SAPL : February 14 In San Antonio History...

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

Andrew Crews

14 February 2022

1896
Lovers of that delicious dish, chili con carne, may be slightly nauseated to learn that vendors of this delicacy on the plaza get their water from the ditch that runs in front of San Fernando Cathedral.

1916
Second lieutenant and future President Dwight D. Eisenhower, stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, proposes to Mamie Doud. She accepts.

1965
The San Antonio Express begins an Old Photo contest (right) to commemorate their 100th anniversary. The grand prize is $50.00 (nearly $450.00 in today’s money.)

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