City engineering report shows 1916 pavement and sewer gains
City Engineering Department records summarize 1916 progress with 20.17 miles of permanent pavement 20 miles of storm and sanitary sewers and 21.3 miles of sidewalks completed. The review notes most planned projects done, with several streets and sections still needing work as funds allow.
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City Engineering Department
City Bulding
City Engine Hell
Phils
San Antonio
Ehind
Heiman
Brazos
San Fernando
Nolan Street
Hunr
New Braunfels Avenue
Mitchell
Flores
Presa
McCullauch Avenue
Inverais
Tam
Ure
Pangh
Santa Clara
San Pedro Creck
Ban Pedta Park
Survey of City Waterways Targets Contaminants
A city survey plans to map natural water courses to identify and remove contaminants harming the streams and chanels within the urban area. Public works officials seek to improve water quality and protect public health through systematic inspection.
Houston Folk Seek Noyes Readings in San Antonio
Report notes strong Houston interest in English poet Alf fred Noyes readings to be held at the Gunter Hotel Lail room in San Antonio. Local leaders, including Mrs. Bleck and Miss Heggins, coordinate appearances and discuss Houston plans to secure him. Elizabeth West of the Carnegie Library praises Noyes's spiritual and artistic reach.
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San Antonio
Alffred Noyes
Gunter Hotel
Charles S$. Bleck
All San Antonio Braven
Southern Association of Colege Women
Noyes
Deller
Blanch Heggins Hother
Houston
Migs
Misslizabeth H. West
Carnegie Library
Svark
Mr. Nuyes
Cirnegie
Farmers oppose changes as Texas Farmers' Union elects officers
At Fort Worth the Southwestern District delegates adopt resolutions opposing proposed changes to warehouse and marketing laws. Officers elected include President C. F. Steves and Vice President Lee Ward. A traffic committee to ease railroad rates is formed, with Steves, Stapper, and Wideman as members.
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Farmers of Texas
Farmers’ Union
Untaq
Fort Worth
Résolutumns
Southiwestern
Se Burn
C. F. Steves
Hung
Lee Ward
Yonex
MD Stapper
Cibolo
Paul Richter
Henry Rendle
Devine
Chalain
W. RB. Wrent
Honda
C. 1
Singleton
Yoakim
E. J. Audry
Llobson
George Wideman
San Antonio
David Hunter
Henry Hous
Lacoste
A. T. Pratter
Sabinal
William Zlegentals
Begum
Tormony
Hamony
C. ¥. Steves
T. J. Stapper
Ai. Wideman 2Lan
Interese
Not a Pimple Anywhere in Sight
An early 20th century cosmetic pitch promotes Stuart's Cararia Waters as a perfect skin tonic. The ad claims it clears pores, smooths complexion, and purifies blood to improve skin tone, offering a box for 59 cents from any druggist.
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Stuart
Texas Farm Loan Act Debate at Barmera Union Convention
The piece discusses a push to amend the Tonesend Act and to allow farmers to mortgage homesteads for emergency loans under the Federal land bank system. It cites Charles M. Dickson of Hicks and questions whether Texans should dictate farm mortgaging rights or if the homestead exemption should bar such action in emergencies.
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Austin
Barmera
Texas
Hank
Wien
Thes
Bane
Mortenke
Gwece
Pina
Exhibit of Designs to Close Sunday at San Antonio Guild
The exhibit of architectural designs, opened last week by the San Antonio Art Guild at 324 West Commerce Street, will close Sunday afternoon. Parisian artist Ludovic Leblang exhibits French war sketches, with a reception by Alessis Shand Harris Pietro Siemang and Miss Waldine Tauck. The guild plans ongoing shows across architectural, landscape, watercolor, portrait, and sculpture departments, with a Thursday meeting and sketching sessions on Monday and Tuesday.
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San Antonio Art Guild
West
Commerce Street
Ludovic Leblang
Paris
France
San Antonio
Art Guild
Club Tacras
Alessis
Shand
Harris
Pietro
Siemang
Waldine Tauck
Adams and Adams
A. Tiwnd
T. Buelhatne
A. Reuter
Leott. J. Dielmann
HW. Spltman
Kelpin Cambon
August A. Hert
Merley
Thurstay
Ting
Illinois Two Cent Rate Law Upheld By Federal Court
Illinois victory keeps state power to fix railroad rates within borders. Federal Judge Landis denied injunctions while Interstate Commerce Commission plans a 24 cent tariff appeal. Railroads, facing possible prosecutions, seek suspension as state rate of 2 cents per mile is sustained. Ambiguous items about Mexico conference and trolley incident appear in text.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Landis
Ebay
Testaiutore
Linis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Itg Rail
Up Commission
Washington
Laker
St. Janis & Nephuk
Local merchant praises Tanlac after long illness recovery
A local resident from Trinidad Avenue shares a testimonial about Tanlac improving chronic catarrh and related ailments. He describes severe symptoms including vomiting, coughing, weight loss, and breathlessness, noting substantial gains in stamina and weight after using Tanlac and recommending it to friends. The piece cites San Antonio vendors and a regional representative promoting the remedy.
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Tol
Wogher
Emilia Leal
Antonie
Trinidad Avenue
Ana
Tanlac
Lam Awell
Sam
Boise
Ar. Leal
Chrani
Focal
Tantac. Iy
San Amani
Waener Drug Company
J. Hy Meter
Reductions on Separate Trousers Across Several Prices
Advertises reductions on trousers with multiple price points from 2.45 to 4.95. Mentions blues and blacks not included. Includes assorted lines showing specific prices and discount amounts.
Boys Department Suits and Coats Clearance
In our boys department reductions apply to suits overcoats rompers and bath robes with varied values. Prices range from 43c to 10.55 for multiple value lines and sale prices noted across the listed items.
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California
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Ave
N. Flores
Kash Sanitary
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Southwest
Officers
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Aimoxs Jy
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Petylin
Noma
Blale
Illinois
Derignale Atvedevdant
Mexico
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Mexico City
Federal Grand Jury
N Acseloi
Tuate
Puval West
Leavente Worth
Bexar Counry
W. Jh. Barri
Leavensworth
Fiorentina
Miranda
Equity
A. P. Humphrey
United States
W. R. Rideout
Duval Wi
Crain
Medina Dam
Lowieville Courter
Emilio Leal
Hill
Stein-Bloch
Strouse Bros. Society Brand
Kuppenheimer Clothes
Suits & O'Coats
Suits & O’coats
Mackinaws
Frank Bros
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