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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
2
Waco Greek community members express resolve to support Greece as the war widens. A telegram from Constan tine II notes birthday congratulations and best wishes to King Constantine as the Greek leader reflects on national unity and future actions.
A petition to the San Antonio city commissioners calls for forming a five member Playgrounds Board to manage existing and future playgrounds under the commissioner of parks. Funded by city appropriations or grants, the board would oversee playgrounds with support from the Women’s Club Mothers Council and the Playgrounds Association. A draft ordinance and petition for paving the way have been submitted, seeking active city authority backing for the plan.
A quoted passage discusses a beauty regimen using marbleised wax to improve complexion. The actress claims grease rouge and oils ruined skin, then touts wax as more valuable than cosmetics. Regular application allegedly reduces wrinkles and brightens, with daily bathing and morning washes implied.
The city Baptist Young People's Union plans a June rally at 8 o'clock on Friday evening June 4 at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Discussion focuses on Efficiency In Organization with Deacon Hill and speakers Grover Lee and Howard Beckelumn. Refreshments and music by city union choir.
Birth notices list numerous May dates with names of parents and addresses such as Gollaa Street Live Oak, Presa Street and New Braunfels Avenue. Children include Nathan Gesxin and Mex Holninsa Cagach among others with parental references and local streets. The fragmentary text appears from a Butler Express style listing of births.
Plans to handle growing scholastic population lead San Antonio school board to appoint Professor John F Howard as a teacher at Main Avenue High School. Board outlines steps to raise school standards with new hires including A R Thomas, Miss Ruby West, and others. Portable buildings and new baths discussed. William Hood notes next enrollment around 27 400.
The San Antonio Traction Company and San Antonio Gas and Electric Company increased their assessments by about 1.25 million dollars, the largest among public service firms in the city. County Commissioner J. K. Lama announced careful board review and satisfaction with Auditor P. L. King’s figures. The Traction Company sits at 2,703,520. the Gas and Electric firm at 2,843,776, with detailed itemized components listed for the Traction assessment.
The Gay and Electric Company faces a total assessment of 4 845 770 with components including machinery 853 800 qintes Mner etc 729 960 milling 740 000 meters 84 200 and cash 5 000 while rent and bills receivable form the remainder. The San Antonio Water Supply Company voluntarily raises its 1944 assessment by about 100 000 to a total of 1 938 980 with gains to 1 890 280 from 1944. Water motor 1 27 machinery 168 000 reservoir 18 000 potters and engines 20 000 are listed among the assets.
The article notes Abbot and his team risked life to gather true war reports and photographs for The Nations at War series. It highlights the era of unreliable dispatches and the emergence of authentic field records through daring correspondents and timely extras.
A historic volume titled The Notlong at War is presented as a first authentic publication, compiling data from reporters and photographers to depict war as it occurred. The work aims to offer authoritative, accurate history with no accusations, and is sold for 50 cents as a valued record for future historians.
Fragments show burial permits and local notices with scattered names and places. References include medical, addresses, and a list of items or ads mentioning quinine and iron, prices and Sunday returns.
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