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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1916

Page

5

Not Particular About Dances Says Formal Matron

A man lower in social rank asks an alderman’s daughter for a dance. She replies she is particular about partners. He retorts that he is not particular, explaining that was why he asked her.

San Antonio Opens School After Summer Vacation

Nearly 25 000 students in San Antonio return to public schools as Superintendent Meek and staff implement new attendance schedules and classroom arrangements at Main Avenue High School and other districts. Teachers assign book lists and discount purchases, with days to adjust before Tuesday classes begin.

San Antonio Mabel Johnny Charles Meek Main Avenue

Roster Adjustments Preview Teaching Lineup for Next Year

Some schools not yet opened have not filled their teaching force but the listed assignments will largely serve as the lineup for the coming year.

Celebration Planned for Columbus Day in San Antonio

The Italian colony will observe Columbus Day with a dance on October 12 under the Italo American Young Men’s Club. A popularity contest will begin next Wednesday and run until the celebration night. Contestants must be members of the club or their female relatives. The Texas Legislature made October 12 a legal holiday, a bill the local club helped enact. The organization plans a weekly meeting to finalize event details.

San Antonio Texas

Inglish Returns From Galveston Fire Investigations

Wallace Inglish state fire marshal has returned from Galveston Houston and other points where he conducted fire investigations. He said he may have a report to make public shortly as a result of his inquiries.

Inglish Galveston Austin Tex Wallace Inglish Houston

Comptroller Terrell Attends Gillespie County Fair

H B Terrell state comptroller returned from Fredericksburg where he attended the Gillespie county fair and also visited Kerrville during his absence. The trip highlighted agricultural and civic activity in the region.

Terrell Fredericksburg Austin Tex H. B. Terrell Gillespie County Kerrville

Inside Bath Tradition Promoted By Physicians

Doctors recommend hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse stomach liver kidneys and bowels of previous day’s toxins. The remedy is claimed to improve breath head aches complexion and digestion and costs little for a quarter pound supply.

Bexar County Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters

Republicans in Bexar county opened campaign headquarters in the Alamo Bank building with Charles C. Cresson in charge and filed a district and county ticket with County Clerk Frank R. Newton. The slate includes a full slate of county officers and legislators across the Fourteenth District, with replacements made for sheriff and county judge.

Bexar County Frank R. Newton Alamo Bank Charles C. Cresson Fourteenth Congressional District Commerce Street Fred Terrell Republican Executive Committee Albert Beitel Charles F. Stevens I. B. Hengan S. Engelking United States District Attorney Terrell Wag Charles Krause Dave Meyer J. F. Fentiman P. G. Lucas Carl Runge F. H. Redmond Paul Lass E. W. Heusinger George F. Bottsford 8. Engelking J. E. Elgin E. P. Lipscomb Frank J. Bosshardt Harry W. Hamilton C. Willemann Louis Heuermann Will L. Herff Abe Koenigheim C. L. Sauer Ed Lyons J. J. Knaus Republican Hughes Club San Antonio St. Anthony

Uhrs Plan For An Extra Police Board

Commissioner Uhr proposes a twelve officer extra board to fill vacancies in reliefs and allow promotion to permanent ranks. The system mirrors the fire department and pays regular police wages while active. Vacancies occur daily, enabling many officers to work nearly full time each month.

Police Uhr Fire Department

Railroad Hearing Is Set For Texas Citizens

Austin officials announce a forthcoming railroad hearing after receiving a petition from local citizens. Details specify the date and venue to be announced by state authorities.

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