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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1915

Page

2

Make Tourist Feel At Home Says Mal Baker Returns From Long Trip

Mal Baker, managing director of the St Anthony Hotel, returns from an 83 day tour of major U S tourist centers with ideas to improve hospitality. He urges hotels and cities to focus on home like atmosphere and small conveniences, noting new concepts in guest comfort and entertainment. Baker plans to unveil proposals at the upcoming San Antonio Hotel Men's Association meeting, citing experiences from cities like El Paso, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Great Falls.

Fpor T. RB. Baker St. Anthonsy Touriot St Anthony Hojtel Deker Mr Baker M Howie Stricuy Hume Vieller Myem- Citle Antonio Am Pathe Gatt Unie Baker Flan Antonin Hatal Men's Association Lewley San Antonio Wr. Eaker el Paso Bank ‘Tiegh Los Angeles San Francisco Health Portland Ore Spokane Graeler National Park Great Palla Mont Lincoln Neb Omena Kenjeae City Joplis Omaha Home Miller Ha Rome United States Miller Leeds The National Organization of Hotel Keepera Pacific Coast San Angeles San Diego Nya Pacific Court

Radius doubled at Browse Ville wireless station

The army signal corps at Browse Ville doubles the power of the wireless telegraph station to enable earlier communication with naval vessels within six miles. Under Lt. C. C. Colter, the station’s officers upgrade masts and power to widen coverage and ensure naval contact.

Army Signal Corpe Browse Ville Naval van Aele C.C. Colter Stadion Bitant Purl Rainhouston Alnes Wea

Singer to Assist at Band Concert in San Antonio

Madame Alvin Petiiciere will assist at a Sunday concert in Washington Park with the San Antonio Municipal Band. City officials will attend as the playgrounds project deed is presented by the Playgrounds Association. The program lists arias and overtures by various composers and confirms prizes for San Antonio composer entries in the meron contest.

Alvin Petiiciere Cath Bouday Area Pedro Park Madame Pettidters Washington Park Suen Vista Smith Atreaty San Antonio Plasrounds Association Brown Playgrounds Association Payne G. Rossini Moontzht Herman Mapile T. Tenant Schubert Flearto Pagiincci Walthere Traumiicd Williem Tell Impetris E. E. Bagley San Antonia Composers of Music San Antonio Municipal Hand Association San Antonio Municipal

Open Air Rural School Week At University Station

Dalveratty of Texas will open July 11 with large attendance for six daily periods. Lectures by Dr Harold W Foght on rural American school problems and consolidation will anchor the program. Authorities from the University and states will discuss rural education and international perspectives.

University Station Terk Tuly Burt School Dalveratty of Texas Frederick Eby Clark Athletic Feild Herold W. Forht United States Department Foght Nim J. 1. Henderson University Department of Mary EB. Gearing University School of Domestic Economy Taylor University School of Agricultural Education Tricay

City Clerk to Install New Note-Ledger System

The city clerk’s office will install a Note-lat device to replace the aging typewriter ledgers. Mayor Callagher and other officials support the modernization as it will simplify and speed minutes and records. The project, discussed by several mayors, is set to be implemented promptly.

Una Mayer Brown Fred Fries Callagher Jones Brown

Organizing for State Warehouses Aims at Cotton Support

Secretary John B. Carrington of the Chamber of Commerce outlines a simple state warehouse plan to store cotton. He cites low costs for 700 to 1000 bale facilities, farmer ownership ideas, and rapid loan repayment schemes, with meetings across San Antonio and surrounding towns to promote statewide adoption.

John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Carrington Etmaler Chamber of Commerce Zett Bow Te Organic Company Cary Tington Tale Warehouse Toe Aumimar Camp Aten Chamter Cowuperce

Fort Worth Woman Tells About Health Improvement

Fort Worth resident Mrs William Reed describes relief from years of stomach derangement after using Mayrs Wonderful Remedy. She reports improved appetite sleep and digestion with no further pressure or gas, urging others to try the product with a full money back guarantee.

Fort Worth William Reed Eaderly Place Texas Mayr

Women to lead San Antonio schools this summer

Women will assume leadership of the San Antonio school system during the summer absence of the men. Mrs AM Bllet acts as resident, Mr Hearts Clarke serves as acting superintendent, and Des Gladys Hutchinson acts as business agent in Paul Echols' absence. Benois departs Sunday for a westward tour to study business management in various school systems.

Oz Tem San Antonio Paul Echols Benois West Los Angeles San Francisco Bult Lake City Denver Clilenton Meek University of California In

Citywide effort clears weeds and brush on streets

The city employs mule-drawn machines, prisoners, and burners to cut weeds on outlying streets. Health officials serve notices to property owners, while Commissioner Lambert plans to have every residential lot weeded before month’s end. Some street fronts are worse than adjacent private parcels, prompting public concern.

