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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1920
Page
3
Mr. Simmang discussed a visit from the Orient and the Chinese rag industry in Peing. He described rag processing using lambs wool, the difficulty obtaining Turkish and Persian rags, and the labor required to make a single rag, noting samples brought home by the Simmangs.
A San Antonio source recalls American missionary work in China, noting Rockefeller Foundation funding and medical efforts. The text mentions Chinese leaders and goodwill toward the United States, with Mr and Mrs Simmang planning to return to the Orient. Simmang resumes work with the Chinese American Bank of Commerce upon return.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to an Antonio event with officials of the association. The text hints at a convention agenda and a claim that few men from Southwest Texas have experienced the city’s prominent shallow needs near the gates, suggesting a showcase or tour.
A regional effort to eradicate cattle ticks is urged by the Texas livestock associations. Leaders including Robert J. Cilhorns of Kingsville and Roy Miller of Corpus Christi call for immediate county compliance with the eradication act, quarantine enforcement, and coordinated support from the Livestock Sanitation Commission at a Saturday morning meeting in the Anthony Hotel ballroom. The zones listed include Awa Yin and other counties, emphasizing the urgent need for unified action to halt tick spread and protect livestock.
Fragmentary OCR appears to enumerate Texas counties and town names including Calhoun Chambers Colorado Linit Goliad Galveston Hidalgo Tavris Hardin Davay Dewitt vio Fayette Hart Tend din Hogg Jackson Begaks Tiny Wells Kleberg Katoet LaSalle Tuya Lev Live Oak Maverick Me Mallow Matagarde Medina Nueso Refugio Stare San Patricio Uyathe Victoria Webb Willacy Wilton Whay ton Yavala Rapata Washington Wal lex Grimes Gongoles nnd Bastyop a
The article notes a Chinese American San Antonian, once a local figure, touring to advance business ties with China. It highlights admiration for American influence, banking interests, and the hope that US capital and services can expand in China as relations strengthen.
The article describes copies of The San Antonio Light arriving for President Harding via the Union Station mail train, with delivery arranged to reach him at Southern Lexus and Point Isabel before other outlets. It notes the arrangement will speed his access to the latest news and photos for his reception.
Oil men convene in San Antonio to open the Southwest Texas Oil Men convention at the Gunter hotel. The gathering, led by the association’s secretary, expects a large turnout with delegates named from city and county districts. Program sessions include welcomes by Mayor Samris, talks on benefits, development, and the San Antonio oil area, plus a dinner at the Gunter ballroom.
In a Buchler Brothers market at 325 Alama Plosa on Saturday afternoon a 11 year old boy Clyde Henry sustained severe hand injuries when a sausage grinder detached from its bench and pulled him into the device. Market employees freed the boy after the machine was torn free, and physicians had to amputate parts of the hand. The grinder and machine were moved to a nearby location by automobile for further examination.
County commissioners awarded a nine mile road contract from Leon crack to Payne ron to J H Kampmann with bid 817 280, about 20 000 under the highest. The agreement includes three years of maintenance and paving of worn areas, plus a city paving plan from San Pedro creek to city limits. A separate contract for a road steiner was given to Austin Western Hand Machinery.
After many delays the X W eats borin cafeteria will open to the public Wednesday November 28 in the Moore building basement. Delays in obtaining the special equipment postponed the opening by over a month and the space has been remodeled with white walls and light grey fittings. Entrance will be from a stairway between the Maneo and Hodell buildings near Avenue G.
The text shows a confused narrative with references to a person named Wa Own Triphorene and others. It mentions refusal, a comman falke, and a daughter noting a cough related incident. The overall meaning remains unclear due to garbled OCR and lacks coherent event details or identifiable actions.
A fragmented sale listing shows vase values at $4.50, candy tare at $3.00 valued items for $2.10, Wine Glanzee priced at $7.50 with act $5.95, and flower baskets at $5.00 values for $3.50. The legible items indicate discounted pricing on decorative wares.
Full page ad showcases air tight wood stoves with cast iron shell and sheet steel sides, plus a wide range of tableware including knives forks spoons and sugar shells. Prices claim lower costs and better service with brass mahogany and glass humidors featured. Sale emphasizes value and money back guarantees amidst heavy ad language.
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