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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
4
About 50 cars paraded through San Antonio’s business district during Fiesta week. The Crockett Auto Company Hudson Super Six won $100 first prize after judges viewed illuminated, motor-ready vehicles with electric lights, eagle radiator cap, and elaborate floral decorations.
A home remedy claims liquid argon dissolves dandruff after nightly applications. Four ounces rubbed into the scalp may remove flakes by morning and stop itching. repeated use promises complete disappearance and nicer hair. The remedy is sold in drug stores as inexpensive and effective.
The Hudson "Super Six" captured the $100 prize for best decorated car in the auto parade. Over 600 electric lights lit the design in red white and blue with a gold eagle on the radiator cap and white chrysantheums on the sides. The car, praised as one of the most beautifully decorated in San Antonio, featured American shields on headlight glass and the national colors throughout. Shown: Mr. and Mrs. Steinhardt on the front seat with Miss Inez Bassett, Herman G. Hayes, and Miss Gladys Bassett in the tonneau.
Democrats nominate Thomas Taggart for the short US Senate term by acclamation in Indianapolis. They ratify John W. Kern for the long term and John A. M. Adair for governor, set a state ticket, adopt a platform, and name four delegates at large and presidential electors. Kern and Taggart urge Wilson’s peace and honor, noting Germany dispute.
Prof. Guy Wendell of Harvard University will arrive Thursday evening and join the Harvard Club in San Antonio for a Friday luncheon at the Menger hotel. He arrives from Austin after Shakespeare tercentenary events and also lectured in Houston. The informal luncheon invites all Harvard graduates and alumni parents. no public address is planned. U. C. V. reunion in Birmingham offers a $23.45 round trip for May 13–16 via Southern Pacific.
A private message to the Mexican consulate confirms Carranza has not left Mexico City for Vera Cruz. El Paso sources and a Garcia message deny a split with Obregon and refute rumors as canards spread by Cientifico Mexicans seeking to manipulate markets.
Madison, April 27. The state educational bulletin backs a suggestion by River Falls Normal School President J W Crabtree to place gum racks in schools. Pupils would peg their gum at entry and chew on playground and transit, with the rack solving the problem in class and assembly areas.
Taxpayers are urged to pay the 1915 city taxes promptly. Taxes become delinquent after May 31 and interest and penalties accrue until paid. Signed by J. F. Garland, Commissioner of Taxation.
An advertisement advises using a Delatone paste mixed with water to remove unwanted hair at home. Apply to the skin, wait about two minutes, rub off, then wash. It promises painless, effective results if real Delatone is used.
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