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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1915

Page

2

Big gains marked by contestants in Frisco exposition drive

Readers in Frisco join the San Antonio Light contest for the California Exposition trip. About twenty contestants posted large gains this week, led by Kate Gumont of Pearsall with 200 W points and George Wheeler of San Antonio with about 600 points toward the required certificates. Names of nominees and their certificates list cover cities from Laredo to Seguin with many Texas towns represented and plans to travel to San Francisco in June if the needed subscriptions are secured.

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TIZ To Feet Relief Promises Quick Comfort

A vintage ad promotes a 36 cent box of TIZ foot powder claiming it banishes sore tired and burning feet. It touts instant relief from swollen or painful toes and promises all day comfort with money back guarantee.

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Automobilists urged to drive slowly after Fort Sem Houston concert

GO SLOW LEAVING. POST Automobilists are requested to operate their machines at a low rate of speed after military band concerts at Fort Sem Houston. Post officials cite confusion as drivers rush to be first across the ridge leading from the parade grounds to the post road. The Third Cavalry band led by Fred Fabri will perform the concert tonight from 7 to 2 o'clock with a program including Gruss march, Wagner selection, Lucia, Patrol of the Boers, and various light numbers.

Fort Sem Houston Third Cavalry Fred Fabri Fisher

Road construction advances on post road and feeders

Engineer Bennett reports nearly 40 additional miles nearing completion as government crews haul and spread gravel. About thirteen miles remain in Bexar county with several major contracts ahead including Gonsales and Corpus Christi roads and new extensions.

Bennett W. & Crosaland Grange Bexar County Engl Fistribs Forest Hexar Coun Unginser Crossland County Ronda Miehway Prod Han Gonsales Road Nacogdochta Corpus Christi Hockport Rod Vlay Road Milena Rands Joop Ashby Road Corpus Chrinth Lapos ' Albie Castroville Culebra San Antonio Leagls Roy

Pupils Present Entertaining Musical Program

A program by St Macy's Hall pupils under Miss Hilsabeth Agnes Andrews featured 250 attendees. Students and escorts danced after a sequence of piano, violin, and vocal solos by Ruth Matlock, Violet Cerf, Dorothy Midge Blane, Mary Jenkins, Marcelig Gites, Louise Jacobs, Laurie Reed, and others, with Jo Francis and Headtix among performers. The event filled the school gym Saturday night with music instructors Mrs. Touise Jacobs, Mary Patton, Walter Romberg, and Walter Barnes.

St Macy's Hall Hilsabeth Agnes Andrews Touise Jacobs Mary “Patton Walter Romberg Walter Barnes Windsor Ruth Matlock Blumenstucke Sartarle Mies Violet Cerf Volla Mina Aunte Francis Gwolleennupt Hallig Butler Vueal Mre Louise Jacobs Maart Laurie Raed Pluto Opus AG Schubert Joe Francis Denza Misa van Headtix Thannett-Gorlo Mier Luatie

Extra Light Baby Says First Words in Public

A toddler from Mrs. Lela Turner’s family uttered “Extra Light” as his first clear words amid village amusement. The five block shout drew neighbors, a newsboy, and relatives, as the boy paraded with a newspaper, announcing the phrase amid excitement and laughter.

Roland Torker Lela Turner Avenue B Nowafe Fin Gauntle Newsion Peices Sens

Deny Men Held Here After Sheriff Franks Shooting

Report claimed two youths confined in Boaker county jail to avert mob violence after Sheriff J H Franks was killed in Lockhart. Officials denied the claim as Ced Caldwell state reward funds and local bounty were noted. State rangers are on the case.

Bun Antona J. H. Franks Lockhart Boaker County Caldwell County John W. Robin James Galbreath Jack Fraser Franks Lockhud

State Meeting Planned by Texas District Clerks Association

The Texas District Clerks Association will convene in San Antonio on June 15 to 17. State officers are urging all district and county clerks to attend and participate in a program with entertainment prepared by local hosts. Frank R. Newton and Andres Coy lead the hospitality efforts for the visiting clerks.

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New Books Arrive at Cararsie Library Last Week

A list of newly added titles appears for Cararsie Library including Chiltren of Earth, Yels's, Comedian Ludwig Kolberg, Poems Bonlas Tegner Pho Pane ams Canal Food, The Partner of Tomorrow, The Talnad at the Store, My Heart'n Right There, and Koren of Lowbole among others.

Fhe Cararsie Cams Momespuny Wy ‘Chiltren Earth Yels Arsomady Hla Wackotl Puriek Geddes Ludwig Kolberg Bonlas Tegner Pho Paneams Waskin Fr Anderson Fiellon the Talnad Bradys Miey Trumere A. Fe Baghy Moronca Bareiny Bie Tronine Mario van Worst Koren Lowbole Bllberrad

Cement Blockage Locks City Sewer In Mauston

City crews labor three nights to reopen the main sewer at Mauston and Boledad intersections after cement poured into a manhole created a blockage. Investigators seek the responsible worker as repairs may require chiseling out cement or replacing pipe sections.

Uetire Mauston Boledad Sher Hutener Houston Solidad Ray Mackey Gower Reily X Traction Company Est

Letter from Elbert Hubbard found delayed in transit

A misdirected missive from Elbert Hubbard, editor of the Fra and the Philisting, dated before his Lusitania voyage, arrived Friday for Mrs. Provines of San Antonio. The note praises Roycroft work and hints at Hubbard’s Europe trip amid wartime hopes, recalling ties to Mark Twain and Clemens.

Blbert Mubberd Fra Philisting Liguania L. C. Frovines East Bulssehs Avenue Hubbard Roycrofters Europe Prow Mark Twain Clemens Provines U-health Pro Vines Texas Hermuia Sono

Pants Sale Listing with Unclear Details

A garbled ad lists pants prices and sizes including 4.90 and 5.00 figures, with stray phrases about locations and room numbers. The readable content mentions promotional prices and a showroom or building reference but lacks coherent context or complete items.

Romo Punta Makara Huon

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