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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1917

Page

10

Automobile hits pedestrian in Poteet and curb strike on Avenue Aetna

W A Prather of Poteet Texas was struck and knocked down while crossing in the 260 block South Laredo Street at 2 30 PM. R B Waddell 131 Dimming Avenue rushed him to a nearby physician where he was found to have only slight injuries. Police deem the crash unavoidable. Another auto owned by Hey Won struck and damaged a car on Avenue Aetna near 608 block Tuesday afternoon as it stood near the curb.

Laredo Waddell Prather Hey Won Avenue Aetna Johnston & Burnett Grockett 69 Ady

Bermuda Seeks Aid to Ship Iskanda Vegetable Crop

Bermuda's mission to Washington met with U S officials to obtain funds or tonnage to move the Iskanda vegetable crop, which cannot be exported due to a severe shortage of shipping capacity.

Bermuda Washington 3. C United States Iskanda

City to ask Stinson School to vacate aerial field

Mayor Bell prepared to repurpose city land on the South Toop tract for a new cemetery. The Stinson School currently rents a corner as a flying field for 35 a year, with a demand to vacate. City seeks relocation to free space for graves as cemeteries near capacity and aviation use ends.

New Cemetery Toop Bell Stinson Rctation School Bis Land Brown Fleotnade Ang Chamber of Comme Wire

Fiesta Tuesday plans discussed by Viesta Association

A meeting of the Viesta Association is set for next Tuesday to elect officers and review plans for a patriotic festival in 1915. The group aims to hold a large San Antonio celebration despite wartime costs, with Flower’s Association preparing themes for floats and displays.

Viesta Association Alleg i Ayrot Hectory Includis Ao Ayres Javor Webb Ani Upliue Uecording Tre Horth Esta Association San Antonio Texas Batuet of Flowers Association Ant Uraut

Caproni Lands Safely in Newport News Flight

Caproni airplane piloted by Lieutenant Resnatl landed at Langley Field near Newport News at 12:20 PM, finishing a Washington to Langley flight in about two hours despite strong winds. The pilot reported no incidents and plans to return to Langley in roughly two hours.

Newport Nws Resnatl Langley Wield Washington Resnad Langlyy

Old Soldier Credits Blood Tablets Then Benefits From Tinek-Draught

Scottville North Carolina veteran Juanes Dickson, 67, claims long constipation relief after using Tinek-Draught. He previously tried costly blood tablets with little result and praises the remedy as effective and safe for all ages. The ad promotes Brick-Draught as a simple home treatment with one cent per dose.

Scottville N. C Juanes Dickson

Disturbance at religious services leads to charges

Negro pastor and another man were charged with disturbing the peace after residents on South Huckberry and Cactus Streets complained of a disturbance during religious services. Both men, described as Negroes, were arrested last week and posted bonds as they appealed.

Bind Weard John Williams South Huckberry and Cactus Streets

Sleeping Cars To California Boost Through Trips

The M K T railway plans through sleeping cars from St Louis to Los Angeles via San Antonio starting September 9. Eastbound on the Texas Special and Westward on the Katy’s Golden West sleeper will stop briefly at San Antonio, offering riders a glimpse of the city and surrounding country.

St. Louis Los Angeles San Aplonica San Antonio Aaty Limited St. Tubig Angelia Cetalor Gan Antonly California Ste. Antonia Waller Walthor Katy San

Personal Mentions From a Dated Social Register Entry

A list of individuals from various places including New York Kerrie Kerr Kerr Kerr, Waco, Kerrville, Dallas, Wichita, Austin, and Carrizo Springs appears in a social register style note. Names like Mis Len Beatyonml Mre TA and Anthony are mentioned with assorted affiliations and locations. The fragmentary text references social gatherings and registrations at venues such as the Menger and Heunawlete, with several attendees traveling from multiple cities.

Thab Anthony New York Menaer F Gardner Curriza Arlingere Ty Sparks Waco Sa Anerhawty J. A. Blackatler Peare Ho Menger Heunawlete W. J. Grishams Wichita Gunter E. i Palmer Mae Talmer Kerrie Dantes Tushnell Lahpleo Croke Auslin Menger Wousinn

Calotabs Promotes Liver Cleansing Remedy Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Calotabs as a modern cleanse replacing calomel for liver and system purification. It promises gentle, non gripping cleansing with a night dose and a money back guarantee if not fully satisfied, sold in original sealed packages at a low price.

Texas A and M offers five month course for signal corps recruits

The Texas A and M College announces a five month course at Port Sam Houston for young men who enlist in the signal corps and signal reserve corps. The government pays training and education costs. Applicants with telegraphy experience or high school education and age to enlist are sought. Applicants may apply at post signal corps HQ or any recruiting station. Three Alpine men were arrested for evading registration. one carried a pistol. They were turned over to federal authorities en route to Kansas City.

Pexne Agriculturil and Mechanical College Texas Signal Corps Stan Reserve Corps Department Port Sam Houston Bethagar Signal Signal Reserve Corps M. Tolleger Kong Post Signal Corp Alpine Tex Alphonse Newton Unibe

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