County faces tax deficit amid war costs and assessment doubts
Citizens hear that Bexar County tax revenue in 1917 rested on a 117 million valuation with rates of 25 cents for general purposes and 15 cents for roads. Officials cite war related costs, license losses, and legal limits, while criticizing Assessor Huth for reducing values and exposing widespread inequities in property assessments. An inspection led to a near two million dollar boost for the S W Tel Company assessment after a prior overvaluation.
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Bexar County
Huth
S. W. Tel
Commissioners’ Court
Election officials scarce as candidates flood primary race
County chairman Fowler faces demand for many judges and clerks in the Democratic primary next Saturday. With women voting for the first time, boxes expect heavier turnout, prompting a reduced official presence in smaller polls. Officials aim for fairness amid multiple candidate interests and three Congress contenders, insisting on strict adherence to law and public fairness.
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Congress
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Balen
Terrell
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Parte
Campiga Miegers
Besar
Infant Mortality and Births Reported for Mexican Heritage
The city health department records a death rate of 3 per 1000, with 174 burial permits issued. Infants under two of Mexican parentage totaled 64 deaths, while other nationalities had 23. Adults 20 to 30 numbered 88 deaths. 60 to 70 had 24. Violence caused 12 deaths including four auto accidents and three gunshot wounds. There were 280 births and 7842 nursing visits reported by the Public Health Nurse. Sixty typhoid inoculations were noted. KS Parsons.
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Dune Us
City Health Department
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KS. Parsons
Soldiers Seeks Correspondents From Home States
A letter from Camp Stanley notes soldiers longing for Chicago and Creston news, with requests to correspond with men from Chicago and other states. It mentions Southern Volks meetings in San Antonio, Home Works for soldiers, and a public list of home towns for finding pen pals. A court notice in Texas directs a temporary office move and records transfer to Brooks Field.
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Chartlie
Uraston
Iowa
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Creston
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Southern Volks Federation
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Home Works
San Antonio
Times of Home Tewte
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United States
Te Yon
Franks Wield
Canals
Texas
Besar County
Sitehion
Saar Antoineian
Russell R. Jennett Seeks Bexar County Clerk Election
The Announ D announces Russell R. Jennett as candidate for County Clerk of Bexar County. He respectfully requests the vote and support of all citizens in the primary election on July 27. Political advertising.
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Announ D -Cemes Mente Do San Antoni Light
Russell RR. Jennett
Bexar County
Theft ring foiled as loot recovered from William Basse stores
Detectives captured thieves and recovered most of the stolen goods including car casings beehive nails and hearse nails valued in the thousands. Two suspects held on affidavit charges with additional arrests pending and items traced to residences and the Basse Wardrobe Company.
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Lowthian
Street
Justice Court
Basse Prardw Company
Southian
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Nevested
SLTO
Woman Heads Board for State Food Administration
Mrs Pred Fleming announces the appointment of Mrs Nor Campbell as state chairman of food administration for the Council of National Defense. Campbell has led food administration efforts for over a year and previously served on the executive board and the advisory board guiding canning education and the Victory Kitchen program.
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Food Administration
Council of National Defense
Pred Fleming
Council
Campbell
E. A. Peden
Mary Gearing
Victory Kitchen
Munition Workers Plan Strike Over Embargo
The ministry of Munitions reports a mass meeting of munitions workers in Birmingham resolved to strike Wednesday night unless a skilled labor embargo is withdrawn. The ministry is in close touch with union leaders and through the ministry of Jahow.
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Ministry of Munitions
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