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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1916

Page

11

Campbell Defends His Administration Speech Marks Defense of Four Year Term

Former governor asserts he spent 5 507 000 during four years in office and denies neglect of education and state institutions. He praises his service and notes he is a prohibitionist not a perpetual office seeker. The event featured remarks directed at Governor James E Peresun and opponent names were mentioned as senatorial bids were discussed. The San Antonio School Board bids for brick additions were announced with required deposits and dates.

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Pleased With Camp at Eagle Pass Rights Patched

A Kansas City Star dispatch from Eagle Pass reports contrast with local concerns over camp facilities and climate. The Kagpsas City Star correspondent notes the militia camp offers new amenities and suggests future additions like free reading and writing, picture exhibitions, boxing and wrestling.

Chinaza Newspaper Mintlon

Protest Over Lake Austin Drainage Proposal Draws Chamber Action

Two committees from the Austin Chamber of Commerce board protested a plan to drain Lake Austin for the benefit of Southeast Texas growers. The groups presented their formal complaint to authorities, urging reconsideration of the project and highlighting potential regional impacts.

Austin Tex Directory Austin Chamber of Commerce Lake Austin Southeast Texas

Stomach Ailment Advice From New York Physician

A New York physician describes stomach troubles linked to fermentation of undigested food, causing indigestion wind and acid buildup. He urges antacid treatment and proper digestion to stop fermentation and relieve discomfort.

New York Puyerdan Hla Tioga

Austin considers gradual lake drawdown to meet water needs

The city commission reports all preparation debt had been cleared while residents object to the plan. Under State Board supervision, officials may lower water gradually by small releases to aid irrigators and support about 300000 acres in urgent need of irrigation water.

City Commission Austin State Board of Water Enstaners Rica Grawerk

Troops to Camp Mabry Austin Texas To Guard Nationa

General Frederick Funston reports Camp Mabry near Austin will house troops from the National Guard as Fort Sam Houston capacity strains. About 12,000 troops at Fort Sam Houston are nearing capacity, with Camp Mabry seen as able to accommodate at least 20,000 more. Charter notices list several Texas companies with capital stock changes and dissolutions. Brenton Dancers announced at Fort Wells Hotel performing nightly through July 11.

Austin Tex Austin Chamber of Commerce Frederick Funston Fort Sam Houston National Guard Qarth Camp Mabrs Nwre Fort San Houston Blutching Ihly Nortex Ide and Produce Company of Fort Worth Capital Gruendler Sewall Myer W. H. i Smith Bald Winger Glesecke J. Y. Pearce Uscay Pearson al. W. Lynn Sraith Bros. Company Grand Prarie Vallan County J., Smith J. J. Smith W. I.smote Oriental Textile Mms of Houston Betztts Ballinger Colton Oil Company Magnolia Paper Company Kouston Winters Cotton Oil Company Winters Vie Ani i Lumber Company Elouston Low‘man Building and Investment Company of Dallas First Trustee Company of T.doran Realty Company Dat 1 Brenton Fort Wells Hotel

German Drive Into Russia Shown At Grand Opera House

A 11 a m Sunday July 46 screening presents a WWI era film series titled The Light at the Grand Opera House. Narratives and scenes depict German forces advancing into Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm, the royal family, and battles from Notterdam to Warsaw with footage shot under German government authorization by W. U. Darborough.

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How Thin People Can Put On Flesh S

An advertising claim promises rapid weight gain through Sargol tablets. It asserts thin readers gain 10 to 25 pounds, with improved digestion and blood nourishment. The copy touts six key assimilation elements, urges cutting other foods, and notes local druggists offer the product with a money back guarantee.

Sarget Hi. J. Wagner

Moon to Be Observed During Friday Night Event

San Antonio astronomer A Duerler reports the moon will enter penumbra at 6:10 PM Friday and be four fifths obscured by 10:03 PM. The moon passes closest to Earth at about 222000 miles during the event and moonrise occurs after sunset on the Pacific coast.

Strock Peagle United States Pacific Coast A. Duerler San Antonio Mhuerier

Bond approvals issued for multiple districts in Texas

The attorney general's department approves bond issues for Lamar County District 35 and Dallas County District 28, plus Trouston County districts 18 and 46 and Henderson County District 120 with terms up to 32 years and rates around 3 to 5 percent. Also notes a marriage inquiry and congratulatory remark.

Austen Tex Attorney General's Department Lamar County Trouston County Iso Dallas County Common Algo Henderson County

Walter Cherry Appointed Branch Pilot in Freeport

Walter Cherry, a branch pilot, was appointed by Governor Ferguson to assume duties immediately as pilot in Freeport. The Austin dispatch dated July 11 states the commission designates Cherry to take over the role and responsibilities at once.

Walter Cherry Austin Tex Tlver Wits i Ferguson Walter Ate. Cherry Ats Nee Vwercy Freeport Ones

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