Puget Sound Gulf Highway Route Fight in Texas
A dispute over extending the Puget Sound Gulf Highway from San Antonio to Corpus Christi centers on routing via the old Goliad road out of San Antonio or a Pleasanton road alternative. Bexar County Commissioner J H Covington leads objections, urging hearings in Austin Tuesday and mobilizing local officials to oppose the Pleasanton route while county judges along the Goliad path await notice and potential delegation.
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Puget Sound
San Antonio
Corpus Canisti
Pleasanton Road
State Highway League
Austin
Highway League
San Angonjo
Corpus Christi
Bexar County
Goliad
Awail
Soaking Cain
Covington
Wiehlin
Falla
J. H. Covington
Gurprien
Pleaganton
Duurdanton
George West
McMullin
Live Oak
Pleasanton
German Prisoners Make Toys For American Children
German prisoners from the Kronprinz Wilhelm are interned near Fort McPherson Georgia. They spend days forging lead toys for U S children by melting lead and pouring into molds. The toys are sold to raise funds for soldiers and sent to Uncle Sam’s troops. Proceeds help brothers and fellow sailors, though some critique the effort amid wartime prejudices.
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Kronpring Wilhelm
Fort McPherson
America
Uuigs
Goliad road route debated by highway group
Covington reports the Goliad road as the main highway from the city to Corpus Christi and the coast, with six miles improved and eight remaining to contract. Opposition favors the Goliad route, arguing it serves larger towns and farming communities. a meeting in George West on August 24 sent a delegation to Austin, urging the commission to favor the Goliad plan for the greatest public good.
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Slaaer Covington
Goliad
Corpus Christ
Paver al Vests
Plestianion
Albet Decadle
George West
Wichita Valley
Austin
Indictment Refiled Against Farmers AML Group
An obscure re indictment lists members of a Farnura group facing federal charges. The document references a grand jury proceeding and alleged conspiracies tied to the United States government. The text mentions several unclear names and places, including Warley and Ae Warley Witt, with scattered phrases about payees and living locations.
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AML
Tex
Baye Pil
Farnura' Gud Liborovs’ — Penteceiva
Agwueielion
Curly Tonialit
Fudera Gran Jury
Wight
United States
Weal Tov
Eui'ls Moniletys
Committee Plans Jewish Welfare Services for Soldiers
A national Jewish welfare group appointed a local committee to arrange religious services for Jewish soldiers at San Antonio stations starting September. The panel will assess attendance, provide meals for those unable to attend, and coordinate with Army chaplains to support Jewish worship alongside Protestant and Catholic observances.
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Antones Booneh
Wil Garnot
Savvel Marks
Nath Gerstein
Sploman
Colinas
Education officials discuss San Antonio college growth
A garbled 1920s classified notice from the Colega Sac Hon of the Thus Buln Teacharn Association outlines official support for San Antonio Female College and nearby junior college, praising potential in science and teaching programs, urging stronger facilities, laboratories, and university backing.
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Colega Sac
Associaton
J. 1S
Hurrivun
Saytonia Female College
Seatonto
Texa
M. A
Eousstey
Sianda
Forvell
Rergel & Evel
Wbove Renort
Gore
An Antonia Wamnate
Giada Junior College
San Aneonio
Dan Antonio
Antonio Tamale College
Thaste Board
University of Travis
Tha
Teans Stila Peachers
Worth Thousands of Dollars Says a Man on Tinige Cure
A Abbeville Georgia farmer recounts dramatic relief from stomach trouble and nervousness after taking Taniac. He claims seven pounds gained and renewed energy enabling full daily work. Wagner Drug Store and Meters Pharmacy in San Antonio carry the remedy.
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Tinige
Daniel
Abbeville
Georgia
Waale
Fenlec
Tania
San Antonio
Wagner Drug Siora and Meters Pharmacy
Énocial Taniac Represuntative
Army orders list chaotic transfers and retirements at Fort Houston
A garbled army orders page lists transfers to Fort Houston and other bases, retirements, and appointments. Names such as Marl A. Welsh, James B. Mantug, and Harry J. Pra yer appear amid scattered unit designations. The text includes aviation and infantry officers, retirements for Coronet W. Penrose and Lt. Col. Lem Ubiger, and mentions Princeton University and other locations.
