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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1917

Page

3

Cotton farmers push holding plan in Texas stage tour

Vox dispatch from Austin details Thames A. McGallach leading a Agriculture Department tour across the state to explain the cotton holding movement. He cites cases in Kemp where farmers halted sales, bought back cotton, and saw prices rise toward 24 cents. Warehouses in Corsicana fill with cotton as merchants and officials support holding to lift prices.

Austin Vox Thames A. McGallach Forco Tapariment of Agriculture Ansoin South Y G Kemgp Fletcher Davis Corsicana

Wedding of Miss Tarwie Rokesnot in San Antonio

The home wedding of Miss Mary Blisseth Roke not and Jot Gunter Tarwie was held in the bride’s parents' residence with Rev. S. J. Porter officiating. The ceremony featured blue brocade walls and a semi circular altar of white chrysanthemums, with bridesmaids in white frocks, gowns of the matrons in white and gold, and a bridal gown of white satin with pearl and gold detailing. Guests and relatives attended, including Mrs. Samuel Alexander Barclay and Mrs. Roy Charles Orden. Following the wedding, a reception and social events continued, with guests traveling to Corpus Christi and other engagements noted for local clubs and organizations.

Meg. Skokernot Gunter Tar Wie Mary Blissaeth Herbert Lee Roke 8. J. Porter First Baptist Church Misa Mary Aubrey Julian Paul Bits Mr. Bit Tes Hon Lourers Katherine Wiurton Virginian Martindale Walte Hall Tole Francea McNect Marion Ball Hangor Allie Tulle Loth Ailvar

Catarrhal deafness remedy prescription

A vintage remedy claims catarrhal deafness can be overcome by mixing two ounces of double strength Barmint with hot water and four drops of Bratulated nikar, taken as a tablespoonful four times daily. The preparation supposedly opens the auditory tube, relieves head noise, and makes breathing easier with a pleasant taste and low cost.

Police wage rise sparks council split over city budget

City officials debate a proposed 3% per event pay increase for police, with several commissioners backing the raise but Mayor Bell warning it would be unjust without raises for other departments. He notes budget constraints and tax implications, suggesting parity or no change.

Pollen Department Eity Romelt Bell Intimatva Pell

Oath of Office Debate Stirs Texas Legislature

In ADSITN Texas on September 7, debate over an oath of office for Governor Toby and succession to lieutenant governor prompts legislative action. The House backs a concurrent resolution on oath administration while the Senate delays. A separate bill by Terrell seeks a ten month season with six months on equipment and other provisions, including a broadened county list for animal wearing restrictions.

Tex Tobby Senate Posse Terrell Cherokee Liberty Angelina Hardin Nylor Sonntor Dallas Rockwall

Society Plans Vaudeville Show for War Benefit

A Monday October 22 Grand Opera House vaudeville minstrel and fusion show is planned to benefit War Recreation Board. Mrs Emil Frank leads as general chairman with committees and performances by local and visiting artists including fashion, minstrel, and fusion segments.

Vauedeville Grand Opera House War Recreation Board Mistrel Vaudevile Mudibors Emil Frank Gots Hee Cazioa Bee A. van Duyne Adee B. Ayres Mars Lee Lehmann Boyes Migs Hannah Hirshberg Constiltee

Motorist Hurt in Collisions and Minor Crashes

A string of traffic incidents is reported with several injuries and vehicle damage. J H Sturgis from Eilo Avenue was injured when his automobile collided with streetcar 877 at Brockton and Camden, taken to a hospital before returning home. W G Traeger escaped with minor injuries when his car overturned near Somerset after striking a road hazard. A vehicle driven by J G Mere hit a horse and wagon at South Coach Street, injuring the horse and damaging the wagon. Police report notes include a charge of careless operation against Kerr for a separate auto incident on West Hous tem Street.

J. H. Sturgis Eilo Avenue Brockton Avenue Camden Street Hppelica Tepark W.G. ‘Traeger Somerset Drager Varabonti Jt. G. Mere Sam Pedro Avenue Pedro Garcia South Coach Street Welock West Houstem Street Kerr

Pink bollworm danger ends near Hearne Texas

Washington Sept 27 report from the Department of Agriculture and Texas institutions states a two week effort by 26 entomologists found no longer a danger the pink bollworm will establish near Hearne Texas where it was found in a cotton field. Cotton was uprooted and burned within 106 acres near the Trearre wll area from which the worm is believed to have escaped.

Wassungton Watloy Department of Agriculture Texas Dtt Hearne Tex Tezox Mexico

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