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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1917

Page

2

Terrell Wants Full Investigation Of State Departments

In Austin Rep George F Terrell of El Paso proposes a wholesale probe of all state departments and institutions including the legislative department. The Terrell amendment would require a complete investigation of expenditures by House and Senate and changes to statutes to curb illegal spending from the contingent fund. Debates over authorization and printings fueled early actions as lawmakers plan further amendments and action on the report.

Austin Tex House George F.terrell Legislative Department Roverment Thiss Afr Terrell Hower Senate Me. Terrell Lagiatatura Spradlay Logieiature Bradley Dudley Mle Iem Pers World Thomason el Paso We Taume Kane Prnd

Condemnation of High Rentals Sparks Real Estate Reform

In San Antonio the practice of charging exorbitant rents was condemned by the Rez Fetate Board. The meeting adopted a resolution to restrict real estate activities with salesmen, and to require inspections of properties before listing. Several owners had raised rents recently, prompting tenants to vacate or pay higher sums.

San Antonio Rez Fetate Board Hove Busines

Soldiers and Masons Pack Spot For Army Banquet Night

More than a thousand soldiers and Masons crowded the Scottish Rite Cathedral Thursday night for a Master Masons in the army recreation program. Fort Sam Houston Camp Travis and Kelly Field members joined veterans from Camp Swift and Fort Worth in boxing, wrestling, vaudeville, and athletic stunts. The Sheineys and Shrine Panu opened the program, with police Chief Fred Lancaster praising the army and its soldiers. The two-and-a-half hour show featured ring events, comedy, skating, and a strong crowd-pleasing war bowl finale before the banquet service for guests and attendees.

Alvafar Teaple San Antonio Sheineys Anye Inn Fort Sam Meaiton Camp Travis Kelly Field Leun Springs Shriner Waters Fred Lancaster Ferguson Smith San Antolio Wileh Barrett Landsmay Harry Milla Will Enninsmaan Strom Louse Texas Johnny Howard Bocing Spué" Muphy Bat- Ming Welsh Clenta

Cooperative employment bureau aims to link factories and job seekers

A cooperative employment bureau proposed by Sim Ave lon manufacturers officers a plan to supply factories with vacancies and info to applicants. Brevetary CU. Lent and others would oversee daily cheered notices, forming a system where a head or superintendent at any institution may share job information when no vacancy exists at their site. The plan envisions a clearinghouse benefiting both employers and workers.

Sim Avelon Associas Hun Brevetary Manafueturars Leet Ileig Worle Geeturien Work Tert Iy Ltd

Lemons and Orchard White Beauty Cream Ad

A vintage beauty tip endorses lemon juice mixed with orchard white to create a skin cream. It claims properties to reduce freckles and sallowness, soften skin, and brighten the face and hands. Instructions describe extracting lemon juice, straining, and combining with orchard white for a whitening, smoothing effect.

Annual institute to become a regional educational fair in San Antonio

The Joint County Institute in Southwest Texas, held since Monday and ending Friday at George W. Brackenridge High School, voted unanimously to become an annual educational event for the region. It featured lectures by University of Minnesota and University of Texas educators, drew large crowds, and emphasized the value of teacher collaboration and renewed enthusiasm. A wholesome luncheon program supported visitors, while a Friday night concert at Temple Beth-El capped the event with performances by Roy Throne, Gilbert Schramm, and others.

Joint County Institut Feaalors Texas George W. Brackenridge High School San Antonio Richard 8. Burton University of Minnesota Lotus Js. Coffman Department of Education J. F. Bobbitt University of Chicago Prat Guilerma Tall University of Texas Sr. Cartman Meo A’reetlon Sedov Catenoria Suncesa Charles S. Meek Teaching Corps of Tin Viaitora Spor Xehonls Jet High School Oh Suely

Divisions Reported as Formed for Texas National Guard at Camp Dowie

Reports from Southern Department headquarters indicate 1208 men have formed the new regiments of the Texas National Guard now stationed at Camp Dowie Fort Worth. The border garrisons at terents Pair and Fouveh remain outside this count.

Texas Nader Guard Camp Dowie Fort Worth

Wanted 21-year-old arrest notice in Galveston district

A garbled report notes a 21-year-old Galveston resident was arrested by an officer named Latevtiver Robinson at an East Side location. The alert cites a telegram from the Galveston police department. The arrest is to follow receipt of further information. Galveston authorities have been notified.

Gulvestan Nearo Robinson N. N. Jobson Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Alex Scott

San Antonio College seeks funds for nonsectarian tuition support

The article argues San Antonio should financially back a locally based college offering free literary department tuition to daughters of non Methodist preachers, highlighting its nondenominational ideals and city-building role. It notes graduates gain junior-year university standing, with rapid entry to University of the South or West programs, and praises the college’s civic contributions and connections to high school graduates.

Lo Hesauné Tix Pelley Ima Berguaatt San Antonio Nike Texas State Teachers’ Association State University Church Universities Thin City Malior Souk West

Frasier tailoring ad and Austin case in San Antonio

Fragmented OCR tells of Fraser Tailoring Co ad on West Commerce Street in San Antonio. Mentions Stephen George arrested in Austin and brought to San Antonio by Western officers, charged with service in the national army. Warrant served, bond set at 1000 dollars, remanded for examination before federal commissioner Edwards. Local guests and prize winners noted. about thirty guests present.

Stephen George Austin San Antonio Wederny National Army George United States John Dibra Befora

Private Homes To Shelter Newcomers In San Antonio

Rotary Club heard appeals for housing in San Antonio as soldiers and laborers pour into the city for military camps. No army camps here recited due to exploitation fears, residents urged to open homes including private houses and apartments to newcomers. Public education leaders called for democracy through better urban education and civic involvement. Additional ammunition shipments for Mexico noted, with 275000 cartridges turning up in Laredo for shipment to Mexico City.

Antonio Russel C. Jalil Rotary Club Rt. Anthony Tourtie Chey Pranvass Hfceer Buises Wil Bo el Pago Wwe Department of Education de Burton Cottmah Gafp Alm da Ita W. Chaffee Distrief Aculy Y. M France Cotduery J. JT. Savage Chaffee Clon Whalevorma Solilor A. PB. Barratt Avary Wiliam J. Walker Troy New York Mr. Giraffee Total Army PMC A. Work Toon Motion J. N. Savage Porter Loring Wuber Campytived Tipton San Antonio

Better Health From Internal Baths Ming Brannon Heriid

An advertisement touts internal baths for improved health, claiming a natural process can cleanse the body and relieve digestive issues. It promotes a booklet explaining why many seek this therapy and lists contact details in New York for the inventor and agents.

Ming Brannon Heriid Pam Che Blind Fener WTB. F Candidos Ani Bain Loitata Dethmay Cytron York al. Ry B. Chacaus Phyalginia Antonina Ingernad Yndey

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