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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
12
An executive order by Mayor Brown on January 1 requires requisitions to be signed by him before purchases and processed through the purchasing agent to curb waste and tax increases. Officials fear confusion as Brown’s absences may push a return to the old system.
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures grippe and severe colds by taking doses every two hours, opening nasal passages, stopping discharge, and easing headache fever throat and sneezing. priced at 25 cents and said to require no assistance or substitutes.
In the West Texas Bank & Trust Company versus H. E. Hildebrand et al case, Judge R. H. Ward stated that the Artesian Belt railroad sale to Hildebrand and associates may be consummated soon after a three year delay due to financing. The suit to foreclose was on call as a tacit financing agreement was reported to be near completion.
Several hundred high bred fowls have been entered for the Lone Star Poultry Association show in San Antonio scheduled January 11 to 16. Ed Friedrich urged local fanciers to register by the two day deadline and the show committee outlined security and future event plans.
Juan Sanchez Azcona former Madero aide and Mexican ambassador to Europe traveled to San Antonio en route to Queretaro to present British French Spanish Russian Italian recognitions of Mexico’s Constitutionalists. He awaits First Chief Carranza’s plan to restore civil government while arranging European finances and awaiting further instructions.
An advertisement touts Knowlton’s Danderine claiming rapid dandruff relief and new hair growth after application. It promises scalp improvement within minutes and weeks with a 25 cent bottle, asserting hair becomes long, strong, fluffy, and lustrous.
Dixie Social Club invites attendance at a dance at W O W Hall on Saturday January 8 with Willett's Orchestra. Admission is 25 cents. A brief local notice also reports street car service resuming over new tracks on Nacogdoches street between Houston street and the subway beginning Saturday morning and Avenue C between Travis and Fourth streets Friday morning after track and paving work. Dr J K Foster dentist and other ads are listed alongside Evangelist Dr Frank Hall Wright delivering sermons at First Presbyterian Church.
C. W. Davis advertises Elgin and Waltham watches with easy payment terms and mentions Cr. 6114 as a reference or code for the offer.
A display advertises Overland Auto Livery at 216 Soledad Street with charges Cr. 5100 and 4100 and new rates of 900 and one and a half cents per hour. The ad lists $1.5 and $2 per hour as pricing options.
Engraved and printed wedding invitations and calling ecards offered by Dulling Joe Co located at 131 Losoya Street Ady. High quality custom design services for weddings and related events.
Illustration in Leslie's Weekly January 6 shows Rotary Club members around a permanent Christmas tree at Alamo plaza with the Alamo in the background. Prescher's Orchestra. Cr. 2683. Swan Cafe at 404 E. Houston advertises good eats and coffee.
Local shop advertises purchase and trade of old gold silver diamonds and coins at Alamo Jewelry Co 315vy offering cash or trade value for valuables.
A brief kitchen tip notes salsa named Diablo served as a condiment before meals. The phrase Devil Sauce appears as an informal nickname for the spicy accompaniment.
The Texas State Cat Club hosts San Antonio’s first south cat show January 12 16 in Conroy building ground floor room. Cats may enter without registration with classes for short and long hair angoras Maltese house cats. Prizes include medals cups cash trophies. Lola Besse of Chicago will judge.
Dr Louis Hirschfeld, a specialist in genito urinary diseases, has relocated to 417 Gibbs Building. Adv.
Auto livery rates listed per hour with Crockett 242 and New 342 phones. Charges are 1.50, 2.00, and 2.50 dollars for different time blocks. Advert associations promote the service and contact points.
Joseph Muir president of Lockwood National Bank reported to police that a horn fire extinguisher and an electric torch were stolen from his automobile on St Marys street. W T Garvan of 419 Main plaza reported the theft of an extra tire from his car near his place of business.
A diner requests Salsa Diablo or Devil Sauce offered daily. The note highlights its appetizing flavor and claimed digestive aid as a selling point.
A big masquerade ball benefiting the school will be held at Hermann Sons hall on Saturday January 8. Enjoy late dances and good music with admission at 25 cents. Advertisement.
County commissioners approved a $5299.06 partial payment to H. N. Jones Construction for the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital project. Aaron Pancoast, supervising engineer, reported rapid progress with concrete pouring underway and ahead of schedule.
Alfred Long of Dallas and Mrs H G Shaw also Dallas arrive at the Gunter. J F E Slaper from Waco is registered at St Anthony. D Me Hart of Austin and E Duran El Paso registered at Menger. George F E Cole and W Crain from Houston stay at Gunter and St Anthony respectively.
A method claims to remove dandruff by applying four ounces of liquid arvon to the scalp at night. Repeated nightly use supposedly dissolves and destroys all dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair fluffy glossy and soft.
A Travilla road oiling test will dust macadam streets one block each way off East Commerce Street between South Alamo and the Southern Pacific tracks. Commissioner Ray Lambert and James Hughes oversee with Ray Mackey to use San Antonio oil at 90 cents a barrel. The oiling, donated by Colglazier Construction, includes heating to handle cold weather. Cleaning and possible scarifying precede application, with an estimated $5 per block cost excluding labor.
Public Health Nurse Association reports cases of extreme poverty where babies lack clothing. Miss M Smith found a sickly infant wrapped in cambric and in urgent need of clothes, blankets, and flannels. Call Mrs E sons, supervisor, at city health department to help.
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