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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1916
Page
10
A crowded display lists face creams tonics and cosmetics with prices from 19c to $1.00 including Ingram milkweed cream Nadinola Parisian Sage and Pond s Extract. Additional items include Danderine Herpicide Saint Louis quinin Eau de Quinine and Snow Greaseless Cream with multipack purchase.
Judge Joe A. Adkins of Brady launches his bid for Congress against James L. Slayden in the Fourteenth District, vowing to canvass every precinct in Bexar and Comal counties and arguing for preparedness and anti prohibition while criticizing Slayden’s record.
Judge Joe A. Adkins of Brady announces candidacy for Congress in the fourteenth district. A native Texan and former McCulloch county judge, he runs on a platform of preparedness and good roads, while anti-prohibition sentiment shapes the Zag. The piece notes machine politics in Bexar and the impact of prohibition on voter turnout as the July 22 Democratic primaries approach.
In Bexar County a political campaign finds little voter response as candidates push for support with minimal public interest and engagement from residents. Endorsements and outreach appear hindered by apathy and limited turnout expectations for upcoming contests.
Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Alice Mitchell in Waco at about age 55 with two children Edwin Mitchell of Quincy Louisiana and Mrs. J W Carroll of Waco plus a San Antonio sister and brother. Funeral is in Waco on Sunday. Also noted is the death of Mrs Agnes FE Youngblood at 603 South Flores Street in San Antonio at 7 am Saturday aged 45 with two daughters and a son. funeral Sunday at 5 pm with interment at Alamo Masonic Cemetery officiated by Rev T C Long.
Mrs Emma Mader 58 died at home 902 Mesquite street at 730 Saturday evening. A native of Switzerland she had lived in San Antonio 30 years. Survived by son Richard Mader and three grandchildren. Funeral from Riebe Chapel at 5 Monday afternoon with interment in Lutheran cemetery conducted by Rev A Wolff of St John Lutheran Church.
The funeral of Mrs Pauline Volland who died Saturday morning will be from the family home at 106 Anderson Street at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Lutheran cemetery will receive the burial with Theran church officiating.
Goth phones 971 for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co. automobile equipment advertisement offering funeral and vehicle related services.
The attorney general's department approved issues totaling 17000 in bonds for Zavalla County Road Improvement District No 2 and Bexar County Common School District No 27, plus 2000 for Donley County Common School District No 20. All carry 5 percent interest with long-term maturities and 10-year options.
About 400 civilians known as rookies earned diplomas with honors after a thirty day training at Fort Sam Houston. The event featured no ceremony, with instructions to return equipment and collect certificates marking completion of intensive military instruction.
A Washington Star quotation attributed to Uncle Eben notes that some people claim to uplift humanity while their real aim is to control others. The remark critiques hypocritical leadership and the misuse of power.
The June death rate for San Antonio rose to 1.928 per 1000, up from May's 1.656. City deaths totaled 216 residents, with 25 non residents dying after illness elsewhere. Infant deaths among Mexican parentage rose, 51 in total under one year, while other nationalities had 16. Births reached 185: 103 males and 82 females.
The Texas Railroad Commission issued a notice of hearing for Tuesday September 12 to consider Texas Lines application seeking adoption of regulations governing in transit stopping of livestock.
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