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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1915

Page

5

Hundred Dollar Pension Unlikely In War Years

A lengthy wartime column argues against immediate pension increases for veterans, noting expected slow growth of pensions under existing tax and legislative constraints. It cites Confederate pensions, federal tax funding, and state budget pressures as delaying $160 yearly pensions for many years, while detailing anticipated wartime economic burdens and political effort to sustain support for veterans.

Austen Tex Mol George Wo Ryzet Furer Teaus Kyser Ipa Flarsi Pensier Sear

fragmented historical notice and stray OCR text

Fragmented OCR from a historical page shows garbled phrases about a retreat and a speed test. The readable parts mention names and a possible event context but lack coherent structure or clear facts. The piece reads as a damaged snippet with no identifiable date location or organization to anchor a summary.

Nueces Girls 10 Run Canning Plant

Nueces county girls and farmers organize a stock association to can and sell vegetables under the girls canning clubs label. Mrs B T Kenngmer leads the effort with Agnes Dulve aiding, aiming to provide government supervised products and dividends with capitalization of 33590. The motto emphasizes conserving garden produce and market demand.

Nuscea I Whman United States Department of Anemitare B. T. Kenngmer Agne Dulve Kentamar

James Henry Allen Dies in Massachusetts at 38

James Henry Allen a pioneer cotton broker and Confederate veteran died after several months of illness in Massachusetts. He led the Vy Joon commission company and previously was active in cotton trade across New Orleans Mobile and Memphis. A brother of Private Job Allen a former congressman from Mississippi he enlisted in the Civil War with the Forty-Eourteen Virginia Infantry and fought in the Shenandoah Valley.

Lotte James Henry Allen Job Allen Mieekeippi Allen Vy Joon Commission Company St. Louis Colwan New Orleans Mobile Ala Memphis Tenn Virsivia Siarewall

Dentists Gather for Pacific Dental Congress Opening

Dentists from twenty six foreign counties and from within the union attended the opening of the Pan American Pacifico Dental Congress in San Francisco. The event spans nine days from September 9 with around 6,000 expected attendees. The congress plans demonstrations on malformations and various surgical procedures.

Ie Painion-Pacifico Dental Congreys Cane

Labor Day Parade and Exposition At Park Celebration

A city Labor Day program set for Monday features a full day of festivities from a morning parade beginning near the Trades Council hall to an afternoon at Exposition Park with speeches band concerts and amusements. The parade includes multiple union divisions led by Chief Lancaster and Grand Marshal William Hill with numerous union groups listed among participants. Contests at the park include a beauty pageant for babies and various athletic events with cash prizes and age divisions, while city officials prepare for a formal parade route and crowd events.

Trades Plainon Police Lancaster Wiliam Till Indes JD Nordhaus Joe Corpentlon HT BP Alyjo Id Welock Rmith Lusirege Airvets Ullers Liedtegat Jobby Auathy Carlos Tuolnrosa Cammeree Alamo Ping Itmiston Atwel Sind Mast Crockett Street Vigilian Union Dacy Grockett Lodge Bartenders’ Union Electrical Workers’ Union Plumbers’ Union Plasterers’ Union Barkers’ Union Painters’ Union Musicians’ Union Railroad Fingineers Machinists’ Uinion, Min Operatives Bailerrarkers’ Welpers Beer Bottlers Ciy Acinion Gnion Bergen Re. Hine Conta Broad Tunie Wilon Men Witty Tinsarian

Kansas Wheat Crop Shrinks Amid Poor Harvest

Kansas faces a sharp drop in wheat production amid ongoing rains and delayed harvest. State official J. C Monier notes revised estimates show yields around thirteen bushels per acre with 20 percent of planted acres abandoned, while corn and other crops show uncertain futures as official year-end figures loom.

Kansas J. C Monier State Board of Gericulture Jane

Triumphal March Over Causeway Planned In Corpus Christi

Final plans are made in Corpus Christi for opening the Nueces county causeway with a large October 4 event across the 800 foot long trestle. A triumphal march will cross the concrete expanse in the afternoon with county officers and civic groups participating. Visitors from Portland and San Patricio County expected to join and be escorted back across the bay to continue celebrations with water pageantry spanning Nueces.

CORPUS CHRISTI_ Tex Nueces Leon Merida Alte Oil Committee South Texas Portland San Patricto We Bay Gay Autonie Houston

Miss Wilson to Address Wisconsin Teachers Convention

Miss Masgard Wilson daughter of President Wilson will address the Wisconsin State Teachers Association convention in Milwaukee on November 4 Her topic America’s Opportunity Every Community Center and Every School Principal the Community Secretay is to be analyzed in a broad discussion. Corpus Christi Texas August 30 A gas sample from a producing well on White Point will be sent to the University of Texas for analysis The city council requests an analysis of gas pressure and production in relation to a potential natural gas franchise The gas contains heat units per cubic foot and will be compared with standard measures

Bmiataukes Win Ang Masgard Wilson Wilson C Cmmunity Wisconsin State Teachers’ Assorciation Milwaukee Misa Wilson America Corpus Natural Gas Corpus Christi Tex White Point University of Texas Oneesay Ifieini

Resinol skin treatment promised in ragged ad

An old advertisement touts Resinol for clear complexions, urging readers to bathe the face with resin solution, rinse with hot water, and apply resinol daily twice, claiming quick soothing of pores and blemishes, with misprints and scattered names.

