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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary text references a want for a head tax lift and mentions individuals or groups with unclear roles. The lines are garbled, offering little readable substance to identify people, places, dates, or concrete actions.
Tuesday Nigl Missionary Society at Sough vido Christian Church gathers at 8 o clock. Circles of Travis Methodist meet at 6 50, 4 30, and 3 20 p m in various rooms. Women’s groups, Ladies Aid, and Young Women’s Christian Association hold sessions at Prospect Hill, Madison Square, and Wolfe Mary auditor. Ted Cross Circle convenes at 2 30 p m in the noted hall.
A lively benefit performance at the War Memorial featured the Bortoty Vaudeville troupe and many local performers. Stars included Miss Mauve Thomas, Miss Marjorie Clue Mas Mecks, and pianist Maud Conyrs, with group numbers and vibrant costumes enhancing the bustling program.
City officials indicate dance halls could reopen with new safety measures after a conference with venue managers and public safety officers. The plan includes stationed gate staff and clear instructions at entrances to ensure compliant attendance, with attention to health rules and crowd control.
An official rate hike proposal by Southern Western Vargiersy seeks higher freight charges for freight movements amid expected railway approval. The commission and authorities discuss monetary impact, earliest decision dates, and potential costs to shippers and consumers.
The San Antonio Chilharmonic Society presents a January program with guest speakers and performances. Mrs Richardson Gat chairs the committee for the year's schedule, promising instructional and engaging events. Grand musical selections feature Miss Lee and Mrs. Wylett, with a Wednesday night concert and hosting details shared for attendees.
Fragmentary text from a local page mentions Mitter Mehl Wiest Wad in Waco. References to an ill omen and a memorial context appear, along with a mention of a widow and a possible start for a meeting or event. Names and locations are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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