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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
13
Advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for nasal catarrh and colds. It claims rapid relief by applying to the nostrils, cleanses the passages, restores smell and taste, and strengthens tissues. Suggested for mothers to give children, with agent H. L. Wagner.
The San Antonio Coliseum league forms an executive board to solicit stock subscriptions for the project and arrange a meeting at the Bowie hotel to discuss the constitution and by laws. The Carter Mulally Rock is valued at $200000 with $15000 for a nine year lease. current owners may support the coliseum effort. Notable board members and logistical details follow amid other notices and a census bulletin reporting Washington D C racial composition declines from 31.1 to 28.6 percent colored between 1900 and 1910.
Washington observers debate a proposed seven year cap on civil service tenure for government clerks as lawmakers clash with presidents over job security. Critics say long tenure breeds complacency while supporters warn against politicizing appointments and shrinking experienced staff.
A column discusses calls to limit civil service terms to seven years, warting political patronage and the Bryce faction’s potential battles in Congress. It notes 40,000 federal workers in New York and 300 political appointments due to vacate after March 4, plus the risks of party-strict votes. The piece also references France’s clock changes and ends with the death of Old Tige, Steve Hamilton’s brindle bulldog, drowned by a raccoon in Missouri.
Sidney Edward Mezes president of the University of Texas and philosophy professor will lecture Saturday evening December 7 at 8 o clock in the Travis club reception hall. The talk, open to the public, follows a scientific society event and will be followed by an informal supper in Mezes honor.
An advertorial claim touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to restore natural hair color after a few applications. It promises dandruff removal, a clean scalp, and hair growth with a 50 cent bottle sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
The Prospect Hill Improvement club will meet tonight at Crockett school West Commerce street to discuss a proposed 5 million dollar municipal bond issue. Chamber of Commerce member A Kronkosky will speak on the bond question and residents may estimate sought city improvements if the bond passes. Endorsement may be given at the meeting.
From across the state three unusual events stand out. Albert Saft a Hallettsville grocer reports geese wandering freely near his store forcing him to hire a guard to protect his apples. Lewis Pearce of San Saba was perched in a pecan tree when a thrown pole aimed to aid nut harvesting punctured his nose. Preston Simmons of Eagle Pass was riding along a country road when a insect bite stung his tongue as he spoke.
Poslam Soap cleanses and improves skin health, soothing tender skin, brightening complexion and guarding against infection. Medicated with Poslam, it claims rapid skin cure and is advertised as the best dandruff shampoo and suitable for infants. Available in a large cake for 25 cents from Burns & Co and Wagner, with free samples via Emergency Laboratories in New York.
Southwestern University athletic council awarded football letters to 15 players for the past season. Titus Harris of Falshear is elected captain for 1913, succeeding Kingsley McHenry. About half the letter winners plan to return next season amid a brighter outlook.
In St Louis Mrs Annabel Arnold an attorney and private school proprietor seeks divorce from Dr Walter Arnold. Judge Grimm rules a letter from the husband is a privileged communication and not read despite her attorney's objection. The testimony highlights her self description as a lawyer and school owner in the courtroom.
A small girl sobs in the hall reporting that her doll baby has been taken or harmed, prompting concern from her mother as bystanders wonder what has occurred.
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