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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
2
Four scholarships are offered as graduate prizes for students receiving diplomas this year in San Antonio. Eligible graduates may compete for rewards tied to academic achievement and post graduation opportunities.
Texas Optical Company offers free eye examinations and a $3.50 pair of glasses for 1.00 with 10k gold filled frames guaranteed to last five years. Lenses are first quality. The promotion ends tonight at 9.00 PM at 51414 East Houston St. in Texas.
High School to award four scholarships to major universities for graduates this year. Colleges include The University of Texas Austin Tulane University New Orleans Southwestern University Georgetown and Washington and Lee University Lexington Va with Chicago likely among future offers. Honor graduates will be named by Professor W D Williams after grading and the term class average is estimated between 92 and 95.
President Taft bade social farewell to Senate and House at the White House marking the last reception of his administration in honor of Congress. The crowded event preceded one more reception planned for February 4 honoring the army and navy.
Hundreds visit Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths seeking relief and praise the curative powers of the water. Take the South Flores streetcar to reach the baths and hear testimonials from those helped by the mineral springs.
A fragment notes a claimed cure “Bromo Quinine” for colds causing aches and grip. It mentions a signature by E. W. Grove and a price of 25 cents. The notice urges payment of a poll tax.
A woman in Ready Kentucky details years of illness and bed rest before crediting Cardui with restoring her health and energy after eleven bottles. The ad touts Cardui as a safe tonic aiding vitality and nerves for women, sponsored by N B Wild Chattanooga Medicine.
Senate committee reports in favor of the rural high school act backed by State Superintendent Brasley. House moves on testifying requests as education bill awaits action. Senate judiciary panel discusses but does not decide on separate property for married women. Mendell bill creates an extra district court for state cases, with Austin Bar planning a Saturday meeting led by James W. McClendon to explore making it a court of claims.
A joint session of House and Senate judiciary committees will consider bills to change amend or repeal the stock and bond law. A public hearing was granted after requests from interested parties. Railroad attorneys plan to speak, and Chief Justice Brown with former Justice Williams will attend Friday morning session.
The Hunter and Lane bill implementing home rule will be reviewed by the House committee on constitutional amendments next Monday. Many cities await this measure to enable adoption of their own charters, with only one or two having presented charters to the Legislature so far.
A Bosque county constituent begs Rep Colquitt to pass a law stopping railroad engine noise at Walnut Springs. Colquitt has introduced a House bill to create county hospitals funded by the county, while the governor-widely related Colquitt and the penitentiary message nears completion. Captain Cabell, penitentiary chair, warns against hurried investigations that could yield a whitewash or other flawed results.
Advertisement touts Booth's HYOMEI as a cure for acute and chronic catarrh without stomach dosing. A complete outfit costs 1 dollar with 50 cent refills. a booklet explains use and vapor treatment. sold by pharmacists or mail order from Booth's HYOMOEI Co. Limited.
John Burke, a long time El Paso resident and bridge builder for the Southern Pacific Railroad, credits Plant Juice with health gains after ten days. He reports improved digestion, less stomach bloating, better sleep, and relief from kidney troubles, urging others to try the product from Fischer's Drug Store.
The speaker argues officials must see all facts before acting and that a full investigation of the penitentiary system will take months to complete to understand the conditions and their causes. He warns against hastily judging the system as unjust.
Senator Willacy chairing the Senate finance committee says passing the general appropriation bill in the regular session will be impossible. He is drafting a general deficiency bill with about $450 000 for deficits at state institutions, notably the A and M College for a new main building and mess hall costing nearly $300 000.
Immediately after Morris Sheppard's election Dr. Goodner, chair of the inspection committee, left for Port Lavaca with Representatives Owsley, Robins, Spann and Ritchie. A Senate group will join soon. the party plans a ten day coastal tour.
Seven teams raised 1377.50 in under two days for YMC A annual expenses. At a noon luncheon the second day total 825, two day total 1377.50. L A Coulter state secretary arrived from Dallas to lead with J L Hunter assisting. About 6000 needed for the year. A M Fischer is general chairman. seven teams of five workers each will press on through the week.
City council mandates depot matrons for railroad stations. The Southern Pacific nomination of a Black woman sparked protest as Mayor Jones refuses to sign until a white candidate is named, citing unequal treatment.
Mrs. Johanna Detzer aged 77 died at her daughter’s home on West Houston Street. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. with burial in City Cemetery No. 4. Born in Germany 1836 she came to the United States in 1845, living in San Antonio since 1846. Survived by sister, five daughters, two sons. Also noted: Mrs. Mary E. Brite died at 51 at 111 California street. she had lived in San Antonio three months and belonged to Knights and Ladies of Security. Burial arrangements to Monett, Oklahoma.
John T. Jackson aged 51 died at 5 30 this morning in a local hospital. A native of Waco Texas he came to San Antonio about two weeks ago for health reasons. The body is prepared for burial and will be sent to Waco tonight by the Shelley Loring Undertaking Company.
Funeral services for Louise Koerbel 41 were held at 3 pm at the San Antonio Undertaking Company parlors with Rev. O Hartmann of St John Lutheran Church officiating. Interment followed in the new Lutheran Cemetery.
Port of Spain Trinidad January 29 Sir George Ruthven Behunte governor of Trinidad departed aboard the British cruiser Sirius to inspect the Panama Canal and report on its progress and implications for the colony.
Poslam is promoted as a skin treatment with rapid improvement for pimples rashes eruptions and eczema and as Poslam Soap for daily skin care. The advertisement invites free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York and notes prices for Poslam and Poslam Soap.
City commission plan draws lines as officials clash over who jobs and departments the mayor may control. Belden and Dowdell clash with Briam over power as Conroy supports the Des Moines inspired framework. Dowdell argues the middle ground best preserves harmony and a recall not needed. Debate continues with committee due to reconvene this afternoon.
A big chicken supper tonight and a barbecued pig dinner tomorrow at the Riverside Restaurant. Meals 25c. A. Collman, plumber, 416 Main Av.
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