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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1922
Page
15
Nogales remains a gate city amid enduring border town traditions marked by defense, markets, and riverine trade. The piece recalls past gunfire, rail links, and economic activity shaping Nogales from Hotel Evans to citrus, tomatoes, and corn moving toward the United States, with local vendors and social scenes illustrating daily life and regional commerce.
Fragmented OCR text describes land forfeiture and relocation across states with names like Beate of Mexing and El Vayor. Mentions multiple individuals and places in a disputed property case. Observed terms suggest legal actions, relocations, and authorities involved in a broader land reallocation or refiling dispute.
Excitement runs high at Torreon as an American oil syndicate plans drilling within 90 days near Torreon. G W de Land of Crown City Lease Syndicate reviews sites with Osilog Artiega and others. permits to drill are being pursued. Local officials anticipate rapid camp setup, bunkhouses, and machinery arrival to commence testing in the region once approvals are received.
In Torreon Mexico on February 1 work began on a new two story Methodist hospital covering 8200 square feet. The building will be adobe and cement plastered with reinforced concrete foundation and a long rear sleeping porch. Plans by Alfred Giles Co of San Antonio call for five private rooms on the second floor and space for charity patients on the first floor. Estimated cost around one hundred thousand pesos with future expansion possible to add two wings and 2000 additional square feet. Contractors are Niffia & Thornhi with engineer Amy W Mores in charge. The site occupies a full city block facing Alameda with planned front yard and gardens.
Fragmentary text indicates a Memphis Conn institution naming De W Basta as general manager and PB Pes anton in missionary work as part of metropolitan activities. The readable parts suggest a leadership change and organizational roles without full context.
El Oro Mexico Feb 16 The new railroad line extending from La station of the National Lines of Mexico to Monte de Sao Poin is complete and will soon operate The BL Ore Company gains a larger network and improved facilities The mine at nearby site employs about two dozen men and resumes work after a temporary halt, signaling renewed activity in the district
The newly formed Society of Catholic Workers in the city plans a large dress band with many musical instruments. A new unit will be built near Avouidd Matamoros beside Carmen Church for lessons, practice, and entertainment at religious holidays and charitable events.
An old time ad touts Stuart's Caldol Welers claiming to clear pimples and boils by cleansing the system. It promises quick skin improvement and near miraculous effects, with bold notes on toning nerves and improving complexion.
Report from Fredericksburg notes a meeting of directors to launch immediate material work for the Gillespie county fair catalogue. The planned booklet will be 5 by 12 inches with 52 pages, intended as advertising and public notice. Secretary Henry Hilhka reports optimistic prospects. Mexico sugar duty rise aimed at boosting local production. soap import duty also under consideration. Engineers advance Maplii Basin work near Mexico City with initial activity January.
Chinahos Mexico February 18 Domingo Parees reports a surge in cold silver prospects across the Dxiqua dig site and Madera vicinity. Claims named Hitle, Gloria, Log Cuevon and more run along the Sotarite mountains, with new filings near Villa Gonzalez and in the Ville Coronado belt. The Gloriaio and San Carlos mines link to Magdalene mountains while Dan de Nunes targets Purisine. Helena RE expands with 23 claims. The basin stretches from Bermejillo in Durango to Chihuahua, with vast irrigated valley plans for colonization by farmers and stock raisers under American-style development.
Anstle Texas February 13 reports a debate over whether women are legally qualified to serve as state legislators. The article notes no constitutional text excludes women, cites a criminal appeals court decision about juries, and mentions two women reportedly seeking seats, with local counties supporting road bond issuances in Lavaca and surrounding areas.
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