Lambert Somaime Health Department

NEW PLAYGROUND READY AT Navarro school grounds

A new playground at Navarro school is set to open Monday at 8 00 am on Peens end Bar Fer nando streets covering almost a block The project aims to serve 1160 pupils and their siblings with sand piles vaulting horses and turning alleys to attract district children The program on opening day features songs readings and musical numbers led by Miss Essie Crawford and several students and instructors

Navarro Peens End Bar Fernando Essie Crawford Aa Tollowe Vyorni Laddie Mary Aurey Miga Juanttr Hopkins Yeadinr Misa Lonlle Welgner Little Gray Home West Mina Nellta Lytty Mise Fa Fuller

Automobile Licenses Summary From Erratic OCR Listing

An unclear OCR list records automobile licenses with fragmented names and routes. Items include Ford and Overland references, mixed locales, and several garbled entries, yielding a partial snapshot of a license register.

Rotarians Prepare Frisco Trip From San Antonio

Rotarians from Houston Austin Galveston Beaumont Port Arthur Corpus Christi and others gather in San Antonio Texas for a Rotary convention trip to San Francisco. The Rotary special train will depart Houston and reach San Antonio by Sunday morning with a welcome by local Rotarians at the St Anthony hotel. The itinerary includes a motor tour of the city and a reception at the San Antonio Rotary Club followed by a lunch and a 3 o clock departure for the return journey.

San Antonio Rotartang Southwear Texas Rotary Houston Galveston Beaumont Port Arthus Austria Corpus Chetoti San Francisco Ban Antonio Clode Clarence Jones San Antonio Rotary Civicc Harry Miller Herbert Hayes Walcome Vieting Rotariine Parific Staton St Anthony Hotel Brestfaat Centrealsite St. Anthony Haupton

State troops urged to aid Brownsville border defense

Citizens of Brownsville plan vigilance committees after seven murders linked to Mexican troops crossing the border. Col Bates delivered the appeal to Governor Ferruson, who reportedly offered a muted reply as Brownsville seeks federal and state military protection at Fort Brown amid Washington restrictions.

Brownsville Ferruson Fedveal Fort Brown Col Lawrence Sates Werghson Brownaville San Antonio Tome Bates Washington Connie Hates United

Brownaville Appeal Seeks Governor’s Aid

Representatives and supporters pursue Governor Per guin’s intervention to protect a local case. Colonel Boies, departing San Antonio, asks Rep Eugene Nordhans to urge action on behalf of the Brownaville appeal.

Aurechen San Antonio Boies Eugene Nordhans Avatin Per~guin

Care of Horse Urged by Humane Society Heed Tips

A damaged historical notice urges horse care from the San Antonio Humane Society style guide. It covers cooling, watering, harness removal after work, washing, avoiding hats, feeding mash with salt, and recognizing heat stress signs. It prescribes shade, damp sponges, and careful monitoring for heat stroke and dehydration.

Humane Society Arlyar San Antonio Humane Amimonia Nigné

Marriage Licenses and Royal Governor Attend Studio Reception

A list of marriage licenses is provided alongside a note about Governor and Mrs. Permanon visiting the Texas Fine Arts Association reception for summer normal students at the Elizabeth Ney studio in Austin on July 11. The event drew students and visitors to view the exhibition, with the studio opened especially for students.

Treception Austin Permanon Ouida Texas Fine Arte Agroeiation Elizaneth Ney Studia

Local Charter Activity and New Texas Corporations

July 10 reports chartered entities and registrations across Texas. San Antonio Gaz and Oll Company, Lancaster Milling Company, Taylor Humbie Oil Company, and Southwest Texas Development Company of New York gain corporate status with listed officers and capital stock. Also noted are various registered individuals at the San Antonio and Houston area properties, with attention to Fort Worth cattlemen and city listings.

Carrol Angels Bexar Ate Houston Gunter Amity Fyaason Amoig de G. Anthony Paolo Puaranti Jessi Ile Iantan Twig Abeard Chicago Giada Deart J. Marx New York Imiovou Vip Dtenger Famgod Avetin Tex San Antorio Gaz and Oll Company San Antonio Caplyil J. Thumberlain W. Walker Lancaster Milling Company Lancaster of. A. Smith J. D. Leggett WL. White Tay Comial J. W. Shephard F. P. Bust Bury O. D. Allover Pelyiit Texas Southwest Texas Development Company of Honaton

Endeavorers Plan Independent Encampment in August

A Denver church gathering of the Leenh Union of Ciricign Endeavée resulted in a plan for an independent Endeavor encampment to be held in August. The group, with cooperation from Christian Endeavor Unions, outlined regional cooperation and relay of reports from the Waxanachio convent, followed by social refreshments and next meeting details at Went Rind Presbyterian Church.

Leen’ Union of Ciricign Denver’ Boulevard Ray Rey Waxanachio Mise Perrin San Antonio Miss Beyant Angela Denver Boulevard Went Rind Presbyterian Church Priday

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