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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
9
An ordinance regulates billposting in San Antonio Texas defining billboard sizes locations construction and maintenance and imposing license fees for outdoor advertising. It requires a ten dollar annual license plus two cents per square foot and sets bonding and permit procedures.
The text outlines detailed billboard construction standards and safety measures in San Antonio including post size four by six inches, ground depth, galvanized surface, mandatory stringers, and fireproof materials. It sets setback, open space, naming plates, inspection duties, prohibitions near railroads, and penalties for noncompliance.
Official notice by City Clerk Fred Fries of San Antonio announces a resolution for a public hearing on Carson Street improvements between Austin Street and New Braunfels Avenue. The plan includes paving with bituminous surface, curb work, and special assessments on abutting properties, based on bids won by Conglazier Construction Co. and approved by the City Commissioners.
Official notice by City Clerk Fred Fries to property owners along North Medina Street between West Commerce and West Houston Streets. It outlines city approval of the project, estimated costs, assessments, and a public hearing set for March 30, 1916, with specifics on parcels, front foot assessments, and involvement of railroads.
A fragment notes an ordinance passage with immediate effect noted as passed and approved on the 3rd, excluding exceptions detailed elsewhere in the document. The readable text confirms a formal legislative action and effective date within a municipal record.
The fragment notes a dated March day in the year 1916 concerning the City of San Antonio, Texas. It includes the mayoral context with official attestation by City Clerk Fred Fries.
The resolution outlines proper cost portions for improvements to be assessed against abutting property under a front foot method. A hearing is set for March 30, 1916 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall to allow owners and their agents to show cause why such special assessments should not be levied, with notices to be given per the Procedure Ordinance. The document is signed by the Mayor and witnesses the city clerk’s directive.
The quotation from Punch and Manchester Guardian pokes at thrift and isolation in wartime Britain. A chauffeur explains saving fuel by braking slowly while a Mrs.Blank laments loneliness as her three sons are listed. The piece uses tongue in cheek dialogue to reflect social strain.
Mayor Clinton G. Brown orders a special city election in San Antonio on April 1 1916 to fill the vacant office of Commissioner of Fire and Police. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 50 plus precincts with specific locations listed. City Clerk Fred Fries attests with seal on March 11 1916.
Tokio reports 1915 as Japan's best year, wealth from exports at 629,024,000 gold with a record trade balance of 86,978,500. Shipbuilding and shipping profits rise. shortages in dyes and fancy paper spur domestic production. prices and credit tighten, while government loans and bonds bolster finance.
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