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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1915
Page
10
Austin dispatch notes Roger Fiyene a Bastrop County legislator farmer from Smithsfield says farmers in his district are prospering due to rising cotton prices. He cites loans from local banks and the support of bank president Mr Byrne.
A Wisconsin mother says Fays Honey and Tar cured her boy after a serious croup attack when other remedies failed. She notes it clears air passages and relieves coughing and breathing, recommending it to others based on her experience with the remedy for croup colds and whooping cough.
The arrival of the stork is framed as a life changing event for expectant mothers. Mothers Friend is touted as a dependable remedy to soothe nerves and ease contractions, claimed to be used and recommended by thousands of women for natural relief during childbirth.
The will of Mrs. Sarah Frewen, who died in San Antonio, disposes of about 250000 in estate. Public bequests include 4100 000 to Madison Square Presbyterian Church and 1100000 to the Protestant Home for Destitute Union areas. Other gifts go to the Presbyterian boards and societies, totaling several thousand dollars. The French building on Ty Wyner Avenue is among the properties, with cash bequests to numerous relatives.
In the aftermath of Judee W Perkins argument before the railroad commission, D. 4, Cage of Houston, urged the Chamber of Commerce to challenge any rates that would favor Houston over Galveston. J A Morgan of Houston pressed for harmonized rates and less hearings, noting 9¢ per cent of rate disputes could be settled informally. Judge Perkins suggested railroads may adopt interstate rates effective December 1, and the commission weighed the discrimination question as the hearing progressed. The session proceeded with continued debate and expected rate adjustments.
An elderly style advertisement promises rapid relief for nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims customers can breathe easily within moments after applying a small amount of the fragrant balm in the nostrils, clearing head passages and reducing dullness and headaches. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
The Buffalo Times reports Charles Parker of San Antonio won the $10 top prize for the best limerick. Winners include Mrs. McCalla and Mrs. Fowler with multiple smaller prizes. awards ceremony planned at The Light office with a parade and prize envelopes.
In Fort Worth a second attack on the constitutionality of the insanity trial law was heard in district court. Mrs. Blythe’s counsel argued the act lacks jury trial, shifts county judge powers to a board, and omits proper notice to defendants. A prior ruling by Judge Ward held the act unconstitutional, but no higher court has ruled.
State Superintendent W T Doughty concluded a visit to Bexar County meeting with the North Texas County Superintendents Association. He toured six rural Bean County schools with County Superintendent Stewart, praising their quality. He addressed Frenericksburg teachers before returning to Austin.
An old casual advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle laxative for adults and children, claiming to cleanse bowels and liver, ease headaches and bad breath, and offer a "wake up feeling grand" with a popular nighttime use.
City notes formal appointment of Helland by the city commissioners following a meeting. The minutes reflect standard oath commitments for city officials, with ongoing caution about other appointments and payroll appropriations. A payroll of $65,244.97 for October is approved, reflecting two weekly cycles, while a $4,900 claim and a project for a bridge at Hallet Street are discussed. A $500 allocation for horses for the fire department is approved. Kentucky Avenue sewer contract is awarded.
A noisy bid session on bids for water and street work concluded with a commission approving some terms and denying others. The committee discussed white terms for the city’s public works, with Markey named as purchasing agent and Sever j’s recommendation rejected. Separate actions approved Montgomery County road bond issue and various water diversions for irrigation projects in Pecos and other counties.
A Texas delegation including Sir Antonio and Chosay Kleberg met Governor to press for the appointment of Mr. Pumphrey as chairman of the state stock commission. The group, with Raw Antonin and Carl Nelson among others, expected a November 2 effective date and anticipated a successor would be named, with a veterenarian slated later. Also noted was a Catholic retreat at St Marys Academy in Austin led by Father Shaw, with a solemn high mass and benediction.
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