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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1919
Page
4
The Lone Star State Stock and Poultry Association presents its largest and best show. About 1K visitors attended the event as judges praised prolific varieties. Poultry and rabbit displays attracted wide interest with many prize winners noted. A dinner for exhibitors and promoters was held at the Original Mexican Saturday night.
Railroad leaders propose a national transportation plan to ensure safe efficient and adequate service at low cost. The plan calls for a federal transportation secretary interstate regulatory structure and a unified system coordinating carriers with state and national authorities to meet growing domestic and foreign commerce needs.
A chaotic war game drill near Wheaton ends in tragedy when 4 year old Ayeta Weaton is struck and killed after a weapon misfire. The incident occurs during a chaotic scene at a public safety drill, prompting an investigation into safety protocols and response times.
A fragmented 19th century note describes a minstrel performance by the Blix troupe at a camp near San Antonio. It foresees a large, varied chorus of entertainers, highlighting strong voices and lively routines. The text praises the group as among the best seen, noting wartime morale effects and ritual elements.
Readable text shows a clearance of damask table linen and towels with multiple patterns and finishes. Items include damask at various widths and densities, napkins, bath towels, and bleached towels priced from 20c to 60c, with descriptions of patterns, sizes, and ready for use. The listing notes quantities and discounts in a mid twentieth century catalog fashion.
Elmdate Sheets offer 84 by 61 and 99 inch sizes in one piece for extra length beds. Hotel Special sheets 109 inch heavy sheeting sold with pillow cases. Orient Sheets 72 by 490 inch soft linen finish feature central seam. Run quality 1.20 now 98 cents tomorrow.
San Ajitoche hosts the arrival of cinema scouts led by Ames Kelly of the independ ent Biles Corporation. The group, including Frank Hall and Eyes Tye Nesbitt Paw, weighs plans to file a picture here and consider transport costs from California to New York as part of a potential permanent studio setup.
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