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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1917
Page
1
County commissioners plan refunding bonds to redeem 1927 and 1918 issues totaling 221000 and 81000. The plan sets a 4 1/2 to 5 percent interest and creates an interest and sinking fund funded by a new tax levy to cover retirement and avoid higher tax rates.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and flu symptoms. It claims two-hour dosing with three doses total, opening clogged passages, stopping discharge, easing headache and feverishness, and reducing throat soreness. It markets the product as inexpensive at 25 cents and urges against substitutes.
The readable text hints at bond related matters with mentions of a rate and general adjustments. Specific names, places, dates, or concrete actions are not clear enough to identify a definite event or outcome.
The San Antonio Heal Estate Board urges architects to submit coliseum design sketches under the American Society of Architects. Names like Adams & Adams and Ralph J E Cameron signaled entry, as campaign leaders push public education on the project and a possible city election within sixty days.
The Texas delegation discusses universal military training amid fears of militarism and conscription. Garner shifts toward support citing national needs while others like Hardy favor alternatives such as high school military tracing and Captain Steiver's Wyoming plan. Representative Smith remains undecided. Senators Culberson and Sheppard study the issue.
At Moosehart a joint installation of officers from Totin Bh Bulls Camp and the Liv ther R Hare auxiliary honored a plan for universal military training. Commander Clement Callsworthy inducted a new officer as 14. LeStourgeon led the program with talks on patriotism and the Philippines while Scots songs followed by Hugh Champ and a wealth of entertainment closed the event.
A Fourth Court of Civil Appeals order sent the case to Wegue Meme Court in Austin amid fiscal duty felons. The case may move to another division based on docket conditions. The Supreme Court and January equaled the docket of the district ent courts amid updates from officials and local ads.
The City Federation of Women's Clubs passed a resolution favoring a Colosseum in San Antonio. Mrs. A. H. Cadwallader presented the measure which urged civic improvement, parks, a hospital, schools, and a modern civic center reflecting growth and culture. Brig. George Powell urged broad club cooperation for civic art and planning, while Adine DeZevals discussed shade trees and historic trees legislation.
Local officials advocate boosting San Antonio industry by encouraging production and attracting manufacturing firms. The plan cites creating jobs and economic growth as key goals while addressing freight movement and regional needs.
Officers elected include Herman Bergman as vice president J A Janebner as treasurer Joliong Li as secretary and Baler Kwort as president. Honorary officers include Edward Flory and others with remarks on a supper and speeches.
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