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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1936
Page
2
Washington March 9 Administration leaders today set May 15 as pen away day for the seventy fourth congress. Hopes for earlier adjournment are slight though they refrain from stating publicly for fear the session may be prolonged in this campaign year.
An old remedy claims fast relief for rheumatic conditions including neuritis sciatica lumbago and neuralgia. The ad asserts a non narcotic prescription with no opiates offers a big iron clad guarantee refunds if three doses fail and urges pain sufferers to try Narito today at all drug stores.
New York reports that Tess an Au thority and Rosenwasser, famed for beauty standards, arrived with trunks of clothes to study American fashion. She lauds American women as the best figures in the world and suggests they dress well to enhance appearance, noting Europeans hide flaws with attire.
Parisian dressmaker Jean Paton died last night of heart disease at age 49. Paton rose to fame by designing for American women and amassed a substantial fortune, selling more than $7,000 worth of dresses and coats. He built a renowned reputation in Parisian fashion circles.
WPA administrator Harry Hopkins released detailed WPA activity studies across 45 states plus New York City and Washington DC. Separate notices were issued for each state except Arizona California and Texas. Reports show public construction dominates WPA spending in several states while North Carolina is noted as left out of presidential election coverage.
Local calendar notes a Mayday evening at the Women's Club with a centennial program and reception honoring Jol M. Steinfeldt Oscar J. Fox Carl Venth Ms. Sarah Roach Parnsworth Mrs. Ethel Tonstall Drought and Mrs. Eli Bartehorg at the club house on San Pedro avenue.
Twenty one taxi drivers were arrested Monday and booked for violation of the city taxicab ordinance. Judge Tayloe ruled the ordinance valid, allowing licensing and bounding of taxi companies and drivers. The defendants were released on bonds and ordered to appear for trial in corporation court.
In Gneenville on March 8, doctors Irving S. Barksdale and Baylis H. Ratle urged men to favor comfort over fashion for hot weather. They endorsed duck trousers, a sleeveless shirt, and a pith helmet as the recommended summer outfit.
In Minneapolis on March 9 Mrs. Charles Tubman sued for 4000 dollars claiming Fritz the Justers dog bit her. The court ruled in favor of the defendants noting Fritz appeared harmless and affable despite the accusation. Leonard Keyes directed a verdict in the defendants’ favor.
Despite uncertainties from Washington, New York stock quotes rose to their highest since the downswing. Retail and wholesale trade are cheerful as the motor industry increases output and steel remains mixed. Power use up 7 percent, rail freight up over a year ago, and bank check volume signals broad expansion. Construction activity rises, suggesting a lasting expansion, even as employment and relief rolls disappoint and commodity prices vary.
Paris remains lively as talk swirled about Adolf Hitler’s possible denunciation of the Locarno treaty. Social events continued with dances and premieres, while Washington debated new taxes on undistributed surpluses, signaling concerns over employment and business.
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