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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1916

Page

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Business Leaders Plan Strong Chamber Initiatives

A civic program outlines aims to boost San Antonio business vitality. It calls for active member participation, vocational education, interurban development, and a broad publicity drive. Key goals include attracting industries, improving transportation, promoting conventions, and enhancing live stock and agricultural sectors.

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Gasoline and Fire Raze Ottawa Parliament Building

In Ottawa the Parliament Building suffered a massive blaze fed by gasoline spread from tampered extinguishers in the reading room. Investigations consider theft of canisters and deliberate misfueling as ignition factors, with security and priorities shifted to protect critical sites including the royal mint and Jardine works in Hespeler.

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Burlesque Parade Plans Highlight Fiesta Week Effort

Mex Rion describes a meeting of civic groups arranging a burlesque parade and coronation of a king and queen for Fiesta week. Rotarians joined the charter list, a scenario was drafted, and debate over the king and queen's identities continues amid social tensions and secrecy around office titles.

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Older Boys 10 Hold Mass Meeting Today

A mass meeting of all Older Christian Boys of 100 W minute, to be held at Travis Park Methodist Church at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon. Fourth and most successful Older Christian Boys conference held in San Antonio. About 200 are expected, with Fort Worth leaders to speak. Aubrey Schotfeld presided as conference president. program includes reports and plans for the year.

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May drill for owl near Terrell wells

At the annual company meeting near San Jose and Terrell Wells, Corrigan Filipin intercess of Kansayity and investors from Kansas City consider starting operations. They discuss a program for the next seven years, inspect land, plan a bathing beach improvement, and seek better transport between Antonio and San Jose with street line extensions.

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Popularizing the Mustache Across Empires and Wars

The piece critiques wartime fashion and facial hair norms, noting British and Canadian forces debating mustache styles while linking whiskers to nerve myths and military mentality. It contrasts masculine ideals in wartime imagery with civilian views, calling attention to perceptions of strength and appearance in the era.

Scenic Loop Log Promises New Drive in San Antonio Area

Colp and Hernan document a new scenic loop from San Antonio along the Cibolo River to Selma and into Austin, praising motorist views and road quality. The record notes Me Bexar County Highway League secretary and Meridian highway promoter efforts, with future logs planned by Colp and Hernandez for public benefit.

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Obituary notices for Mes Bedy Butler and others in San Antonio

Obituary notices report Mes Bedy Butler of 8% Antonio died Saturday morning after traveling to visit her sister. she leaves husband Cecil B. Butler and several relatives in San Antonio. Additional obituaries note Samuel Brice a 5 year old, a Civil War veteran. Miss Therese Huppertz, Mrs. W. G. Maxson, and other local residents with funeral plans in San Antonio area. The reports list residences, family ties, and burial arrangements at local cemeteries.

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Civic Improvement Photo Exhibition Seeks Submissions Texas

Prizes totaling 150 dollars are offered for the best civic improvement photographs to be exhibited in Austin and displayed in Fort Worth. Entries from clubs and organizations are invited with photos showing prior conditions and improvements, and winners may be shown at national gatherings in New York.

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Civic beautification urged by Texas federation women's clubs

Mrs. Visrenes C. Floore, state chairman of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, urges local clubs to join the Home Economic Department’s civic improvement work. She promotes exhibits, public proclamations like Arbor Day, and activities to improve parks, sanitation, and street appeal, naming contacts and events in Austin and Fort Worth.

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Officers Installed at Betton Lodge No. 4 Dexies Stene

The newly elected officers of Betton Lodge No. 4 Dexies Stene were installed at the regis lar aiecting Wek. The oath of office was taken by Fost chief of lerer Mrs. Bertha al Cooper chief of honor Mrs. Kinn Scharfenburg Incy or honor Mrs. Titte Meier malg of howe Mes Tower ehlef of cercinrailes Sir Liha Butler recorder Mrs. Molle Durkin receiver Mrs Lorine Crabb usher Mrs Vianca Berm eesislant usher Sir Maury Ferro mvaiiany Miss Hila Fras Inde wateh Mes Edna Scineltiery ot Sit watch Mrs Jennie Spence Dregs corréspondent Mrs Jennies Spence.

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Improvised Home Remedy Promises Quick Cold Relief

A fragmented note describes a dubious home cure for a cold using a tea-like drink and a hot beverage. It mentions mixing a powder with water, pouring into a cup, and drinking to relieve symptoms. The text references pharmacy availability and an inexpensive vegetable remedy.

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