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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1915

Page

5

Edison The World’s Greatest Inventor From Newsboy To Genius

A broad narrative traces Thomas Edison from selling newspapers on the Grand Trunk to becoming a renowned inventor. It highlights his early telegraphy work, pivotal experiments, and major breakthroughs including the incandescent lamp, phonograph, and electric lighting system. The piece notes his perseverance amid criticism, his first laboratory attempts, and the creation of the Menlo Park era of invention.

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Italian Red Cross Benefit Receives $140 Donation

A October 4 concert and dance raised about $10 for the Italian Red Cross. Duchessa D Aosta forwarded the funds from club efforts in Bologna. Misa Tmechess, president, reports letters thanking the club for prior aid and notes the latest contribution supported wounded Italians. The 1914 Italian cause fundraiser involved prominent Tinian women in San Antonio.

Duchessa, D'Aosta Red Cross Duchessa D'Aosta Bologna Italy Misa Tmechess Duchess Iptaosta Club Duchessa D‘acata Clu bin Antonio Mra Tormee Copnink

Declamation Contest for Girls Expanded in State

Austin Texas reports the University Interscholastic League adds a state declamation contest for girls alongside boys. Senior and junior divisions, districts feeding a final at the University of Texas. Five minute speeches judged for public appeal, with prizes across county district and state levels.

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