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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1922

Page

16

Hotel rates back to prewar levels after wage cuts

Travelue Hotel manager Charles Ny Wuest announces April 1 rate reductions to prewar levels, setting room prices at 1.50 with bath and 2.00 to 2.50 for rooms with baths. He says lower wages and prices aim to ease costs for workers and spur business, noting labor costs have affected pricing for years.

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Prices and costs in postwar economy rise and fall

An analysis notes how restaurant meals, clothing, and hotel services reflect shifting prices after the war. Merchants and workers discuss wages, living costs, and broader economic trends as expectations of price increases ease or lessen with business and policy changes.

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Mystery at Gymkhana Shows Strange Chemical Demonstrations

A gymkhana event at Capp Travis remount depot on April 1 includes a controversial chemical warfare demonstration. Captain Kilburn directs the program with sensational acts and a distinguished visitor from abroad will attend. Equipment and safety measures are promised, while secrecy surrounds the new chemical method.

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Superstitions of Mexican Witch Spell Alarm Brownsvile

In Brownsville on March 24 a report describes locals attributing a grave illness to a woman reputed to wield supernatural powers. A man became delirious after claims of a bewitching ritual using a bottle and crosses, with priests and physicians called in. Relatives sought aid from another woman claiming to break the spell, while a talisman and cross marks were investigated.

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Fragmentary note on church destruction and future rebuilding

A damaged clipping reports a church fire destroying the St Joseph or parish church on North Williams and East Torrest. It notes past efforts to rebuild stalled for years and mentions a Verdian or Veduran builder, with locals like Lawrence Uteckerberg involved and references a grand plan yet to be realized.

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Dry Chiefs Named for Prohibition Bureau by Haynes

Washington announces appointment of division chiefs and headquarters for the eastern enforcement network. Names include Murphy in North Carolina Virginia area, Mereie in Florida, Miller in Missouri, Day for Kentucky, Tuncaw for Texas and others across Minnesota South Dakota Arizona New Mexico and beyond.

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Fifty National Finger Show Flower Wire Delivery Urged

WIRE IT WITH FLOWERS Chestings Mr Mayor and the Delivery Association urge ATL members to send flowers to home malvern by wire for the Fifty National Finger Show. The message asks supporters to mail or wire arrangements in advance of the event week, with the aim of expressing solidarity and celebration during the show’s evening.

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