Remedy for high cost proposes state owned cement mill plan
Ed ward H Lange of Bexar County advocates a central state owned cement mill to supply durable concrete roads funded by the state highway commission. He argues concrete lasts longer, reduces long term maintenance, and could lower cement prices, with mills possibly run by the state or prison labor and sales at cost plus a small profit.
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Edward H. Lange
Bexar County
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A.g
Treve
Texas
Austin
San Antonio
New York
California
Reichstag Change May Bring Peace, Dernburg Says
Berlin Aug 25 Dr Bernhard Dernburg former colonial secretary and Kaiser emissary in the United States argues peace cannot satisfy the nation without a new Reichstag election He says the present deputies lack mandate to ratify any peace and new elections are necessary to reflect the front line gains and the will of soldiers and workers for peace without annexations or indemnities.
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Berlin
Bernhard Dernburg
United States
Inasch
Progressive Party
Schleswig- Holstein
Reichstag
District Certifies 200 Men for National Army Amid Draft Deliberations
About two hundred district men, including four from San Antonio in divisions 2 and 8, were certified to the adjutant general for the national army. Exemption reviews proceed as the district aims to exceed the initial five percent quota by September 5, with a district list of about thirteen hundred exemption claims and a long local-board certification process continuing.
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San Antonio
Adjutant General
National Army
Federal District of
Texas
H. E. Hildebrand
Adjutant General of
Washington
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J. M. Goggin
Barr
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Goggin
Bexar County
Italy Has Funds for War Pensions Solid, Minister Says
Rome Aug 25 Signor Carcano treasury minister told the Chamber of Deputies that Italian finances rest on a solid basis. He said the war pension system, once less liberal than France and England, is now the most generous in continental Europe. Some 134000 pension applications have been filed and about half have been examined and approved. Temporary subsidies are given when delays occur.
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Chamber of Deputies
Italy
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England
Europe
Fred Barr Resigns From District Board
Fred Barr, a member of the district board, telegraphed his resignation to the adjutant general and has not yet been relieved of duty. The long list of names and addresses appears in the document, with Barr’s status as the current issue focus.
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Fred Barr
Adjutant General
Stolen Kodak Recovered and Other Local Theft Reports
A Kodak valued at 55 belonging to Corporal J E Seiley of Troop F Third Cavalry was stolen Friday afternoon and recovered by city detectives in a pawn shop Saturday where it had been left as loan security. Two soldiers were arrested for theft. Detected items include two Powell brass lubricators and other reports of theft across the city including hens chicks an automobile casing watch gold and jewelry a shotgun a harness and more at various addresses.
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Third Cavalry
Powell
City Detective Bureau
Semmelmann
Foster
Sallie Friedman
Kayton Avenue
R. Callman
Main Avenue
R. M. Warley
H. S. Fearman
Warren Street
T. Barrie
Nebraska Street
Election Time Frantic Speech Echoes Old Debate
An enthusiastic politician rallies constituents as near election time arrives. A judge recalls a mixed message from a Trish leader while a companion questions whether the crowd will fight or yield. The scene blends political fervor with bravado and uncertain outcomes.
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Min
Mesquite Bean Preserve Tested For Southwest Texas
Experiments by the Sherman and Hiles Preserving Company under the San Antonio Manufacturers' Association explore turning mesquite beans into a high grade preserve. The effort aims to utilize Southwest Texas mesquite acres, with Tuquizite as Mexico's long standing example. D. F. Sherman, who proved prickly pear preserves, is expected to market a mesquite product after processing the beans to remove acids and achieve market readiness.
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San Antonio
Sherman and Hiles Preserving Company
Texas
Argentine Republic
Chile
C. C. Leel
Manufacturers’ Association
D. F. Sherman
Police Guard Parliament In Disguise
In London on August 25 members of Parliament protested the presence of secret service police from Scotland Yard in the House of Commons cloak room. The speaker said detectives were there to defend MPs against danger not to spy, amid reports of an illegal demonstration in the galleries with potential violence.
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London
Scotland Yard
House of Commons
Lentz Tailor Advertises Army Uniforms in San Antonio
The advertisement says uniforms are made locally with the caption Made "right" here. It lists Lentz Tailor at 212 West Commerce Street offering army apparel and tailoring services to customers.
Hunting Season Opens for Doves Plovers and Snipe
Open hunting for doves plover and snipe begins next Saturday morning. San Antonio sportsmen may rush to the country but high ammunition costs this year could curb the hunt. Black powder shells sell 70 to 75 cents a box and smokeless 80 to 95 cents. prices may rise. Daily bag limit is fifteen birds. duck shooting is banned until October 16.
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San Antonio
Daily Bag
Ready stock of Khaki Olive Gaberdines on hand
Complete stock of Khaki Olive Crabs and Gaberdines in all weights on hand at 812 W Commerce St Adv.
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Commerce St
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