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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
12
Federal officials have opened an inquiry into Austin local hop joints with indications that several arrests will be made in the coming days. The investigation, reported from Austin Texas, signals federal action against alleged illegal operations in the nightlife scene.
An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a harmless corn remedy that causes the corn to shrivel and vanish without digging, cutting, or bleeding. It claims fast results for corns, caluses, warts, and bunions and lists BE Lawrence & Co. Chicago as the supplier selling for 25 cents.
Officials quietly investigated long suspected drug joints as raids fail to curb the narcotics trade. Evidence is mounting to support actions that may disrupt sale. Local police have struggled to curb the dealers despite repeated raids.
Elaborate plans are under way for the cornerstone laying of Corpus Christi’s new Methodist church on September 15. Rev. F. P. Culver of Fort Worth will speak, with Dr. H. D. Knickerbocker of Waco also expected, under Masonic auspices. The edifice, costing $40,000, will be one of Southwest Texas’ handsomest and ready for occupancy by late November.
The drive for the cleanest town in Texas tightens in Corpus Christi with the City Federation of Women and the city council pushing sanitation. Sanitary Commissioner Roy Miller coordinates efforts as Mrs. W. H. Griffin urges households to tidy yards and trim weeds.
Public schools in Smithville will open September 9 with Professor J N Bigbee in charge and W M Skinner as principal. Twelve assistant teachers will join the staff for a nine month term.
A 1912 letter from George Wooden of Baltimore describes ten years of dry itchy eczema and sleepless nights. After trying many remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, receiving immediate relief and claiming a full cure in two weeks. The notice promotes Cuticura products and samples.
The body of General Booth was buried at Abney Park beside his wife as a mile long muddy procession marked by flags and salutes. Delegates, officials, and thousands of mourners gathered as Bramwell Booth Eva Booth and other leaders spoke in a ceremony at Olympia with 34 thousand attendees.
Washington reports the plan to renew the push for government payment of state claims from Virginia Texas Oregon and Maryland at the December session. Rep Carlin of Virginia says state representatives will act jointly to obtain speedy disposition of the claims and Virginia’s settlement would fund a boulevard linking Washington to Mount Vernon. In Bremerton a battleship re christening changes the armored cruiser Pennsylvania name to Pittsburg after being approved by the navy department.
The Last of the Great Shoe Sales offers final prices on all summer shoes. Beginning tomorrow morning, summer footwear will sell out quickly and customers are urged to buy now to ensure their size.
Read about JOSEE SHOES FOR WOMEN praising good qualities and reputation among dressers. Offers include $1.50 and $2.00 shoes with various styles, such as white canvas pumps and patent sandals, at reduced prices like $1.29 and $1.69.
An ad lists women’s footwear with multiple price points and styles. Options include gunmetal button oxfords, vici kid oxfords, white canvas pumps, tan two strap sandals, black satin and suede pumps, gunmetal accents, and colonial designs across $2.50 to $4.00 ranges.
Mien will profit from buying these shoes now as a sale targets men seeking long lasting, stylish footwear. Final prices include Whittemore's Shoe Dressing 25c, $6.00 shoes at $4.65, Hanan $5.50 and $6 lines, Howard Foster options at $3.50 to $2.85, and Joske Speer oxfords in patent and vici styles.
The Joske store promotes affordable school footwear for children and misses with season end prices. Listings include Misses pumps 1.69 and 2.00, children pumps 79c, and boys youth oxfords from 1.29 to 1.50 in patent tan or gunmetal.
Pure Food Commissioner J. Abbott rules linseed oil a drug under the Pure Food Law after finding adulterants such as fish oil and mineral oil in samples. He notes paint and lumber dealers sell it unaware of the law’s requirements. 20,000 dairy cattle inspected with about 1 percent infected.
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