Prohibition Tide Seen Turned in Texas by Irwin
In Collier’s weekly political feature The Texas Clean-up traces Texas prohibition sentiment from Galveston meetings to the rise of the Anti Saloon League. Wylie Irwin, after visiting San Antonio and other cities, concludes the prohibition tide has shifted though campaign heat remains for summer plebiscites and possible statewide moves. A Fort Sam Houston notice then lists a 1908 bid call for stables and related structures with required bidders and viewing arrangements.
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Austin campus bans spooning amid campus wide gloom
On a state university campus in Austin yesterday students mourn as faculty ban the pastime of spooning. The janitor trims the campus shadows with a pruning knife while students grieve the loss of romance under electric lights and the looming shadow of old campus etiquette.
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Businessmen war on prohibition in Texas political move
Dallas, May 11. North Texas Business Men's Democratic Anti-Prohibition Committee forms with John L Wortham as manager and issues an address urging Texas Democrats to oppose prohibition. It supports local option and Baskin McGregor regulation, arguing prohibition would revive conflict, harm peace, and delay recovery. Signed by prominent Dallas Fort Worth and area businessmen. Walaria Nizkes Pale Sickly Children, The Old Standard GROVES TASTE: LESS CHILL TONIC drives out colds and builds up the system. For grown people and children, 50.
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Aid Cyclone Sufferers Amid Texas Arkansas Relief Efforts
Acting on United States War Department orders General Albert I. Myer sent Major C Bundy and Major Jas Thompson to Ambia Paris Tex and Fort Root Ark to investigate relief needs. They will confer with relief committee heads and may provide tents rations medical personnel and hospital tents to aid affected families as the cyclone’s hit stretches across northeast Texas into Arkansas causing homelessness and major property damage.
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Memorial Day planning at Woodmen of the World hall
The Bo and Oudpost GA BR post met at Woodmen of the World hall for a regular gathering led by Commander Brook. Memorial Day plans were outlined with sermons at Trinity Methodist Church and parades to the cemetery, with committees reporting costs covered by contributions and a forthcoming program featuring Martin J. Arnold as orator.
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Sophomore Dorothy Clatt Sets Running High Jump Mark
Dorothy Clatt of Boston wins a running high jump record at Vassar College with a 4 feet 3% inch leap. Miss Clark previously held the mark at 4 feet 2.25 inches, set by Helena C. Babson of Gloucester, now a Vassar faculty member, who celebrated on the sideline. Mrs Stevens plans two weeks away visiting Roanoke and New York before returning to San Antonio with Eleanor.
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County Defers Road Bond Issue Amid Petitions and Delays
The commissioners court postponed action on issuing 250000 to extend county roads due to press of other work and insufficient petition returns. Petitions, bearing hundreds of taxpayer signatures, were circulated but few were turned in, delaying the measure until Friday when it will be reconsidered.
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City On Edge Of Storm Belt Forecasters Warn Of Rain
San Antonio sits near the edge of a large storm centered over Nebraska and Kansas, spreading rain across the western Mississippi valley. Major Buell, the chief forecaster, cautioned rain is likely with possible wind and cooler air to follow, aiding farmers with needed rainfall.
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Sought Idea, Is Arrested In Ensloc y Case
Ira Tedford, described as a vagrant, was allowed to sign his own bond in the corporation court after being taken into custody on Center street for sketching plans of neighbors’ houses. He admitted candy making, said he had worked four weeks in town, and that his mother owns a Chicago boarding house. He claimed intent to sell a property and move here, paying small sums on two lots in South Heights.
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