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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
13
City Clerk Fred Fries issues a public notice by publication regarding a city resolution affecting property owners on Las Moras Street between Houston and San Fernando streets. The notice summarizes the resolution and its contents as required by law.
City Clerk Fred Fries of San Antonio issues a public notice to property owners along San Fernando Street between Las Moras Street and Brazos Street. The notice outlines action in pursuance of city authority and lists requirements or deadlines for affected properties.
City Commissioners approve the plat and engineer statement for San Fernando Street improvements from Las Moras to Brazos with bituminous concrete, curb work, and special assessments to abutting property. A public hearing is set for July 18 1916 to hear objections and establish the assessment roll.
San Antonio's Brackenridge Park golf course plans a phased reopening with nine holes available by August 1 and full course by September 1, earlier than October projections. The rustic clubhouse will be simple frame design with core facilities, as budget cuts limit plans.
An advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip and mail it with 5 cents to Foley & Co of Chicago to receive a trial package. The bundle includes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with claims of relief for various ailments.
Readable OCR fragment mentions two through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago via the southern lines. Brief notice indicates an adv train service with dedicated sleeping cars.
Advertisement notes a $75.35 round trip to New York via varying routes and oil burning Southern Pacific locomotives, with round trip rail travel both ways offered.
Official notice to property owners on Brazos Street between San Fernando Street and El Paso Street announces a resolution and its publication details. The document outlines the actions and matters contained in the resolution as required by notice.
A. W. Smith of Austin was elected Kenedy Schools principal at a Wednesday school board meeting, succeeding T. P. Walker who runs for Karnes County superintendent. The full ensuing year faculty includes Hallmark as superintendent and a full slate of teachers across grades one through eight plus a Mexican school principal. Titus Road Bonds Approved by Texas Attorney General for Titus County road district No. 8 at 5 percent with serial maturities and a tied record for a $10 million issue.
The Mount Pleasant Independent School District advances bond matters presented by Judge Sebe Caldwell. Proceedings outline the district’s plan, funding needs, and official actions scheduled for consideration.
City of San Antonio issues notice to owners along Nolan Street between Subway Paving and Pine Street. City Clerk I Fred Fries cites resolutions and pending matters requiring owner action under municipal procedures.
Railroad commission issues notice of hearing for September 12 on a rate adjustment for shipments of cake by express companies operating in Texas. The action follows an application filed with the commission.
Contracts awarded for completing the Lutheran College in Seguin Texas including auditorium domestic science rooms and a girls dormitory. Finishing touches delayed by previous funding shortages over the past three years. Executives deemed the last session satisfactory and approved the improvements.
Mrs. W. H. Hill reported a house theft in Los Angeles where a back door and other parts were stolen from a residence on Fedora Street. Police note the spree resembles a temple of dishonesty as thieves expand to basements and cement walks.
Berlin June 29 Dr Karl Lie bknecht's conviction carries an automatic disbarment from practicing law and ineligibility for public office. He retains membership in the Prussian diet and Reichstag since those posts come from elections and not government appointment. His status as legislator remains unaffected the court did not revoke his civil rights.
Reading Pa June 29 The News-Times a morning newspaper will raise its weekly price from six to ten cents. The move aims to cover rising paper and distribution costs and affects all regular subscribers in the Reading area.
A prompt states six cents weekly rising to ten cents on July 1 due to higher paper metal and material costs and services caused by the European war.
An advertisement touts a $75.85 New York round trip, offering diverse route options and rail service both ways. The snippet references burning locomotives and Southern Pacific in a dramatic sales line.
In Sinton Texas a three inch rainfall ended a dry spell, soaking the Sodville area to the south and filling cisterns with water. The downpour last night broke drought concerns and renewed local moisture.
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