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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
2
Today ordered license of J. W W Morrison operator of an employment agency here revoked for not observing stints and regulating such enterprise. Witnesses testified they were sent to North Texas to pick cotton after paying agency fees. This is the first case under the new law tried in Du Diaz county.
Regular service trains from Sutherland Springs return weekly on Sundays. Train 246 operates at 2:46 a m with advertised schedule details.
Mayor Brown confirms Fal golf course greens will not be ready in January. City to lay off workers and use prisoners for course work to seek spring completion. Project not abandoned, but delayed to save about 60,000 dollars and reduce the tax rate.
Estevan Frincizen ten and Fa tevan one, sons of F P Alvarez, found forty four counterfeit dollars in weeds near South San Marcos and Guadaluna streets, later a second bag with thirty six more. Police, Secret Service agent Terrell, and Detective Guerre seized the notes as duplicates of ones circulating in the city. The 1901 dated coins were nearly perfect except for slight weights and finish, and authorities doubt local manufacture.
Obituaries run for Pleasant Holbert at 57 in San Antonio with Kansas City ties and family survivors including three daughters and four sons. Nan Clamp’s burial to Georgetown after a Thursday death. Henry Izard, 49, died after long illness with funeral arrangements pending. Henry Walter Harrison, 40, died after brief San Antonio stay and Knights of Pythias service planned. Mrs J M Hutchings, 74, died at home, survived by husband and two daughters, funeral set by local undertaker.
Henry J. Halt and W. I. Howard of Kansas City bought the Farquhar ranch, 157 acres, 14 miles south of Spofford, Texas, for 17 000 plus at six dollars per acre through the Jann department of the Central Trust Company. The deal reflects rising land values as San Antonio estate men report active ranch property sales and strong cattle market prices entice investors.
A favorable start was made raising 20001 dollars to cover Fiesta 1916 costs. In five days subscriptions reached 82507 with committees active Friday morning. The drive, led by Harry TL.ster, aims to finish by November end as Fiesta Association meets at the Grater Motel Tuesday night to review progress and plan further solicitations.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a cure for infant and child stomach issues. It claims quick relief from constipation, sour stomach, and lack of appetite, presenting the product as a safe, gentle cleansing remedy for all ages with directions on bottle. It notes the maker as the California Fig Syrup Company and urges asking a druggist for the 50 cent bottle.
Hudson Maxim on the Navy advisory board conferred with Secretary Gantels about developing torpedoes launched from aircraft. Details remain unreleased as Maxim declines comment and promises to arrange demonstrations with naval ordnance officials.
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