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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1915

Page

8

Veterans invited to Birth of a Nation at Grand Opera House

Confederate veterans and Army of the Republic members with their wives are guests of the management for a Monday evening screening of Birth of a Nation at the Grand Opera House. Veterans are asked to arrive at 7 o'clock in uniforms or wearing badges. Barnard Bee Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy members have accepted the invitation.

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Daniels Urges Greater Efforts in Naval Explosives and Mines

War warning from Washington reports Secretary Daniels pushing expansion of government owned ordnance and powder plants. Navy reports strong progress at Indian Head Maryland and Newport Rhode Island, boosting smokeless powder and torpedoes. Admiral McGowan notes rising store values and fleet efficiency, urging private bids to be integrated and cost savings from collier use in the Philippines.

Warhingston D. C Daniels Hhhm Mavy Bureau of Ordinate Indian Head Maryland Navy Newport Government R. I United States Ittac Navy Department Nor- Holle Navy Yard McGownan Samuel McGowan Daniel Admir Navy Jin Philippines

Pimples and blood impurities warned by 5.8 remedy

Modern science links boils pimples and skin diseases to impure blood. The 5.8 blood tonic is advertised as a universal purifier that reaches the bloodstream to cleanse impurities, improve perspiration, and clear skin without drugs or salves. It claims to restore vigor and health, with ordering details for Atlanta Georgia.

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Victim Testimonial

Kasota Minnesota resident Mia Glare Franke describes severe weakness and nerve trouble preventing work. She credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with dramatic improvement and urges others to try the remedy, noting personal letters answered by a woman at Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

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1914 1915 Shiploads and Navy Preparedness Campaign

Shiploads dispatched in 1914 and 1915 with savings on coal transfer costs and private bids noted. The report details medical officers’ findings on road quality and weight, while Chicago business leaders join Navy League efforts for national defense. The torpedo testing ship Ltateline Montana to visit Gabon November 20 to trial long-range torpedoes and other devices.

Caldera Pacific Coast Rey Mon Om Chicago Navy League of the United States Washington Stontana Gaba

Oil and Gas Found at Lockhart Well No. 1

Nov 1 report from Lockhart Oil and Development notes penetrating two feet into oil bearing sand four miles north of town at depth 1400 feet. Drilling halted, six inch casing ordered, plan to bale and finish with clear water due to soft sand and heavy slush. Officials await results on well size and potential gas pressure concerns.

Lockhart Lockhart Oil and Development Company

Resigns as Auditor of San Antonio Railroad Company

Ford announces resignation as auditor of the San Antonio Uvalde and Gut Railroad effective by December 1 after 25 years in railroad accounting across four lines. No successor named. Ford plans rest before pursuing another position and notes his health improved after prior overwork.

Ford San Antonio, Uvalde & Gut Railroad Company Texas

Missionary Workers to Assemble Friday

Baptist Women Missionary Workers of the Southwest District convene Friday at First Baptist Church. Sessions begin at 10 AM with readings, greetings, and committee appointments. Afternoon program includes Scripture, Foreign Missions talk, and beacon of their past year’s work.

Baptist Women of Southwest District Baptist Women Mvasionary Workers of Southwest District First Baptist Winlters Miler Vluks Solo Guersa Sanford Heparta Young Woman's Auxiliary Mra J. Z. Willams Austin T. & Gammon Kerrville Nra Il Ford San Antonio Sinte Renools Frank Cowden Flatenia Buckner Orphans’ Home J. W. Byers Wasu Southwest Baptist Foapital Gibbs A. P. Robb Berrvill Hiblo Ft. WW. M. W Kitenen Corpus Chttat Foreign Mina CB. Evans Ban Mareen T. VY. Neal Prospect AML

French Observes Day of All Saints in Paris

In Paris, on All Saints Day, ceremonies and pilgrimages were held to honor the fallen. Soldiers who died in battle are remembered with wreaths and services, including a march to the Marne cemetery grounds.

Paris Mourains Marne Patie

Taxable and non tax able property in Austin compared

Austin tax rolls show taxable property at 23 193 522 and non taxable at 11 960 271. Exemptions include religious and educational institutions private and public, city and state property, and United States property across various heads. The state notes exemptions account for the large non taxable total.

Austin United States

Kidney trouble warning from overfeeding and poor diet

An old health warning claims Americans eat too much rich food and strain the kidneys. It describes symptoms like back pain and cloudy urine and promotes four ounces of Rad Salts mixed with water as a remedy, noting the preparation is made from grapes and lemon juice with uthia and has generations of use.

Kansas forest lands opened to settlers today

Officials opened 220 acre parcels in Finney Kearney Hamilton and Haskell counties along the Arkansas River as part of the state forest reserves. Land claimed must be proved within three years with values estimated at four to six dollars per acre. Separately, the San Antonio Municipal Canal hosts a concert covert at Wesley House 628 South San Saba Street at 6 1 2 o'clock Monday for the Jamalen bazaar proceeds fund a Vietrola for the Wesley House.

Nottlaynent Kangas Nasional Forest Finney Kearney Hamiltton Haskell Northwastern Kanags Arkansas River San Antonio Municipal Canal Wesley House San Saba Street Mealen

British Fleet Final Word in Preparedness

London reports detail a high level tour of British naval facilities and warships as part of a broader emphasis on preparedness and efficiency. The visit showcased ships, dockyard expansions, and anti submarine defenses to explain why the German submarine campaign persisted, noting merchant shipping and patrol roles in sustaining wartime logistics.

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Reunion of Belknap Rifles 10 Held Banquet

Belknap Rifles veteran members gather for the twenty fifth anniversary banquet at the St Anthony hotel in San Antonio. Dr Hugh Hampton Young plans to attend from Johns Hopkins Hospital while organizers credit Haner B Green and John Cres son for forming the group in 1884 and building its drill fame.

Belknap Rifles St. Anthony Belknap Tutte Association Rifles Texas Hugh Hampton Young Johns Stepkins Hospital Baltimore San Antonio Haner B. Green John ‘J. Cresson Belknap Wires Washington D. C New Orleans Omaha St. Louis Indianapolis Belknap Rifle Arstiletion Arthur Storms Edward H. Witte Vanif Toward Lulu Hewemann Alex Walton Claude King George T. Allensiworth Dave Watts Mise Eihe Tobin Tena Masserick Green Mia Hal Wing Mev. Tomes It Wats Lee W. Ernest Royle

New Seaman's Act Takes Effect Abroad and At Home

New Seaman's Act becomes operative Thursday, affecting American owned ships in Watsh, Meow and abroad. The act requires life-saving gear and safety equipment, with ships carrying muster lists and safety gear for every person aboard. путешествий

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King George II in London Improves After Fall

The condition of King George, injured Thursday in a horse fall, shows improvement as the latest bulletin reports progress. The king’s health remains cautiously hopeful, with no change for the worse overnight. A separate dispatch notes Detective Sam Morgan killed in a Upistor battle, and a British steamer sinking with a 30 ton cargo.

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CARL CROW IN CITY Marl Crow Traverses Nations for Articles

Marl Crow, noted magazine writer, spent Saturday in San Antonio en route from New York to San Francisco to gather material for Outlook and Harper's. He recently returned from Shanghai after years as editor of China Press, and spoke of American automakers' influence in China and Japan. Crow, guest of R. J. Webb in San Antonio, formerly worked in Fort Worth seven years ago.

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