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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

Page

11

Assessors to Meet in Houston for State Gathering

County Assessor T. Schwab, also president of the Italy Assessors Association, heads a delegation attending the state meeting in Houston. County Tax Collector Thomas M. Stell and County Judge B. R. Waldeck of DeWitt County join as speakers.

Espero Tex T. Schwab Italy Acgessors” Association Houston Thomas M. Stell RB. J. Waldeck DeWitt Mr. Schwab

Baby deaths rise. emphasis on breastfeeding and Scott's Emulsion

Census Bureau estimates about 304000 babies died before age one last year. half of these deaths said to be preventable with strong mothers and breastfeeding. recommends Scott's Emulsion to strengthen mothers, improve milk supply, and nourish life-cells during nursing. physicians prescribe it and druggists stock the white medicine.

Census Bureau Scott Beott & Howns Bloomiels

Elks Hold Memorial Lodge Of Sorrows Ceremony

More than 500 Elks gathered at Temple Beth-el for San Antonio Lodge No. 316 memorial services with an organ prelude and solo numbers. Forty-three names were read, including several officers, as the exalted ruler led and speakers reflected on departed brothers.

Elka Temple Beth-el San Antonio Iodge No Awis Green Dantine Dirk D. B. Breene Samuel Marks Paul Quartette Cau Nell McCormick Alline Rhode Carell Earl Gaffard J. Frank Kline The Elks Nies W. DB. Roach Fence Rabb Marks Fordress Rass Gafford Gabe Cazell Ssang

Three Early Sunday Fire Alarms Hit City

Three separate blazes erupted early Sunday causing minor damage and injuries. A man on North Flores Street was lightly burned while firefighters responded to a false alarm near San Jacinto and North Colorado. A barn fire at Jacob Weber’s 180% North San Jacinto Street damaged hay and slight structural damage. A kerosene stove blast at 1195 North Agayita Avenue prompted multiple companies to respond. no damage reported. An incipient rear fire at Dr Hutchinson’s Burleson Street home was quickly controlled.

Tuan Tarabis San Fer North Flores Street Salinas Street Jacob Weber San Jacinto Street Monrheca North Colorado Streets O. Craighead Agayita Avenue Angeles Heights Dr. Hutchinson Burleson , Street

Investigation Led To Stock Purchase In 1915 San Antonio

A letter from Mrs Ruth A Oschman of Presa Street describes an investment in a Tire proposition after researching the inventor Mr Lueck and the tire’s alleged honesty and credentials. The note mentions stock purchase, a 1 percent interest, and the investor’s confidence based on perceived merit and honesty.

San Antonio Tex Den Cain Lueck Himeelf Ruth A. Oschman Presa Street

Texas War Department estimates fund river and port work

The War Department proposes Texas spends 97 200 for San Antonio arsenal repairs 20 000 for post office work and broad estimates for public buildings waterway projects and harbor channels across Austin Beeville Brenham Cameron El Paso San Antonio and other Texas sites with Galveston Crab Bay and Sabine areas highlighted along with Rio Grande reclamation and Brown project details.

Washington, D.C Hee San Antonia Arsenal San Antonio Post Office Congress McAdoo Texas Austin Cite Beeville Bolton Brenham Cameron Cuera Denton el Paso Marlin Nendoches Nevasota New Braunfels Grange San Antonio Stamford Yoakum Texas Waterway Plans War Department Tesan Louisiana Missiealppi Mermentau River Sabine River Galveston “Harbor Galveston Texan City Pat Cavallo Port Lavaca Pork Bolivar Port Aransie Sabine Pana Port Arthur Channel Hougten Brazos Jriver Sabine Neches Brazos River Velasco Old Washington Brazna Ware Trinity River Galveston Bay Coast of Aramas’ Pass Corpus Cypress Bayou Seceretary Rio Grande New Mexico I Hong Ald Cotton Growers Houston San Marcos San Antonio Arsenal

It Pays to Advertise at Grand Opera House

A lively review of It Pays to Advertise at the Grand Opera House notes its brisk pace, sharp humor, and business-world theme. Strong performances by Elmer Grandin, Grace de Mar, and a robust supporting cast anchor a show praised for originality, energy, and stagecraft despite occasional implausibilities.

Rome Hot Cooper Megrue Walter Hackett Cohan and Harris Martin Idis Cupid Mike Rodney Oung Martin Rode Pey Nin Toveh Cyrus Merlin Hix Son Thirteen Cyrus Martin Boures Duce Keling Elmer Grandin Suillionaire Clife Wormung Elery Clark Elru Frederic Comtesse de Heaurten Adventuress Brank Albworth Penta

DUTOREAK IN GHANA QUICKLY SUPPRESSED

Rebels in Ghana are repulsed after a series of quick attacks within 24 hours. A cruiser, the Han-Ho, was boarded and set on fire. a land assault on the arsenal failed. police stations were attacked with several fatalities and injuries. The Chao-Ho and other ships exchanged fire. casualties occurred aboard the cruiser and in clashes near the foreign settlement. Chinese authorities report the outbreak under control with no major damage to foreign concessions.

Shanghal Poe Smal Rebwia han-Ho Ashe Sve Ye Chupet Homha Ra Chang-Ping Wag Chro-Ho Chao-Ho Hal-Chy Tung-Ching Hangr Chow

Chinese Cruiser Chao Ho Recaptured As Peace Restored

Peking reports the government received a telegram from General Yang in Shanghai stating the Chinese cruiser Chao Ho has been recaptured from rebels who fired on warships and the Kaing Nan Arsenal. The rebel movement in the area was repulsed and peace is restored.

Peking Yang Shanghai Chao-Ho KaingyNan Areéta

Efficient management means money maker in San Antonio

San Antonio December 4 1913 The Lack Tire and Manufacturing Company San Antonio Texas reports cautious approval of a ten percent investment proposal not a get rich scheme and predicts the tire firm will be a major force in the automotive life industry with best wishes from H W Yong e at 136 Niver Avenue.

San Antonio Pex Lack Tire Aid Manufacturing Company Tex Filment Yeaill Tll Beg& Bomb H W Yonge Niver Ave

Free list allows certain foodstuffs into Mexico without duty

Mesienn collector of customs at Piedras Negras supplied United States Cannut Blocker with a tariff list outlining articles allowed into Mexico free for an indefinite period. The document notes an embargo on all exports of cotton, cottonseed and hides. Also references a travel route from Brunswick, Georgia to another site with a May 31 limit and notes oil burning locomotives in a Southern Pacific adv.

Chicago Vie New Orleane Southern Pacific Charleston Ragle Pass Tes Mesienn Collector of Customs Brunswick

Local Ledger Copy Highlights Transactions and Ads

A fragment from 305 B Dewey Place dated December 1, 1345 records a subscriber note to Luck First Stock by William M. Richie. The clipped item also advertises ladies and second hand bicycles for children and adults from Poteher Nick's, likely a local shop.

Dewey Place Messrs. Walsh & Mutphins Bess WM. M. Richie Anf Poteher Nick's Ady

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