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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1912
Page
3
The board of health reports six slaughter houses in the city show improved cleanliness yet fail modern sanitary standards. It urges municipal ownership and a veterinary inspection system to enforce pre and post kill checks and prevent unhealthy meat.
Col J Sheb Williams of Paris says he will not take the job again for any sum and is ready to retire after two stormy years as state chairman of the Democratic executive committee. Walter Collins of Hillsboro replaces him, amid disputes over prohibition rulings. Williams seeks peace and rest at home in Texas. In Taylor, council names First National Bank of Taylor as city depository after bids. The Hope Bros. band of Taylor contracted as contractors for paving work.
The city examined and approved a new public school on Davis street. Resolutions authorize paving eleven blocks in the business section from First to Fourth street. At the August 26 council meeting bids will be opened for the paving work.
Letters addressed to the San Antonio postmaster reveal applicants hoping to find work on Texas ranches. Edward N Walsh of Brooklyn and two unnamed men from New London Conn seek ranch homes, offering themselves as trustworthy and reliable despite low pay.
The National Irrigation Congress will meet in Salt Lake City from September 30 to October 3, 1912 with strong representation from Texas and New Mexico. Former president George E. Barstow and El Paso official Felix Martinez are named leaders. a 350-voice Irrigation Ode will be performed and events include a parade and electrical pageant.
Col. Ben Cabell and R H Brahan visit Austin en route to Huntsville noting state penitentiary earnings may reach about 1,000,000 dollars this year. They foresee substantial improvements after crops harvest and no action before year start.
An 1871 Austin charter granted by special act of the legislature has been resurrected and an amendment to it has been filed in the state department. The document concerns Austin citizens and reflects a historic municipal framework under review for changes.
Kerrville Texas hosts the West Texas fair starting August 21 for three days with grain vegetables fruit and livestock on display. An aeroplane flight is set for opening day the first local exhibit of its kind in the region. Races and attractions are planned with the creamery dairy co offering cold desserts as specials.
A federal funded biological survey will map Gulf coast waters to locate oyster reefs and productive fishing areas. Col W G Sterett reports Congress approved the mission to run from the Fish Hawk under National Fish Commissioner Bowers with repairs nearly complete and a September start on the Texas coast.
Dr Keeling a local dentist has returned to the city and will operate from Office 517 Moore Building. A Collman the plumber is listed at 416 Matm Ave.
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