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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
12
City council debates prison meal contracts and ward bids while outlining park plans for Apaehy Covek area. Officials discuss costs for meals to inmates, sewer work, and contractor accountability amid insurgent protests and posturing over contract awards.
The International and Great Northern Railway announces the revival of the Guzay Gily Flyer as a premium service between San Antonio and Mexico City starting July 15. The train will include six parlor cars and six steel vestibule coaches, with new fourteen-section sleeping cars and sixteen swivel chairs on the parlor car. A eight-hour daytime schedule will connect San Antonio and Mexico City, with enhanced diner service and luxurious Pullman features.
A fragment describes a family washing and laundry service with references to Pious Ceveketh S874 or Croukert and a neighbor offering garments laundry at one dollar per day. Mentions Sunshine Eanners and Wry Cleaing Co in Allt as nearby cleaners.
Odd garbled note suggests a public dispute involving Vesee Textile Factory and San Mateo authorities over an inspection. The text hints at a ministerial action and fines tied to box handling, with references to San Mateos and Mondor unrelatedly.
The article discusses A. Keeling faulting a representative for not studying a proposed measure. It notes debate over bill introduction, district and county officials, and the potential to remove officials if Sunday law moving picture operations are enforced. The text cites expected actions and legal interpretations surrounding the bill.
A garbled description outlines a novelty game called Take and out played with a fan and small pieces, noting its spread across ages and places. It mentions a marble-like board, a vacant lot as a play area, and a little boy controlling an office or game piece while luck favors some players.
A Dublin style report notes U S and United Kingdom positions amid Ireland policy talks. It cites representatives and officials commenting on neutrality and vigilance as key to future relations, while observers stress careful handling of propaganda and public sentiment.
Postmaster George J. Avino reports an extended mail route entry at the San Antonio area with work on the route recently strengthened and slated for completion as soon as possible. Armistead notes the plan, with the western Boxart county station to serve the corridor, though some wording is unclear in the damaged text.
A garbled report notes rail freight improvements across multiple lines including Great Northern and National Railways of Mexico. It mentions faster handling times, port deliveries, and county assessments, with unclear dates or places but references to Lajeto Lavedto and Corpus Christi Texas.
A garbled report describes a meeting at Conopus Club with scattered names and vague accusations about impropriety and lighting. It mentions Rev. Bek, Huston, St. Males Kuhn, and an unnamed hotel context. The piece hints at a committee finding on county practices and possible election timing.
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