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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
8
State Health Officer Dr Collins ruled cemetery permits for outside San Antonio are issued by the County Clerk through County Health Officer Dr Berrey. Permits for burials inside the city remain issued by the city health office. County issued permits began this Wednesday.
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised by E L Marshall, a San Antonio real estate agent, for relieving kidney distress and backache after years of attacks. He claims the remedy improved kidney secretions and reduced rheumatic trouble, stating he has used the pills multiple times with good results.
Primith Garcia of Frio City road died Tuesday at the city hospital from a gunshot wound mistaken as accidental discharge while cleaning the weapon. He died after being rushed to the hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Guerra Undertaking Company, with interment in San Fernando cemetery. He was survived by his widow, parents, five brothers and four sisters.
The San Antonio Light advertises free trips to the World's Fair, urging quick subscriptions before Tuesday June 14. Certificates thresholds determine eligibility, with at least 160 required for publication. prize includes travel from Texas to San Francisco, hotel, meals, and Expo tickets for five days, plus Pullman fare.
The Licht promotes a scheme granting 590 bonus certificates for each $50 subscription, plus extra certificates for additional subscriptions. Claimants can accumulate more than 1000 starter certificates, covering a substantial portion of a round trip. Submissions must reach the Exposition Editor by 6 p.m. Friday for credit.
Velvet Joe presents Pipe Philosophy a compact collection praising tobacco and pipe lovers. The author notes literary influences and humor while inviting readers to obtain a copy from Liggett Myers Tobacco Company for 20 cents.
County official Albert V. Huth urges property owners to assess both rendered and unrendered rolls. Non-property owners owing poll tax must render at offices, as per attorney general ruling. If poll tax is not read before May 1, difficulties may arise.
Secretary Lane announced in Washington that the water power bill from the last Congress would be reintroduced as an administration measure. He cited reports of power company consolidations in states like Utah Idaho Montana and Washington threatening to place 10 percent of developed western water power under single control and urged swift passage to protect public interests.
Rumors of a strong oil flow at White Point circulated in San Antonio on Wednesday morning but drillers issued no confirmation. Officials said the progress of work is being kept secret and no information about formations was released. The Nueces Oil Company, drilling in the acreage, reported oil sand alongside ongoing operations.
Burial permits list names and ages with dates of expected interment in April at various addresses, including Elizabeth Branty, 68, of 114 Mealporten Street, and Leona Ebars, with details tied to April 25 and April 28. The fragment references Richard Rougeman and others, with scattered location hints and a Washington Star notice style, but readable lines are incomplete.
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