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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
10
San Antonio officers listed include George T Botsford and Fred Davison of 324 Hicks Building with old phone numbers 971 for general, 2341 and 2782 for nights and Sundays.
Inquiries at Washington over underground water and gas in Southwest Texas prompted sending geologists to compile a report. Mr Matson and Professor Deansson with two assistants will work in the area for about three to four months before returning to Washington.
Mrs Archer teaches dancing at Expo sition park or home. Returns from Houston where cotton movement to the coast was discussed with livestock agent and Southern Pacific official. Dance at Maths Garden Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Two divorce suits filed in the Thirty seventh district court Edward Butler vs Louisa Butler and Katie Miller vs Robert Miller.
Wigwam hosts a Dixie special club shirtwaist dance on Saturday the 24th at the Dixie club hall 1429 S Flores St. County Clerk Newton resumes duties after a ten day gulf fishing trip while noting new fish stories. Removal notice notes Talcott Electric moved from 416 Navarro to 194 College St. Dr Hicks returns Aug 20. Three new exhaust fans at Wigwam. Lazaro Vidaurri seeks US citizenship. Deputy Goforth to Marlin after forgery case involving Dan Webb. West Texas Fair visits Aug 21-23 with special train from SAP depot at 8 am fare $1. A Collman plumber 416 Main Ave.
Purported hair tonic PARISIAN Sage claims to cleanse the scalp kill dandruff germs and nourish hair roots without dyes. Advertised as safe and effective it promises a brilliant look and relief from itching with an auburn haired model on all bottles. Large bottle priced at 50 cents at Schwab McElroy Drug Stores and dealers nationwide.
The article reports on San Antonio police department shakeups under Chief Lancaster with 52 dismissals over two days and a planned further day shift purge. It notes 37 new officers on duty, 11 rehired, and outlines strict discipline against graft and misconduct. A $1,552 bill covers 888 special policemen used in July and August, with potential revocation of commissions and changes to moving picture show detail.
In a long charity odyssey two exhausted women from Louisiana traversed floods and detours to reach San Antonio. After a baby died on the train they buried the child before finally finding help at the Associated Charities with a police matron's guidance and new homes established by night.
A rain of 2.13 inches fell in this section last night with trainmen reporting heavy rains along the T. P. line through to El Paso.
An advertisement extols GETS-IT as a safe corn care cure that shrivels corns wart and bunion without harming healthy flesh. It promises quick relief and barefoot comfort, noting the product is sold in drug stores or mailed from B Lawrence & Co Chicago.
Chamber of Commerce directors plan a 4:30 PM meeting to consider protests against alleged harassing tactics toward the Medina Valley Irrigation project and to weigh a possible mass meeting to show civic support. Promoter Dr. F S Pearson may rethink foreign capital plans unless the project gains backing.
Arrangements are set for Saturday afternoon funeral of Thomas C. Noyes president of the Washington American League Baseball club and manager of the Washington Star who died of pneumonia yesterday. The Washington vs Detroit game will be moved to Friday as a double header with team members led by Manager Clark Griffith attending the service.
Police officer J. H. Bibb lauds Mayor Jones and Chief Lancaster after a year keeping watch at Commerce and South Alamo streets. He says he will strive to be a better man and policeman under the reappointed leadership.
The text describes a dispute over hiring politics with Bibb appealing to the mayor and the new chief. It notes a belief that merit should guide city employment and praises courteous conduct as essential to police and other staff. Business leaders and workers in Commerce and South Alamo streets supported Bibb's case.
Advice column offers spurmax lotion for tint removal and skin calm. Pyroxin boosts lash growth and delatone removes unwanted hair. Canthrox shampoo clears dandruff while canthrox rinse nourishes hair. Boil relief with kardene tonic and sugar. eye soothing crystal tonic helps tired eyes. Weight loss tonic and quinzain scalp tonic also featured.
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