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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
5
Following a conference between Mayor Brown and Commissioner Kearny, city officials halted a storm sewer project as plans to drain Fourth Street were discussed and stalled. The brief notes reference dire weather concerns and potential delays.
Mayor Brow confirms a storm sewer on Fourth Street to drain a large storm water catchment from Avenue to Taylor Street, with funds drawn from early bond proceeds. Commissioner Kearny backs the plan and paving work on Avenue 6 Mourth Street Main Military plazas Helornia Mores West Commerce Losoya streets begins soon alongside council discussion. Austin hearing overlooks rail valuations as Parker challenges their physical valuation methods.
A Rosemont resident recalls six months of nightly kidney pains and restless sleep. After trying Foley Kidney Pills from a local doctor, a 60 cent bottle made him well again, and he endorses the remedy for backache and rheumatic discomfort.
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce directors approve honoring Hucker for publicity work and plan to invite Albart, president of an international association, to address a public meeting on civic development during his October San Antonio visit. They also report on Fort Sam Houston advocacy and campaign efforts, plus staff changes and local notices.
A Cai nese restaurant keeper was fined 4 in the police court Thursday for having on hand unlawful meat while serving patrons. Police acted on a health department complaint and the judge suspended part of the sentence. In a separate report, O Smith of Luxville Tex reported the theft of his suit case after arriving in the city and a stranger linked to the same incident disappeared.
Fragmented notice lists Dr J K Poster dentist Gibbs bide and references to San Antonio Humane Society and city officials. Mentions contractors warned by city engineer to avoid parking or mixing concrete on new pavement. Dickering with names, addresses, and scattered items.
Bids from The Finley Method Company and Colglazier Construction Company were opened by Bexar County commissioners for surfacing about 25 miles of roads. Finley offered 15 cents per square yard for a three year maintenance pact, Colglazier 40 cents. Finley proposed tarvia on 55 miles. Colglazier preferred bituminous surface with rap rock. Roads to be surfaced include Corpus Christi area, Pleasanton, Ashley, twenty fourth street, Fredericksburg, Bandera, Culebra, North Loop, South Town, and Gonzales County segments.
Mrs Spears may have contacted regarding a clothing order or arrangement. The note references a person unnamed and a potential call, suggesting a coordination or follow up item in a small business or personal matter.
Theodore Anderson received unusual gifts of ice cream from all city manufacturers as the summer wore on. He, the city pure food inspector, planned to pay but accepted quart portions for analysis by City Chemist Nestor. Anderson had previously sampled San Antonio ice cream, with two earlier tests finding it clean and wholesome.
A notably odd advertisement claims plain liquor arsenic from any drug store will remove dandruff after four ounces applied nightly. It promises immediate itching relief and a silky, soft hair texture after three or four more applications, claiming complete destruction of all signs of dandruff.
Vaudeville program features Guy Bates Post in Omar the Toutmaker three nights starting Saturday with elaborate Persian stage properties and a guest list including Alfred Buckland. Also on bill are Marin Sais in When Thieves Fall Out and Ralph Lewis in The Wolf Man with a rich lineup of burlesque and musical acts. Queen Theater offers The Governor's Lady with Edith Martenson and a matinee plus Two Good Comedies and ten new reels later in the week.
A benefit performance at the Soledad theater supports the completion of a home for delinquent girls. Manager W J Lyne will donate the entire receipts from Friday to the Humane Society. The program features The Lute of the Mask, a Mutual Film adaptation, and The Rose of the Rancho by David Belasco.
A home lotion dissolving four ounces of purmex in half a pint of hot water with two teaspoonfuls glycerin promises clear smooth velvety skin by removing pimples and tan while reducing shine. For warmer weather a daily shampoo using canthrax in hot water creates a thick lather that soothes the scalp and leaves hair drying into a bright lighter fluffiness.
In San Antonio, concerns grow over the need for a detention home for homeless girls as the city plans after-hours protective measures. Miss Paine Poquay of the Humane Society invites interested persons to contact at the Central Wire and Police Station for arrangements and information.
An old ad claims Lentz offers reliable clothing and dependable service with affordable prices. It mentions the store location 812 W. Com and references Mrs Spears contacting customers, all in a period vernacular style.
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