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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1915

Page

8

Destroyer Attacks Toulon and Lagosta Island

In a July report from France and Texas, a destroyer attack demolishes a trimn submarine and a fund aeroplane deset near Lagosta Island and the Adriatic. Garretsos’a Drug Stare lists a Cr. 64 tally and Cr. 46 for other items, while Austen, Texas, notes pilots over Pilot Knob oil field. A company is formed to pursue drilling as experts claim evidence of air presence supports a well.

Toulan France Deste Je Bianon Trimn Lagosta Island Adriatic Ol Austen Tex Pilot Knob Austin

Governor Ferguson tours state farms eyed levee plan

Governor Ferguson spent a week touring state farms gathering material for legislative recommendations. He weighed building a system of levees around the Brazos and surrounding lands, noting costs and property-owner cooperation as pivotal to avoid selling farms. The Senate committee nears a report and possible land sale if neighbors do not fund drainage. Austin Rotarians plan a boat outing with officials invited.

Austin Tex Hill Guvernor Ferguson Niy Brazor Lollony Serton Arthur A. Siles Stiles Tranor San Bernard Ulettana Farm Tjs Wndeas Ferguson Senate Penitentiary Panhandle Texas Syster Austin Rotarians Mator George W. Littlefield Terry Ranger

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Help

An old advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for biliousness and constipation. It claims quick morning relief, improved digestion, and a guaranteed money-back offer, urging readers to ask their druggist about it.

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Red Cross to Quell Battles Amid War Funding Shortfall

Washington officials report the American Red Cross plans to pull back on European relief, citing funds exhaustion as the main reason. Director Wilde details a general fund of 1.65 million dollars to be exhausted, with sixteen units returning to the United States except the Belgian unit. The Serbian commission and other works will continue only as funds permit, while 387 personnel including 7 surgeons and 43 Serbian sanitary commission members have contributed extensive medical aid.

Washingto Degalun American Red Cross Wilde Dfiey Mabel T. Boardman Red Cross Relief Committee United States Belgium Serbian Sanitary Commission Bert Bress Miss Boardman Havin

Constitutional convention chances hinge on regional support

A political split emerges over a proposed constitutional convention with rural areas opposing changes while legislators plan a winter session to push a convention vote. In Texas Travis County shows limited backing with defeat likely for most amendments except a possible Supreme Court judges increase.

Iris Legiulatuce J. C- Mee Nealus Dallas Travis County Supreme Court

Prairie Fire Near San Marcos Destroys 10000 Acres

A large prairie fire northeast of Hunter and north of San Marcos, Texas, driven by unknown origin, destroyed over ten thousand acres of pasture lands of Charles Crawford Hy Wagner Linfay Babley and Zack Williamson. More than 75 men fought the flames Sunday night into Monday morning, fences and cross-fencing were wiped out, but many ranch houses were saved. The blaze also damaged rural telephone lines and stretched from one to two miles wide and eight to ten miles long.

San Marcos Tes Charles Crawford Hy Wagner Linfay Babley Zack Williamson Hugo F. E. Roberts Hunter Tischer Store New Braunfels Rond Ofder

Fragmentary ancient notice on duties and soldiers

Incomplete text reflects a disrupted account of duties, leadership, and soldiers. The fragment hints at an absence of a king or chief, a vine or path, and duties tied to a perhaps ceremonial or military context. Names, places, and clear actions are not readable.

NO BIG STICK IN BIBLE SAYS BRYAN

Fragmented report covers remarks by Willans Jennings Urwin and others criticizing a phrase about the Bible and war policy. Roosevelt not named. talks address civic issues at a Galveston conference linked to the Cotton Carnival. Officials discuss wartime caution and municipal economy.

Bryan San Ranciecs Wnt Willans Jennings Urwin Sos Tate THULE Teodore Roosevelt Bill Guenging Mr. Brean Mr. Tivan United States Germany Galveston Tex Jily Terns Judes

Grape Nuts Offer Health Benefits With Breakfast Change

A man abandons meat and coffee for a fruit based breakfast featuring Grape Nuts with cream and toast. He reports rapid improvement as the digest system tolerates the diet, and credits the grain’s mineral elements for rebuilding body, brain, and nerves. A noted hook mentions the road to Wellsville and the slogan There’s a Reason.

Wellsville

Madame Alicia Petit Delivers Memorial Song At City Park Concert

In San Pedro Park a telegram of her mother’s Seattle death arrived as Madame Alicia Petit elero minis performed. She continued with the program, singing her mother’s favorite piece in memory, as the audience remained engaged and the Atuntelpal band’s concert under Professor Wy IL Smith drew a large crowd. The program featured Schubert, Suppe, and a Rhyoletto selection, with the third cavalry band to perform at Fort Sam Houston Wednesday and Thursday under conductor Chit Musician Fred Fatiele.

Alicia Petitelero Atuntelpal San Pedro Park Seattle Gorn

Austin farmer shot at his farm north of town

A 28 year old farmer, living on a north town farm, was shot by a neighbor using a gun as he went to tend his stock. The weapon was fired accidentally or menacingly. he was found at daybreak and admitted to a local hospital with poor prospects of recovery. Police report few immediate charges.

Austen Tos Oly Charlet Joseph Bhigle Permans Che Ailoves Mr. Ditote

Sunset Route and Rail Lines Mentioned in Vague Schedule

A garbled OCR text outlines multiple railroad lines and timetables including Sunset Route services, arrivals and departures to Cuero Victoria and Houston, and references to trains 301 9 102 and 10. It lists stations such as Kerrville Hanaton Cuero Victoria and San Antonio with tentative times and connections, though many fragments are unreadable.

Mauston Kareedie Daly Houston Cree Deloi Herschar Kereviie Cent Bundy Eens Eye Txtein Veily Narlo Fem Orlenin Ingam Foe—finact Limited Eran Zon Wramehnes Yenees New Or- Teror Weeesee Ernie No Suneet Wypreas New Am ‘Orleans Weeege Tns U—Holuest San Tamcheco Sunset HTM Riv Ikpress G&g! XL Depot Carpus Clrlett

Labor Day Parade Plans Elaborate Celebration in Ban Antonio

Plans for a near record Labor Day parade in San Antonio envision more than 5000 out of town union craftsmen and twelve unions entering ornate floats and crafts. The first division will assemble on Alamo Plaza, the second at Crockett and Narogda streets, the third on Avenue 1 near Fifth Street. A popularity contest using a Ford roadster offers a prize for the top vote getter among twelve candidates.

Ban Antonio Trades Council Unnion Typographical Union Wnd Coopers’ Union Alamo

Public sale of Puncowst-Morgan Co estate items at 1015 Houston St

Notice of public sale of all merchantable goods and fixtures belonging to the estate of Puncowst Morgan Co at 06 E Houston St San Antonio Texas on January 31 1915 at 10 30 a m. Stock valued about 27000 fixtures 5000 inspection by trustees M Coppard 405-7 Beearingen McCraw Bldg San Antonio Texas adv 6.45 Galveston and return carnival special.

Gale Guturans Toby Estaty of Puncowst-Morgan Co Houston Street San Antvgis Texas M. Coppard Bwearingen- McCraw San Antonio

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