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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1915

Page

7

Steam Roller Campaign Aims High for Fiesta Fund

A community fundraising drive named the steam roller campaign reports strong progress toward a $5900 goal for the Fiesta Association. About thirty businessmen formed the brigade, aiming to raise $4000 by 3 PM, with reports showing half the target already raised by noon. Citizens broadly support the effort, though some dislike being approached in offices.

Covariuges Sade Aba Bawminton Quarning Fiesta Association Livir Ottines DCL Chamber of Commerce Whydt Sanny Wa John Wiliams

The Hair That Artists Admire Cleanses Hair Affectionately

An advertisement-style piece touts a cheap shampoo product claiming to cleanse the scalp and hair while improving lustre softness and health. It promises dandruff removal, reduced oiliness, and promoted hair growth with regular use, emphasizing rapid, uniform results.

Steam roller campaign fuels hopes of $5000 goal

A long chaotic meeting recounts a steam roller effort to attract donations for a fund, with workers returning after lunch to press the campaign. Chair John Williams says the drive is a great success and expects most funds by 6 o’clock, listing numerous organizers and supporters across the group.

White Wing street cleaning force to test new carts

A special street cleaning unit named White Wing is being evaluated in He downtown district. Twenty four newly purchased carts with new cans and shovels will be used under the supervision of Commissioner Lows Hublak for ten days or two weeks. Workers will be tested on keeping sections clean and may be discharged for inefficiency while some staff will be assigned to other tasks or departments.

Ine Lows Hublak Ely

Not to Fly Thursday Misses Prepare Plane Trials

The Misses Kathezing and Mar-Jnnie SGhson, twin aviators, were to start practice fights from Fort Sam Houston Thursday but delays push the Wright biplane operation to Friday or Saturday. Permission to use an army hangar was granted, but official clearance arrived only Thursday morning. The Dipiine aircraft, overhauled at 105 Unhfield Street, will be towed to the hangar Friday morning. mechanicals and tuning will take time. First flight now expected late Friday afternoon or Saturday.

Kathezing Mar- Jnnie Sghson Wisters Fort Sam Houston Port Sam Houston Unhfield Street Friany

Plan under way to form Cotton Cooperative in Texas

In Austin on February 14, Professor J F Connell and Calvin and associates received a permit from the Commissioner to solicit subscriptions for the formation and incorporation of the Cooperative Cotton Company of Dalings. Sheriff Hawley Allen of San Angelo shot and killed a Mexican during a confrontation near Knickerbocker after the man resisted arrest with a knife.

Austin Tex Fan J. 4. Connell Calvin and Associates Weapan Texas Tneurence and Collier Today Cannell Ail Associates Co-operati Cotton Company Daling Russ San Angelo Hawley Allen Knickerboeker

Light's San Antonio Circulation Leads All Newspapers

The Light reports that its paid home circulation in San Antonio is double that of any rival paper, and its Light Want Ads are touted as the best salesmen to hire for boosting sales.

Light San Antonio

Diversified crops urged for prosperity at San Antonio lecture

A San Antonio chamber luncheon featured C Kirkpatrick urging diversification over a one crop plan. He warned that a single crop risks weather, pests, and credit dependence, while promoting a campaign to bring farmers into farming as a business and to attract youth to rural enterprise. The talk praised San Antonio’s role and outlined a two to one lecturer effort across counties.

Anthony Diatet C. Kirk Dek Birkpirtinek San Antonio We Chamber of Commerce Kirkpatrick Nature Uy Ivor Furst K. DL. Clege Chamber of Commerce Kisispatrick Bexar Courts Arkansas Cimsinnali

Amateur Wireless Operators Face Federal Probe in Central West

In CHAGO, January 14 authorities announced a federal investigation into amateur wireless operators using their equipment during wartime news updates. J F Dillon, a United States radios inspector, vowed to dismantle offending stations unless they ceased obstructing governmental and commercial business. Some 2780 amateur stations are said to operate in the Middle West, with about half reportedly licensed.

Chaago Central West J. F. Dillon United States Radios Sail Middle West Wow Goveernment

Symphony concert to draw crowd on Thursday night

Advance notices promise a large audience for a six part symphony series by the Antonio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Arthur Hansen. Rehearsals proceed as the program includes works by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. Officials push ticket sales at Velots with hopes of strong turnout and community interest.

Meethoven

Miss Todd to Speak Five Times in San Antonio

Miss Helen Todd of San Francisco California will address events Friday and Saturday in San Antonio at public talks. She arrives Friday to stay at the St Anthony hotel and will attend a noon luncheon at the Gunter hotel. A 5 o clock reception at the Potter home on King William street precedes her address in the Gunter hotel ballroom. A Friday luncheon and a Saturday noon function by local groups are on the agenda with Bishop W Z Chepers introducing her. Admission to the public is free.

Mise Helen Tad San Wrunvises California Pilits St. Anithony Notary Civicac Gunter Hotel Dwishl EB. Potter King William Street Miss Todd W. Z. Chepers San Antonio

Home Doctor and Rheumatic Remedies Amid Confusing Text

A garbled OCR passage discusses the Home Doctor and various remedies for rheumatic pains. It mentions proscription for rheumatic fever, neutralizing acid, and mixed ingredients. The text is fragmented with many garbled names and opaque claims about cures and dosages.

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Arkansas Promises Capital Square Deal

Ahistoric speech by Governor Gough urged a capital square deal with promises of reform. He discussed investment plans, public works funding, and oversight to attract capital while outlining proposed institutional changes and eligibility standards for state projects and commissions.

Arkansas Capital Square

Obituary notices for Dargan and Newton in San Antonio area

Dargan Symee Durean 63 of San Antonio died suddenly of heart disease at his home on 202 Nols d Arc after forty years with Western Union Telegraph Company. Survived by two brothers and nieces and nephews. Funeral service at A A Undertaking Chapel with later St Mary’s Church rites and burial at Mission Burial Park. Newton 66, English native and San Antonio resident for 16 years, died at his home on 114 South Mesquite. Carpenter by trade. funeral from Howe chapel with interment at City Cemetery No. 3. Holmes Mrs W B 23 died at a sanitarium after recent move from Kenedy. Survived by husband, two children, parents and siblings. Interment pending at Shales-Lering Undertaking Co. in Kenedy.

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