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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1915
Page
3
In San Antonio electrical firms observe Electrical Prosperity Week. Henry L. Doherty of Toledo, president of the Society for Electrical Development, telegraphed that the observance is meant to awaken the public to the benefits of electricity and its potential to increase human happiness.
A stream of remarks extols electricity as the ultimate labor saver. It claims electricity can eliminate or lessen most work, urging quick adoption and consulting an electrician to apply it. The text contrasts slow adopters with those embracing electric efficiency for comfort and prosperity.
Representatives from several Methodist Bible classes met at Travis Park Sunday afternoon to form a temporary organization for a San Antonio Bible Class Union. W W L Cory was named chairman and a committee, including Mrs Blair and Mrs Shirley, was set to draft a constitution and by laws ahead of a 3 40 pm gathering next Sunday to perfect the group.
Bexar County officers must file annual financial reports by January 1 detailing all fees and monetary transactions. County Auditor Howard oversees compilation, year-end checks, and a final report to the county commission era. A summary copy goes to the state comptroller to ensure fiscal status is certified.
In Society notes a busy calendar features the Dancing Dogzen and Woman's Class Me at the Automobile Club in honor of Mrs Agnes Tee of Corsicana. Daughters of the American Revolution and Mozart Society host gatherings at the Gunter and Beethoven Hall with luncheons and literature. Various clubs meet at 3 p m including the German Classics Reading Civils and the Texase British War airs Club. A lecture on Robert Louis Stevenson closes the day.
Vigle As jouilh daughter of Premier Anquith wed Bonham Carter at St Margaret’s Wealminster after a recent illness postponed the ceremony. Parliament members presented a gold stand with a didmong brooch to the premier’s daughter in a library ceremony. Members of all parties attended the wedding and gifts.
County Judge James R. Davis declares that the Besor County Juvenile Home and Training School is for delinquent children only and rejects the idea it serves as an orphan asylum. He notes parents cannot shift responsibility and six youths were placed under commitments by the juvenile court with clerk A. T. Dumate handling clerical duties.
The steel barge Pioneer, operating between Corpus Christi and Galveston, was destroyed by fire this morning off Port O Connor. The crew of 55 survived, but the cargo burned. The vessel went down Sunday night during a blow.
Fragmentary catalog notes multiple brands and items including Elgin Creamers Butter Hawaiian Pineapple Carlisle Soap and coffee blends. Mentions prices and store items with scattered product names and ad-like listings.
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