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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
9
Four hundred high school domestic science students and 700 public school girls will submit home‑made bread cakes jellies jams and canned goods for the Made-in-San Antonio display running November 3 to 8. Emma Pirie heads the effort and urges all students to participate.
The San Antonio Retail Grocers Association formed to push Sunday closing of all city grocery stores starting November 39. A 150-signature requirement governs binding action, with over 100 signatures already collected as rain delayed progress. A committee led by L H Schmitt will direct policy until the law takes effect, with meetings set for October 30 and November 6 for updates.
Dr Charles A R Campbell told the Bexar County Medical Association that bedbugs carry smallpox and must be exterminated to eradicate the disease. He outlined decades of research and urged use of corrosive sublimate or hog lard with mercury to kill the insects. Dr J A Watts echoed concerns, linking bedbugs to the disease and urging action against them.
Rev. Fred W. Long arrives in San Antonio to lead Central Congregational, succeeding Rev. Dyer. The congregation meets in Woodman hall until a new building is ready. Long, formerly from Harlan Iowa, served as Tabor College president and pastored in Illinois and South Dakota. He spoke at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Joseph C. Miller president of the 101 Ranch leads the Wild West show in San Antonio on October 20. He and brothers George and Zack own Bliss Oklahoma ranches. Miller, born on a ranch, once earned 27009 from a cattle deal and is the Ponca white chief whose authority among the Ponca remains unquestioned. The show features Poncas and Sioux performers with the Miller brothers at the helm.
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