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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
10
USTIN Texas May 21 There will be no more cases admitted by the Supreme Court during the remainder of the present term. The court has now more cases than can be disposed of at the term which expires in early June. Chas Gildemeister expert watch jeweler 516 E Houston Adv Cook left yet another without delay through 4 Light ad.
The Studebaker SIX engine is described as an optimal small-bore long-stroke design favored in Europe and America for evenness fuel economy and power. It uses less gasoline than larger bore engines and weighs under 3000 pounds. The car is portrayed as light balanced reliable and satisfactory with 62 years of reputation guiding buyers.
J. L. Strohm will take office June 1 as secretary of the Real Estate Exchange, succeeding Ray Mackey who resigns to be purchasing agent for the city. Strohm was unanimously chosen, relinquishing the vice presidency. J. Herbert Compton becomes vice president. Strohm, a long time San Antonio real estate man and charter member, was praised for building the exchange to a leading local commercial body.
Clarence Leroy Gotwalt a 21 year old dairyman's son was injured when he misstepped climbing an ice wagon on Austin Street at 9:45 am. He was run over by both front and rear wheels. He lay unconscious until help arrived and was transported to City hospital. Doctors reported severe crush injuries to his left side and several broken ribs. He resides at 1823 Hays Street with his father A C Gotwalt.
Washington May 21. United States coke production set a new high in 1913 at 46 311 369 short tons valued at 128 51 4300000. The rise over 1912 was 2 327 000 tons with Alabama and Pennsylvania leading by products gains near 50 percent and 33 percent respectively. Bee hive coke averaged 2 38 per ton and retort coke 3 83.
In Austin on May 21, supporters of Tom McClure from Jones County insist the pro candidate will not withdraw from the comptroller race. The claim aims to quiet circulating reports of a possible drop out.
In Fort Worth on May 21 the Texas Grain Dealers' Association holds its 16th annual convention with railroad officials mill owners and grain dealers in attendance. President T G Moore presides as speakers include Allison Mayfield chair of the Texas railroad commission Charles Quinn of Toledo J Vining Taylor of Winchester Indiana secretary of the National Bay Association and A R Ware chief grain inspector of the Kansas City Board of Trade.
A San Antonio Corpus Christi conference with E G Warfield of Seaboard Gulf proposes restarting coastwise steamship service to Port Aransas. Shippers must supply 1000 tons per semi monthly sailing, and a six member committee is authorized to negotiate a working agreement for year term service, possibly adding a third boat.
A vintage advertisement touts GETS-IT as the simplest corn cure. It claims immediate relief from corns and callouses, condemns plasters salves and sharp implements, and notes the product costs 25 cents or can be mailed from E Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
Guarantee Basement 117 Alamo Plaza letters review Port Aransas service from launch to withdrawal. Warfield cites unloading delays and pilot dangers as causes of lost time. tonnage and nonrenewal blamed on labor issues and unsteady schedules. He estimates $19,000 loss over six months and underlines insufficient freight to sustain trips.
An early 20th century promotion touts TIZ as instant relief for tired feet and corns. It claims elimination of burning swelling and odor, with a 25 cent box replacing shoe discomfort and promising yearlong comfort for 26 cents.
QUANAH TEX May 21 With not sufficient help to harvest about 40000 acres in wheat in Hardeman county farmers are offering high wages and easier terms to attract harvest hands. Local growers report a tight labor market and expect the demand to continue through the season.
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