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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1917

Page

5

Circus 10 Brings Rangling Brothers to San Antonio

An extensive early 20th century circus note announces the Ringling Brothers arrival in San Antonio Saturday morning. It details parades, layouts, animal acts, and preparations for the Cinderella spectacle with a large troupe, 104 dens of wild animals, 41 elephants led by Dig Bingo, and 1350 performers.

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Circus Display Promises Wild Parades and Pets

Oddities describe a circus event featuring exotic animals and performers. The text mentions elephants, trained creatures, and a varied menagerie amid a bustling setup near Houston and Amarn. Tickets and attire are noted for entry, with crowds expected to attend a matron’s lawn area.

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Specials Toven Shavinis Fiesta Weekends

Special notices describe a weekend fiesta with rides and events. It lists bus schedules and city departures, including a Saturday shuttle and a Sunday return. The text also mentions trains and timing details for transportation to a celebration site.

Church Congress debate on cooperative work plans

Fragmented report describes a church congress in October where delegates from diverse denominations discuss cooperative work aimed at aiding rural and urban missions. The San Antonio ministry union presents objectives, while concerns arise about interference with local meetings and church autonomy.

DEDICATE K. C. BUILDING AND A RECOUNT OF CEREMONIES

A fragmentary report from a city source describes a dedication of the K C building and related ceremonies. The text mentions a committee, a religious or civic figure named William Campbell, and references to military or ceremonial acts with obscure names and roles. The language is garbled and many details are unclear.

Mother’s Friend Promotes Safer Childbirth Knowledge

An early 20th century advertisement extols Mother’s Friend as the best cure for childbearing discomfort. It urges daily use to ease delivery and claims the product aids “the expanding pelvis” and nerve-rich skin. A pamphlet from Dyraffield Registered, Atlanta, offers a free informative hook.

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Unclear Russian Trial Report On Soukhomlinoff

In Petrograd on September 23 reports state General Souk Homlinolft trials yielded a surprising outcome with Madame Soukhomlinort acquitted and the former war minister likely not guilty. Soukhomlinott receives imprisonment with harsh “katorga” punishment including chained years and reform periods leading to possible Siberian settlement after good conduct and eventual freedom.

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Democratic Congress Opens in Petrograd Amid Turmoil

Petrograd Sept 27. The Democratic Congress held its first session at the Municipal Theater with 1200 delegates from across the city in attendance. Premier Kerensky-led government figures and several diplomatic corps members were present as N. G. Totwidse urged unity to save the revolution’s gains. The era sees decrees on language use in Baltic schools and youth detention shifts, plus arrests and searches linked to Lenin and the revolutionary movement.

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Kerensky addresses Bolshevik opposition in Petrograd

Report from Petrograd on Sept 27 describes Premier Kerensky's forceful address to the Duma style session in the Municipal Theater. He defended government pacs while opposition Bolshevik delegates interrupted, cheered by some and jeered by others as the political fray intensified amid calls about the Winnish Diet reopening and a looming cabinet reshuffle. General Alexiefitz comments on resignation linked to military policy.

Prenter Saldiery Durat Inte Joud rCheer Ani M. Kerensiy Holsners Reviarke Thasmodh Ie ‘Gevingas

Trial Nears End in Abilene Court Drama

Dis vet attorney Odell says trial to finish in Illinois by October as Amarillo court opens. Judge Wil unable to attend Shreveport. Judge Duval West of San Antonio to hold court there. Witnesses discuss plots and loyalties while government testimony hints at traitor penalties. Ad for laxative tonic closes.

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Fraser Tailoring Co Gets Aerial Gun School

Fort Worth Texas September 28 Ik Wits announced today that the British School of Aerial Gint nory will be a naval hero from Wa roulo Canada for winter Work. Twenty nightgluries of the British boys of Flying Corps arrive this morning.

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Irgoyen Opposes Break in Relations Report

Hept. 25. President Bigoyen prepares a note in reply to Congress request that a break in relations with Germany be broken. The president contends a rupture with Germany impossible after the Von Luxture incident and says German assurances have adjusted affairs.

Buenoe Ales Bigoyen Congress Argentina Gernissy Aul

Sweden to reduce live stock supply amid fuel and export measures

Stockholm reports government steps to cut cattle by about 15 percent due to red scarcity of fodder. Export licenses for 50,000 cattle to Norway or Finland granted as Sweden reorganizes fuel and wood cutting. Fuel imports lag, coal short, and petroleum prices rise. Factories boost carbide lamps to address lighting needs as Germany and England supply declines.

Stockholm Sweden Norway Finland Germany Heratafore Gormtny Fredges Peter

Waco Chamber of Commerce Secures Seed Corn Purchase

Frey Curk of the Waco Chamber of Commerce has returned from Washington with authority from Secretary of Agriculture Tlottaton to purchase 600,000 notes of seed corn for drought sufferers in West Texas. The corn will be shipped to North Texas and assembled locally for distribution to farmers.

Frey Waco Chamber of Corners Washington Avid Tlottaton Secretary of Agriculture West Texas Lesna

McCoit named private secretary to Governor Hobby

The article reports that Jehl D SteGall announced the appointment of McCoit as private secretary to Governor Hobby. McCoit, previously an attorney with past ties to the Yedert Lind Bank at Mauston, will start the role Monday.

Adslin Tex Jehl ‘D SteGall Seers State Senate Hobby Mseyine McCoit Tes Yedert Lind Bank Mauston

Fragmented Health Complaint Fragment Notes

Patient reports kidney and bladder pain headaches vertigo and fatigue with unclear terms and possible neglect. Mentions urgency anxiety and distress with references to medications or remedies and seeks recognition of condition and relief.

Suppression of German Newspapers Under Military Authority

Reports from Berlin describe extended censorship of political and Pan German presses by military authorities. A Reichstag interpellation cites a four week deadline for response as government efforts to restrain military control over news and prevent upheaval as Berlin newspapers arrive with updates. Michigan Tyrantry unit observed at Camp Manarhir in Waco, Texas, with several injuries and fatalities noted.

Soplnnergen Bent Miitary Autharlies Tie Pan-Germei Ntwopmpera Deutsch “Ollung Berlin ALD Snelullst Vorks- Wucht Daniztens Germany Jo Treresting Reichstag Germin Wan Jehaans

Unclear Legislative Motion Appears in Stated Proceedings

A fragmented record shows a representative offering a resolution and discussion of a legislative matter. The text mentions representatives Fuller Austin Trex Jutta Valvehia and Coy A, with references to a Mouse and a Drudtiehl editor, but details are obscured and few actionable facts remain.

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Darken Your Gray Hair With La Creole Reveal

An ad promises a hair dye product La Creole will remove gray, claiming full coverage for gray, faded, or streaked hair. Sold nationwide, with a price of $1.20, and a satirical guarantee of lasting, even color. The copy emphasizes harmless ingredients and widespread availability.

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