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Firet Stouterynitas Karly T. Hering
James. B. Mantug
Deni Corps
Fort A Houston
Maviou Q
Mojie
Allen K. Taushde
Chaim Te Wotwsla
Uitantry
Jnvieinn
Gu Cie de Abidte
Myles
Botney
Bel
Wasttington
Tury G. Tana
Sme ME
Pruscole Ta Aviation Fraeree
Alhart Dy Milla
Cardo Chis
Auen
Eva Wiltan A. Behn
Uikadior Generata Ober Vk
Broien
Charley P
Envinies Aus Heenkenant
Blautiin
Winaup
Colona Ray
Amalors
Asela W. Heraton
Hong
Wits Lovdlorp
Caolsins Homie L. Black
Sayiel Jorha
Rayert
Wargil
Ainedd
Ralstek
Thajvunin
Vio Bie Macdreue
Mederat
Tli
Voudita
Glen
Willian S. Huxewdr
K. Ceili
Comat Atelier Te HS 'Ninem’ Tlath” Artillery
Cutacins
Ahienly
W Od. Toindrieby
Albert Vike
Wirsineee Reeeys
Notable Personal Mentions at Stony Point Yet
A string of social and local figures from Howeton to Cordeth attend events. Names include Frank of Cordeth, A Tyrant of Meettingy Wise, J Mr res of Gonzatea, and J Whitfield of Morcos. The list notes hotel stays, visits, and gatherings around late December and early January. The piece reads as a society notices column with numerous abbreviated references and partial names.
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Atasat
Howeton
Pranic Bey
Vila
Dida
Duchalle
Tiaon
Masa
Nini Mira
Colo Maui
Vapor Frank
Cordeth Rly
Uri Menger
F. Witson
St. Anthone Hotel
Wollwy
W. Lowey
Luis
Itren A
Meettingy
Nes
Lanter
Rayne
Mutchlis Aric
Shener
Ebregenert
Ayariel
Anthoig
Gonzatea
Morcos
Miax
McNobb
Grypory
Tha Lintsr
Tin An Mit
Chartes
Wellaon
San Maveon
Cate
GU Ransom
Cuntoras
Orient Suits Austin Over Passenger Train Continuation
In a September filing in the 53rd District Court, the Texas Attorney General seeks to stop the Orient Railway from operating a San Angelo to Alpine passenger train without Railroad Commission consent. The suit cites a 1916 order requiring railroads to obtain prior consent and alleges Orient failed to obtain it and did not respond. Penalties amount to 50 dollars per day for each violation.
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Austin
Tex
Penstifer
Farewell Banquet as Troops Leave City for Europe
Thousands bid farewell as Captain Maverick and Maj. Wilson lead Texas troops to Fort Worth for departure to Europe. A farewell banquet at a Mexican restaurant and a street procession marked the sendoff, with families and friends bidding safe travels before the 7 o'clock train.
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Europe
Texas
Capi Lewis Maverick
Maj
Homer T. Wilson
Fort Worth
Hoywe
Maverick
Cemitanis
Mars
Xialwerl Sons
South West
Avery Dunes
Bnggnes
Liniavisad
Texe
Am Wikince Company
Cotton Salle Saint
Noup Tovle Park
Lie Ueata
Canning
Somerhershi
Frances” Ie Ari Tert Houprat
Byron
Jiitloaway
Bonners
Behe
Turner
Sticky
Wiseman
Paxton
Wight
Teachers join army amid wartime Texas schooling shift
Superintendent W. Prat Doughty reports from Austin on a statewide inspection and teachers’ institute. War conditions push many teachers to enlist or resign, with vacancies filled by women and young men. Charters filed across several Texas cities show continued business activity despite the draft.
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Austin
Tex
New Fall Shoes Arrive In Vid Wood and Patent Leather
A local shop previews fall footwear including missy styles in Vid Wood and patent leather. Prices range from $2.95 to $4.00 with sale items highlighted. The store promotes gunmetal stock shoes and emphasizes value for the American boy.
Amusement Center Planned Near Camp Travis
The Travis Amusement Company organized to create a center near Camp Travis on a 20 acre tract. Officers include Porter Loring president George Holmgreen vice president WH Chailers secretary and St B Webb treasurer. Plans call for vaudeville theater roller skating rink and concerts to attract soldiers and provide entertainment under war board approval.
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Travis Amperaeut Company
Xatchers
Camp Travis
Porter Loring
Wa Conmany
George Holmgreen
Vic
Chailers
St. B. Webb
War Recreation Board
Ns Committee On Comits
TV. Hucker
Kduda
War Board
Anil
Uie
Phans Choo
John W. Rucky
Fence T. Allan
Neve
National Army
Mttary Police
Pala
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Yeady
Siti Arough
Yench
Auistetic
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Republic Dispatch
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Looney
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Cal Floy
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J. W. Pond
G. W. Poutland
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Ranital
Maryances Cotterr
Card G. Wilfott
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