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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
34
A quip from Puck notes that a tale about Kate should spread widely beyond the pair of confidants. The exchange hints at social intrigue and the potential for broader public attention.
Texas officials plan a formal rabbit dinner to promote rabbits as a food product. Commissioner Fred W. Davis says jack rabbits and other varieties will be showcased, with prominent guests and a toastmaster, as shipments and markets for rabbit meat and skins are developed. Spring shipments may follow with car loads to Eastern markets.
London newspapers praise Walter Runciman, president of the Board of Trade, for announcing in the House of Commons that England will soon have a food controller. The move signals continuation of hostilities and mirrors Germany’s conservation steps.
Robert L. Barnes, head of the U S Bureau of Investigation, has returned to his San Antonio headquarters after visiting all border offices in Texas New Mexico and Arizona on a quarterly morale trip He noted no results yet from the high cost of living probe and said reports will be sent to Washington if the Justice Department approves publicity
Judge J F Carl named receiver for Industrial Bank & Trust by District Judge Tayloe. He posted a 10000 bond and took oath, then assumed control at 450 East Commerce. He said deposits are safe based on initial information from Horace H Shelton and others, though no final statement yet. Shelton had applied for a receiver, noting 19000 in deposits due to depositors.
San Antonio public schools will dismiss teachers for two school days at Thanksgiving to allow attendance at the Texas State Teachers Association convention in Fort Worth. Salaries for November paid Wednesday, enabling a teacher to leave Wednesday afternoon and return Monday. Post office preparations include a Thanksgiving Day holiday with carriers off and no deliveries.
Notice from the Deputy Collector of Customs in Port of San Antonio dated November 22 1916 announces a public auction at the Custom House on December 8 1916 at 10 AM for six barrels of Mescal seized at Laredo for violation of the U S Customs laws. The piece also describes an upcoming initiation for fifteen candidates at Knights of Columbus hall with Judge M F Buckley and J Hill Glover assisting.
A western gentleman introduced by a friend dined with Ethel I and praised her light appetite. The friend notes the suitor is a capable judge, running an ostrich farm in California.
More than 300 people attended a Thursday evening benefit concert at the YWCA auditorium under the city mission board to raise money for a kindergarten on Colima and Leona streets. The goal is to support a planned Wesley House with a December bazaar to fund the project. notable contributors included Gilbert F. E. Schramm and the Second Wisconsin Infantry band.
Sealed proposals will be received at Fort Sam Houston Texas until 11 a m November 28 1916 for enlarging the hospital kitchen including plumbing wiring and fixtures. Information from Capt Charles Abel Construction Q M Adv.
A Birmingham Age-Herald note quotes a letter about Dubhwaite and his improving chi rography. The exchange asks what he is taking for it and confirms positive progress.
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