Falls on Avenue A injures man near San Antonio

A man named Fully and Cuts Seatp-Ive Kiet Ter, residing near San Antonio, fell while walking above the sidewalk at Avenue A and Jebies Street, early Sunday. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment of a severe wound and other skin blemishes. Meanwhile police reported youths arrested for carrying multiple pistols near transit tracks, released after a lecture. Local notices warn property owners about sidewalk and alleyway work, with implications for penalties and inspections.

Kiet Ter San Antunto Avenue A Jebies Street Gonzales Irs Tobin San Antonio Wee

Trial of Colorado Adjutant General Opens in Denver

A military court of inquiry, appointed by Governor Carigon, resumes daylong testimony behind closed doors to probe charges against Adjutant General John Chase and other National Guard officers. The court was created following accusations aimed at top militia leadership.

Denver Cole Military Court of Inquiry Carigon John Chase National Guard of Colorado

Private donation pledged for Nemert Y Green Memorial Hospital

G L Shropshire city physician states another private gift will fund a new Nemert Y Green Memorial Hospital. The county and unnamed party will jointly erect a fully equipped facility focused on eye and throat diseases. The donor identity is not yet confirmed.

G.L. Shropshire Nehert Y. Green Memorial Hospital Cary Nike

Baptist Convention Annual Meet Set Next Week in City

More than 1000 attendees from AVION Toxe Al Over converge for a four day state Baptist convention scheduled for December 16 to 27. Programs include meals at the repsuil and sessions at the Nal and Senate chamber. Committees organize the event with the Chamber of Commerce facilitating.

Avion Toxe State Baptist Convention Nuyemtion Repsuil Senate Vinitoia Ueeria Commerne Sevoval Caitierens Bantiet Chureter Ansa Eee Chamber of Cymnteren Mike the Y Ayer Arteries Baptists

State inspectors eyed as cotton sampling jobs attract hundreds

About 300 applicants seek six state positions as gin and warehouse inspectors. The legislature allocated 15000 to cover salaries and travel for the new year. Applicants promise loyalty to the administration and many argue for merit, while one entry appeals to political support and local pride in the Commonwealth.

Aux Pervier Great Plain Do- Wat

Survey in Austin on Colorado River project aims to make navigable

A survey led by Captain A Slited, state reclamation engineer, examined six counties along the Cekinddy river for a Colorado River navigation project from the Gulf to Dustin at an estimated cost of 18005.00. The work, under the Colorado River Improvement Association, was sent to Congressman J Buchenan of Beentam, with future steps to involve Col Riche, then Congress. The plan includes tree planting along the road to aid conservation, with about 15005 trees needed at 50 foot intervals on both sides of the road, and local committees organized in Bexar and neighboring counties to push the Austin meeting.

Austin Tex Fy A. Slited Fan Cekinddy Colorado River Gulf Dustin Adar J. 3. Buchenan Beentam Committee On Statistics Col & + Riche Federal District Becinise Cuuirehfserts Formany Oreuurt Histonia Garrigua Congress Gary Thel Hes San Antonio P. St. J. Wilson Office of Public Roads Washington, D. C James Mr. Young Bexar County Somal Hays Travis

Blood disease cure claimed by tonic ad

An old advertisement touts Catarrha Blood Disease 5.5.5 as a great blood purifier. It promises relief from headaches throat issues and nasal symptoms and claims to renew strength by increasing red blood cells. The copy urges readers to buy at their druggist and to write for samples.

Get. S Spental

Austin Phones Damaged Amid Widespread Telegraph Crisis

Reports from Aug 20 indicate 1500 to 2000 telephone lines damaged across Austin and nearby towns. J Wy Ezelle, a local committee head, notes widespread disruptions as lines fail and repairs are delayed, with residents seeking alternative communications as crews assess the extent of the telegraph and phone service damage.

Atstin J. Wy Ezelle Nouston Gorgenton Leon Genehloris Keele Ab Austin

Bailey reveals health scare amid accident news

Bailey in convalescence after a wreck at a hotel site. State Sen Julie Byles reportedly remained hospitalized as details and the extent of injuries are awaited. Local officials urge caution while investigations continue.

PURO Nex Byles Web

Mission Board To Meet For Winter Settlement Work

The San Antonio Methodist mission board will meet Wednesday at Wesley House to plan winter settlement work. Mrs. Trobert I Baltz chairs the board, with representatives from each church. Missionary societies will gather at 7 because time, to discuss future tasks and add a cooking and child feeding course for mothers among the poor.

Mission Board of Mission Beard Ana

Fragmentary sports note from early German season opener

Incomplete report describes a German game where Krieger pitched for Anerea and the first bunkexe spasion is hinted at, with limited readable names and actions. The OCR yields scattered terms and dates, insufficient to establish teams, scores, or a clear outcome.

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Cavalry Band to Play at Port Sia Houstan Night

The regular military concert will be given at Port Sia Houstan by the Third Cavalry Band. The program, arranged by Fred Iabri, includes Overture Bull Made of Perth, Fox Trot Shadowiyni Aubert, The Opera Mirror, The Birefly Cerin, and dennes Fillitress. The second concert is planned for Thursday evening.

Regilar Port Sia Houstan Third Cavalry Land Perth Aubert Fobant Franck Fell Wong Dennes Bergeri Ligeresyt

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