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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
11
City of San Antonio issues a July 18 1918 election to authorize nine bond propositions totaling 1 875 million for public improvements including paving streets widening roads and building facilities. Propositions cover street work bridges sewers hospitals police and incinerators with bonds issued in 1000 denominations and 5 percent interest.
A municipal special notice proposes authorizing city bonds to finance permanent street improvements in eight wards. It outlines multiple bond series totaling 1 00100,000, with 5 percent interest, serial maturities up to forty years, and annual taxes to fund interest and a sinking fund. It also covers construction of concrete bridges and sidewalks, water and sewer works, and sanitary outfall sewers as part of the street improvements.
Special notice outlines multiple series of bonds totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars to finance storm sewers drainage and a city hospital. Bonds issued in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 year horizons with semi annual interest and annual tax levy to secure payment. Plans include health and property protection and land acquisition.
The notice details nine bond propositions for the City of San Antonio to finance public works including street paving, widening, bridges, sidewalks, and incinerator-related facilities. It specifies election rules, official ballots, and voting instructions under city charter and state law.
Voters will decide on nine bond propositions for the city of San Antonio. Proposals cover sewer construction and extensions, storm sewers, a city hospital, police and fire facilities, and incinerators with associated land purchases, to be financed by bonds ranging from 50 000 to 800 000 dollars at five to six percent interest over forty years.
The document lists polling locations for each precinct across wards one to six with building names and street corners. It also begins the roster of election managers for each precinct, naming presidents and clerks for numerous precincts.
A 1918 San Antonio ordinance details precinct judges presiding officers and clerks for an election, with publication requirements in The San Antonio Light. It also records mayoral signatures, dates, and official proclamations, plus advertisements for screens, cabinet making, stove repair, pest control, and cement work tied to local services.
Lawn mowers sharpened and delivered free with trade offers and second hand mowers for sale. The ad touts The House Mower service in Crockett with 7861, and notes attorney H M Aubrey has moved offices to Alamo Bank. Also a notice of sale for unclaimed freight from the G H & S A Ry Co in San Antonio on July 7 1913 at 10 am for one carload of spuds to cover charges.
Owner must sell 200 shares of Somerset Oil & Gas Company, Dias. must have ready money. Address 601 Gunter.
For sale a Gramer piano like new and other furniture offered at less than half price. Apply at 212 Camargo Street. Also new upright piano priced at 550 and a grand piano for 200 in standard make with veneered finish at 115 East Macon.
Real estate ads list properties for sale or trade including 316 acre farm, 200 acre farm, 5 room bungalow near Hot Wells, 3 Kerrville lots, and a city dwelling with furnishings. Trades proposed with equity and various cash and rental terms. Listings show agents and contact numbers Crockett 6121 7396 or Travis 762.
For sale six room modern cottage with a nice lawn and outbuildings on Hot Wells car line. Includes chicken house and woodhouse. cash offers to P. O. box 376 city. Also Madison Square District properties at northwest corner Trenton Ave and Elmira St and 408 Be Macon St with large shrubbery. 111 by 191 feet lot. Senses eight-room two-story house for sale cheap with terms. contact Crockett 5698 or Travis a1.
Seven block walk to Joske's home with five rooms bath gas sewer electric light a garage and modern conveniences. Owner leaving city price negotiable and must be seen to appreciated. Wallace Rogers Realty Co San Antonio ads note.
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