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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
1
An advertisement extols Vitalitas as a general corrective medicine claiming dramatic weight loss and health benefits. It touts success for stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels disorders and urges purchase through Warner's Avie store or druggists.
The readable fragments indicate a missing quotation about time and trying to reach someone named Zim or Notoge. No solid names, places, dates, or actions could be confirmed for a proper card.
A midweek concert announced by promoter Wing Ho Sraith will begin at 8 PM at Malin Market Hall. The program lists works by Verdi Massenet and Puccini among others, including Dvorak and Lohengrin pieces, with performers JOSE Aviles and an ensemble noted.
Bishop W. P Capers of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Texas returned Wednesday morning from a six weeks stay in Philadelphia where he was at St Mary's Hall. He cited wartime conditions affecting the school but said plans for a continuation of the hall and a new opening next year are under consideration.
Dave Leonard Garza elected on Hood ticket as new superintendent likely. changes planned include a new school architect. Election drew heavy turnout with 2600 votes. Garza defeated by Fentiman by 62 votes while Green led the field in votes among others. Board results trigger expected reorganizations and potential personnel shifts as discussions on charter interpretations continue.
Frank Eytheen of Steubenville Ohio, missing both arms since a railroad accident at nine, drives a six cylinder Oakland roadster on loan from the United States. He has given several street exhibitions and a high speed lap at the Pair Grounds, demonstrating remarkable control and daily life skills. He plans to stay in San Antonio for about a week.
Obituary notices detail the death of Adela Guererero 87 of San Antonio at 824 South Arazas Street with funeral at her residence and service later at Mary Immaculate. interment at San Fernando Cemetery. Also funeral arrangements for Bertha Fowler referenced with services at her residence and burial at City Cemetery No. 1, listing surviving family members. notices from local undertakers and community churches. The multiple notices include Arthur Ilaente, Mrs. Reeves, and arrangements by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co and Fearce-Robinson Undertaking Co with references to local residents and cemeteries.
Thirty three thousand women had registered for special war service by end of March. Six thousand willing to work in armaments, 2000 for agricultural duties, and six hundred already employed by the Board of Trade. Government contract workers receive equal pay, with training and seven week dairy or agricultural work programs plus a six dollar weekly living allowance.
Mrs J H Lapham captured the best net score in a gait golf tournament at the Country Club, turning in 62 with handicap. Mrs Lee Rangom earned the trophy for lowest net 52. Mixed foursome style play and a 2:30pm start set the scene for a dinner and dance with winners as guests of honor.
Federal agents announced plans to seize supply at the source in a bid to curb illicit drug traffic. San Antonio officials say few arrests have occurred since the Harrison act took effect, with emphasis on going after higher level distributors rather than individual peddlers. Local physicians expect cooperation as enforcement tightens and later action aims to cripple the trafficking network.
A Wilkinsburg butcher recounts severe stomach cramps and sleepless nights eased by Plant John, praised for curing cramps and restoring sleep. The ad notes testimonials from city readers and mentions Plant John distributed by Pischer's Drug Store.
Reported in a wartime bulletin describing a grinding engagement on the front. Austrian reinforcements were scarce and German forces pressed an advance while Allied positions held. Casualties and ship action were noted as bombardments and aerial activity continued along the front.
An April dispatch from Parin quotes an official traveler from Vienna saying a state of siege may be proclaimed in Austria due to unrest after a sharp Asian advance across the Carpathians. It claims Hungarians prepare to flee, and that Francis Joseph would cede Italian provinces only if Italy joins in war. The Rome note calls the report unfounded.
The San Antonio Post Office carriers will take part in the Battle of Flowers parade led by Carrier Bimons on Houston Street route, with Uncle Sam in a state vehicle, then a Miss Columbia figure, and a peace and plenty delivery section. J G Myer heads the parcel post exhibit and parade arrangements for the event.
Ulargels attendance rose at the opening day of the gathering in Houston as Texas Lumbermen begin deliberations. Speakers include W. B. Lent of Sunset Central Lines, W. R. McMoore of the Southwestern Lumber Association, and D. McCarthy of a Houston bank. Officers to be selected on Thursday with optimism for improving market conditions.
The Lone Star Moving Picture Company appointed by Gaumont to film San Antonio events for worldwide distribution. First San Antonio Mutal Weekly feature appears at Empire Theater April 17 showing the city’s March snow storm. Empire hosts Orthel’s on April 24 and The Gisots of New York in San Antonio on May 3. About 20 million in the U S and many more abroad will view local scenes weekly boosting city prominence.
Desperate Russian assault targets the Austrian right flank near Mezolabares on the Hungarian side of the Beski mounting, about 50 miles south of Przemysl. The Austrians were repulsed with heavy fighting reported as the action unfolded.
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