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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1917

Page

4

Saint Antonio Public Schools Beginning Term Amid Attendance Questions

Enrollment figures for Sten Antonio public schools show sixteen thousand one hundred eighty children registered in the first week. Officials note attendance varies, with George Wy Brackenridge High School at about 1200 students and Main Avenue High School near 1500, while Timber and other campuses plan to rise as registration continues next week.

Leo Sten Antonio Peps Mitly Dantacy Meath Wu Hon George Wy Brackenridge

The Rare of Die Yurotobtes Urban Folklore

A fragmentary entry lists authors and characters including Michael Potatoeson and Phoraas Citonson amid a garbled query about themes and a tale parody. The text mentions Jack's Beanstalk and a proposed title tied to unseen India influences, but readability is limited and the core event is unclear.

Washington, DC India Noems Amon Michael Potatoeson Phoraas Citonson Misses Pons Jake Cartesein Mrs Cantilower

Library war council drives nationwide book drive in San Antonio

Generals Allen and Ruckman address a mass meeting at the Gunter Hotel to back a national library campaign. The drive aims to raise 7500 dollars and 5000 books for troops in training camps hospitals and fronts, with a kickoff pledge of 720 dollars and a city coalition called the Five Thousand Club coordinating local clubs and organizations.

San Antonio Library War Council Gunter Hotel United States American Library Association America, Library Association Wilson War Department Five Thousand Club Maka A. B. Weakley Chutingall Henry J. Allen Camm Travis John L. Bruck- 100 Charles S. Meek San Antoni Mieabert West Cacuegla Leirsman Allen Lanka

Halts Vaccination Suit Amid City Health Fears

A postponed hearing in a vaccination related suit was moved to next Monday as attorney for the plaintiffs sought continuance. The case centers on city health ordinances and possible enforcement actions, with officials and the mayor signaling a potential broader discussion on public health measures.

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Munitions staffing expands amid wartime production push

London reports a vast expansion of munitions staffing as Britain accelerates output. By March 21 this year about 10,000 new workers joined, with munitions fetched rising from 63 to 1070. Expenditure up to March reaches 40 million dollars, while costs and production costs are under ministry review for a year of intensified output.

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Grant Exemption Shocks North Dakota Draft Board

A dispatch from Austin records S Grant securing exemption based on a dependent spouse, prompting controversy as the case interests local authorities. Other items note legal actions and military service changes in Camp Dex Wrightston with police duty context.

Bismarck Lyses S. Grant Germany North Dakers Kingdon Camp Dex Wrightston Kingdon God Bean Ft Regiment

Home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises

A historic home treatment claims to cure catarrhal deafness and head noises using Parmbyt-Coulsle and a sugared bran mixture dissolved in hot water. The method promises relief from breath difficulties, headaches, dull thinking, and throat symptoms with daily dosing and a one day change after the first day.

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Society Notes Highlight Lonb Me et Tak Marbyard Event

Society life reports a Me e Tak Marbyard gathering at 615 Hays Street with prizes to Mr Welker Mrs Alex Uhl and Mrs Fred Hum met. Guests included W J Curry and many others. Friday box party at Grand Opera House with dancing and refreshments atop the Travis Club roof.

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Fraser Tailoring Co. Ad

Fraser Tailoring Co announces newly arrived goods at 11 West Commerce St Ananea A Sew Shirment of Juiforn Goods Just Received ady.y

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Will Talk On Aviation Medical Aspect At Theater

Major Jonas of the medical department will lecture at the Fantire Theater on aviation service requirements. The program includes moving pictures illustrating the medical standards for aviators and will travel nationwide to inform the public.

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Charter Filed For Camp Travis Carnival Park Plan

A new company forms to build a carnival park near Camp Travis with skating rink, vaudeville theater, and military police patrols. Incorporators include Fay B. Adams and Porter Loring. officers named Porter Loring as president and George W. Loomgreen as vice president. Harvard naval reserve enrollment may expand.

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Luncheon Held On Proposed State Highway Plan

State Highway Commission will attend a luncheon hosted by the Bexar County Highway League at the Mepher hotel Wednesday evening. Officials will tour the San Antonio to Corpus Christi route via Sap and Ine eight, inspecting highways southward then return northward on Saturday via the A and G route. Officials expect to designate one or both routes as a state highway after inspections.

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