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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1917

Page

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Federal poll tax debate heads to Atlanta conference

Austin figure John Smith, an authority on taxation, will attend the national tax conference in Atlanta November 12 16 to discuss direct taxation and the need for uniform, rational tax laws. He warns state laws are inadequate, noting high local compliance costs and many untaxed properties. He cites substantial tax law complexity and the push for a uniform national approach.

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French Instruction Begs SGN at Camp Travis

The Ninetieth Division plans a night course in French for selected enlisted men at Camp Travis. A 16 session program will be run by the YMC A with University of Nevada and University of Texas support. Professor Otts Bond will lead as chief instructor with student teachers from UT and a preliminary eligibility exam set for November.

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Christmas Gift Crepe de Chine and Silk Garments

Garments described include crepe de chine wash gatin Georgette crene trimmed with tavegy and ribbons, hand embroidered and beaded designs. Suitable as Christmas gifts. Prices range from 98e to $6.90. Vests and bloomers in crepe de chine Jersey silk and wash satin in flesh and white, plain embroidered and lace trimmed, various styles and sizes. Special Monday prices at $1.98 and $2.48.

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Gas well brought in at Whitle Point field by Southern Gas

A new gas well was brought in yesterday in the Whitle Point field by the Southern Gas Company. Strong pressure was reported, drills managed emergencies, and the company seeks to reproduce gas for the Corpus Christi area while awaiting city charter decisions and potential regulatory delays.

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Plans for army family housing near Camp Ravns debated

Members of the Ghunder of Comacres discussed plans for 4 xENLY LottAges costing about 31009 instead of 500 or 000, to be built on silos near Camp Ravns for army officers and their families. A conference of Interested citizens at the Ghunder of Commerce approved further investigation with a follow up meeting likely on Wednesday, November 7. Committees were named to study and report on alternate land use and a different name for the project.

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