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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
7
City bacteriologist Dr. O B Lee reports 7 of 28 dairies inspected meet cleanliness standards, with flies entering milking pans and utensils. He cites dust and settlings in milk and lack of pre cooling, noting potential danger as summer approaches. The board urges root action to stop unsafe supply.
The Commercial club of Yoakum with county commissioners purchased eight road drags for use on roads leading from the city to improve transportation in the region.
The Inkum of the Mississippi Valley South America & Orient Steamship Company arrived in New Orleans to load cargo for Brazil and Argentina and carry U S mail. Two more ships will follow, all booked to capacity. The initial cargo value exceeds $1 000 000.
Houston on June 21 reports Anselm H. Jayne a prominent attorney entering the race for the legislature opposing John Henry Kirby the noted lumber magnate. Kirby faces party opposition within the democratic ticket and the contest has grown heated.
Roy Turner, 22, allegedly ignored instructor orders and tried to fly a biplane in Hempstead New York. The aircraft collapsed on impact causing splinters to enter his abdomen and face. He sustained critical injuries and was hospitalized.
Houston records show total tax rolls of 89 million 813 thousand 540 dollars with 1 million 347 thousand 203 dollars in revenue to be raised for city affairs this year. An election is set for July on a 2.7 million dollar bond issue for sewers bridges and additional schools.
State Senator J. G. Willacy predicts a new third party, formed by progressive wings of both major parties, could unite by the next presidential cycle. He names William Jennings Bryan as the best leader and Roosevelt as a strong second choice, arguing wealth concentration drives the reform effort.
Charles Middagh, jailed on a charge of taking a horse from former Sheriff T. M. Derr, was released after Judge Wilbur F. Sadler dismissed the case on writ of habeas corpus. The 2.09 pacer valued at $1000 was owned jointly, with Middagh having raced it last season.
The newly organized Boy's Scout club of Yoakum Texas will hike June 29 and 30 to the Guadalupe river and strike camp. The group has a large membership with gains at each meeting. J G Lannan will accompany them on their first hike.
A two week old girl baby was found in Cameron Park in Waco Texas this morning wrapped and seemingly comfortable. A policeman took the infant to the Good Shepherd's home for care while investigators establish identity.
A 35 mile section of the Southern Pacific main line west of New Orleans lies 1 to 10 feet under floodwater. Passenger trains detour via Frisco to Anchorage and Baton Rouge, with ferries and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley routes to New Orleans. Freight moves via Galveston by steamers. Through trains Nos. 9 and 10 run Houston to New Orleans but delayed. full service may not resume for 30 days.
In Austin Texas on June 21 a special report notes misrepresentation by several fire insurance companies, requiring action by the state board to address the issue and protect policyholders.
Immigration agent G. S. Langston of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad arrived in San Antonio with sixteen prospective homeseekers from Iowa and Minnesota. They traveled west on the Southern Pacific and will return in a week or ten days. Langston said many inquiries come to the railroad about Texas lands and a large number of northern farmers may settle here this fall. The advance party surveys Southwest Texas for colonization this fall, timed with Medina lands entering market and potential colonization between San Antonio and the Rio Grande as Rockport railroad construction begins. He noted the San Antonio to Houston stretch is in excellent condition, with corn and cotton improving this year.
A brisk line of goods at a discount is highlighted at 117 East Houston Street where Whisenant operates the prompt delivery service. Customer offers and bargains are emphasized as a smart buy for shoppers seeking quick, dependable service.
Five Chinese nationals held by immigration officials at Del Rio and El Paso will be turned over to U S Marshal Eugene Nolte on June 24 for transport to San Francisco and deportation. They will sail June 28 aboard a Pacific Mail steamer after being captured trying to enter from Mexico. The department lists them as the only ones in custody, though others may be identified west of El Paso.
Senator James B. Frazier spent a restless night with a sinking spell but doctors report his general condition improved this morning. Nashville surgeon Dr. R. E. Fort will arrive for a consultation with local physicians as hopes for his recovery remain strong.
State Farmers institute will convene in this city on June 28 with Mr Whippercrift of the Austin agricultural department present to address the farmers. A large attendance is expected.
General Steuart L. Woodford of New York once U S minister to Spain was reported seriously ill yesterday near Oxford and is slightly better today per attending physicians.
A meeting of Seventh ward property owners is proposed to petition the city council for a storm sewer in the district bounded by Barrera Leigh Devine Indiana Carolina Pearson Labor and Peach streets. A. S. Johns says a central gathering next week could prompt action to drain standing water and reduce health and property value risks.
At Pedro Park last night at 11 30 a.m. two men named Curtley and Armstead were wounded when a third armed man fired four shots during a dispute near the saloon and pavilion. Curtley sustained a right arm wound and Armstead a left-side abdomen wound, neither serious. A bystander and a woman were involved, the latter slashed with a razor. The assailant fled.
A vintage beauty column describes face powder for shine longevity and smoothing the complexion. It promotes a deodorizing and skin tone lotion, a hair removal method for facial hair, a dry shampoo for cleanliness and body, and eyelash and eyebrow enhancing tips with specific preparations.
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