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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1915

Page

23

Tyrrell Returns to Promote San Antonio Hotel Improvements

Percy Tyrrell returned yesterday from a business trip guided by the Chamber of Commerce. The visit covered Scallin Behertz Castroville Laon Springs Wellmare and Saspamgo to inspect hotels and push improvements for San Antonio. A fund drive drew a large response in minutes and the chamber plans further emissaries to other cities to support local institutions.

Percy Tyrrell Chamber of Commerce Scallin Behertz Castroville Laon Springs Wellmare Saspamgo Thia San Antonio Grant Gant T. TI. Baler Storkdale Lavernia Berg's Mill

Black color chemist exploits natives amid wartime shortages

Ira Limbukta of Attica San Antonio leads strange experiments in the wilds to extract vegetable coloring for printing. He claims a formula for a “Fast Black” after cannibal imagery and secretary abduction but admits progress is slow. He fears wartime export bans will exhaust global supplies and mocks fashion critiques.

Limbukta Attica Alxty Clege San Antonio UB. A Germany Te Hing Cleee Cleve

Railroad rebates witness scene ends with book retrieval

The transcript excerpt shows Martin Arnold pressing a witness to produce books on railroad rebates. The witness claims the books are at his site, then leaves briefly to fetch them as a fire auto is heard departing. The exchange includes judge and onlookers with abrupt, informal remarks.

Martin Arnold Arnold Wr —Rorausa Hnotai Clef Wright Clark

Simson Denies Rumor Of Hair Cut In San Antonio

James Simpson denies a long circulating rumor about his appearance and invites inquiries at his office. He offers a small curl as a token to those who file properly completed Sunday school teacher forms with ten coupons for a switch.

San Antonio Samig Jow Hase le Ana Connan Lacrede Brownsville James Simpson

Amusements Rehearses Popular Musical No Three Twins

Amusements of but popular musical no Three Twins is being rehearsed by Brothers Clint Brown Tony Castanols O. M. Farnsworth.

No Three Twins Clint Brown Tony Castanols O. M. Farnsworth

Elmendorf Returns to Promote War Bonds in America

Elmendorf, a leading subscriber from Alamo Na Honal, emerges as a force in rallying allies for the war loan. He travels to New York, persuading bankers to invest, and personally places bonds worth 345 million plus dollars. King George honors him with the Order of the Garter, which Elmendorf declines and returns.

Ay Elmendorf Alamo Na Honal Soni Aa Morgan Mimemfort Elmendorff New York George Oas d Order of the Garter Rimendorf

George Lachapelle Sweetie Wins Bet in Beeville Hay Result

George Lachapelle known as Sweetie won a bet in Beeville last week after attending a dance. The event involved local show people and attendees with lading numbers. The report notes Sweetie’s victory and mentions Curio and related scenes from the gathering.

George Lachapelle Beeville Burke Cau George Tive

No clear headline from a damaged prayer fragment

A damaged religious fragment describes creation dawn and a descent to heaven. It mentions a baby’s smile and a mother’s love, with heavenly rivers and angels reacting to the purity of a mother as paramount, though the text is garbled.

Fragmentary OCR Dialogue Snippets from 19th Century Ledger

A jumbled OCR page shows names Gus Zalmanzig Casey Loruts John Buak enwy content includes shaky lines about wages and payroll. Phrases hint at a director's room, stockholder authority, and a warning to mend personal affairs with unclear context.

Fragmented OCR Note on Marshall Trek and Insurance

Disjointed lines mention Sam C Rim ll, Marshall Trek ELA and a question about seeing a doctor. References to rent, Bell, and insurance appear without clear context.

Blow Marshall Trek Tertell

Why Men Walk the Town Observations on Fashion and Rising Skirts

Stephen Gould notes less crowded streets and comments on shorter skirts seen lately. Chris Stapleton recalls a man drawing attention to winter attire and the thinning view, suggesting changes in social behavior accompany fashion shifts.

Stephen Gould Chris

Suspected TT dates stir dairy politics and travel lore

Readable fragments from a long dialogue describe suspicion around dairy market power and a travel narrative. The Lady recalls a European voyage with Reverend Mank and mentions sickness, staterooms, and a pastor’s presence aboard. The exchange hints at deception, clothing a broader production movement.

Paadinand Europe Mank Aerff Twag Sen MR. Herpa

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Avery Tractors Alamo Iron Works San Antonio, Texas Our Christmas Banking Club Emmet Bank Nincorporate Commerce Street Palace of Sweets All Sweet Alamo Plaza CG & Corrigan Ania Tyrrell News From Africa CLI Wigaild Ira Frank Rich I. J. Covfman Quick Tire Service, Inc United States Tires Travis Sotice Elmendorvr Alamo National Bank Texas J. S. Brown Ernest Steves Otto Meerscheidg Fernest L. Brown Gus Zalmanzigs Pat Casey John Buakenwy Auss Eert Financtioto Sybno Felina Perry Robertson Tatvways Kol Fritz Groos Chere Brio AKT Sam C.rimll Blalen Faview Frank Kline Derk Reverend Blank Pat SAN Antonio Brewing Association Phones Crockett Alamo Trust Company Guaranty Bond Bank Ban Autonio, Texas W. M. Wolf HH. Albers H. M. Baetz Cashier HH. Hesemeyer Asst Sec J.T. Wilkes Pharmacist Alamo Street Coca-Cola Bottling Co Ato Naw
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