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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1917

Page

10

Governor Ferguson Signs Valentine Bill and Other Measures

Austin Feb 23 Governor Ferguson signed the Valentine House bill allowing foreign ownership to take over Waters Pierce properties and operate in Texas. He also approved 70 000 for hookworm malaria and disease control plus multiple school district and public works bills and an exemption measure for widows or children.

Austin Tex Ferguson Valentine House Waters- Pierce Oil Company Texas Senate State Health Department Harris County Jefferson Independent School District Wichita Falls Independent School District Buna Independent School District Kirbyville Independent Jourdanton Anderson County Frederick Funston San Patricio County North Texas State Normal House

Yeast Exchange Between Youthful Lad and Lady

A brief stage-style quip features a young boy taunting a stout lady in a trolley car. He quips that more yeast in youth would aid her, she retorts that more yeast would make him better bred. The exchange showcases sharp social jabs in compact dialogue.

Social events fill San Antonio with style and charity

Across the city social clubs host colonial teas bridge luncheons and musicales honoring guests from New York El Paso Baltimore and Chicago. Highlights include Mrs A B Weakley entertaining fifty three guests with bridge prizes, Mrs Eisenhower hosting a bridge tea for Nineteenth Infantry wives, and multiple charitable concerts and Red Cross fundraisers at the Majestic and local hotels.

A. B. Weakley Bridge W. A. Caton New York E. C el Paso H.S. Clarke Baltimore W. J. Moore Roy Campbell C. C. Janin the Missionary Society of the Laurel Heights Adele Shaw Ora Lee Clark Mattie Terrell Martha George Washington Olive Martindale Benjamin Duggan F. L. Hillyer Homan Cartwright James McCampbell Ira Ogen Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Nineteenth Infantry John Doud Mesdames S. M. Wamsley Charles W. Ryder G. W. Helms W. A. Cavenaugh Ford Richardson G. M. Allen John J. Miller C. K. la Motte W. 8 Drysdale J. B Gress Frederick Doyle W. J. Ray Schindel Howard ¢. Price FF. van Duyne H. W

Senator Dayton proposes raise for agriculture commissioner

In Austin on February 23 Senator Dayton introduced a bill to raise the agriculture commissioner’s salary from $2500 to $3500 and to require an annual sworn statement of office expenses. The move aims to increase official compensation and add expense transparency.

Austin Tex Dayton Senate Commissioner of Agriculture

Do Mere Men Understand Women

Lucille Caine argues men cannot truly understand women as a single rule applies not to all. She cites Shakespeare on female variety and notes women's moods and insights defy simple male theories. Women understand each other more easily, while men remain puzzled by inconsistent behaviors.

Shakespeare

Corega Chemical Co Cleveland Recalls False Teeth Holder

Cleveland based Corega Chemical Co recalls a dental product described as a false teeth holder. No injuries reported. Company warns consumers to stop use and contact for refunds or replacements.

Corega Chemical Co Cleveland

Women Readers See Through Male Novelists Creations

The passage argues that men misunderstand women and popular female characters. It claims women can read other women clearly, while male authors fail to convey real depth. The critique notes that admired women in novels appear lifelike but function as pasteboard figures lacking true inner essence.

Force of Habit Inks Rampage Through Night

A fragmented note describes habit as strange rain and an awakening to a blind witch banging, capturing a mysterious nocturnal disturbance and the inkers' wary observation of the scene.

Inkers

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