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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
9
Sumner to Newport New GALVESTON Tex Nov 24 The United States army transport Burnner sailed today for her permanent station at Newport News The Sumner carried the transport department equipment remaining here and was the last at the feet of trans-
Disjointed OCR fragment notes a 1919 port mobilization of a Seep division at Galveston and Texas City, mentioning the Twenty-third infantry and elements labeled Hunting Licenses and Potchernich, with unclear context and names.
Seven degrees are to be conferred on Wednesday the third day of the Scottish Rite reunion. Work begins in the morning with the 12th degree and continues late as the 25th degree is bestowed. The final day will cover the 26th through 30th degrees. P Cochran may arrive Thursday to deliver the permanent charter and grant a consistory in opera, enabling all degrees from the fourth to the 32nd. A notable musical program features a chorus from the Apollo Club and St. Mark's Church with H W Bates directing.
City students gain two days of vacation as Thanksgiving is celebrated with church services and family reunions across San Antonio. Various churches schedule union services, sermons, and hymns, led by local pastors, with additional observances at St. Mark's St. John's and St. Pauls. Catholic and Episcopal services fill the morning hours, while university and community groups prepare programs for Wednesday evening and Thursday morning observances.
A Buffalo, Kentucky, reader describes Plant Juice as a remarkable remedy for stomach trouble and rheumatic pain, claiming it cured indigestion and restored appetite. The testimonial cites widespread use and urges friends to try the product sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.
Salvation Army official J Smith outlines special Thanksgiving services at Sabinson Army hill with a 8 18 pm gathering. Luther League hosts a Thanksgiving event at Grave English Evane Bell Church. School children enjoy two days holiday while teachers attend the Texas State Teachers Association meeting. Post office holiday hours observed. Carnegie Library noted.
Turkeys were plentiful in the San Antonio market on Wednesday with prices easing from earlyweek levels. Farmers faced disappointing sales as they hoped for higher Eve demand. celery and other commodities were abundant, and turkey producers benefited from big grain crops boosting profitability despite lower prices than in New York and Chicago.
The Rexar County executes a Thanksgiving plan with Sheriff Jon W. Tolin ordering turkeys and trimmings for prisoners at the county home. The County Home for the Aged also to receive similar provisions as county commissioners authorize meals. All courts to close Thursday and the County Clerk Frank Newton’s office expected to be affected.
The court house will operate in the morning with one or two clerks issuing marriage licenses and handling related tasks. The building will be closed in the afternoon.
JT Baldwin, manager and vice president of Mission Ice and Fuel, will host an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner Thursday afternoon for about 100 guests. The event, in its fifth consecutive year, will feature large turkeys and a menu described as the most elaborate yet with toasts to the manager and after dinner speeches.
Lockhart Oil and Gin Company plant destroyed by fire last night. Fire began about 11 o clock. Property damage estimated at 50000 with 27000 insurance. Quick action by local fire company saved a line of builders hardware and nearby structures.
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