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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1912

Page

3

Budget 10 Come Up At Council s Negolon Monday

The first council meeting since Mayor Cal laghan s death will be brief with only the fiscal year budget on the agenda. Acting Mayor Richter and Mauermann say no election for a successor will be proclaimed and postponement of a special election is favored due to upcoming primaries. The budget totals 1 200 603 with 845 000 to salaries and a separate depository decision required before warrants for June wages. If no budget or substitute is adopted, salaries may be delayed and the council could adjourn to resolve the matter.

Bryan Callaghan Richter Mauermann Finance Committee Alderman Lipscomb

San Antonio Delegation Plans Beeville Good Roads Rally

D. E. Colp of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce maps a July 17 rally in Beeville to promote better highways in Southwest Texas. The trip includes rallies at Karnes City and Kenedy with a return visit to another town, plus a July 18 stop in Wilson County at Sutherland Springs. Corpus Christi pledges to join the Beeville event and advocate for improved coastal connections.

D. E. Colp Highway Division The Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Beeville Texas Karnes City Kenedy Corpus Christi Coast

Creamery Dairy Co Delights With Ice Ices and Cream

The Creamery Dairy Co promotes its ice ices and creams highlighting refreshing flavors and seasonal specials. Local vendors report steady sales as customers seek cooling treats.

Fall of Bastile 10 Be Celebrated Here

San Antonio marks Bastille Day with a social event by Societe Francaise de Secours Mutuels de San Antonio at the Dixie Social club hall Fest Garden. E J Toudouze chairs the committee with A Bonnemaison A G Toudouze J Ousset and J Toudouze. The evening features speeches in French light refreshments and eighteen dances.

Bastile France Paris San Antonio Societe Francaise de Secours Mutuels de Dixie Social Club E. J. Toudouze A. Bonnemaison A. G. Toudouze J. Ousset J. Toudouze A. Lanner Jean Loustaunan A. G. Castanola D. Lieber A. Hans Joseph Schultz

Staff Honors Ho mer D. Matthews With Gift Watch

The St Anthony hotel assistant manager Ho mer D Matthews is leaving tonight for Houston to direct construction of the 2500000 Rice hotel. The staff presented him a Masonic watch fob and locket as a surprise token of appreciation. He will depart after eight o clock and begin his new duties the following morning, overseeing one of the west s largest hotels.

Lence San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel Homer D. Matthews St. Anthony Houston Mr. Matthews New York Matthews

Creamery Dairy Co ICH Sparks Refreshing Fragrance Debate

A fragmented line from a dairy advertisement hints at a refreshing creamery product. Readable bits mention Creamery Dairy Co ICH and a claim of fresh, refreshing qualities. The exact details are unclear due to OCR gaps.

Local Traffic Bureau Plan Discussed by Chamber Group

A meeting of the freight traffic bureau committee of the Chamber of Commerce will be held this week to choose an organizational plan. D J Straus chairs the committee. two options include hiring a traffic manager with staff or temporary leadership by Secretary J F Carter until expansion is feasible. Carter has gathered Interstate Commerce Commission and Railroad Commission of Texas reports and arranged railroad tariffs as bureau work nears start.

Chamber of Commerce D. J. Straus J. F. Carter Carter Interstate Commerce Commission Railroad Commission of Texas

Have You Tried Creamery Dairy Co Special Ices

A reader asks about tasting Creamery Dairy Co special ices and shares curiosity about flavors and texture. The brief note invites recommendations and notes possible availability.

Chamber of Commerce Sets Noonday Luncheon Rules

The Chamber of Commerce will hold weekly noonday luncheons at 12 30 sharp and adjourn at 1 45 with no variation. Luncheons will feature two or three concise speeches. The next event is Contractors Day at the Gunter hotel with W S Conness as toastmaster. Future toastmasters will be drawn from the Red Tie Brigade, credited with a 75000 fund for the amalgamated chamber.

Chamber of Commerce Gunter Hotel W. S. Conness Red Tie Brigade Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce

Crushed Peach Ice Cream at Creamery Dairy Co

Creamery Dairy Co offers crushed peach ice cream widely liked by customers. The article highlights popular flavor and local shop patron appeal.

Creamery Dairy CO

M Klines Offers Midsummer Clearance on Shoes and Clothing

M Kline's at 129 131 West Commerce Street begins a midsummer clearance to close out summer stock and make room for fall goods. The sale features reduced prices on men's, women's and children's shoes and clothing for men and boys.

M. Kline West Commerce Street

Organize Farmers Institute in Elgin Texas Meeting

Farmers in Elgin Texas organized a farmers institute after a July meeting led by Mr. Connally of the state agricultural department. Rud H. Hicks was elected president and Max Prockschl secretary. Sid Ireland and Max Prockschl were chosen as delegates to the state farmers congress in College Station.

Farmers’ Institute Elgin Tex Mr. Connally State Agricultural Department Rud H. Hicks Max Prockshl Sid Ireland Max Prockschl State Farmers’ Congress College Station

Rapid delivery of every Creamery Dairy Co product

Unable to determine full article details. OCR fragment indicates emphasis on swift distribution of all Creamery Dairy Co products. Further context needed to specify date, locations, or scope.

Creamery Dairy CO

Girl of Beauty Loved as Own Child

Adopted mother writes of happiness Maggie has brought. A shabby child found hungry near a shack was taken in and cared for by a poor family. San Antonio Humane Society aided, Maggie grew up healthy and cared for, now cherished as a daughter and hoped to know her true mother someday.

South Heights Maggie San Antonio The San Antonio Humane Society

Reward Offered for Capture of Vandals at International Club

Directors of the International club offered a $1000 reward for the return of the Porfirio Diaz painting and the arrest and conviction of the offender. John Eisert added $100 after his wife loaned the Madero portrait. The theft and vandalism were found by Secretary E C Mills as the lock showed forced entry. police sheriff and federal officials are investigating.

International Club Porfirio Diaz Mexico Francisco Madero John Eisert Madero E. C. Mills Club Yale Sheriff's Department Federal

First National Bank of Gregory Organized in Texas

The First National Bank of Gregory in San Patricio county has been organized with a $25,000 capital and $5,000 surplus. National Bank Examiner Foster attended to grant official government sanction. J. M. Green serves as president, with J. Tomlinson and J. A. Harrel as vice presidents. Directors are Thomas Gregory, William Kline, August Flourke, and E. C. Hodges, all of Gregory.

Gregory Tex First National Bank of San Patricio County National Bank Examiner Foster J. M. Green J. Tomlinson J. A. Harrel Thomas Gregory

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