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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
10
Reports from Vera Cruz describe General Carranza’s public presence in the port city as cautious and restrained. He avoids crowds while his headquarters face economic hardship and a strained population, with currency depreciation and scarce food highlighting the civilian toll of the conflict.
Official notification to property owners along Nueva Street between South Flores Street and Garden Street in San Antonio. Publication announces the master’s aid actions and the related proceedings as required by law and city authority. Names, dates, or precise actions are unreadable in the text.
City Council adopts a plan for paving and curbing a block between Flores Street and Gurdea Street in Benantanty. It authorizes a special assessment to property owners based on front footage and intersection costs, with a mandatory public hearing on May 1, 3918 to finalize the assessment roll.
The San Antonio school board elected Professor Charles S. Meek as superintendent for a three year term at 2000 dollars annually, replacing Charles J. Lukin who departs to lead West Texas Military Academy. Lukin’s 36 years of service were acknowledged with board resolutions. Meek plans a University of California lecture tour on school administration starting that summer.
Don’t wash your hair with soap. Soaps and shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and leaves hair brittle. Use plain refined oil instead. inexpensive, grease free, and available at drug stores. Apply a teaspoonful with water to cleanse, leaving hair soft, smooth, and easy to manage.
Professor Meek outlined early recommendations for Mary Avenue High School stating students should operate most work-benches at the new Indochnia burning site opening in September. He argued fiscal savings and practical training benefit students. Meek left for Novi ta Baise to resign as Superintendent and settle district matters. Paul Schale was unanimously elected business agent of the board. Callin Goodley re elected inspector of buildings, Miss Ginius Hitchinson assistant to the business agent. A drinking fountain project was offered from school funds and approved. An outline of June commencement exercises was approved. State Saengerfest chorus plans, led by Luin Griesenbeck, were debated for next year’s event.
In Luling on May 26 a queen pageant faces a crowd of candidates named from neighboring towns. Citizens note contenders such as Lady Gladis, Lady Lovena, Duchess of Tignsnsth, and Duchess of Waelder, among others, with local officials confirming participation.
May 13 Chicago reports police actions of reformers near town women almost aligned with prohibition regime. Citizens respond with restraint as local authorities push for enforcement and public order remains a priority.
A damaged clipping combines an apparel ad with a report on a Missouri grand jury investigation. The circuit attorney’s office postponed action after a court-favored ruling, as contestants in a disputed case sought a new inquiry into an $18 million matter.
Delegates gathered for the Northern Baptist session in Los Angeles as the opening program focused on a report from the executive committee. The message defended home expenditures, noting a rise from 1% to 16% over twenty years and current home costs at 18.73% of the total, compared to $920 in 1915.
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