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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1913
Page
3
Fifty applicants vie for clerk and carrier civil service jobs at the Federal building as exams approach tomorrow. Officials note competition is stiff due to a large eligible list and few expected vacancies. Pittsburg will add a twelve story wing to its Pennsylvania Railroad station.
Kansas doctors including Dr. Ira T. Gabbert tout D. D. D. as highly effective for eczema psoriasis and other itching eruptions. The ad urges trying D. D. today with a money back guarantee on the first full size bottle from Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building and promotes D. D. D. Skin Soap.
Frank C. Davis seeks an injunction in district court to stop paying a commission on a 3.45 million bond issue. The case is before the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals with submission upcoming and a possible Supreme Court precedent if the ruling is appealed.
This morning in Judge T. B. Maxey’s court in the Western District of Texas petitions for discharge in bankruptcy were filed by Sam Rosenthal of Sam Rosenthal Cigar Co. William B. Waits and William A. Sullivan of Asherton. A. I. Campbell set a hearing for December 12, 1913, before Referee Frank H. Booth.
Rain prevents the scheduled Tarrant County road day observance in Fort Worth Texas on Saturday as activities are postponed due to wet weather.
Governor Colquitt designates December 4 as a state good roads day for the San Antonio to Austin highway but local officials say San Antonio and Bexar County will only perform routine duties. The push to improve the route shifts to the Texas Good Roads Association and Bexar Highway League leadership amid questions of motive and past highway policy.
The advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills offer the best combination of medicines for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities. It states the pills are the best medicine for the purpose and credits Fischer's Drug Store as the seller in an Adv. notice.
County residents have paid 381 poll taxes compared with 85 San Antonians. Deputy tax collector Frank Ball notes farmers consistently take out receipts first. In October 81 city receipts were issued, 4 this month. county 339 in October and 42 this month. Poll taxes may be paid through January 31.
An advertisement extols Lehn & Fink's Riveris Talcum as a dainty fragrance for women. It promises soft velvety skin and allure, claiming the talcum, described as light and pure, makes a woman charming. Sold in large glass jars from druggists with a removable sprinkler top.
City Engineer Helland will issue notices to ten property owners on streets slated for paving to ensure water gas and sewer connections are made promptly. Vacant lots require connections to the curb to avoid future pavement cuts. owners with existing connections need not replace them. The council must adopt a council form for paying petitions. blanks will be printed and available after adoption. Alderman Warren warns against future trench cuts and urges compliance to prevent pavement disturbances.
The cornerstone for the new YWCA building at Avenue C and Fifth Street will be laid November 25 with Miss Caroline B. Dow of New York City as principal speaker. The board plans to inscribe the names of members in good standing and to expand educational offerings including a lyceum series starting this season. An opening lyceum act on November 10 features Josef Konecny, Alma Hays, and Esther Alfhild Pederson.
Old time remedy praised for darkening gray hair Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is sold for about 50 cents. A downtown druggist notes its popularity as it darkens evenly and restores gloss with repeated daily use.
The October 1913 financial reports at the post office show a 14 percent rise from October 1912. Receipts reach $32,199.05 versus $28,045.27, up $4,153.78, and stamps processed rise to 1,314,960 from 1,099,426, an increase of 215,534. Assistant Postmaster Fuller says the gain reflects higher business, not parcel post revenue.
The Bexar county grand jury for the November term of the Thirty seventh District Court was empaneled and sworn in by Judge W. S. Anderson at 10 o'clock this morning. One of the first cases expected before the panel is the murder charge against Arthur W. Carlson in the killing of Antonio.
An advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup blending granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex to create a cheap, effective remedy for coughs hoarseness croup bronchitis and asthma. It promises quick relief with a pleasant taste and notes a money back guarantee. The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind promotes the product through druggists or direct order.
A nineteenth century advertisement-like note credits Mother M. Stanislaus of the Convent of St. Anne in Sanford Florida with recovery from throat and lung troubles after using Eckman’s Alterative. It claims long proven efficacy for bronchitis bronchial asthma stubborn colds and upbuilding of the system and invites readers to request a booklet from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
Castillo notes the October 22 night as the period, William Icke appointed as foreman of the grand jury. Other members listed include F. P. Cafferelli Frank Som mers W. J. Illy Nic Tengg Jr EB. Sachs T. A. Eldridge R. B. Webb W. W. Higgins F. M. Gloeckner A. S. Flores and H. E. Moore. Bailiffs appointed for the term are Sam Lytle Charles Ignacio Cassiano L. S. Lambkin Nat Harlan Bryan Mauerman and F. B. Cantu.
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