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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1922
Page
2
A resident notes a lower assessment despite earlier claims of tax rise. Officials cite depreciation and previously higher values on old lumber homes, with final figures showing a net decrease from prior levels yet higher bills in some cases. The citizen argues the adjusted amount should reflect decreased property value.
The year sees no new property additions yet assessments rise for many as notices go out from the tax office. A city hall official warns bills may be up to 60 percent higher, prompting confusion among residents. Delinquency dates loom as payments begin April 1 and continue through the month.
A major oil tank fire at Sapulpa Refining Company damaged tank 38 after a lightning strike. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight as liquid spilled onto adjacent buildings and disrupted rail traffic. Train service resumed after repairs, while Industrial Banking promotes its services nearby.
Teal district court on Tuesday affirmed the petition to call a city election over jitney removal, stating the petition met the ten percent threshold of qualified voters. It held the signatures were sufficiently believed valid after city clerk checks, despite prior controversy with the mayor.
William Lee Clark aged 57 of San Antonio dies after a night illness at a local hospital. A native of Ohio he lived in Texas and worked as a carpenter for Wilmington Field. He is survived by a daughter and a son. Funeral services seront held Wednesday at the chapel of Shel.
Mrs Goldie Bratz aged 28 died Monday at 105 o clock in the home 316 Loraing street San Antonio a native of Groakfield Missouri resided in San Antonio She is survived by husband Hans Charles and Kat Tiraig parents Mr and Mrs Junn Hasden of Topeka two sisters Mrs Jack Wall Green Valley and Miss Amy Harden Of Topeka five cousins Chartes Forrest Cotham Walter Arist Hasdan Topeka The funeral will be held from the channel of the Wiebe Union tabing Wednesday
An old fashioned advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe, easy laxative for children. It claims the product cleanses stomachs and bowels, relieving fevers and constipation without distress. The text warns against imitation and urges mothers to use the genuine remedy with printed directions for infants and young children.
A fragmentary notice mentions an afternoon service at Bt Too's Catholic Ohneche Internsent and city cemetery, with references to Huey McCullum and Kenema Hennedy claiming long term cures and a drugstore refund policy for Sommers' Four Drug Store CAde.
A fragmented beauty ad describes a quick hair removal method using a homemade pomade mixed with water applied to hairy surfaces. It promises results in minutes, claims one application suffices for most growth, and notes use on ships and faces with an original fresh Delatene package.
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