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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
3
A speaker challenges the value of ballots by recalling politicians aiding farmers in plowing. The exchange emphasizes skepticism toward campaign promises and hints at political manipulation as farmers are urged to accept favors in exchange for support.
City officials meet with stockholders of West Texas Bank and Trust Company to negotiate withdrawal of funds and an off set against warrants due June 1. They aim to avoid immediate demand for the full deposit and consider using Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company as a depository after reorganization.
A substitute for gasoline was tested at the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company with A W Myers supervising for M de Retana the inventor. The fluid is claimed to be 50 percent cheaper than gasoline and shows similar power potential. de Retana a 24 year old Durango native plans patents and possible manufacturing venture after further tests.
The text notes a graduate of Chapultepec Academy who served with German Italian French and Spanish ties and invented cannon and shrapnel used by the Mexican government for years. It cites a discovery six months ago with Carranza troops at Guadalajara enabling a substitute for gasoline through a combustible liquid in artillery shells exploded by compressed air, later applied to a weaker solution.
The Red Cross Bazaar at Wolff & Marx auditorium gains steady local support with donations from Pruitt Commission, Lone Star Brewing, and residents. Judge Winchester Kelso, San Antonio Red Cross president, will send East photos of the event. Committees and volunteers are named, and invitations extend to Seguinto residents.
Attendees expect a fundraising bazaar with a quiet hour Friday afternoon for rolling bandages from 1000 yards of gauze donated by W. C. Rigsby. Mrs Eleanor Parker Cushman and Arthur Claassen organized the program featuring Wilhelm Marx string quartet and Fort Sam Houston Ninth Infantry Band. Mrs Harry Landa has already organized a Seguin branch, and she plans to assist next week.
The city invites sealed bids for about 300 tons of coal for use in fire department steam rollers and heating plants. Bids due by 4 pm May 29 1916 in duplicates to City Clerk Fred Fries. Delivery by October 1 1916 to various city locations with right to accept or reject all bids.
The high school play performed Tuesday at the Majestic may be repeated for Red Cross work with a June 1 showing planned. Guarantors include Mrs. William Aubrey Mrs. C G Starr Mrs. J T Woodhull Mrs. Winchester Kelso Mrs. C S Venable Mrs. T J Nye and Mrs. W C Rigsby among others.
Adorable lingerie items in Nainsook envelope chemise and cotton crepe nightgowns nicely finished with embroidery lace and ribbon. Priced at 89 cents each. Located on the third floor.
Lava Soap seven 5c cakes offered at 25c per set plus 15c per pound can. Dome Piver's talcum, Kolynos toothpaste, Artesia and Arcadia face powders, Herpicide 69c, Bradley's Bay Rum 21c, Kintho Bleaching Cream 39c, Jergen's liquid shampoo 21c. Includes several beauty and grooming items with low price points.
A dealer advertises a large assortment of hand embroidered Royal Society pieces. The text notes the items are examples of stamped patterns and were purchased at half price. It highlights a chance to add pretty home pieces and prepare gifts, offered on the first floor.
Plain ribbons in taffeta moire satin and floral patterns offered at 19¢ per yard, down from 30c. Promotion notes first floor display.
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