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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
25
Early returns from 25 of 49 precincts show the San Antonio school bonds likely passing by a wide margin as more than 700 votes were cast by noon. Precincts 10 and 15 led with 42 votes each and only three votes against at Precinct 15. The school board thanked voters, noting crowded classrooms and a plan to fund larger, modern schools through bonds rather than maintenance funds to avoid tax rate spikes.
Pittsburgh Pa May 3 1913 I had a ringworm on the side of my face It began like a cold blister a small red mark Each day it became larger until it was a round ring about the size of a quarter It burned itched me terribly and was very sore It was also swollen and caused me a great deal of discomfort I could not sleep at night It was very embarrassing and I didn't want any of my friends to see me I used several remedies such as and some kind of a powder but they did no good I used Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for one week and cured it Signed Eleanore D Shek els 208 North Sheridan Ave Resinol Soap and Ointment are speedily effective for eczema and other itching burning eruptions pimples dandruff burns old sores and piles Prescribed by doctors for eighteen years Sold by all druggists For free samples write to Dept 6 R Resinol Baltimore Md
In Fort Worth Texas on July 18 a women planned and run campaign aims to secure a 200000 dollar bond issue for a new jail and converting the old jail site into a river bluff park. The entire county will vote, with limited meetings and speeches as the women campaign committee works with support from the Chamber of Commerce and local newspapers.
New Jersey lineman William Quinn, after boasting he could climb any pole, was found asleep on top of a forty foot pole tangled in telegraph wires in Paterson. Firemen rescued him by lowering him to the street where he explained he had proved his point. In Tasmania salmon in fresh waters have grown from two ounces to four pounds in 21 months.
The Southern Department rifle competition at Camp J. W. Duncan Leon Springs begins with 82 entrants. Captain Barth 426 and Sergeant Gloomer 411 led the morning. Distinguished Marksmen and others compete as pistol events follow. Tomorrow’s rounds will continue toward next Tuesday’s conclusion.
A long OCR fragment enumerates many 1st Sergeants, sergeants, corporals, and lieutenants across Ninth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Nineteenth cavalry units. It notes command in Southern China suppression and includes distinguished marks for several individuals, with unit and troop designations embedded in the list.
Practical health advice for hot weather urges open-air living and ample sleep with fresh air. It recommends light meals after forty, sparing use of well cooked foods, and a tablespoon of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey in milk or water before each meal and at night to promote happiness and a longer life.
Hungerford town on the Berkshire Wiltshire border reenacts medieval rites as Tutimen kiss women and claim chivalric peace, with oranges exchanged and townsfolk entertained. The Hocktide jury meets at the courthouse as officials recite ancient rules and a luncheon follows before more kissing journeys. M Wilson for United States Attorney. Washington. July 18 President Wilson sent to the Senate the nominations of James C. Wilson as United States attorney for the northern district of Texas and Charles S. Hartman for minister to Ecuador.
Three constitutional amendments go to voters tomorrow in Bexar County and statewide. They outline district judge tenure, shift from fees to salaries for state and local officials, and grant the Legislature bond authority for university and A M College school buildings. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm. poll tax receipts suffice for qualification if otherwise eligible.
Albert Schoenover of Los Angeles is named by President Wilson as United States attorney for the southern district of California. His nomination, with Judge T M Dooling for the northern district, was sent to the Senate today. Tomatoes cost 10 cents a basket with Elberta peaches 30 cents, peppers 15 cents, okra 10 cents, beets two bunches five cents, lettuce and celery, melons on ice. Bond's 235 E Houston Street.
In Peking on July 18 reports say rebellion in southern China shows slight improvement from the north. Deserters from Yuan Shikai’s government are fewer than expected while Kiukiang and Hu Chow see heavy fighting. Southern forces gain support from Wu Sung and Nanking as Tseng Chun Hsuan, former Canton viceroy and foe of Yuan, is proclaimed president. Wan Chung Wei becomes foreign minister and Cheng Hsuan Huai finance minister.
Three ae eee circles are noted while officers killed. Southern rebels yesterday killed 20 officers with the Peking government including the Ngai Hwei province governor. Provisional president held talks with loyal generals as a belief grows that Japanese financing supports the revolution. one paper claims 40 Japanese army officers accompany rebel troops.
Northern forces seized Kiukiang and its forts after heavy days of fighting. Southern rebels are in flight toward Kuling about 15 miles south. Nine thousand Kiangsi troops faced the northern assault with reinforcements en route to quell the revolt along the Yangtze.
The United States civil service commission announces open competitive exams for editorial clerk junior fuel engineer and pipe fitter’s helper. Editorial clerk exams August 6 7 in Washington DC salary 1500 1800. Junior fuel engineer exams August 6 in Pittsburgh salary 1280 1500. Pipe fitter’s helper salary 720. Applications must be filed in Washington. Chattanooga merchants raise 26000 for a Great White Way half a mile long.
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