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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1913
Page
6
The article argues a bond issue within ten years could transform San Antonio from a deferential city into a thriving metropolis like Los Angeles Seattle or Atlanta. It cites tax impacts, proposed spending on sewers hospitals drainage and paving, and a plan by Clinton G Brown to ensure gradual funding without overcommitting annually.
William Edwards of Denton, president of the Texas Press Association, will travel to San Antonio to finalize plans for the annual convention set for May 15 to 17. He predicts the best attendance yet due to low railroad rates and notes an excellent program.
Lady Decies the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gould of New York hosted a brilliant viceregal season party at Luttrells town house near Dublin. Her silver brocade gown white diamond tiara and pearl necklace marked the occasion while most leading Irish society figures attended making her a noted hostess.
A large chicken dinner is offered today and a big chicken supper tonight at Riverside Restaurant located at 101 East Houston Street. Meals priced at 25 cents.
Judge I M Overshiner announces Taylor county will build a courthouse at an estimated cost of 150000 dollars with bonds to be issued after a previous election. The attorney general's department approved three Taylor county school district bond issues totaling 9300 dollars. Courthouse architect selection is set for May 12.
The first Texas Good Roads Congress is set for July 10 to 12 on the Texas coast. D E Colp directs arrangements with the Texas Good Roads Association handling planning as delegates from Canada and experts from Washington, Winnipeg, and Texas prepare addresses and demonstrations of road machinery and paving.
D E Colp and Charles G Norton plan logging work on the Lampasas to Glenrose segment then Gatesville. J C Travilla oversees a $1,000,000 roadway project in Tarrant County. A report to the Scenic Highway Association will be heard May 9 and action deferred to Lampasas June 7 to settle the Lampasas Fort Worth route amid county rivalries.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting resolved to pursue securing the 1915 Modern Woodmen of America convention for San Antonio. If successful, the event could bring at least 10 000 visitors to the city. The head camp meets every three years and comprises delegates from state camps.
Lockhart Texas May 3 The nine members of the Lockhart high school graduating class have class honors Leonard Baker is first and Miss Margaret Hodges is second Other high honorees include Theopalus Lee Jr Garland Powers Thomas Smith Milton Cabaniss Misses Hortense Ridout Bonita Ralston Effie Millican Rice Institute President Edgar Odell Lovett has accepted to deliver the commencement address Exercises set for May 21
Due to a glut in New York and Eastern markets for Texas Bermuda and crystal wax onions the Southern Texas Truck Growers Association ordered a one week shipping halt starting today as the industry seeks to stop losses. About 1000 carloads have already shipped with many unsold or sold at small profits, and price agreements may fail without a pause. Daily shipments from Laredo and Cotulla districts run 100 to 200 carloads.
An old newspaper ad promotes Mayer's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It claims relief from appendicitis gall stones and stomach trouble after one dose and cites many testimonials from sufferers who avoided surgery. It urges readers to send for free literature and order from Geo H Mayr Mfg Chemist in Chicago.
The attorney general’s department approved two bond issues in Texas Today. The Bogota Independent School District will issue 12000 in school house bonds and the Atascosa road district will issue 20000 in road bonds.
A physician peddles an ether claimed freckle remedy named Ethine sold by H L Wagner with a money back guarantee. The ad asserts quick improvement and possible complete fading after the first applications.
The city must issue only 221000 in street widening bonds instead of 240000 after the attorney general ruled on assessed property values. The election remains valid. 19000 must be raised separately. A new ordinance will authorize the smaller bond and the project proceeds with adjusted funding.
Ferdinand Luft a Breslau merchant and founder of M Luft Manufacturing Company arrives in San Antonio with Victor S Rapke New York on a two week American tour They stay at the Menger They discuss San Antonio growth and Rapke recalls early Edison Phonograph work and horn inventions.
State Health Officer Ralph Steiner concluded an eastward tour visiting New York Boston Washington Philadelphia and other centers to study federal and state sanitary laws. He plans recommendations to improve the sanitary code. Also noted is a British patent for banknotes with perforated edges that generate sound waves in photographs to reveal genuine notes.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw declares on the liner Olympic that the mysterious baby boy in her care for two years is her son Russell Thaw aged 24 months. She envisions him becoming a lawyer and refuses to return to the stage as the ship sails for Europe.
In Austin on May 3 a meeting at 102% East Sixteenth Street created a temporary blind mutual aid organization with Arthur Nichols as chair, Hettie Sheets secretary, and Ora Simpson treasurer. Fifteen attendees appointed committees to draft a constitution and by laws. Nichols is a graduate of the State Institute for the Blind.
Riverside Restaurant notes a big chicken dinner while Columbia University traces its charter from King’s College 1764 to Columbia College in 1785 and finally Columbia University in 1896. The timeline highlights the evolution of the institution’s name through the centuries.
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