismissed amid cheers.

Associated Press London Burgess Blank

Fighting Near Lemberg as Teutons Counterattack

Teutonic troops launch heavy counterattacks southeast of Lemberg after intense bombardments north of Korytniza and near Bolshevtse. Russians take 50 prisoners and one machine gun. Heavy cavalry fighting in Turkish Armenia inflicts losses on both sides. on the Caucasian front Bolu port bombardment succeeds. Kosacks repulse a Kurdish force near Erzerum. Eastern Roumania front remains active with no official change.

Petrograd London Teutonic Lemberg War Office Korytniza Bolshevtse Halicz Armenia Bolu Hazar Mamakhatum Erzerum Roumania

Lawn Mowers 20 Per Cent Reduction Adv

Speir Hardware Co advertises a twenty percent price cut on lawn mowers. The notice invites customers to let them calculate builder's hardware needs and features Sam Speir Hardware Co. as the supplier.

Sam Speir Hardware Co Am Speir Hardware Co Adv

Italian Army Rations and Uniforms Highlight War Front

Italian troops save money sending home about 4.25 million dollars monthly from their pay. Rations total 1860 grams daily plus 300 grams during hard work, with wine and food allowances. Uniforms are gray green, praised for invisibility in mountains and criticised for ugliness.

Associated Press Army Post Office Europe Thomas Nelson Page

Thin Folks Who Would Be Fat

An article promotes Sargol tablets to treat malnutrition by aiding fat absorption. It claims daily use with meals can convert eaten fat into nourishment, reporting weight gains of ten to twenty five pounds per month. Sold by H L Wagner with a money back guarantee.

H. L. Wagner

Texas Surgeons Elect Officers In Annual Meeting

The Texas Surgical Society met in Galveston and elected officers for the year. Fort Worth was chosen as next meeting place. President is Dr. Bacon Saunders of Fort Worth, with Dr. Frank L. Barnes of Houston and Dr. W. G. Jameson of Palestine as first and second vice presidents. Dr. W. Burton Thorning of Houston becomes secretary, and Dr. J. B. Smoot of Dallas is treasurer.

Texas Galveston Tex Texas Surgical Society Fort Worth Bacon Saunders Frank L. Barnes Houston W. G. Jameson Palestine W. Burton Thorning J. B. Smoot Dallas Treaster

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