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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1922

Page

2

Fragmentary Civil War Records From Texas Detail Captain Plaster

A disjointed wartime ledger from Texas recounts Captain Tom Plaster and the First Brigade of the Texas army. It lists supplies issued and distributed, including clothing, bread, coffee, sugar, and gunpowder, with remarks on munitions and fortifications and notes of the reporting unit at Cayducwen, Galveston area.

San Antonio Jesus Thomas J. Planter Firat Tigade Vexas Terns Republic Lone Star Patterson Averns Aeytsia Plaster Gus Brock Department Justice Jane Placior Santa Atuim Captain Plaster Plaster Caydulwen Becu Tineter Q. Mi Belg Texor Aras Houston Theo Ules Ealiyay Megienie and Bore Doe Mietted and Thos Republic Avigur Yiate

Capt Plaster and Descendants in Grimes County History

A reconstructed report notes Captain Plaster, his Civil War era life, land grant in Grimes County, and descendants including Mrs Jones and Mrs Harrison. It lists family members and connections to Temples, Heyfe, and local plantations, with references to postwar political service and notable kin.

Mexico Thin Wate Ligne Joe UW Tones Bill Vinscez Mohere FE. Tee Ong Margaret Harrison Harvivon Hedion Voxte United States Mantain Plastre Ishn Taylor Trean Captain Plaster Che Quire Mr. Jones Seara Ion Sintec Jacen T Morrison

Fiesta Pioneers Day Opens With Community Events

The article outlines Pioneers Day celebrations across the state, detailing ceremonies led by local officers and community groups. It notes the election of officers, the roles of president and treasurer, and the participation of county organizations, with plans for public activities, parades, and commemorations.

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Petition for Vote on Beer and Wine Proposals Reach Ballot

A fragmented notice outlines a petition drive seeking a statewide or local vote on beer and wine sales. It references legal ground, penalties, and regulatory requirements, mentioning related acts and articles. The unreadable parts hint at eligibility, signatures, and procedural steps needed for placing the issue on the ballot.

Obituary for Ginvanni Pree faant Veer am plonene

Obituary notices the death of Ginvanni Pree faant Veer at Stalian vulong hers after a night of illness. Survived by wide family including Mire Giovibina Ferris and Eugene Bovel with a large circle of relatives and friends in San Micheatie She Boron Sill. The funeral details reference Strong Ramdas at Weak TM Che exile and local kin in San Serna, Ceiadery Xn, Lo Paton with several names listed as survivors.

Ginvanni Stalian Balleday Daeona Miter Blewna Dew Ae Marci Dig Wide Mire Giovibina Ferris Yee Bhim Cosstiiline Eugene Bovel Fen

Fiesta of San Antonio opens with Pioneer Parade

A sprawling pageant week begins with the Pioneer parade along Houston Street featuring reenactments of frontier figures Ben Milam David Crockett and Jim Bowie and a schedule of Flores flowers pageants and royal coronations at Brackenridge Park and the Alamo district. The festival promises elaborate parades a sunken garden pageant and a coronation amid citywide participation by schools and civic groups.

Ayill Houston Street Snmohs Lexus Ben Milam Lewn Houston David Crockett Jammer Rowle Evers Lexun Theron Pirade Calune Elsiters San Antonio Alain Pea San Pedro Ypringe Itie Atlee Schoal Smgeamt Wiley Natalie Wilman Tuachern Aleu Dan Pedro Spriiga Arenngel Sparky Eglank Buca Herselves le Darkaices Overhend Hattis Elawers Vriflay Malareal Sa'lark Jrr Whavetay Lowers Yaradé Harge Blowera Snd Eplendur Rri Tenuate Ait la Pene de Order The Fedn Quien Halliday Hyetax College Sil Meteo Stet Davindon Niles Ware Forace Vivilua Avene VW Sime Mons Amation Mingie Alina Plaza Piaseliie Milany Katara

Unclear OCR Note Lists Nonbond Hearing Mention

Fragmentary text reports a meeting or council discussion about a bond and penalties, mentioning names like Itaimobett avenue and Mr. Hioati. The legible parts reference Italian person and dissatisfaction with a bond decision, but concrete facts are sparse. The record preserves fragmented details without clear outcomes or dates.

