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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1915

Page

4

San Antonio Day September 4 at Boerne fair shows

The San Antonio Manufacturers Club plans a September 4 exhibit at Boerne to showcase local products. Officials led by chairman Charles Grackner organize the display with members including Walter Stores and R. R. Bennett. Firms such as Lone Star Brewing, Pioneer Flour Mills, Gebhardt Chill Powder Co, and Morrison Coffee are listed as exhibitors with broader regional participation and railroad access noted for attendance.

Jon Hay Altona Boerne San Antonio Boerne Sre Bacmne Sap Railroad San Anonto San Antonio-mads Oharse Charles Grackner Walter Stores LA Gallagher Heyning Bruhn R. R. Bennett Eugene Wolmereen J. A. Patterson Paul Krueger Ina H.W. Finck G. G. Gover Ei Tener Gj, Longe WM. C. Giesenke Lm, McThinenar W. J. Morrison Arthur Storm Convin T. Priest F. Droles J. Randolph Marcin 3. A. Wetine Ramo Tron Works American Overall Company Duerler Manufacturing Company Pie Oigar Factory Gebhard

Claims Machine Promises Labor Saving In Building Trade

Nie Binger of San Antonio touts a patented claims machine able to perform mortising sizing moulding and sanding with one saw powered externally. A factory is planned to manufacture the device. first patent issued with a second pending. Binger claims the invention could revolutionize building work and reduce labor. Also notes a banquet by the Midnight Sotherland Springs club with a long guest list.

Winporter Steuwe Sallieork Werk Nie Binger San Anton Aaker United States Binget Oratop Binger Estebiieh & Facterr Serord

French Torpedo Shells Show New Warlike Device

A French invention, the torpedo shell or fringed projestiia, is illustrated as a weapon for modern warfare. The device uses a projectile fitted to a barrel with rotating guidance by radial dogs, designed to hoist explosive charges into the air and drop them toward the enemy.

Swimming party to counteract city foes at Lost Beach

Uf Armage announces a joint swimming party for San Antonians at Lam here's beach in Macknridge Park on Tuesday evening August 17. The Phiintheas provide the punch. attendees must bring their own lunch if not bringing wine. supper served at the park. presiding officer J. Muaye Silt and other officials listed.

Lam Here's Beach Mrackenridge Park Bara Bara‘ems al & Idanguet J. Muayé Toestimaster

Saturday Transfers and Thief Report Amid City Notices

A garbled Saturday item list notes Travissell Higin of Waltham and a 2 per week schedule, plus an ad for money loans on diamonds. A car horn theft near St Marys and College Streets at 4 49 pm is reported, with the vehicle linked to BI Miller. County deeds and road right of way changes are listed, along with a long chain of property transfers and a murder trial set for Monday in Portisha court.

St Mary's College Streets BI Miller Brady Building

Arrests in Texas Trug Company case shock county officials

Officers arrested TT Seypmann vice president of the South Texas Truck Company and deputies questioned Jon Subba and Dad Reniling after a night incident. They allegedly treated a man and demanded he come to a crime scene. The county sheriff will send over the detainees.

Chamber of Commerce Serium Seypmann South Fexna Trug Company Sheritt Yobic Ant Jon Subba Dad Reniling al Hondo

Taft urges bigger army and national preparedness

Newt Fork Aug 14 Former President Taft makes a strong plea for a larger army and national preparedness citing military policy under General Leonard Wood at Plattsburg. He warns against militarism at home and discusses the Mexico situation saying the U S erred in supporting Huerta and would have acted differently with more restraint. He plans to speak in Rockville Ind tomorrow.

Newt Fork Tett Male & Bleong San Francisco Snesch Leonard Wood Plattsburg Mexico Mr. Taft Simmms Taft Fores wWe Buerte Rockville Ind

Obituary notes for Miley Annie Bissell and Mary Probandt

The funeral for Miley Annie Bissell age 19 is set for 4:20 at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary with interment in Gan Parnande cemetery at Bundsy home 714 South Pele street Serr Ioet WI. Pallbearers include Jose Pozsi Frank Hbiter Velentine Maspetey and others. Mrs Mary Probandt 86, German-born resident of San Antonio, died Saturday morning on Burleson Street. Survived by husband Albert Probandt and three daughters and one son. Funeral at Cemetery No 1 with Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co listed. Additional notices reference Pearl Plan, Gunerade, and auto equipment figures.

Biabloul Miley Annie Bissell Mary Beturdey Bundsy Attermentron South Pele Street Serr Ioet Wiba Gan Parnande Pelite Pou Annia Bonner Emma de Gasperl Fp, Probanst Galveston

Calves Boost Wichita Buffalo Herd in Oklahoma Preserve

Washington Aug 14 The U S government report on the Wichita National Forest buffalo herd in Oklahoma notes ten calves added bringing total to 62. Of the calves eight are female lifting heifers to 20 while bulls total 32 kept apart. The herd has grown rapidly due to protection from hunters and predators since the preserve was established in 1905.

Washington, D. C Wichita National Farm Oklahoma Ams Incharga Wichita Forest

Outwitting the Governor in Belgian Crisis

London reports German strategy against Belgian civilians and the Belgian government's response through Havre. The Belgian capital bristles as Brigands use propaganda while Von Bissing’s forces issue proclamations. The row over Italy joining the war sparks collective reactions and a surge of national sentiment.

London Belgian Documentary Bureau Havre Neverheless von Bissing Brueselos Italy Nnlan

Cheap Gas Prospect Floated by Chamber in Gommernne

The Gommernne Chamber considers a proposal to pipe natural gas from the White Point field near Carpuz Varisti to San Antonio for commercial use. Secretary John Carrington notes no definite plan yet but says the Chamber would weigh a feasible proposition. Gas could potentially be supplied at five to seven cents per thousand cubic feet, a notably low price.

Gommernne San Antonio White Point Carpuz Varisti John Carrington Carringtom Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce

New Warrant Rule Affects State Accounts

Aug 14 Austin Tes reports a new comptroller ruling by Henry S. Terrell through C. Harding. Beginning Sept 1 warrants issued for state accounts will be returned to the originating department rather than to individual creditors. The measure aims to simplify bookkeeping and reduce delays by delaying new warrants three days after accounts submission.

Austin Tes Comptrouter Henry Terrell Cormtrollery BM. Harding Iroiler’s Department Lste

Red Spider Threatens Georgia Cotton Crops

Georgia reports from State Entomologist Worsham indicate red spider pest damages to cotton, with some regions facing materially reduced production and lower grade staple due to a dry spell that encouraged the pest, a rare visitor to the state. Militia unit changes in Texas also noted, with Meier Scholars called to Port Arthur for a new infantry company under Captain Ball.

Georgia Atlanta Worsham Bea Austin Tex Adjutant General's Department Meier Texas National Guard Infantry Port Arthur Collin T H. Ball

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