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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1916

Page

6

Commissioners Plan Reductions In Special Policemen Roles

Local officials discuss trimming the force of special policemen and renewals for those with references, while noting a push to reduce "Aun-toters" and tighten appointments. County engineers oversee new telecommunication line permissions, and court actions include capital cases set for the Thirty-seventh District Court with two defendants in a federal matter.

Uhr T Amtania Cours W. S.anderson Joe Graham Ial Marcos Menares Ortiz Special Venicess J Twa

Dry cleaning at home promoted by shady ad

A dubious home dry cleaning method claims to clean without fading or shrinking using two ounces of volume in two gallons of gasoline. It lists many fabrics and garments as safe and urges readers to buy gasoline and use a dishpan wash outside, with a lingering warning of health and safety concerns.

Denouncing Davis Resolutions Adopted by Confederate Chapter

Barnard E. Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy adopted strong resolutions denouncing Representative Cyclone Davis for a recent Congress speech. They condemn the rhetoric as cowardly and false and urge Congress to expunge the language from records. A copy will be sent to Texas senators and congressmen.

Congress Alaniler Texas Joe Li Hilt Mire Hb. Chex Mra. Haecom Rett Oz Fonter

Arrivals and Guests at Gunter and St Anthony Hotels

A list of visitors and guests staying at the Gunter Hotel and St Anthony in 1900s style, including Mr Odin Siva, Walter Titties, Coa, McGre G Steain, Jean, Stenger, Campbell, Mucdy, Giantos, Bost, Munulng, Blablery, Choek, Duncan, Watson, Ryane Wiltente, Wellman, Retefinian, Duval West, and others. The notes mention registrations at the Menger and St Anthony, arrivals and overnight stays in Dallas, Baltimore, Denver, and Austin with frequent hotel references.

Odin Siva Lareda Gunter Walter Titties Dallas Menger Turney Coa New Fork Iis Surat aAlrhe St. Anthony Bom McGre Steain Tex Jean Riya Cohoner Baltimore Ald Ae Ha Stenger Campbell Datlag St. Anthiny Denyer Guster Giantos Poston A. G. Bost Bie O Springs St Anthony Dallaw Choek Anthony Ryane Wiltente Canesta Bea

New Books at Carnegis Library List Adds Electric Wiring Manual

The Carnegie Library adds several titles on technical and electrical subjects including Principles and Practice of Electrical Engineering by Alexander Gray, The Electrician's Wiring Manual, Technical Trigonometry, and Alternating Current Electricity. Also included are works on surveying, chemistry, psychology, and history, with authors such as W. Marsh and Walter Lippmann among others.

Carnegis Marsh Strohm Fr. F. Serngutuck Harper's Walter Lippmann W. D. Fence Wy. F. Dodd Alexander Gray H.C Bkerman Renreniighis H. A. Vachell Thomas Caririe Bliss Perry Georgia Mr Hompson al Wi BL Weigan Reading B. Hues EB. Holton Thal A

Pianos 100 less for suma. King to study sanitary methods

Dr. W. A. King, health officer, will take a leave of absence from the city to travel to New York and Washington. He plans to study improved sanitary methods, said the doctor, adding he will pay his own expenses and be away two to three weeks. He will depart soon after the festival.

W. A. King Ely Lear New York Washington D. G King New Fork Dr. King Santtarlang Thos Tye Citles Lambert

Low Rates to Girls Convention in San Antonio

Mrs J F Landrum head of the home economics department urges clubs across Texas to send delegates to the State Home Economics Convention in San Antonio April 28 29 during Fiesta. Low rates are in effect to attract attendees and extend the opportunity for club girls to participate and enjoy the attractions planned.

Austin Tex tHomel Economic Club Atate Mes. J Landrum Home Economic Department State Department of Aglcutare San Antonio Stra. Landeum St Haw Loptaim Tra Tach Mee Lane Drum

Plans for street paving and cemetery removals discussed

At a Starr Heights improvement meeting at Fanhit school a plan to open St. James street from Best Commerce to Hondo was outlined, with cemetery removals pending and permits granted. North New Braunfels avenue frontage over half signed for paving with Uvalde rock asphalt on a macadam base, county gravel from Burnett pit, and requests to pave crossings on North Ackery street and the viaduct.

Starr ‘Heights New Braunfels Avenue East Commerce van Ness Burnett Street

Meridian Road Association trip to map Gulf Coast route

D E Colp president of the Texan division, road engineer, with George Van Camp, publisher and photographer, depart Monday night from Lake Robertson for Waco to lead a motoring party toward Galveston. They aim to log the route, measure distance about 250 miles by car, and collect town data along the way. The first day will advance toward Na-

D. E. Colp Texan Meridian Road Association Lake Robertson George van Camp Nell ¥ Agant Waco Galveston Sfong Mee

Classifieds listing misc items with contact lines

A garbled classified page offers rooms for rent private home and board, motorcycles and car buyers, moving pictures, furniture and horse equipment, a furnished apartment for rent, house cloets for sale, and lost item notices. Includes vague contact lines and partial addresses such as 320 North and 430s, with phone numbers like 7829 and 7066.

Cnal Aqtet Privete Venceazo Wile Maxwell Gaotia Alaina Brun Gut Flione Traviy

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