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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1912

Page

11

Efficiency of School Children and Home Conditions

Dr. Theo Y. Hull addresses the Travis Schoolers club on child efficiency, linking home factors such as adequate food, air, sunlight, and rest to school performance. He differentiates normal and abnormal children and stresses proper lighting ventilation and heating in schools for healthy growth.

Theo. Y.l Travis Schoolers J. Hull Hull League America Josh

Taft Wife Takes Up Golf Enthusiast Headlines

Washington reporters note Mrs Taft begins golfing with promise as President Taft jokes she could outpace him on the links. The piece also covers concerns about child diseases and a call for medical inspection in schools to detect eye and ear defects.

Washington Taft

Pyramid Remedy Trial Package Promises Home Cure

Quick relief and permanent cure claims for piles through a trial package mailed in plain wrapper. The ad urges readers to fill a coupon, mail for the trial, and then obtain more from the druggist with the correct product name and boxed packaging.

Pyramid Marshall

San Antonio Bond Issue Talk Sets Chamber Meeting

A special Chamber of Commerce committee will meet at 8 p m Monday in the chamber auditorium to discuss a school building bond proposal. School board members are invited to attend, and officials will confer on the plan and its cost. Street improvements will be reviewed by ward tours starting next week to conclude after year’s start.

Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Central Committee

Hillebrand Takes Charge as El Paso Marshal Chief

Captain H. R. Hillebrand, deputy United States marshal, has been re appointed by United States Marshal B. J. McDowell to lead the El Paso office, succeeding Eugene Nolte. He received official notice by telegraph today and is now in charge.

Hillebrand EL Paso Tex H. R. Hillebrand United States B. J. McDowell Eugene Nolte el Paso Ofce

Real Estate Exchange Plans Uniform Property Tax Talk

San Antonio real estate leaders back a uniform tax assessment system at a luncheon to be hosted by the Real Estate Exchange. Martin Arnold will preside while W H Young explains the Somers method. Also discussed are director nominations for the Chamber of Commerce and exchange opinions on leadership.

San Antonio Real Estate Exchange St. Anthony Hotel Martin J. Arnold W. H. Young Somers Charles C. Austin Exchange Chamber of Commerce Austin Young Galveston Houston Beaumont Waco Galveston News Market Street Lewis Fisher Board of City Commissioners

Art Exhibit Draws Crowds at San Antonio Library

San Antonio art lovers flocked to the San Antonio Art League show at the Carnegie Library auditorium with large weekday and Saturday crowds. Pompeo Coppini bronzes including a WWI veteran bust and cross of honor drawing interest, while Arpa and Rolla Taylor’s Mexican-themed paintings and Raba’s “The Lost Soul” photograph drew attention.

Sann Antonio San Antonio Art League Carnegie Library Pompeo Coppini Benjamin Quinn Ward Coppini Europe Jose Arpa Rolla Taylor Raba

A Snappy Scheme at Van Million Ball

A New Year event features original decor and a dictograph setup in the conservatory. Later, guests gather to read aloud the machine recorded conversations, revealing a novelty in social entertainment.

Oklahoma Senate Blocks Most Education Board Noms

Oklahoma City December 7 the senate in a special session refused to confirm seven of nine names from Governor Cruce for the state board of education including W E Rowsey Ira L Cain C C Weith D I Johnston Robert Dunlop Scott Glen and O F Hays No vote on J Warren and W B Brandenburg and a new slate is expected.

Oklahoma City Okla Senate Cruce State Board of Education W. E. Rowsey Ira L. Cain Muskogee C. C. Weith Ardmore D. I. Johnston Robert Dunlop Newkirk Scott Glen Shawnee O. F. Hays Chandler J. Warren W. B. Brandenburg

Clean Language League vows to curb slang in Chicago scene

The Clean Language League of America campaigns against slang, vulgar language, risqué stories, and cabaret performances in Chicago, arguing they repel outsiders and damage public culture.

Chicago Clean Language League of America

Publicity League releases new San Antonio booklet

The Publicity League of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce unveils Beautiful San Antonio, a 56 page deluxe booklet with a three color cover and two color text. Written by J. F. Carter and Charles Norton, it features Alamo views, local buildings, Medina Dam and roads near the city, with broader distribution planned starting Monday morning.

San Antonio Publicity League Chamber of Commerce Alamo Alamo Plaza Gibbs Swearingen-McCraw Medina Dam New Clower New Rand Travis Club J. F. Carter Charles Norton W. S. Conness

Change in Times Reworks Shoe Buying Habits

Frank Goldstein of the Selz Royal Blue Shoe Stores notes a shift in purchase patterns. Consumers now buy multiple pairs for different occasions and weather, rather than a single pair that wears out. the trend signals economy for buyers and broader sales activity for shoe brands.

Frank Goldstein

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