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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1912
Page
4
In San Antonio young women imitate New York and Washington fashion chasing a new curl behind the right ear. After a dispatch about Speaker Champ Clark’s daughter Margaret, many local girls adopted the style by Saturday, the curl becoming a chic trend.
Dr. F S Pearson is expected to arrive in San Antonio late this month to inspect the Medina irrigation dam in its completed state. A celebratory excursion by San Antonio business leaders is planned with H I Miller and Medina Valley Irrigation Company officials to dedicate the project.
County Judge Phil Shook learns from County Physician Dr. D. Berrey that no smallpox cases remain in the county or city. The pest house is closed after the last patient was sent home, ending a period that saw 17 cases, including a fatality, before disease was stamped out.
With Woodrow Wilson elected, Democrats rush for federal posts. In Texas the latest marshal candidate for the western district is Captain J. H. Rogers of El Paso, a deputy marshal for over two years who spoke in San Antonio yesterday.
W K Sheppard recently moved from Laredo to Brownsville and has purchased a site and let a contract to P K Magruder of San Antonio for a one story fire proof moving picture theater 60 by 120 feet.
Rev. Charles F. Aked former New York church leader attended by John D Rockefeller took out first papers to become an American citizen. Aked native of England and now serves as pastor of the First Congregational church in San Francisco.
Joe Chadwick county poor farm superintendent faces a dilemma over a woman inmate who swallows every morsel of chewing gum and demands a daily package. He cites her tantrums and the risk of destabilizing the facility while seeking guidance from the health officer.
Advertises Poslam as a universal skin remedy for eczema acne tetter salt rheum and other conditions. Claims quick results and restoration of normal skin with Poslam soap as a gentle daily cleanser. Mentions free samples and directs readers to Burns & Co C Wagner and druggists for Poslam and soap.
Dr. Berry suggests distracting the patient with chewing candy to improve her mood. Mr. Chadwick says chewing gum worsens her disposition and fears it may harm her health with a continual gum diet.
The Texas text book board near adjournment after approving Van Ness Meyers General History without revision despite Catholic protests. The board rejected Protestant revision changes and authorized the governor to seek bids for a new United States history after Adams and Trent withdrew. Confederate veterans had protested the history as unfair to the South.
A list of staple foods and beverages includes potatoes sugar corn green peas lima beans coffee vanilla ice cream tea and milk. The items reflect typical pantry and kitchen purchases observed in regional markets.
Deputies in county offices may get a raise of ten to twenty five dollars monthly if a January bill becomes law. County Judge Phil Shook and other officials met to plan the measure, which would grant power to raise salaries specifically by legislative action. The plan hinges on a newly drafted bill to be handled by Bexar county representatives.
Arrangements are set for the annual banquet of the publicity division of the Chamber of Commerce to be held at the St. Anthony hotel on Tuesday night November 19. President W. S. Conness will serve as toastmaster. A program of brisk talks and musical selections is planned. Speakers may outline the advertising campaign to begin in thirty four leading newspapers on Sunday November 17.
Governor Colquitt leaves Austin for Houston to formally declare the Houston carnival open on Monday. He will be accompanied by Assistant Adjutant General Ed R. York and possibly other state officials, with several members of his military staff expected to join in Houston.
In Canton Ohio on November 9 Har Schilling, a socialist, was declared mayor after a tied 1900s election decided by lot. Judge Barnum ruled illegal votes were cast for Turnbull and that tie breaking by drawing is unconstitutional. Schilling to take office as Turnbull appointees face removal and party expulsion questions arise.
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