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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
8
A San Antonio article reports that a number of contractors material men and laborers face loss of an aggregate sum tied to an asylum project. The piece notes liability concerns and anticipated financial repercussions for those involved.
Representative Eugene Nordhaus returned from a special Legislature session claiming the state Senate refused reimbursement totaling 21 667 29 for materials and labor used in finishing the Southwestern Insane Asylum addition. He and fellow lawmakers believed the claims were just.
Representative Nordhaus cites the asylum addition project where the contractor failed, bondsmen were not liable, and the board had to complete the work. About twenty five local residents supplied materials and labor, creating a total bill of 21,667.29 beyond the contract price, with claims filed to the state and a belief the Legislature would pass an appropriation.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cadomene Tablets as a tonic derived from extracts and herbs with phosphorus and iron. It claims to banish aches and fatigue, restore youthfulness, and restore vitality through regular use, urging readers to buy from their druggist with clear directions.
The Senate argued no authorization for the board to incur additional debt and that the state had discharged its obligations by paying the original contract in full. The San Antonio residents risk losing their funds as a result.
LAX FOS An Improved Cascara is a digestive liquid laxative cathartic and liver tonic. It combines strength with a palatable aromatic taste and does not gripe or disturb the stomach. 650c.
A Topeka State Journal note recalls Susan, a three year old, climbing a stool and piano to reach a dish of candy. She recites a line as she climbs and gets the candy, illustrating a playful mischief by a child in a home setting.
California produced 2500 acres of sweet peas for seeds last year and shipped them worldwide. Before World War I England was the largest customer, as seeds grown in California yielded the finest flowers.
A vintage advertisement touts Tiz foot bath as instant relief for corns bunions and swollen feet. It claims rapid soothing effects and urges buying a 25 cent box at drug or department stores.
South Texas shippers gather for an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in San Antonio protesting a new tariff. The session centers on 37 commodities with testimony from Southern Pacific official Gentry Waldo and rapid scheduling of further evidence and briefs, as North Dakota case looms. An estimated potential overcharge nears a million dollars if the Supreme Court rules for the shippers.
The army board led by Brigadier General Morton returned to Southern Department headquarters and heard delegations from Victoria Sulphur Okla and San Marcos as candidates for one of six divisional camp sites. Major J R Shook to replace Col Merritte W Ireland who will report to Washington.
Miss Stella Ross a 49 year old school teacher died from injuries after being struck by a car on Alamo Plaza Thursday afternoon. The driver W e rbner age 20 of 120 North Street was arrested for negligent homicide. Ross suffered a crushed chest and other injuries and was taken to her home at 323 Garden Street per her request after hospital care. She leaves two brothers Dr A A Ross and Charles Ross and two additional survivors.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle internal cleanser for sick or cross children. It claims quick relief from constipation, with directions for all ages and warnings about counterfeit syrups. The ad emphasizes the 60 cent bottle and urges customers to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company.
The body was shipped to Lockhart Texas by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company Friday morning for burial. Sisters identified are Mrs. R. W. Cunningham of Snyder and Mrs Alma Hoover of Medford Oregon.
County Road Engineer A C Pancoast outlines plans to regravel and tar finish the Fredericksburg road from Bluemel's store to Leon Springs starting next Monday. The project, sharing costs with the United States government, seeks gravel sources from several pits and aims to speed troop and supply movements. The Austin road project between Fort Sam Houston and the Remount station will follow under similar funding, with the government covering three fourths of the expense.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe alternative to dyes. It claims thousands of users have reversed gray streaks and achieved soft glossy hair. The page offers a money back guarantee, lists 50c price at drug stores, and directs readers to Hessig-Ellis Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee for purchases and free hair culture book.
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