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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1915

Page

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Baraca-Philathea Anniversary October 24 Observed

The Baraca-Philathea movement marks its twenty-fifth anniversary with nationwide events on October 24. In San Antonio a Rae Ren Day meal meeting is set at Travis Park Methodist Church with Rev. H Garfield Johnson delivering the principal address and performances by local choirs and the Central Christian and Prospect Hill orchestras.

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Plan for Dista Nurses Endorsed

City health department would supervise newly chartered Public Health Nurse Association under city control if the commissioners back the plan. A health committee resolution proposes district nurses for the indigent, stationing them at the city health office, granting limited policing powers, and employing a head nurse at 475 per month.

Asenntation Airret City Health Department Health Syvara Eelde Furster

Texas Hotel News Moves Publication to San Antonio

The Texas Hotel News, official organ of the Texas Hotel Men's Association, will relocate its offices to San Antonio. Editor RL Sanders will publish monthly issues from here, with content on hotel industry matters, editorial takes, and member forums. The December issue will be the first published from San Antonio, signaling the city’s rising prominence as the state’s leading hotel hub. Regular Sunday rail service to Sutherland Springs is noted.

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City nurses to visit stores and aid public health drive

City hires district nurses to visit deprived areas, curb disease, and enforce tuberculosis rules. Nurses may bill patients up to 60 cents per visit during probation, rising to 75 dollars monthly after state acceptance. Monthly reports go to the Public Health Nurse Association and Health Department.

Public Health Nurse Association Health Department

Banquet Planned for San Antonio Typographica and Printing Pressmen Unions

An elaborate joint banquet at the St Anthony Hotel marks the fortieth anniversary of the San Antonio Typographica Triton No 172 and the fifteenth of the San Antonio Printing Pressmen's Union No 4a. Invitations extended to Governor Ferguson and Commissioner A W Woodman. speeches and toasts expected. many local and state officials, political figures, and press leaders invited. The Typotraphical Union, organized in 1876, has a current membership of about 123.

San Anienio Typographica Triton San Antonio Printing Pressmen's Union Bt Anthony Hinsheen Ferguson Lieber A Cers Chamber of Com Publicity League James. Slayden Carlos Bee San Antonio Typotraphigal Union Sharker C.F. Cotton Terrance O'Doughery D.C. Cunningham J. G. Gochran Roby I. H. Wakefield Adolph Kleenper Sarah Newmen Witten Behnerg William Potchinsky Ike Jordin James Mo Sedge Valde County Ola Herald Malo Plaze Unmn University Buckham Presemen's Union T. J. Blu

Madame Butterfly Featured in San Antonio Band Concert

The San Antonio Municipal Band will perform Madame Butterfly selections donated by Porter F. Loring at a Sunday concert in San Pedro Park at 3:30 PM. Director Professor William H. Smith notes the program includes multiple operatic and light opera pieces and audience requests, with works by Boehm, von Suppe, and others.

San Antonio Porter F. Loring San Petro Park William H. Smith W. C. Rigsby Wolff & Marx Company Professor Smith G. Boehmein von Supne Nesta

Gunter Hotel books Texas tourist drive and upgrades

The Gunter hotel in San Antonio embraces Texas tourism efforts to boost visitors from within the state and nationwide. Manager Percy Tyrrell highlights cooperative promotion with the Thousand Club and other hotels, noting strong early-season gains, especially from Germany, and plans room improvements, a card register system, and a large west-wall mural titled Lucky dog in San Antonio for his winter. The hotel aims to welcome guests with a reconfigured lobby path and a new ballroom floor, opening the winter season with enhanced amenities and continued marketing.

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Girl Orwes Transport Lieutenant Nelle Kates in War Service

Lieutenant Nelle Kates formerly worked at a bank in West Kensington England. At the war's outbreak she joined the Watman’s Bsucrecacy Corps and received a commission. Now she leads motor transport for Allied troops at Gallipoli and is known as Lieutenant for the Tommies with the British Expeditionary Force.

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Two Wells in Field Dividing Oil Interest Delays Reported

Oil field notes show two wells drilling toward the same stratum with progress hampered by delays. Citizen's and National Oil Company crews report depths of 925 and 1070 feet with additional feet to reach the top of the oil sand. Water pipe approval and a banded-fug installation for Well No. 1 are noted as operational details.

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Baylor University Plans 70th Homecoming in Waco Texas

Baylor University announces a 70th homecoming to honor its founding on Thanksgiving Day with alumni from across Texas gathering. The event features a new grandstand backhouse club, a Texas Christian University game on Thanksgiving, a full program of music and songs, and speeches by notable Texas and Southern leaders. The celebration aims to showcase the university’s training and long history dating back to the Republic era.

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Irrigation Probe Outlines State Federal Cooperation Plan

An Austin conference between W T Rockwell US irrigation engineer and the State Board of Water Engineers drafted a preliminary plan for a joint state and federal inquiry into water irrigation. The aim is a streamlined, economical water supply for Texas through a formal investigation and coordinated action.

Austin Tex W. T. Rockwell United States Irrigation Engineer Federal Department of Amritature San Antonio State Board of Water Engineers Spears

Oil Pipeline Construction Nears Amid Rotary Drilling

Work proceeds on a pipeline to move oil from the field to the railroad, with derrick erected on the rere and hired by Pittman for 1000. Drilling will begin soon as Panama Oil Company holdings incorporate the project. A Sunday meeting at 2 30 features Haynes and Lytle performers, a program ending with veteran honors.

Pitlman Pithman Acry Panama Oil Company Pittman Vintet Haynes Gryova Neallie Lytle Byencer Mins Nellip Lytle E Rone

Address on State Pensions to Confederate Veterans Camp No. 144

J O Jones state pension commissioner will address Alpert Hidney Johnston Camp No. 144 United Confederate Veterans on pensions for veterans at the Women’s Club on Camden Street. Langworthy reelected president of San Antonio Assembly No. 78 Loyal Americans of the Republic. officers elected include W Dyer vice president and others such as A Bust Neer secretary and B Biace prelate.

J. O. Jones Alpert Hidney Johnston United Confederate, ‘Veterans Camden Street Langyworthy Langworthy San Antonio Loyal Americans of the Republic W. Dyer Bust Neer Biace Langworthey Worgeant Bite Starz Grae

Fragmentary street addresses and names in a garbled notice

Readable items include several street addresses and manager names such as 424 West Amaton Street and 1733 Culebra Avetur with managers listed as John Ahr A. M. Dele combre H. Achilles and Albert Peters. The text is a jumbled garble of misread OCR with phone cues and scattered identifiers.

Fredericiestians Road Matager B. Chumbless Tavis West Amaton Street John Ahr Muckherry Street A. M. Delecombre Travis Culebra Avetur Achilles Houston Street Detleatessen Ka Connection Albert Peters Phione

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