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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1917

Page

14

Militaristic Styles Dominate Fall and Winter Hats

Fashion notes from Courtney Colauirity highlight wartime influence on millinery with militaristic modes shaping fall and winter hats. Descriptions cover street hats, morning toppers, sport and luncheon styles, trims in gold, silver, and fur, and the resurgence of feathers, embroidery, and veils amid leather scarcity.

Courtney Immael Vetleurs Dé Jaine Cormantown Jersey Gainesborough

Plan for Yoakum Fair Emphasizes Bigger Event

The sixth animus meeting of the South Texas Fair Association plans a four day Yoakum fair October 9 to 6 inclusive with livestock prizes, large entries, and regional days named Cuero Hallettsville Shiner Yoakum Yorktown Loyally Soldiers Red Cross Boy Scouts Bohemian Farmers Union Fraternal Firemen Better Babies Farmers Stockmen and San Antonio Aransas Pass. Despite drought local leaders expect record agricultural displays and strong farmer participation.

South Texas Fair Association Yoakum Texas Hallettaville Yorktown Loyally Soldiers Red Cross Boy Scouts Genziles Cay Farmers San Antonio Aransas Pass Juliog Lockhart Fictoria L. ZL. Stephenson al- Hsovinlian

Tax rolls show a gain of $7 328 123 for 1917 in Bexar County

The Bexar County tax rolls for 1917 total $110 154 024, a gain of $7 328 123 from 1916, the largest in years, due to higher real estate values. County Assessor Allert Huth and deputies completed the rolls Tuesday and will file with the state comptroller. details list property categories and valuations, with total state and county tax rate at 1.15 per $100 of valuation and taxes collected at 145 GR.

Bexar County Allert Huth Bex County

American Hospital Association Meets in Cleveland

Prominent hospital and medical leaders from across the country gather for the American Hospital Association convention in Cleveland. Officials from the General Medical Board, Council of National Defense, and the Red Cross will discuss wartime hospital needs, civilian medical care, conscription, and supply standardization. Governor Cox will close the session with remarks.

Clevelan Americai Hospital Association General Medical Council of National Defende Wna Amerie Ted Cross Il Duesses Stetenst Wil Focet Far Menberg Tine Simith Army Medical Reserve Corps Busta Jefferson I Rea Moggsaq League Marores Peace Bis Henry King Uheviin College Aluries Butler Newark City France Meltet Clearing House Whith Ministry of War Dave Cleveland Uhera Anl James M. Cox Ohio Seavien Association Robert J. Wilsia

New York Officers Named in Intercity Board List

The document lists vice presidents and officers across cities including Dz A New York and P Warner Cleveland Jor D J Hich ardson Providence R L and George MM Neving Washington D C secretary Dr Wildare Walsh Philadelphia treasurer Agi Ss Barbn Chicago indicating a regional administrative roster.

New York Dz A P. Warner Cleveland D. J. Hichardson Providenes R. L George MM Neving Washington D. C

Mexicans Celebrate Independence Day Bazaar at Mexlesti Casino

A Brazilian era style festival marks the milestone with a grand bazaar at 125 Soledail Street. The committee includes Whicheater Kelso Salvator Miuleto Edward Dwyer and others. Festivities begin Saturday at 6 o'clock with dancing, mariachi, and traditional Mexican dishes. A Sunday program continues with performances by Mexican artists and a chorus. Proceeds fund local needs and the event promotes community ties.

Mesloo Mexlesti Casino Soledail Street Wits Grand Isl Saturdacr Whicheater Kelso Salvator Miuleto Edward Dwyer Edwards Vaniaris Ta. Chapa B. Garza Aldapeaml Banjujel Qhijano United States France Italy

Masons In Army Band Night At Alamo Vinza

A Thursday entertainment plans a band concert in Alamo Vinza from 5 to 6 PM with Shriner pie and a varied program including theatrical acts, wrestling, and military parade features. The Shrine band and other local acts perform at the indoor venue on 8th Street, headlined by the Thirty-two Music Kenedy and a series of instrumental pieces and marches.

Alamo Vinza Alzatian Shriner Pie Mth Maxons Senantonio Shrine Sand Music Kenedy Svoltisn de Molay Marchal Stemten Voster Dotard Chara

No Highway Decision Atlarix Tes Hearing

The State Highway Commission paused its decision on the San Antonio to Corpus Christi route. After an afternoon hearing, officials will inspect other routes and then announce a decision. Bee County Commissioner Swan Tom Newton and Bexar County Attorney spoke for the Sap Route, while Sausage Route supporters included BJ Woodward Sam Ansonig and Judge Bowen.

Atlarix Tes Wudluloy San Antonio Corpus Chasti Uishway Commission Janeuete Cownty Ianera7 Swan Bee County Tom Nawton Bexar Coun I M. Cox Bee Coun BJ. Woodward Sam Ansonig Bowen Atascosaryt

Mooney Denied New Trial by State Supreme Court

Thomas J. Mooney, sentenced to death for murder linked to a coras explosion, was denied a new trial by the California State Supreme Court. The denial rests on the State Attorney General's consent for a review of judgment, not on the merits of the case.

Mooney San Francisco Cal Thomas J. Mooney State Supreme Court Cage

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