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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1915

Page

8

Land donated for experimental farm site near Corpus Christi

Three acres of municipal land were donated to the United States government to serve as the site for permanent buildings of the Federal Experimental Farm. The transfer, to guard against potential discontinuation, was finalized Saturday afternoon after discussions in City Hall attended by G. W. Ware J. F. Moore and officials. The farm sits on 125 acres of municipal waterworks land along the Corpus Christi road in San Antonio.

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Unscrupulous Health Ad Warns Against Calomel Use

A dubious advertisement discourages calomel and promotes safer laxatives like Unscarets. It urges readers to avoid salivating medicines while claiming a gentler, non-Eriping remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels without side effects.

Negro in City Jail for Trick to Get Whiskey

A 46 year old negro laborer was jailed at police headquarters on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Police say he promised a white man a quart of whiskey on Sunday and failed to deliver after collecting a dollar. The man, from Anton, sought whisky for a brother ill, but the scheme unraveled two hours later when the white man confronted him.

Sen Antonian

Texas Press Association Meets in Corpus Christi

The twenty fourth annual Texas Press Association convention will be held in Corpus Christi on June 19 and 20. Advance notices outline sessions and a speaker lineup with topics on journalism teaching and related subjects presented by university instructors and other officials.

Texas Press Association Corpus Christi Law Machen William University of Teaus Cher

Knights of Columbus Discuss Propaganda in 1914

Chicago reports the Knights of Columbus supreme convention in St Beul in Angus, 1914, ended a two day executive meeting. Colonel P B J Callahan of ilechnonan released a statement detailing a commission inquiry into religious prejudice, attributing attacks to three groups and urging defense of religious liberty.

Chicago Knights of Columbus St Beul Angus PB. J. Callahan Ilechnonan Ths Wigeley

Public note on exclusion of matters and upcoming band concerts

Public statement referenced by general about excluding nonavailable matters and court decisions. Willi H Smith directs a program with pondlar Sassi selections and encores for each number. The San Antonio Municipal Band to perform at Gunter St Anthony and Menger Hotels morning concerts and at the Empire Theater for the cattlemen's convention sessions.

Poutraester Willi H. Smith Pondlar Sassi Stuith San Antonio Gunter St. Anthony Menger Empire Theater

Concert Draws Large Crowd in San Pedro Park

More than 4000 people attended a Sunday concert by the San Antonio Manuel Band in San Pedro Park. Hundreds gathered near the bandstand while others arrived by car and parked around the park. The program was arranged by Professor.

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Hair Dye Ad Promises Darkening Shine and Growth

An old ad touts Q-Ban hair dye claiming it darkens hair evenly, adds luster, thickens strands, and reduces dandruff. It advertises a clear liquid formula for scalp benefits and youthfully attractive looks, noting availability at local drug stores in San Antonio.

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Street Cars and Tailor Warn of Hidden Costs

A fragment notes public awareness rising about prices for clothing and related goods. It quotes a tailor identified as Lentz at 212 West Commercial Street, signaling a warning about the cost of 'dumme' clothes and implying comparisons to street cars and other items.

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Don’t Use Soap On Your Hair Warns Reader

A reader cautions against soap in hair care noting soaps and shampoos contain tainted ingredients that dry the scalp and brittle hair. Moistening with water and a small amount of lather from traditional preparations is suggested, claiming it leaves hair softer, cleaner, and less coated by residue.

German ambassador says Jews in Palestine safe amid Turkish tolerance

Washington March 3 Count Weinstorf German ambassador issued a statement declaringTurkey has shown tolerance toward all religions and that disturbances among Jews in Palestine were caused by local overzealous authorities. He noted that several thousand Jews left Palestine without Constantinople’s permission and that severe measures have been taken against the official blamed. The ambassador cited cooperation with Morgenthau and Zionist leaders to address the situation and prevent further anti Jewish unrest.

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Burial Permits Report Amid Stale Data

Burial permits list several deceased individuals with ages and addresses in a garbled OCR segment. Names include Susan M Maacle, Mareh March dates, and multiple street addresses such as Semmnit avenue Melusio Figeros 14 years, Ay Yeas 6 Mareh, Berthe Kruku 76 years. The text is damaged with garbled city names and missing clear cause.

Urs Susan M. Maacle Aled Marell Semmnit Melusio Figeros Mareh Taseclew Aeds Dunes Merel Pedro _aveni Mistianor Abane AY Yeas Maren Mareh & True Baglord Hoapira Berthe Kruku Laver Street Sea Eon

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