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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
10
Frost Company manager cites market break and buyer's luck as the store launches its regular May clearance. Crowds fill the shop as stock is offered with deep reductions. All suits and gowns see major discounts while other items also mark significant cuts.
An 8 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs HL Berman of 724 Camden Street, was struck by a car Tuesday night while crossing in front of his home and was taken to the Turkishos Surgeons Hospital where he was reported to probably remain. Also injured was Juan Mendez from Vera Cruz and South Zarramora Streets who was thrown from a wagon when a frightened team ran away. He was treated at the Robert H Greer Memorial hospital and later. A separate incident involved a driver, W A Dorsbauen of 116 East Maple Street, lightly spiked when his car collided with a government ambulance on Camden Street and Richmond Avenue. The unit was taken to hospital. The piece also reports on military uniform decon tradition and a general court martial to convene at Fort Sam Houston for trials.
An old column promotes using a soap free from alkali and suggests relying on refined coconut shampoo for gentle cleansing. It claims the product cleans hair without drying the scalp, leaving hair soft, lustrous, and easy to manage. The article touts coconut shampoo as inexpensive and long-lasting for family use.
A local plan to straighten Avenue A from Fifth Street to the river crossing ties city property transfers to a citizens committee led by J. H. Savagt and George Maverick. The deal includes extensions west to McDonough and land swaps on the east, with a total city cost around 50000 dollars. Also reported is Kyle Oil and Gas drilling near Kyle, Texas, with a well depth of 2409 feet and initial oil indications. In Europe, Bolshevist advances around Kiev and Lobruisk are reported, with Polish and Ukrainian forces repulsed along key rail lines. Ephraim Wilcox, Civil War veteran and Eagle Company member from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, dies at 85.
A vehicle crash at the intersection of South Peyas and Ell left a motorcyclist with a broken right leg. The bicycle rider and a car reportedly collided at windy conditions near Baythlerus Street, with a window valued at about 200 dollars broken and taken to Green Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A plea to permit river fishing in the San Antonio River surfaces amid years of prohibition. Proponents urge action this week as city officials, including Mayor and commissioners, consider ordinance steps next Monday. The river reportedly hosts catfish and other species, attracting local anglers and Isaac Walton enthusiasts.
A fragmented notice lists attendees for a benefit party at a Santa Barbara home on Rixon Street. Floral decorations feature potted giants roses and sweet peas. Names include Mr and Mrs Gull, Andersons, new residents and several Ms and Misses tied to the FL area.
A San Angelo report notes Rohiricher County livestock totals for 1919 rose by about 60,837 head from the prior year in cattle horses sheep and goats. Tax lists render 101,816 horses and cattle with 138,068 total livestock assessed 1020. Cattle rise while sheep show declines. horses and goats show uneven changes.
A cluttered political notices page shows multiple confirmations of candidacy for Bexar County offices including county clerk district judge and associate justice. Names like Frank R. Newton Marcus W. Davis James and Augustus McCloskey appear seeking Democratic primaries support from lawyers and voters across Bexar County.
Kenedy Commercial Club reports six Karnes County banks have agreed to contribute 40 each for the Tex Assessor Baker notes figures will rise as larger ranches contribute. Dallas Chamber of Commerce backs the Toys Sweetal event aided by A M College department. County Agent Jones lists many boys set to compete for the prize, a project spanning 1000 miles over about 20 days across multiple states and governors.
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