Meeting on housing problem invites wider public discussion
A Wednesday meeting at the Gunter Hotel convenes Chamber of Commerce members and interested citizens to address housing in Cane Merce. Leaders aim to gather facts, discuss accommodations for visitors, and push practical plans including canvassing neighborhoods for available housing and coordinating with agencies to open homes for guests and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Cane Merce
Gounell
Chote
J. W. Kneker
Gunter Hotel
Chamber of Gommerce
Hucker
Nike Ettr
Wecreation
Naty M. Waster
Worry le Miller
Clvics
Scientific Society Plans Opening Meeting Sept 28
At a San Antonio gathering the governing board of One Scientific Society of San Antonio approved the 1917-1918 season. The opening meeting will be held September 28 at the Yonms imge Steven Lurild Inge. A varied program includes sections on Anthropology and Natural Science with lectures by noted speakers on topics such as Europe’s seed, Armenian situation, and evolution. The calendar lists dates and speakers from November through May, featuring experts from Baylor University and the University of Texas among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Scientific Society of
San Antonio
Steven Lurild
Oe Anthropolony
Annakford
Chulreai
Europe
Ibert C. Barely
Texas
Edward W. Llowsinger
Toba Cotter
United States
Furmy
Ieology
Actue
Studvo Rmivetrié
Witara
Simpson
Minlelt Piper
W. Ot. Wurtle
Guy Danning
Tansellie
Heenan
Biulasy
C. Powsele
Geleber Fy
Flevedty
David Cove
M.D
Luther Burbanis
WD. Moore
Doha A. Limi
Hanson
Marcel
John Ek.streaker Jr
Stor
Baylor University
Mastin Apel
Msg
Sinery Matener
Senrinn
Wil
New Zealand
Lestourgeon
Wlievans
Mook
Savamber
University of Texas
Megenber
Gany
Mgrs
Maren
Parrtutigni
Lanistora
Sectorns
Koheral
Americans Learn French Words Amid Soldier Letters in France
Sergeant Weed recounts how American soldiers quickly pick up French words to communicate at Paris docks and with locals. The piece notes Parisians’ amusement at their attempts, while detailing Y M C A war work plans, staff moves, and a new educational secretary for the southern department based in San Antonio.
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Vyance
Thomas J. Weeder
Teymaster
U.S
France
A. R. Atkinson
Weed
San Antonio
San Marcos
Wren Adams
A. J
Canin ‘Travis
Adams
Department
New York
War Work Council
Y. Mc
Europe
W. R. Raymond
Town State College
Iaddle
Heett
Southern Department
Hare Priday
Dinner Guests From Army Y M C A Go To France
W Chaffee district secretary and OC Horner of the Army Y M C A were honored guests at a Munger Hotel dinner. They will sail soon to join the American expeditionary navy in France, with Chaffee noted for years in Army Y M C A service on the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chaffee
The
Army
Y. 3L.C. A
OC. J. Horner
MG. AL
Gamo Punaton
France
Munger Hotel
Association
Misars
Chaffee
Horner
New York
Pyanve
Tay Army Ysml CO. A
Sam Tnnston
Travis
Munston
Kelly
San Anton
California Syrup of Figs Promises Harmless Laxative
An old advert touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping, noting pleasant taste, quick relief, and cautions against counterfeit imitations.
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California
Caliifornia
Califor
Syruo
French Orphans Need 100 Adopted Parents
San Antonio group seeks 100 more foster parents for 200 French war orphans. Children receive ten cents a day for six days of support. Since Tribute Day last month 300 children have supporters, with several pairs of new adoptions announced in San Antonio and nearby Texas towns.
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San Antonis
France
Central Committee
New York
Auch
Arr
Rennet
Nise
Lylique
Gabrielle Marcels
Sting Mary Kuthering Kemper
East
Myrtle Street
Sau
Antdjle
Texas
Eugene Roy-Boudet
Annabelle Dilworth
Gonzales
Lexa
Andres’ Sontiise
Thomas E. Burns
Paylor
Germaine, Detain
Icathryn Weoe
Hawthorne Vince
Chicago
Illinois
Eugenie Gobin
Strickland
Houston
Strest
San Antonio
Madeleine ~Lemiesle
Maxime Paynedu
Charles Mehreiner
Kerrville
Jg Plume Gobin
Wor
Warpgsworth
Texan
Marcelle Lerome
Ars
Annis
Chittim
Augusta Street
Roger Lenoble
Sisters of
Devine Providence
Lady of Luke
Genevieve Lepare
Mather Graght
Ursuling
Alphonsine Leroux
Alphonse
Sisters of Incarnate Word
Labrie Tresueur
Misa Annie Sullivan
Avenue C
Roger Ductetlier
Wendotnius
Sante How Infirmary
Two Injured in Separate City Street Accidents
Reports from the nical police indicate two pedestrians were injured in separate incidents near San Fernando Street and Main Street. Mrs. V Reyes was thrown from an express wagon when a horse bolted, taken to Robert B Green Memorial Hospital and later home. A second rider, a man named ty W. Griffin, was struck by a vehicular collision at Main and West Commerce, hospitalized at the same facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nical Police
Yegrnoda
V. Reyes
Fernando Streat
San Fernanda
B. Green
Morrell
Aviven
Straw Bale Fire Near Soledad Street Barn
Baled straw owned by the Liran Saddlery Company burned Saturday afternoon behind the Soledad Street barn. The fire, which started hot, was spotted by nearby residents. Origin of the blaze unknown. A collision occurred between Motor Truck No. 1 from the constabulary station and the steamer Grant at the intersection of Poon and Solwdgd Streets. No injuries reported. some spokes were broken on the steamer.
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Liran Saddlery Company
St Androntlad
Soledad
Truch No
Crant
Travis Street
Pooun Sid Solwdgd
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Hotel Lanier
San Antonio’s
St. Mary's and
Travis Sts
Joe J. Nix
Cee
Rafonogla Department
Chamber of Commerce
Dora
Thirey
Misa Perkam
Uroka
Hostetter
Scientific Society
Glasgow
Mare
Ave York Athletic
Friel
Coliege
San Antonian Ietter
H. W. Chaffee
C. 4, Horner
Cross
Actin
Johnstone& Burnett
Crockett 15
Ady
Asina
Joss
Johnston
Burnett
Senaral
Crockatt
Misa Pirtington
Alma Pueerylan
Nvellen
Joske
Hickson
Fabrica
Apdo
Joske's
Georgette
Herman
Todlag
Blaine
Lfocwtn
Steffens
Weiler
Rd Wien
Goth
Mumme
Fest Gin
South Flores St
Frank Burns
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