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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
5
The 12-month fiscal year ending May 31 shows 7677 arrests, led by vagrancy and plain drunks. Fines totaled 41037.50 with 18621 cash paid, 4000 in appealed amounts, and 15314 in chain gang work. Monthly figures show a downward trend from October.
State Treasurer J. M. Edwards announced that payments to state employees would be made in cash on Friday. It is the first time since March that funds exist to meet payroll, with warrants previously discounted at local banks.
At Colorado Springs Madison Wisconsin chosen as next governors of the United States convention site. Governors Baldwin Colquitt and others debated state funding for nominations while a burro race on Mount Manitou provided a dash of recreation.
Waco Tex August 28 The grand jury in Gatesville indicted Felix R Jones for the murder of Frank J Battle. Jones was arrested in Fort Worth Tuesday night and brought to Gatesville last night for detention.
A display note in the lobby of the Grand Opera House promotes Union Meat Company sausage claiming the King with Tin Tag guarantee ensures fresh wholesome goods and advises asking a butcher or grocer for it.
A conference between Fredericksburg Young Men's Progressive Business League and the Chamber of Commerce fixed September 23 24 and 25 as tentative dates for the completion celebration of the Fredericksburg railroad. Foster Crane, the contractor, said the line might finish by September 10 but gave no promise. A pageant The coming of the Germans into Texas will be staged with other events including the last spike drive and a christening by a young woman.
An octogenarian recalls harvest life from hand sowing and scythe work to modern machines. He reflects on how fields expanded from a few acres to vast tracts across the Midwest and Northwest, with steam and gasoline-driven gear replacing the old methods. The piece contrasts old and new wheat farming.
W. W. Hurst, president of the defunct Valley Savings Bank of Argenta and Arkansas Life Insurance Co., surrendered to the sheriff in Little Rock after arranging $6,000 bail for six felony indictments. The bank’s receivership and a double failure involve about $200,000, and Hurst left the scene after surrender.
Elder W. M. Ayler of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints hosts an eight o clock tent meeting at the corner of South Flores and Truax streets. It states no connection with Utah Mormons.
Six persons were arrested by San Antonio health officers for neglecting to keep premises clean of brush and trash. They were released after promising prompt cleanup. Dr. W A King said further arrests will follow to enforce sanitary regulations as state agencies aid food condition improvements.
Mrs. Kate B. Pleasants from Fredericks Hall Virginia details a dreadful eczema on her son's face. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child improved quickly and fully recovered. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment with prices and a free sample offer.
A Kansas City Journal piece traces electric plant cultivation to 1747 with electricity aiding myrtle growth. It cites ancient and medieval devices such as Hero’s temple water mechanism and the penny-in-the-slot machine, noting early taximeters and Henry Van Etten’s 1633 magnetism signaling idea for long-distance communication.
The article explains dwarfing potted trees through deliberate root pruning and limited resources. Seedlings are placed in shallow pots with poor soil and minimal water to stunt growth, while tap roots are blocked and top roots trimmed to produce a balanced, miniature tree.
Yonkers barber Antonio Gagliardi told friends a dog named Billie found his missing $200 diamond ring. After searching the yard, he fed the dog soap suds to induce vomiting and recovered the ring, sparing the animal's life.
A German inventor has developed a copper welding process using larger torches, a liquid welding paste to prevent oxide, and a special copper welding wire. It welds copper plates up to one inch thick and is used with great success in major German copper works.
The Roosevelt Subdivision Improvement Club hosts the permanent formation of the Woman's Auxiliary to push for locating a public school near Highland Park Marlborough Rosemere and Roosevelt areas. Officers are elected, committees set to meet Highland Park Club and Marlborough Place, and a lantern cleanup is planned for next Tuesday.
The Jovian Order of San Antonio announced a large San Antonio delegation will attend the State Rejuvenation in Waco on September 10. The group, organized thirteen years ago in Waco, values fellowship and Jupiter’s themed business humor. Statesman Harry G. Wharton leads San Antonio with Robert O. Wakefield of Fort Worth present.
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