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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
7
Texas congressman urges a rural credit bill to enable land ownership for farmers. He argues the current system denies widespread ownership, insisting a nationwide credit program is essential for farm prosperity and rural opportunity. The speech highlights agricultural banking and national economic reform as key aims.
The program for Saengerfest outlines a large Texas state event with hundreds of singers from major cities. It lists conductors, soloists, choirs, and an extensive orchestra set to perform works from Wagner to Liszt with engagements at Presthoven Hall and a grand festival conductor leading the Texas State Saengerbund ensemble.
The cornerstone ceremony for Memorial Hospital was laid with county and city officials present. County Judge Janus St Davis and others witnessed the ceremony while contracts for operating rooms and equipment were assigned, including donations that help complete the hospital and elevator installation.
An arrest of a witness for Perry is reported in the Bennett murder trials. The testimony centered on the Bennetts home life and the defendant's cross examination revealed diary style entries from 1912 to present. The case is set to continue today with closing arguments and jury deliberation expected soon.
Community silver pieces in Bridal Wreath design available only at Juske's with a price list for teak spoons soupspoons tablespoons berry and cream ladles. The ad touts half a century of reputation and claims Community surpasses solid silver in design and style.
Time worn price deterred many from owning a wardrobe trunk. Toske's offers removable laundry bag shoe box and interchangeable hat trays at special prices. Bags and leather trunk accessories listed with reduced prices and sizes, highlighting substantial savings on multiple items.
The Fiesta Association crowned winners of the Alamo Essay Contest on The Story of the Alamo, chosen from many entries by children under Diie foo Charles S. Meek, San Antonio schools superintendent. Prizes range from first prize of seven dollars to multiple two-ticket awards and carnival passes, with winners listed by district and address across San Antonio and surrounding areas.
The drama test awarded Geopee Stecker of San Carlos Ariz the gold medal with John Schulte of Fails Cuy Tex and James Sweeney of San Antero taking second and third. Rev Father Alexander Chapelon Edward Dyer and Edvard H Tange judged. St Louis College plans a three act drama Walsely As eused to be presented Wednesday night at Bee Moven hall with Rev John Kya directing and daily rehearsals under way. A holiday was granted to students for baseball season opening as debates and declamation contests have been held recently.
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