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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1915
Page
4
Dr Charles A Campbell urged Thursday that the state adopt a law to protect bats and make killing them a crime. He cited bats as mosquito destroyers reducing disease and noted support from health authorities including County Health Officer Dr D Berrey, who backs the theory and suggested a battery on the county hospital tower, part of hospital plans.
The first and third squadrons of the Third Cavalry are reassigned to the Lower Rio Grande valley from Fort Sam Houston. Troop B F and H units will move to relieve at Mission and Rio Grande City while another squadron marches overland. The second squadron departs Monday.
Contestants names will be published Sunday as ballots rush in by Friday. The Light offers 38 prizes including a $3059 automobile. Nomination coupons and ballots are in this issue. quick action and voter efforts boost chances. Towns across the Light territory urged to enter. representatives will assist once nominated.
An early account recalls San Antonio as seen by 19th century visitors. A New York jeweler, 8 W Britt, recalls mislaid parks, a mud-walled lake, and the now vanished dewlete mule cars. He describes hotels, streetcars, and the city’s rough hospitality during his first stay.
The New Orleans Picayune last Sunday quoted Mrs. H. D. Kampmann describing Miss Sadie Downman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Downman, as Carnival Queen and a social beauty. The piece notes her popularity, her royal roles, and receptions in Leedy’s circle, with mentions of events at the Mex ball, the Corpus King appearance, and social tours in New Orleans scenes.
A fragment describes bronchial coughs needing quiet care as mucous blocks breathing and fever may occur. It endorses Scott's Emulsion as a proven remedy to strengthen and ease coughing, noting its historical use and suggested by South & Bowne pharmacy.
A February 2 Saturday afternoon program at Mullholland auditorium will entertain the Lieutenant Colonel Rithart Lott Society and Children of the American Revolution for Red Cross relief. The event features songs, readings, tableaux, impersonations, and a Yiddish song, with Mrs. O. S. Dewees and many local couples as chaperones and hosts.
A joint meeting of the Men's Improvement League and the Woman's Civic Club of Prospect Hill, led by B C Glover, aims to promote home gardening and beautification. Organizers plan sodding, fencing removal, tree and flower plantings, and community involvement. Herndon explained the home gardening program to mothers and fathers to encourage children to garden.
A vintage remedy claims simple ingredients you can buy from any druggist cheaply. It suggests using glyerin and other components for two weeks to clear dandruff and itching, saying it prevents hair loss, darkens faded hair, and makes harsh hair soft and glossy.
A fragment notes a meeting of a group on Tuesday about tensions between Japan and America and mentions Tean Jameson as an extemporaneous speaker. The text is garbled but implies an upcoming discussion on religious tortures of insider groups.
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