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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1917
Page
30
Real estate clients show strong interest in small rental cottages as inquiries indicate a need for more compact housing. Landlords report steady demand across neighborhoods, with renters seeking affordable options and short term leases in the current market.
Real estate men report a strong shift toward home buying with many inquiries for small lots and cottages. Demand for modern houses remains high as rent housing shortfalls widen. investors urged to buy and build while land and material prices stay at current lows. Weekly bank clearings show a 14.4 percent weekly drop but a 27.6 percent rise over last year.
A barrister’s wife cooks for a week and earns a thoughtful gift. She asks what she would receive in return, and he replies with a playful line about a ceremonial token. The tale notes social envy and light domestic humor.
The government of Peru announces twenty free scholarships in arts and trades to students. In return, scholars will serve the government for periods equal to the length of their scholarships.
The Dry Farming Congress and International Soil Products Exposition begin in Peoria Illinois on September 18 for four and two weeks respectively. States Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma South Dakota Wyoming Arizona New Mexico Texas have exhibits with prizes and international participation expected from Canada Mexico and other nations.
G Howard Davison of the International Live Stock Exposition warns of a multi year shortage of livestock as Europe loses over half its herds. He urges Texas farmers to expand herds and delay sales of breeding stock while meat prices stay high for three to four years. The note stresses a national push to raise more cattle and sheep, with full results taking years.
A flirty tale from Indianapolis Tribune about a charming Reginald who wins a trusting young woman with promises and a kiss. The woman defends him against rumors while sharing her allowance to aid him, insisting her trust remains unconditional.
A San Antonio city inspector warns that lumber and building materials prices keep rising due to government demand. He argues owning a home is a strong community boon and outlines a plan using lot purchase, a lumber yard loan, and monthly payments equivalent to rent to build a four room home with modern plumbing and wiring.
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines practical ways to save on meat costs. Buy smarter, choose cheaper cuts, grind and reassemble into croquettes or pies, use trimmings for stocks and soups, and extend flavor with vegetables, eggs, beans, or milk.
Dr. Frank Kent of San Antonio perfects a system to import Mexican quail, with onion-crate shipping and quarantine to reduce losses. Traps, quarantine, and specially designed crates with feeding boxes enable long distance shipment, aiding northern market stocking under U S Department of Agriculture oversight.
Dr Kent reports a hybrid quail a cross of Bob White and Scaled quail found during trapping. Only three of 35 000 trapped are this rare bird. It displays Bob White markings on the breast throat and head with blue back and wings and a distinctive call.
United States Department of Agriculture experts rate cottage cheese as a strong meat substitute. It provides a high protein content at low cost, delivering about one fifth protein per pound with most of it digestible. Compared to meats, cottage cheese offers fewer waste components and greater energy per cost, with tables showing equivalent protein and energy values across various meats and cuts.
Instructions describe constructing a cooling cabinet using a wooden frame with Canton flannel or burlap, water pan, and wicks to evaporate water and lower interior temperature. Aimed at home use, the design includes screened cases, movable shelves, enamel coating, and a fabric cover to minimize warm air ingress.
The piece recounts Judge Landis’s fond habit of humor when describing a Chicago federal court scene. It notes his exchange with Judge Christian Kohlsaat and recalls fellow judges Ames Henley and Peter Grosscup, highlighting a playful moment about nicknames and courtroom banter.
Rain delays push back the Own Your Own Home campaign events to Saturday May 19. The gift house build, decoration, and furnishing shift to May 21 22 and 23. Laborers are retained and meals rescheduled. Essays extend past 3500 with option to withdraw and improve for May 19.
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