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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1911

Page

11

John Fitzhenry Marks Forty Years as San Antonio Policeman

San Antonio veteran police sergeant John Fitzhenry, oldest officer by service in the city and state, has served forty years with the force. He never carried a revolver and has rarely been off duty, earning a reputation for modesty and steady duty in frontier Texas.

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Frisco May Open Line Into San Antonio

Frisco railroad officials report near term prospects to run trains direct to San Antonio via a Brady to Mason survey completed. Extension would connect Mason to Fredericksburg and Comfort on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass with a possible link to Brownsville and Mexico via Yoakum plans. A Fredericksburg to Comfort grade may be used for the final stretch.

Frisco Brady Mason San Antonio Fredericksburg Comfort Aransas Pass Brownwood Brownsville Mexico Road B. F. Yoakum

Long-serving San Antonio sergeant earns praise for patrol record

The article lauds Sergeant Fitzhenry for rising from patrolman to headquarter sergeant and patrolling every city beat. It notes his fearless, bloodless arrests of criminals in early days and his robust health, punctuality, and deep knowledge of police regulations.

San Antonio Fitzhenry

Redmen to Drill at Soledad Street Hall This Sunday

Degree team will reorganize and drill at our hall on Soledad street this Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. All Redmen are earnestly requested to attend APMAN Sachem THOS Low VIC Captain.

Redmen Soledad Street Apman Sachem Thos Low Vic

Made a New Man of Him After Harlandale Baths

Nick Meiers of 218 South Alamo Street reports relief from rheumatism la grippe disordered blood and stomach trouble after undergoing Harlandale sulphurized mud and sweat baths over ten sessions. He endorses Harlandale hot sulphur water as a cure for stomach issues.

Kemp Harlandale

In the Realm of Shylock Unveils San Antonio Pawn World

The Alamo City’s pawnshops display a crowded, eclectic stock from phonographs to brass knuckles and ancient currency. A sunlit image of East and West Commerce streets shows diverse borrowers and buyers, from factory wives to dope fiends, all drawn to the lure of quick cash amid a city famed for its curious, global curios. The highlight is a pair of ebony Arabian footwear with pearl inlay, standing out among an extraordinary collection.

Mentary

Change to Get 108 With Uncle Sam

Four Civil Service exams will be held by the United States Civil Service Commission in the near future. At San Antonio post office a chauffeur test requires filing applications with no educational test. fitness shown by physical ability and experience for ages 20 to 60. Other openings include an agricultural technology assistant in Washington with salary 1200 to 1440 yearly. a male business teacher at Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania for 1000. and a United States surveyor in the general office with 100 monthly salary plus per diem and travel expenses for field and headquarters work, January 10 and 11.

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Piano Prices and Buyer Confusion Promised Aid

A blurb offers a free booklet that promises inside information on wholesale and retail piano prices. It cautions buyers about dealer power and informal advice, claiming the guide will save dollars on purchases and requires no obligation.

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