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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1915
Page
4
Richwaynwn man named Zueber was held up by two men at the Macon street intersection. They robbed him of his watch and 60 cents in change and fled. Detectives Narver Keller and Anderson traced a lead after the assault near the street corner and a related reported fight in El Paso.
The Alamo Chapter of the Daughter of the American Evolution invites nominations for a $10,590 contest offering six automobiles and thirty-two other valuable prizes. Open to men and women including out-of-city contestants, entrants must submit the nomination coupon printed in today’s paper. Daily ballots and a nightly prize drawing are mentioned, with winners to be announced in Sunday morning editions.
An odd OCR note lists a predicted marriage at Temple Beth-El on March 4 involving Ann Berman at $1, while John MeuryRew of Fort Saint Houston hosts a luncheon in honor of her father, Mrs. Nathalie Bry has of Nurfolie Vis.
Am iglentid childrin and Peewean ages of tree and twelve gathered at Riggs hall to enjoy a German program arranged with prominent local figures. The event featured songs recitations and a theatrical skit with period costumes and decorations. Afterward guests moved to the dining room for flowers and confections, hosted by Alamo Mission Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
The Bai Brith Lay celebration under Knights of Prites auspices at Lodge 214 will occur if the Knights of Prrias approve, with a program including remarks by Ben Adler and Ben Adler, a piano piece by Charles M. Lee, selections from Hungarian Rhapsody and Samson et Delilah, a social by I. G. B. B. and a rabbi solo by N. Gerstein.
Sood Remedy touted as a universal cleanser and purifier with claimed blood cleansing effects and antidotes for germs. The advertisement urges readers to obtain a bottle from druggists and contact The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for free medical advice on remedies and health issues.
The mayor writes to public service heads asking when street work will start under paving contracts and what remains for storm and sanitary sewers. Once data is compiled, the council will decide immediate street projects and prompt paving in front of the city’s hall. The Traction Company begins concrete for Main Avenue tracks, paving contractor Roach Manigan progresses wood block work in front of the Hall.
Amarillo reports preparations for the Panhandle Southwestern Catlhemen's convention with plans to send large delegations to El Paso's forthcoming gathering. The piece notes ongoing work, local leaders, and anticipated attendance from the region.
A dubious claim promotes a substitute for Valomel to ease liver and bowel issues. The ad asserts it avoids vomiting and sickness, promising safer relief without digestive distress, though credibility is uncertain.
An advertisement promotes Q Ban Hair Color Restorer claiming it darkens gray hair, smooths scalp, and prevents dandruff. It mentions gentle fingertip application and notes harmless formulas, with a list of generic brand names and locations including Sally Sonnere Drug and Dealey Ty in Texas.
Tod W Waeres president of the Texas Gong Roars Association spoke at the Aero hotel noon Tuesday explaining auto tax bills before the Texas legislature. The measure would levy an $8 skip tax with $1 returned to counties and $2 used for registration administration. He discussed legislation with representatives and local motorists inviting participation in a public session Tuesday.
City plans to issue white duck uniforms and badges for a new white wing street cleaning force. Fifty workers will patrol downtown, each with a steel cart and numbered cans to collect refuse, replacing older methods. New cans at key downtown stops reduce litter though some crews dump at every trip.
A stream of visitors and residents named at San Antonio hotels includes TD T. Player of Bontion, Dowall of Linea Texas, Abbatt of Rok Arkansas, and Schreiner family withAnne Schreiner. Guests frequent Hutchins, Kerr County merchant L A Schreiner, Brenham merchants Woot and Morrison, and Chicago railroad agent Pillsbury. Others from Houston, Chicago, Michiean, and Dallas register at the Gunter and St Anthony.
Local theaters announce a scaled program lineup with vaudeville acts and films. Grand Theatre presents three reel comedies The Boyer Boy and a funny feature plus Shakespeare and a musical review by B Minor. Grand Quora House promises electrical effects and a Peculiar musical stage show. Empire introduces The Title Angel at Canyon Creek from Vitalgraph, with stars Gertrude Short and George Holt. Queen Theatre opens with House of Sins and other pictures after delays due to late equipment arrival.
Trails Association set a Monday 2:30 pm meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and Horlum to finalize plans for activities at the cattlemen’s convention in March. Old timers, now wealthy ranch owners, aim to perform period melodies. membership remains selective for cowboys who worked in barbwire days.
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