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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1912

Page

6

Water lines urged to save Flores street trees

San Antonio horticulturist Edward W. Knox warns that the Flores street ditch is to be filled and trees along its banks risk drying out. He recommends property owners install sewer pipe at tree bases to create sub irrigation, with the pipe angled downward and a hose feeding water into it. This practice, used in many cities, could preserve the trees until water returns.

Flores Street Edward W. Knox San Antonio Rder Mr. Knox

Norton Becomes Author on San Antonio History and Life

Charles G. Norton publicity agent for the Chamber of Commerce has completed an 18,000 word article on San Antonio to appear in a booklet by an outside publisher. The piece covers the city's romantic history and stirring stories, its picturesque and modern life, and also treats San Antonio from industrial and business perspectives.

Charles G. Norton Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Alamo City

Danderine Hair Care Promises Doubled Beauty and Growth

An advertising pitch claims Danderine cleanses hair from dust and oil, improves waviness and fullness, stops dandruff and itching, and will show new hair growth after weeks. It urges careful application with a cloth and promotes a 256 cent bottle from drug stores.

Knowlton

Archbold Letters Evidence in Campaign Fund Probe

Public release of Archbold letters reveals oil magnate's influence aims on Pennsylvania judiciary. Correspondence shows requests to governors and senators urging specific bench appointments including Henderson Morrison and Stone, with provisions of funds and endorsements to sway prothonotary and supreme court positions.

St. Louis Stone Archbold John P. Elkin Harrisburg Elkin William Rockefeller J. H. Weaver H. McKay John D. Archbold Indiana Broadway New York Mr. Elkin Senator Penrose Bard Harrisburg, Pa Pennsylvania Supreme Court House Senate William A. Stone John Henderson Meadville Supreme Bench Justice Green Henderson Thomas A. Morrison Supreme Court Smethport Quay Penrose Governor Stone J. C. Sibley House of Representatives Washington, D. C Judge Morrison of McKean Mitchell Morrison Judge Morrison Senator Quay Beaver Cuyler Patterson Philadelphia J. D. Achbold United States Senate Committee On Immigration Washington, D. Gil Locust St N. Y Theodore Cuyler Patterson Boses Penrose Archbald T R. H. Bissell Pennsylvania

Picnic at West End Lake Honors Light Staff Members

Members of the Light staff and their families held a picnic at West End lake last night to celebrate several events including birthdays this week return home of a staff family after a long trip north and an upcoming departure. The group arrived about supper time and enjoyed bacon and ham roasted on spits and hot sandwiches. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bert J. McLean and child Skeezicks McLean Captain and Mrs. George A. Schreiner Mr. and Mrs. Doc Willard Mr. and Mrs. Louis De Nette Misses Mary B. Donoho Mary Melton Nora Fuller Lucille Smith Asa Holleman and Messrs Earl McCloud Sr Allen Merriam Robert G. Coulter John V. Brogan Ray M. Hare and A. H. Cadwallader Jr.

William A. Springhall Grace Government Hill Elvira Cowlgreen Mattie A. Jensen Mattie Carrie Jensen Mary Davies Lennora Maurie McLennon Nora Cecilia Wueste Katherine Hurt Charlotte Spikes Annie Darby Edna Doebler Lalia Riley Rebecca Watson Ida Housden Mollie May Boone Hilden Martin Isabelle Coppel Mata Schwab Gladys Grace Gregory Melia Frances Davidson Doris Torbert Love Coats Messrs James Darby Edwin Doebler Lawrence Housden Douglas Ralph McKenzie Willard Boone Wilfred Martin Harold Milton Arnold James Pierson Freddie Johnson George Brinklow Bert Wells Zack Pape Louis Dennis Frank Brophy Jelle Folts Russell Davis Russell Davies Phil Hopkins J. Floyd Smith Ferdinand Lehman Mr. Dunham Mrs Henry Maths West End Lake Bert J. McLean Little “Skeezicks” McLean George A. Schreiner Nora Fuller Lucille Smith Asa Holleman Earl McCloud Allen Merriam Robert G. Coulter John V. Brogan Ray M. Hare A. H. Cadwallader Jr

Man Fined and Jailed for Embracing Woman at Show

Jose Cuellar was sentenced to one year in county jail and a $200 fine by County Judge Phil Shook after being convicted of embracing a young woman in a moving picture theater. The judge urged zero tolerance for improper advances and said such conduct harms decent women attending shows.

Phil Shook Jose Cuellar

Cadwell Cascarets Ad Claims Quick Relief for Body

An old advertisement touts Cascarets for head clearance, stomach comfort, and regular bowels. It contrasts Cascarets with harsh laxatives, promises a morning turnaround, and urges caregiver use for children as well.

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