Waelane Nebiher Connir Itaimobett Hioati Fitnega Misia Mila Mr. Headea

State troops hold strategic points in Dublin district

State forces maintain control across the Dublin district as authorities report secure positions at key points. A coup d etat was anticipated for tomorrow at Easler Modlar, marking the anniversary of the 2914 rebellion, with preparations by armed forces and provisions in place.

Dublin Bublic Rouna Deb- Tia Easler Modlar

Illinois River Rise Definite Halt Reassures Citizens

Beardstown residents learn the Illinois River rise is definitely halting after gauges show a minimal increase, easing fears of flooding. The steady reading promises a stabilization for about several hundred inhabitants awaiting further updates.

Illinois

Engineers Gather for Salado Office Building Demonstration Luncheon

An Engineers meeting and luncheon are planned near Salado next Wednesday noon. The gathering, hosted by the American Military Engineers, will include a ground ceremony and inspection of officer appointments. Members, including Harris and Walsh, will chair various posts as the group discusses national service and engineer roles within the Army.

Salado Sen Anania Che Snetete Aurrican Chencetiig Denz-Kuglaman Hing Mei Harrisgan Ywerileur Walsh Ecereiirg Quick Leanuver Alfred G. Teotary Cugiicera Tiger Niles

Dipping Campaign Opens In Bexar County

Officials announce the start of a cattle dipping drive in Bexar County to control ticks. Inspectors will oversee compliance with 18 day dipping cycles and exemptions for certain stock while urging broad participation to meet the December cleanup goal.

Bexar County Lueeffin Carroll Hesar Fuyne Yeeders Baper Texar Quanty Urey Seaxon Watt Norica

Meet Here in May at Central Christian Church event

An expected revival of the Christian churches at Texan city Victoria will be held from May through April at the Central Christian church. The convention will feature speakers and leaders from the movement with committee work led by Mush McLellan and Patrick Treues.

Vexan Antonia Fom Christan Church Neata Hell San Antonin Oui Mush McLellan Patrick Treues Ed WH Chubarqute Fig Che Phonn Grothe Ahamedtal Feacing Paultty Notting Plier Crotty Aie 8PRVES Bons Tor Gimnmiere

Mexican Army SS Increases Along Border Reported

Mexican army forces along the border have been increased with central posts reinforced and new cavalry added at key garrisons. American withdrawals continue as Mexico reorganizes into six military zones each commanded by a senior general to quell uprisings and stabilize border security.

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Border guard effectiveness cited amid border unrest

A fragmented report notes Mexican authorities along the border deter bandit raids and revolutionary activity. It claims border security has reduced incursions and violence, with authorities citing cooperation and patrols as key factors in stabilizing the frontier.

Revolutionary Activitie

Woman Attacked Near Dalla Police Charge Three Men

In Dalla, Texas, April 16, Mrs. Beat and Mrs. Beat’s four children reported that O Han fon, Himes, and another man kidnapped Mrs. Beat and assaulted her on a country road. Police said the trio then released her after a delay. Preliminary charges are being prepared as the investigation continues.

Dalla Tex O. O'Hanfon HD. Himes Mra Gugade Sealt Witour Ale Panverbya Nolteo Nondas

Scrambled Stocks and Names Signal Trading Note

Fragmented OCR text mentions Houston Stock Exchange activity, various firm names such as Cord Security Company and Amemuvent flea, and references to sale and purchase of glocks in mining ventures. Partial names include A. Prolehetrony Yohn H. Sweatt and Geores'Estan with Abilene and Dallas links.

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