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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1915
Page
3
Final estimates on all new county bridges funded by the $206,060 bond issue are being prepared by County Bridge near Terrell Bartlett. The official hopes to present the figures soon and seek needed authorization.
County commissioners note progress on thirty concrete and steel bridges, with thirty more in view through savings on others. High and low types built under road bond funds. Bridges include Leon Creek on Pearsall Road at 450 feet and Baron's Mill, Somerset Medina, Gonsales Chu Raderas, and Baunerspt spans with various lengths. Weather delays halted paving briefly. crews expect resume shortly. No significant river rise reported.
The San Antonis Municipal Band directed by Prof William MH Smith will give a patriotic concert at San Pedro park Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The event is the fourth in a series by the Bah Antohlo Municipal Band Association celebrating Texas Independence Day. The program was planned for last Sunday but rain caused postponement. The first concert drew about 10 000 attendees. favorable weather is expected to bring almost double that audience.
Sians for the historic Battle of Flowers show great progress ahead of Miesta date. Bodety women involved with the event report unprecedented zeal and promise the pageant will surpass prior displays. More private vehicles secured for the parade as committees coordinate sections and community women seek involvement amid space constraints. Fiesta preparations progress with advertising, music, decorations, and lighting moving smoothly. heightened interest centers on the queen and court.
This year the Coir of Old Romance will be portrayed with a theme offering beautiful effects. Duchesses forming the court have been announced while the queen's identity remains hidden, though the Order of the Alamo is believed chosen for her Royal Majesty.
The San Antonio Equal Franchise Society will hold an open house in the auditorium at 210 W Nouster Street on Tuesday March 2, marking the society’s three year anniversary with an afternoon tea open to the public. A business session will precede the reception with reports, new officers elected, and brief suffrage talks amid music from Peacock's orchestra.
The San Antonio Light announces a grand contest offering a free round trip to the exposition in July. Readers may enter by securing subscriptions. three prize trips are available with rail fare, hotel, tickets, and $25 cash. Details include transfer rules, advance notice, and eligibility for ages 16 and up. Next Sunday the list of entrants and certificate counts will be published.
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