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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
9
A Census Bureau report shows 213 cities with populations over 30 000 carry excess expenditures of 78 591 070 dollars or 2.28 per capita in 1916. Total revenues reach 994 710 241, while current costs total 780 742 643 and outlays 287 558 668.
The report shows group tax receipts and per capita figures for 213 cities with over 30,000 residents. It details property taxes, other taxes, public service earnings, special charges, and other sources, plus total governmental costs and per capita comparisons to the Federal government. It also notes city net indebtedness, highlighting New York City’s large burden.
Gus Duerler Jr., Antonio’s amateur astronomer, predicts a rainy season with frequent showers in the afternoons and evenings for several weeks. He bases the forecast on thirty years of local weather study and notes Mexico’s well defined rainy season from June to December.
In Austin on June 26 the State Highway Commission announced a night force will operate 6 to 11 p m, keeping offices open 8 a m to 11 p m daily due to high demand for state licenses. Secretary Colp noted personal checks are not accepted. only money orders cashier’s checks and postal or express orders are allowed. E W James of the U S Office of Public Roads meets with Curtis Hancock and associates to plan federal aid work, forms, records, and correspondence procedures.
Mexicans in the Batepito valley near Colonia Morelos reportedly disarmed American residents in the Douglas area. Soldiers and local authorities investigated the incident as tensions rose along the border. The clash involved informal armed groups and prompted precautionary curfews and patrols. No injuries were confirmed at press time.
An advertisement denounces calomel and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable liver remedy. It claims the product cleanses bile and constipation, cures sluggish liver, and prevents salivation while appealing to families and children. The promoter guarantees results by morning with a 60 cent bottle.
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