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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1915
Page
4
The San Antonio Light promotes a 1915 “Trip to the Exposition” to San Francisco. Readers may win a complete trip by securing 7,500 certificates, with each subscription yielding 100 certificates. No money is required on the trip, and the paper covers all details and qualifications.
Telegram invitations went out from the Cattlemen's Association Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Brown inviting Panhandle and Southwestern Cattlemen to the San Antonio meeting. The Old Trail drivers are urged to join the rally. Plans for a banquet by the executive committee were set for Monday night at the Ginier Hotel.
Colonel Tite I Fryer was designated to act as toastmaster. Arrangements for the function are in charge of the banquets committee led by T. Pryor, with John R. Blocker, A. Gage, Lafayette Ward, W. W. B. Tuttle, L. a. Hart, J. F. Atkins, J. M. Dobie and Henman Lichte. A drive for re election of President D. D. Jackson of Alpine has begun by Colonel Pryor, who said Jackson has an enviable record as chief executive and deserves another term.
Officials of the Chanter of Commerce anticipate President Wilson will visit San Antonio on his return journey from the exposition to California. A cordial invitation was extended in connection with his proposed trip to Austin, the home of Postmaster General Burleson and Attorney General Gregore, with indications he may postpone to Washington due to delicate diplomatic issues. The plan originally set for March 21 in San Francisco has shifted to San Antonio, aligning with Wilson's winter 1915 visit when he sought a Southern resort for Christmas holidays.
A receiver is requested after a temporary restraining order to stop the sale of Terrell Wells property. I Bagley and Ezell filed in the Seventy-third assizlet court alleging invalid notes and a minority stockholder interest at stake. The hearing is set for March 18 with defendants including William Uutuig and others.
Mrs. d. J. Stevens chairs the Aadless Auxiliary Bezar Coyn y Lighting League as delegates to the post road committees meeting in New Braunfels. Mrs. T. Lovelady is secretary. The group aims to select tree types for the Monte Ue route of the 12 highway between San Antonio and Austin.
Texas Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic exercises at Main Avenue High School. The program organized by the Haynes Debating Club included readings declamations and musical selections with the school singing prominent songs. Dramatized by students and a flag presentation by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Mama Chapter with Mrs. Jack Neal and Norman Andora. A Texas history talk was given and the Nebraska readings shared by several students.
A national prohibition campaign will bring visiting temperance speakers to San Antonio in the Fly Squadron of America. March 24 and 25 at Travis Park Methodist Church will feature three groups of speakers including Dr Charles M Sheldon and ex-Governor Haaly, with concerts by a pianist and soprano. No admission charge.
Interest in a military highway along the border has revived. Brownsville officials plan a campaign to secure funding and a border equities vote for a Brownsville to Laredo route, extending to El Paso via the Rio Grande. Federal support and congressional endorsements exist, with a $28,000 preliminary survey approved but stalled in the Senate.
A short piece extolls female beauty as a product of self care and proper remedies. It notes common concerns such as stressed expressions fatigue and dull skin. The text promotes a simple regimen with a referenced product, claim of improvement, and advice to pursue beauty routines.
An OCR fragment shows merchants advertising travel coupons from Adnoaschile Suppliers and Pubs Engraving Company. The text lists Attia Ours Supply Coupons, 267 Avenue C2, and mentions engraving services in Crockett and college-area locations.
Ailean Crow, two and a half, saved her twin Allen from a water tank on Robert Crow’s farm near Southern Springs Road fourteen miles from San Antonio. The eight foot by four foot tank with rain-filled water trapped the boy as Ailean stood nearby. The mother urged the children away, then found the brother in the tank. Neighbors and the father pulled the unconscious boy from the tank as relatives administered aid and Dr Dowgles was summoned.
A child, largely in an automobile scene, was under water for only a few seconds before rescue and soon recovered. The report notes a quick response and full recovery following the incident.
Mish Bizabreta IL West arrives in San Antonio from Austin and assumes charge at the Cai library. She speaks of finding the work engaging and notes library duties as a promising center for community learning. West is described as a highly educated Spanish scholar and writer with notable attainments.
An annual spring style show was planned in Dallas to begin tonight with a public street dance downtown. Mayor W.W. promises a welcome to spring as dancers perform, amid cold wreaths and festive atmosphere. Cuero Creamery Company suspends operations for the present and will ship cream to Houston, Corpus Christi and San Antonio for processing.
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