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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1915

Page

4

Judge Archer Asks Washington Contacts for Army Support

Telegrams sought aid from influential figures in Washington to sway officials in favor of reinforcing the Second division and sending troops to San Antonio. Recipients included FB. M. House Attorney General T Gregory Senator George Chamberlain and Senator Pomerens. Archer counts Chamberlain and Gregory as relatives and trusted allies. The note also mentions a local clue about ash and potash content.

Washington San Antonio Osceola Archer FB. M. House T. Gregory George Chamberlain Pomerens Mr. Archer Chamberlain Senate Committee On

Pay or No Laundry Drives Enforce Delivery Payments

A movement among laundry drivers seeks payment on delivery before handing over bundles. The plan aims to enforce prompt payment. laundry owners reportedly sympathize, sharing frustration with the credit system that leaves them as sufferers.

Property Ledger Fragment at No 1-40 Frederickburg Road

Fragment lists managers and addresses including Albert Peters at No 1 40 Frederickburg Road and John Abt at No 2 424 West Houston Street with unit identifiers Trayie 4208 and Travis 501. The text reads as a partial property or tenancy record.

Predericksburg Road Albert Peters Travis West Houston Street John Abt Trayie

Banks Urged to Use Federal Reserve Funds for Cotton

Dr W F McCaleb of the Dallas federal reserve bank urged banks in this region to actively use the Fed's $20,000,000 credit to support cotton marketing and other banking business. He argued low borrowing rates and the need to market cotton at least at 10 cents per pound, with 1915 crop projections around 12 million bales.

Coustry Federal Reserve System W. F. McCuleb Dallas Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Bank Turmera Tewervs Bank McCareb Moaleb McCaleb Eddit Onsa McAdoo Federal Reserve Banks al- Junta Richmond Dalla McCoteh United States

Dallas banker Dr McCateh named to federal reserve board

Dr Mc Cateh, former president of West Texas Bank and Trust in Dallas, is appointed to the Dallas federal reserve bank board. He is acclaimed as a leading student of banking and finance in the United States. The ceremony or arrival is noted for Saturday with his mother or family member mentioned.

McCateh Ben Antonio Mies Dallas Federal Reserve Bank West Texas Bank & Trust Company United States

Golf Attracts Tourists Says Lee At Convention

Edwin E. Lee, manager of the Rt. Anthony Hwles, says golf is the best lure for a city aiming for resort greatness. He notes wartime travel shifts, 250000 tourists to Europe seeking recreation in the U.S., and urges large scale advertising. Davenport hosts a Northwestern Hotel Men's Association meeting with about 260 representatives praising hospitality.

Edwin E. Lee Anthony Hwles Northwestern Hotel Davenport Laws Mr. Lee Pasa Europe Chacas Lee Kansas City J. Whitmore Muehlebach' St

Bourn Wins Model Plane Flight in San Antonio

The first of three contests in the national model aeroplane event held beyond Fort Sam Houston saw Dwight Bourn, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Bourn, win with a 787 feet 1 inch air line distance. Berkeley Hunter took second. judges included Richard Negrey and Captain W. G. Ball. Contestants from the San Antonio Model Aeroplane Club flew bamboo framed parchment wing twin screw monoplanes. three flights per contestant. The next event, a hydro- or flying-boat duration contest, is planned for late September.

San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Dwight Born W. M. Bourn West Mistletoe Avenua Huilder Fiel Berkley Hunter Os Tech Richard Negrey W. G. Ball UMA Frank James Phil L. Jackson Harold Kayton San Antonio Model Aeroplane Club Dwight Hourn Willian McAlpin Trotser Smith A. B. Weakley Texas Aerolab

Arrest in Barber Shop Theft Prompt and Confusing

A quick arrest followed an $86 theft at Cohn and Clemens barber shop on West Commerce Street. Detective Whit captured the suspect two hours after payment was received, charging him with theft as details around the stolen money and car theft remain unclear amid multiple notices and ads in the page.

Cohn & Clemens West Commerce Street Pegro Whit

Mysterious eye treatment promises cure for vision loss

A sensational claim describes a home remedy to restore sight and end glasses for inflamed or strained eyes. The piece touts a simple formula using five grains of Optona and two ounces of water to be applied as eye baths several times daily and urges urgent use to prevent blindness.

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