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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
14
The article describes continuation of a kitchen lesson where a demonstration cuts up beef to illustrate a foreign cooking test. The visual shows a chef or instructor guiding students through preparation steps and technique.
Domestic science expert Mrs. Jean Prescott Adams urged housewives to maintain prepared foods for unexpected guests and to avoid dependence on can openers. She showcased menus, advised on canned goods inspection, safe handling, and proper storage to ensure orderly, well cooked meals.
The Yoakum fire committee bought an American LaFrance high power chemical engine for 4500 dollars with two thirty five gallon tanks. The department already has a 7500 dollar fire truck, boosting overall fire safety and response capability. Laredo judge to hear local option case is scheduled in Beeville with Judge Mullally presiding after disqualification concerns.
Gabriele D Annunzio, the Italian poet, was injured in an aeroplane accident and taken to a Venice hospital. He is said to be out of immediate danger but may lose his right eye. He volunteered for service in 1915 and flew over Trieste and Trent dropping leaflets praising Italian residents.
Secretary D C Imboden of the Yoakum Commercial Club announced the annual South Texas Fair will run October 4 to 7. A parade opening night led by Lions will set the tone and Governor Ferguson will officially open. Premiums this year are increased.
A spoof Evening News edition dated August 5 2018 imagines how London papers will appear after five more war years. It notes President Wilson’s leverage, a dog and cat military age in Germany, and reports from Allied and Russian fronts with figures on aeroplane losses. A society gag jokes about flour bags and dog shortages with prices for butter tea and eggs.
In the Cottonwood neighborhood just south of Seguin a jack rabbit drive Tuesday killed thirty four rabbits. Farmers use drives to protect crops like watermelons and sweet potatoes and plan more drives soon. Local sportsmen join and enjoy the event despite occasional police remarks about a dealer claiming an artist bluff.
William Mead of Philadelphia and D. S. Boyd of New Orleans are among guests at the Menger. George W. Meyer of Memphis and T. C. Hadley of Atlanta stay at the Gunter. J. J. Turman and J. R. Sharp from Dallas register at the Gunter, while J. G. Young of New York and Howard West of New York appear among arrivals at the St. Anthony. J. G. Preston and Thomas Mangan from New York are also noted guests at the St. Anthony.
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