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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
14
Fragmented historical ad listing various sales including pianos, tailoring devices, cleaners, and furniture. Notable items include brand new player pianos, Hoffing presses, and sewing machines. Auction dates and locations span San Antonio and Austin with numerous price points and vendor names.
An ornate ad filled with scattered text describes a modern bungalow in Low Angelva Heights offering financing options, detailing features like windows, mantels, and kitchen touches. Numerous misread names and places appear, including references to banks, lenders, and nearby shops, with prompt to call for details and to place Want Ads.
Frank and Winerteh named president of state automobile dealers association in a near unanimous vote. Henry G Bryant re-elected vice president and Mary J Miller chosen as treasurer. Afternoon session held at the Tute Theatre Ballrooom featured remarks by many industry leaders and reports from Houston and Fort Worth directors. Widespread praise for the dealers' efforts and plans for advancing automotive sales and industry standards were voiced during the luncheon and speeches.
Thursday gathering drew many attendees to a motor trip through Camp Travis Fort San Houston and Medina Lake. A large program featured exhibition flying and a short band performance. Speakers urged state vehicle registration reform and warned against wasteful practices while praising automotive industry progress and safety efforts.
Police report that soldiers were observed purchasing liquor in saloons amid a crackdown on desertion and discipline failures. Capt Van Riper notes suspects include a mix of locals and servicemen, with some tied to prior offenses and others awaiting transfer to county authorities. Several arrests feature for violation of house and liquor laws as officers warn of stricter enforcement and penalties.
Mayor Bell vows to fight Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company as it seeks to raise telephone rates April 1. A city ordinance would set and restrict public utility rates, with court action possible if the company seeks to push higher charges. The measure aims to ensure city rights to regulate poles, posts, and services while preserving fair costs for residents.
A fragment from a San Antonio page shows Dr. Dien C. Cover planning medical aid to women and children in Bolaiun before sailing to Europe. It notes Sant Antonio’s first woman physician and lists local events, auctions, and ads for jewelry, dentistry, and social clubs.
The fragment discusses a Manhattan directory project around 1918, noting prices, page counts, and the inclusion of many names. It questions the value of introductions by Nath Webster and reflects on historical figures like George Washington, Martha Washington, and Tammany, while naming several streets and residents who moved or faded from listings.
Fragmented ad copy about Tangis and Tango flavors, with garbled phrases. Mentions tongue teasing treats and a marine or Turkish setting, unclear product details. Strong entities are not clearly identifiable due to corrupt text.
Defying Quaran Artine and health board pressures, Superior Judges Pytuk A. Grigtur and George Weald held court in San Pang to keep three felons from escaping punishment. The governors and jail officials faced potential movement of prisoners as the criminal sessions proceeded.
Readable fragments from Rev. A. Bowser's ledger show veal listed at four cents a pound and other odd line items such as a 25 cent gallon, 23 cent straw, and a yard of ribbon. The entries appear in an old account book belonging to a Segue storekeeper, Ford Hy, with scattered misreadings.
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