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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
9
City Purchasing Agent Ray Mackey met with County Judge James R. Davis to secure permission to lay a water main along Corpus Christi road from Harlandale to the government experimental farm. The project will supply water to the farm and, later, to the new cemetery below the farm.
State fire insurance inspectors plan a six to eight week fire prevention campaign in San Antonio. Fire Chief Wright and Fire Marshal McNeel say the city is largely free of hazards due to strict downtown combustible material rules and strong trash removal by the health department. Milwaukee Chief Thomas Clancy echoed that prevention is key, noting most chiefs focus on prevention. Regular monthly inspections by squads in the business district have long been in place.
A comic exchange explains a donkey tied to a six foot rope reaches hay eighteen feet away because the rope isn’t attached to anything. The humor rests on a simple misdirection.
The Texas Woman Suffrage Association plans a statewide petition drive for 40000 signatures to add a suffrage plank to the Democratic state platform. Miss Elisabeth Freeman leads the push with Mrs. J. B. Cunningham and Mrs. M. B. Steele as organizers. They attend the San Antonio bi centennial exposition conference and outline a tour through Waco Marlin Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville Denison and nearby areas to build support.
Miss Irene H. Craft describes years of female weakness with chills fever and dizziness. After one bottle of Cardui she improves and says she feels well with no backache headache or dizziness. She urges others to try Cardui sold by druggists with full directions.
Analysis traces Paraguay from colonial isolation under Jesuit and Lopez rule to postwar recovery. It notes the country left prostrate after 1870 war, massive population decline, and slow industrial rise. Emphasis on need for capital railways and port expansion as Paraguay modernizes under new docks planned by MacArthur Perks & Co.
Willian H. Furlong Jr. left Tuesday morning for North Wilbraham Massachusetts after being summoned by the sudden death of his mother Monday night. He had just returned a week ago from visiting his parents. His mother had been in her usual health then. It is likely his father William H. Furlong Sr. will accompany him back to San Antonio.
W. O. W. members are urged to attend at the W. O. W. hall on Friday at 8 p.m. to hear Sovereign Commander W. A. Fraser address the meeting. Advertisement mentions Ave D Auto Service and Overland Auto Livery with rates and Cr numbers.
At the Manufacturers' Club gathering Tuesday evening at the Gunter Hotel a program on fuel will be discussed. Addresses on the topic aim to educate members and relate to factory management practices.
Pr J Kh Foster dentist Gibbs building offers loans on diamonds watches and jewelry through O Connell Loan Co located at 112 East Houston Street in an advertisement.
Kies Sureddin offers medical and cosmetic massage services at 316-17 Hicks Building with forerunner advertisement. Messenger boys available by phone 101 for inquiries and scheduling.
The Mazur Bros. merchants filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court Monday with liabilities listed at 35,168.64 and 27,268.52. M. Coppard appointed receiver. The first creditors meeting is set for January 18 in Frank H. Booth's bankruptcy office.
Co. W. Davis advertises Egin Waltham watches on easy payments. Credit line 6114 listed.
Dial Duliing Printing Co for 600 sample calendars described as beauties. Priced from $5 per 100 delivered prepaid. Call Crockett 3338 or view at 131 Losoya St. Adv.
W G Schuwirth Company at 231 West Commerce Street offers sewer connections and plumbing services with contact Crockett 641.
Katy figures J F Garvin of Dallas general freight agent and E H Coombs of Houston assistant general freight agent are in San Antonio for several days on business and guests at the Gunter Hotel.
The 1916 17 City Directory is in press and will correct residence office telephone and new names up to January 25. Changes cannot be made by phone. Address J A Appler publisher San Antonio Texas P O Box 487.
Satisfied customers recommend Red Swan Coffee to friends as Reinhard&Co Graduated Roasters continues to push premium blends and service.
KK Ragsdale traveling passenger agent of the S A A P Railroad is in Corpus Christi for a few days to arrange passenger service to the coast during the summer months.
Advertisement for Turkish bath and massage services for ladies and gentlemen located at 515 Na varro Street opposite St Anthony Hotel.
A brief storefront notice for Boston Tainch at 104 E Houston promotes best 25 cent meals and oysters at 20 cents a dozen, highlighting value and seaside fare.
Thieves raided M. Clark's chicken house at 630 Dawson Street Monday night and stole thirty hens. The theft was discovered Tuesday morning and reported to police.
New 342 and 342 rates posted for Cowles Auto Livery Crockett. Charges listed as 1.50 and 2 per hour for service. Local readings show standard hourly pricing for available vehicle hire.
Cozy Corner Laloor invites patrons to visit on election day the 25th with good eats and drinks announced for the opening. Located opposite Hot Wells, the ad promotes a casual dining stop during headlines.
Alex Porter of 202 Ord street reports three negros jailed after a Monday night robbery on Austin street. One prisoner faces theft from the person charges while the other two are charged with vagrancy.
Local shop Alamo Jewelry Co at 215 Alamo Plaza invites customers to sell or trade 616 gold and silver items including diamonds and old coins.
J. H. King, a dairyman, was struck on the head with a stone during an argument with two African American men Monday afternoon near East Houston and Walnut streets. King suffered a scalp wound and was taken to City Hospital. the assailants were arrested by police.
Advertisement for 1917 calendars by Dalling Printing Co offering 10 percent extra discount on larger quantities. Mentions 600 samples and phone Crockett 3338 for an agent to call. Local, promotional commerce note.
A jury acquitted Josephine Allen, charged with killing her husband, in the Thirty seventh District Court. It was her second trial after the first ended with a hung jury, and the verdict came Tuesday morning.
Texas officials and Paragon Feature Film Company plan 800000 frames of Texas as It Is Today. The 50 000 feet film visits 50 northern and eastern cities over 190 nights to show cotton farming, livestock, industry and architecture. It will be returned to the State Library and Historical Commission after the tour.
More than 100 San Antonio men in the livestock business traveled by train to El Paso for the National Live Stock Association convention opening Tuesday. Three extra sleepers were added for El Paso on Sunday and Monday nights. The session runs Tuesday through Thursday with key livestock issues to be discussed.
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