This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
7
Work started Thursday on a new garbage disposal plant as city engineers and officials outline the project scope. The plant aims to improve waste handling, with construction crews, expected safety checks, and coordinated routes for trucks and power lines described by city leaders and engineering officials.
Fragmented notice outlines Forefathers' Day celebrations with plans for an event at 7 o'clock, listing speakers and musical performances by various named artists and groups. The text remains garbled but signals a civic observance without a banquet and mentions traditional honors and local officials.
Report covers Red Cross membership drive with Union men and Eagles assisting. Campaign aims to enroll thousands by Christmas Eve, with $1500 raised and many one year and life memberships discussed. Officers, workers, and volunteers man booths and solicit donations downtown.
The undersecretary announced possible easing of export controls citing no restrictions on shipments to Mexico and plans to permit certain exports from the United States. He noted no limits on export of other metals, especially copper, and warned of a sparement tax amid broader policy shifts.
Fragmentary wartime note cites Slovaks aiding, Allied support, and possible mobilization. Claims French government pressure, entente cohesion, and large-scale movements with thousands believed to mobilize. Text unclear but indicates shifting alliances and political tension.
Several hundred blouses offered in crepe de chine and Georgette in black white and flesh and Taffeta in suit shades and stripes. High neck and waist styles plus lures or embroidery and plain tailored options. Prices 3.98 each with caps and scarf sets for women and schoolgirls at 98 cents to 1.50.
A disjointed court record notes a Missouri or Western district matter Tasms Teas vs Internation & Wine with $20, Any for personal injuries, awaiting a Saturday adjournment for a ten day recess during holidays. The case faced dismissal for lack of jurisdiction earlier. a grand jury and terms like December and January appear amid scattered notices of public events and local businesses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.