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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1922

Page

11

Ridgeway Pursues Uniform Tax Law and Rural School Aid

Candidate Ridgeway launches campaign for the United States Senate on uniform taxation. He attacks current tax rendition in many Texas counties, alleging excess state revenue drains from North and East Texas to fund rural schools. He urges a sane equitable property tax law and more balanced school funding to stop rural depopulation.

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Texas Legislature Should Welcome Investment to Spur Factories

A garbled early 20th century plea urges Texas lawmakers to adopt a friendlier stance toward capital investment. The text stresses abundant natural resources and calls for factories to process raw materials locally, creating jobs and economic growth while ensuring safe and welcoming conditions for investors.

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Fresh country eggs scarce in San Antonio market

Market report notes egg shortages as wholesalers reduce supply. Malaga grapes arrive at $4.25 per case, lemons and oranges remain pricey, California tomatoes at $2.75 per pound, and potatoes around $2.60 per 50 pounds while poultry prices stand steady with live hens at 21 cents per pound and fowl at 25 cents.

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WILL BURY SHELLS WITH HUNTING SEASON NEAR

A flood damaged shipment of shotgun shells has been found buried three feet deep in a city dump. The city attorney discussed disposal options with the assistant city attorney and recommended dumping at the city pit while keeping the shells buried to prevent explosion risk. Authorities prepared to oversee the procedure.

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July permits authorize $592 709 in new building

In July, Antonio issued eight construction permits valuing $592 709 including a $110 000 theater project and a $40 000 art office building. Other listed permits cover dwellings, frame remodeling, and venue apartments with varying values, totaling $599 700.

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City council approves chummy garbage trucks and staff

The city commission meeting approved four garbage trucks and four workers to start immediately. Mayor Blas and Commissioner Lambert were absent. A plan to fund a smaller weekly band at $400 faced opposition from Commissioner Pfeiffer. The board also discussed a proposed open sanitarium permit and a street contraction, amid several absent officials and informal debate.

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Local Clerk Notes Leave and Free Signatures

Fragmentary note shows Mayer Black taking a two week leave of absence. Wright points out a clause requiring signatures to be free, with likely discussion of a signer agreement or designation. The text is garbled and names are partially unreadable.

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Nondivisional group organized for Eighth Corps Area

Maj Gen Toba Ti leads new nondivisional group forming within the Eighth Corps Area headquartered in San Antonio. Officers from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona join Col Pierce A. to head Organized Reserve offices. Frederick A. Garvin and George Lovell named assistants as the division staff reorganizes.

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Black and White Taxicabs Crockett 398 Adv Fined

A man charged with striking a woman on Alamo Plaza Wednesday afternoon was fined $100 in Corporation Court Thursday morning. The woman testified she had never seen the man before the assault. Witnesses varied in identifying the involved party amid confusion near the office area and cemetery.

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