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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
15
At the annual convention of the Nation Association of Cement Users, indignation rose over rising fire insurance rates for reinforced concrete structures. The speakers urged insurers to reassess, arguing concrete offers superior fire resistance and that owners should not be forced to pay high premiums.
Officials discuss reinforced concrete and supplementary safeguards to protect gensary Con ents amid concerns about weather and future restorations. The committee reinforces use of vetfarved concrete and notes rising confidence in the park project’s resilience and safety outcomes.
City engineer F. M. Girnund and assistants prepared a survey for the Travis street extension from north of Houston street to Malm Avenue. The survey shows the proposed route and the property to be condemned, with a completion expected early next week. initial estimates of condemnations are likely to be much smaller than first anticipated.
County commissioners awarded NR. V. Smith the contract to prepare an up to date map of Bexar county school districts showing boundary changes and reorganizations. The county auditor was instructed to solicit bids for six tabes, six sets of harness, six dump wagons, and for repairs to Hedwig schoolhouse.
Wealthy oil man and banker Moore died at his Marietta home after a stay in the city. He was a prominent figure in oil production and finance, with extensive holdings and business interests. Funeral plans are not yet announced.
Marriage licenses granted include Alt McLean with Virginia Hill, Laws Koelskei with Panfila Alar al, Amuur Geisbach with Ora Parker, Antonia Alvares with Francisca Chaves, G Jones with Mrs Dessie R rider, Starrison with Mary Pryor, Daniel Rodrigues with Francisca Campioe, S D Grittey with Nina Boek Mook, H J Mockert with Milo Gallaapto, and P L Cortez with A L Loera.
Dorothy Dale reports on a New York dispensary stance against coddling babies. The piece cites Dr Abt warning against overprotective care and stresses fresh air, proper temperatures, and modest feeding. It notes a push for a school election to publish proclamations and nominate board candidates at a ways meeting.
A home recipe claims to cure dandruff and prevent hair loss at a fraction of patent-product prices. Mix one ounce of Hea Quinol with half a pint of neat alcohol and half a pint of warm water, add Beta Qhittal, shake, and apply daily for about a week to see results.
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