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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
8
An editorial note links athletic strength to stomach health, arguing that dyspepsia undermines mind and muscle as blood quality depends on digestion. It emphasizes the stomach as the body’s laboratory where nutrients are absorbed to feed the lungs, liver, kidneys, and radiant system.
William Layer of Lay er & Son brings 3000 pounds of produce to San Antonio market from Poteet in a White truck. Harry Landa from New Braunfels sets a road record Galveston to San Antonio in eleven hours in a Franklin Big Six. George H. King tours sub-agencies in Atascosa Wilson and Frio counties in a Ford. C Fromme buys an Overland 69. E W Knight buys Buick model 31 after bonding adventures with Mexico. Michelin manager O H Wagner forecasts tire shortages by month end. factory enlargements may meet demand. Woodward Carriage reports multiple Hupmobile sales to several buyers. Fraser Auto Supply reports Marion cars via telegram from Grand Canyon on I A M tour.
A party from Los Angeles arrived here this morning after a cross country tour by automobile. The group plans sightseeing today and is due in Indianapolis Sunday evening, having covered over 6000 miles. Dr and Mrs E A Holland left today for an extended tour including Houston Dallas Fort Worth Galveston and Waco with plans to return about September 1.
Mayor Brown reviews department estimates for the coming year as the finance committee prepares a council report. The bond election, salary demands, and potential bank deposits shape the budget, with June normally set for adoption but delay chosen to align with anticipated bond proceedings.
The San Antonio school board convened a special session to decide on school improvements before September. The finance committee will meet beforehand, and salaries will not be discussed tonight. A future special meeting is expected to address teacher pay, followed by the annual budget. Dr. Q B Lee plans to push visiting nurses ideas with support from the Mothers Council. A grim anecdote about a man leaving a farthing to his wife via unstamped mail closes.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a mild alternative to dangerous calomel. It claims a coated tongue signals liver issues and promises guaranteed satisfaction from Fischer's Drug Store with a 50 cent price.
Fort Worth will host a five day Better Babies contest during the Feeders and Breeders show, November 22 29. Entries from the Southwest, ages six months to four years, will be judged on physical and mental development with $1000 in prizes, including silver cups and gold awards. The event features lectures on child welfare, with the University of Texas exhibit and Miss Julia Lathrop invited to speak, combining education with a public health focus.
Ice thieves backed a team to the Ayer ice house and stole about a ton of ice. The trail led toward Leonards Bridge where it was lost. Willard H. Smith, a commission merchant, supplied the local trade. Prices rose as dealers pushed to 60 cents per hundred, while the city supply sold for 30 to 40 cents. State police take up the case after a Lebanon arrest. locals boycott price hacks. Glasgow area expansion noted with larger population and acreage.
Jim Williams a Negro was knocked down three times by Policeman M D Harris after he allegedly drew a knife during a disturbance near Yantis dairy. Williams was jailed for 100 days in police court before Judge Lowther for disturbing the peace amid threats to “scatter dead bodies.” Residents testified he terrorized the area with loud language and unseemly conduct.
Residents on Goliad Peach and Victoria streets in the Seventh Ward will meet at Moegelin’s hall tonight at 8 30 to discuss permanent paving. Frank H Weber and Paul Steffler called the meeting inviting all Seventh Ward residents as paving companies send reps. Alderman Hoefgen is invited to speak.
John W. Kokernot and H. L. Kokernot of San Antonio won the sale at sheriff’s auction for 45000 acres near Alpine called the Irving ranch. The Orient Land Company had owned the property and irrigation project and had paid 133000 dollars. The Kokernots now control about 120000 acres in the Alpine area and may continue the irrigation plan begun by Orient.
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