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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1919
Page
3
A crowd gathers as a train unloads four dollar barrels of unadulterated beer seized in a raid on a saloon. The liquor will be restored to rightful owners where possible, with a federal ruling directing systematic return to those from whom liquor was confiscated.
The San Antonio Post Office conducts a citywide survey of its service since April 1917 and asks businessmen and all mail users to submit frank opinions. Postmaster Armistead notes improved conditions and urges patrons to share criticisms and suggestions before a February 1 Washington deadline.
Maj C McCauley opened a Marines recruiting office in room 207 Gibbs building San Antonio to enlist men ages 8 to 36 for four-year terms. Recruits will attend a three to four month boot camp at Paris Island before deployment worldwide. The aim is 20 000 Marines with high fighting aptitude to ease overstretched units and support wartime needs.
A nine pound turnip grown by Alfred Reyas on land near Senn in Hexar County was presented to Sr. M. Vanes, chairman of the agricultural department, as the vegetable course for twelve at a local diner. Reyas reports excellent dry farming conditions and urges farmers to plow late and brow after lowing to capitalize on the season.
The record notes a price for fancy Colorado potatoes at 2.75 per 1, with unclear additional details. The OCR text is fragmented, but indicates a potato listing or market quote from Medina area.
The South hosts its greatest Auto Show with exhibits from Smart Roadsters to Fifth Avenue Closed Creations. Tonight features Fraternal Night with new cars trucks and accessories on display. Tomorrow highlights Society Night as part of the event.
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