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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
2
The Rotary Club urged a long march for soldiers on Military Day to spur patriotism. After marching to Austin and back the troops paraded through San Antonio again, inspiring townsfolk and visitors to feel a special obligation to the men in the ranks.
A 1916 letter from Judge Davis, chair of the Board of Equalization, defends lowering railroad valuations while raising other utilities taxes to “equalize assessments.” The text questions whose servant he is, cites his railroad-lawyer past, and notes his $7000 annual county pay amid public voting appeals.
The Associated Press will flash election news to Fort Sam Houston Camp Wilson and border radio plants. Reports will show at the post chapel and be shared with troops including Wisconsin’s brigade election officials. Virginia soldiers and Kansas unit members will also vote, with Wisconsin ballots counted for both presidential and state elections.
A sewing machine agent rang the bell and a fierce bulldog blocked the entrance. The agent retreated as the dog stood ground. The owner said they are "trying him with strangers" and invited the guest to enter.
Miss Beatrice Heart aged 42 died Thursday at her home 222 South Frio Street. She was born in England and lived in San Antonio 30 years. survived by brother Paul Heart of San Antonio. Funeral Friday at 3 PM from Shelley-Loring Chapel with burial in City Cemetery No. 1. Albert Singletery aged 27 died Thursday night at a San Antonio sanitarium. A farmer who came from Bedias two months ago. survived by father H. Singletery of Bedias, brothers Max and Henry, sister Mrs Emma Garza of Bryan. Body with brother Max to Bedias Friday night. interment in Bedias Saturday.
Shelby Lori Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and related supplies with contact phones 971 for inquiries and orders. This brief notice promotes goods and services in the local classifieds.
Notre Dame meets Army at West Point for the third straight year as the 1916 South Bend team, coached by Jesse Harper, seeks to extend a strong start. The defense faces a tough challenge against Oliphant and a potent Army offense while Notre Dame forwards and ends must perform on challenging given conditions.
A 1916 Star Company report outlines two national surveys by the National Committee for Mental Hygiene to classify people as sane, insane, or semi-insane. It cites rising insanity in custody, the high costs of care, and argues many notable figures and ordinary people fit semi-insane traits, urging careful treatment and punishment.
Advertisement claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets cure colds in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Features a Grove signature on the box and a 25 cent price.
Four thousand dollars worth of chemicals and apparatus destined for the University of Texas School of Chemistry from Bender and Hobein of Zurich are delayed. A letter dated September 12 and stamped by French war censors explains the firm cannot fill the order soon. This follows three prior unfilled orders over three years, amid uncertain branch location.
A Zurich house reports a neutral nation easing wartime strain by supplying laboratory items. The apparatus emphasizes general utility items and includes delicate instruments not obtainable in the United States.
University of Texas experts from the Bureau of Economic Geology and Technology begin an immediate survey of Culberson county sulphur deposits to assess extent and potential value. Dr Emil Beese and E L Porch travel to Rustler's Springs to study Permian shale and gypsum where a 40 by 20 mile field lies. one local company already produces about eight tons daily. A full regional report will follow.
The Texas University football team arrived in Booneville ahead of a big game against Missouri in Columbia. They headed to Kemper Military Academy for secret practice before traveling to Columbia the next day.
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