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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1915
Page
5
Coastal commissioners formally adopt a county tax rate of 49 cents per $100 valuation and a state rate of 5 cents, totaling $1.44 per $100 for 1915 16. The budget stands at $374,476.50 with plans to fund road work and maintenance and to account for a $1,009,000 bond issue.
Albert von Vigember 44, a German-born carpenter, died Sunday night at a local hospital. He leaves a widow and daughter, with services and interment planned by Alamo Lodge of Hermann Sons. Thomas Franklin McClain, 59, farmer and recent San Antonio resident, died Monday morning. Survived by widow, four children, and two sons abroad. funeral under Commercial Camp and W O W auspices, with burial in Lavernia. Mrs. Guy Edwards, 27, died Sunday night at her mother’s home on Tyler Street. survived by husband, mother, three brothers, and a sister. funeral at Sayers Station.
An old newspaper classified ad for Shelley Loring Undertaking Company offering piano services and moderately priced funerals along with contact points and services.
Julia Richey 70 widow of Himare Richey died at 2 45 Monday morning at 254 Carfo street Born in Germany she lived in the county with her parents until three years ago when she resided in San Antonio Survived by Alfred E and Howard F Par of West to He Utilised for New Sey Richey a daughter Miss Edna N Shope and a brother George Jaggi Funeral at 40 Great Northern road house Thursday afternoon officiated by Pastor St John de Will officiate The International & Week from the residence is used by the railroad for the con netek and other roads to be taken for the train
Visitors listed include Joe Murray of Gini Ab canon at Tes ven 4 We Jolly at Tamptes Max at the St Anthony A. D. Jempinae of Laredo Tex guests at the Gunter W. OW firesace of Dallas pro7e new arrivals at St Anthony A E Milchelt of Croatal Clix at the Gunter WW James of Desiros Tex at the Menger MM dT Schwarts of Electra Tex at the St Anthony C D Sil of Dallas Tex at the Gunter Fos m Poster of Waco Tex dropping at the Menger Mr sot Mra Helpher Etirc of dustin Tex Mintured to Ban Antonie Sunday They restored the dustin Monday J B M Abbott of Seguiy Tex at the Gunter AC Gcreham of Wort Wort at the Menger Ere A Soule of Houston at the St Anthony HE E Hus a of Hounton Tex at the Gunter H E Simma of Dallas Tex among the OW arrivals at the Menger Mr and Mrs J A Maskell of Chicago at the St Anthony J Dy Frankie of Detroit Mich at the Gunter HR M Noten of New Orleans Tay at the St Anthony Mr Bs J Newton and Aies Maurine Taylor returned to Austin tonight after spending the day in San Antonio
Fragmentary OCR of automobile license list includes multiple names and addresses. Reads like a city record with entries such as 1207 West HuWaton and 1226 Monroe, listing individuals including Salomon and George Best, plus various garbled surnames and street names.
Marriage licenses issued for Soscpit A Heng and Emilia Anna Born along with Theodore Haley and Pruting School appear in the record. A broken culvert on Guilat Road near the city limits prompted county commissioner attention. Wekenrotht reported progress after weeks of efforts to remove the danger spot. Local Sunday trains and Friday notices reference Sutherland Springs and Bewley schedules, with a fragmentary note about a sunset rule and an August 38 entry placeholder.
A correspondent from Eagle Pass recounts dire conditions under Villa’s control in northern Mexico. He describes rail and road disruptions, burned bridges, and widespread hunger as villagers suffer from looting, forced labor, and unsanitary camps. The piece contrasts harsher conditions under Villa with improved life under Carranza, urging administrative reform.
William E. Corey, former head of United States Steel, returned from France aboard the Asplane, predicts the war will last three to four more years. He says the Allies are moving east to finish the conflict and warns American support may be strained if fighting drags on that long.
County Engineer Jed Bennett will survey several thousand acres of school land in Val Verde County Monday morning. A purchaser has been found, and Bennett will be away several days. County Commissioners Henry Meyer and Jacob Blume may inspect the property before the survey concludes.
Agr department experts summarize how stone ground corn meal stores compared with roller milled meal. Stone ground meal preserves flavor from the corn germ but must be eaten promptly. keeping quality worsens with heat and moisture, and drying after milling can help.
An Old Public Health Ad warns that calomel poisons the liver and bones, urging readers to choose Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentler, non salivation remedy. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels without sickness, promising relief from bilious symptoms and improved vitality for children and adults alike.
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