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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
5
Eke Lordy demonstrates dog training methods amid a Plaza stage setting. He emphasizes patience and kindness over harsh measures, guiding how to teach dogs to sit and respond, with daily practice and gentle correction. He notes diet, bathing, and careful drying to prevent rheumatism.
Charles Graebner, chair of the city committee, says a meeting will be called early next week to push progress on a water supply contract with the San Antonio Water Supply company. He notes Alexander Potter’s engineer report has been reviewed by committee members to ensure thorough understanding before action.
Theodore Roosevelt declares the progressive party has come to stay after polling over four million votes. He praises volunteers who built the movement under adversity and notes the party’s strong showing in electoral and popular tallies across many states.
A brief advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as keeping baby's skin clear and healthy, preventing minor eruptions and itching. It cites superior treatment for eczema rashes and infantile eruptions, offers liberal samples by mail, and notes worldwide sales.
A speech emphasizes that the progressive party must stay and push its entire program into national and state law. Roosevelt commends supporters and vows continued effort for social and industrial justice, declaring the battle just begun and promising further moral and economic reform.
County officials weigh contributing to the digging of a Salado river well that serves the new poor farm site and detention camp near the army post. County Judge Phil Shook says the water now flowing after the well reduces the need for further digging and should be shared by the county for domestic use.
Captain Isaac E. Emerson, noted Baltimore drug manufacturer, had his bid to stop alimony to his former wife dismissed by Judge Carroll C. Bond. The court held the 1911 divorce agreement created an annuity rather than pure alimony, ensuring Mrs. Basshor receives 2400 dollars monthly for life even if she remarries. Emerson remarried Anna Preston McCormick in 1911, while Basshor wed C Hazelton Basshor in August.
Corpus Christi reports Nueces County cotton gins total 20 880 bales for the season breaking prior records by over 8000. Robstown leads with 3918 bales, Corpus Christi 3405, Bishop 2350. Nineteen gins operate in the county, up from four seven years ago as farmers diversify into cabbage onions and winter truck crops.
Council debates payroll and street department ward foremen as Mayor Jones defends rules exempting certain street department hires. Budget moves include 1800 for engine house work, 2700 maps, and 400 for Potter report printing. City attorney notes rules origin. committee actions and adjournment follow amid disputes.
Zemo marketed as a vanishing liquid for all skin ailments promises rapid relief once applied. Offered in a large dollar bottle and a trial 25 cent size, with a positive guarantee and distribution through San Antonio druggists and local outlets.
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