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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1915

Page

4

Artists Hard Hit As Europe War Closes Dutch Markets

Dutch art trade reels from war burdens as dealers in The Hague Amsterdam lose clients and struggle to sell works. US, UK, and German buyers scarce. government cuts art museum funding. artists form sales rooms offering works at fixed low prices to survive.

Asaorlatea Hague Netherlands Nar Holand United States England Germany Amsterdam Cne Ura State Museuma Hufsieda da Gaiat Royal Museum Pulchr Rec

Art societies unite to aid war artists through relief fund auctions

War hardships push artists to pool relief funds and sell works through societies to aid fellow craftsmen. Auctions and lotteries boost the fund, with proceeds aiding artists and workers. dealers face reduced demand as prices fall and sympathy wanes amid the wartime economy.

Apld Velief Royal National Relief Fund Associated Press

Keep Oil Off the River in City Districts

George Surkey, caver and ditch commissioner, leads efforts to stop oil pollution in the river through the business district. He assigns a inspector to monitor rear factory drains along both river banks up to Brackenridge Park. Burkey notes some drains may still leak oil, while the city may share responsibility for sewer connections near the Southern Pacific roundhouse and Avenue C, prompting an investigation and potential key connection reforms.

George Surkey Caver Ditch Surney Brackenridge Park Mr. Burkey Brom Southern Pacific Roundhouse Avenue C Jonea Avenue

Foot Comfort Aid Promises Instant Relief for Pain

Vendors tout a brand named M4 as a remedy for aching feet from standing. The ad claims it instantly soothes corns and calluses, reduces burning and tenderness, and makes shoes fit without pinching. A 24 unit box is marketed through general stores and druggists.

Department of General Store

Reassured by Consul Reports Family Loss in Belgium

Cappuyns of 193 Montana street received a letter from 193 American consuls at Brussels announcing his brother’s death on January 4. Relatives in Belgium remain well, though the consular reply confirms the tragedy and notes the trouble taken to verify the news. A card from a nephew prisoner near Liege, now held by Germans, requests tobacco and clothing donations. Cappuyns now has 17 relatives fighting in the European conflict.

Cappuyns Montana Street Brussels Tomesday Belgium Coppuyns Cape Puyos

Engineers to aid Army plan forms reserve corps

The American Society of Civil Engineers announced resolutions to have representatives confer with federal authorities on creating a reserve corps of Army engineering staff. The society, with about 800 members, aims to support wartime needs.

Wew York Amerian Society of Civil Engineers Wat Hs Oveloty Bay

Luncheon Regulars and a New Rival at the WCA Café

A longtime WCA cafe regular Axyebe maintains a fixed 11:30 lunchtime habit at the San Antonio cafe, but a short, round man recently challenges her seat and schedule. The morning rush and her insistence on a solo table create a constant scramble during the serving period. Edina High School closes with May 1 commencement. diplomas awarded to Maria Juste Drake, Fred Hime Dergbredo, Hostia Gera Whitley, Ima Chere Whitley, Kida Darby, Robert Kilott Rolling, William Ware Traylor, and Thomas Wharton.

Indy San Antonio Thatins Tobit Woman's Christian Association Axybe Jong Ame Lassen Edna High Edina Tex Manaitien Mathodist Mivt Maria Juste Drake Fred Hime Dergbredo Aqintatarian Hosta Gera ‘Whitley Ima Chere Whitley Kida Darby Robert Kilott Rolling Wiliam Ware Ren Traylor Thomias Whartan

Final Appeal for Frank Is Prepared For Clemency Hearing

Atlanta May 27 Counsel for Leo Frank today prepared the brief to be presented to the Georgia prison commission when the hearing on Frank s petition for commutation opens Monday The brief will include a chronology from the Mary Phagan murder on April 27 1914 to the clemency application and set forth three main reasons for the appeal First doubt by Judge Roan on the new trial motion Second the dissenting opinions of Chief Justice Tig h and Justice Beck in denying the new trial motion Third the dissenting opinion of

Atlanta Leo Mrank Georgia Frank Hite Mary Phagan WIN Roan Uit Tigh Beck Georgia Supreme Court

JTINEX Offer Slip Promises Health Trio

An old advertisement invites readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley & Co in Chicago Illinois. It promises a triad package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pain in sides back rheumatism backache kidney and bladder ailments and Foley Catharile Tablets for cleansing. The copy claims the products help stout people enjoy them.

Jtinex Foley & Co Chicago Foley

College-bred Man Ideal Prompts City Address

A St Hovis College address by J H Kirkpatrick urged students that college education is essential for business success and public service. The talk, the first of two from local businessmen, emphasized education as groundwork for valuable contributions to fellow citizens and the nation.

Stodferits St Hovis College JH. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Father Prische Iie

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