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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
11
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming quick cleansing of dust and oil, dandruff removal, scalp purification, and potential new hair growth after weeks of use. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
Alex Levis a 44 year old tower watchman for the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway at Burleson street was found dead at his post at 5 45 this morning of heart failure Coroner Fisk reports he likely died shortly before discovery His body was taken to Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co Levis a Canada native and San Antonio resident for seven months is survived by his mother four sisters three brothers and four nieces and nephews Funeral services set for 9 o'clock tomorrow at St Patrick's Catholic Church with interment in St Mary's Cemetery.
Ray mond Waddington of Ardmore was captured in San Antonio by City Detectives Marsden and Shirer after bondsman J H Rutledge reached the city. Waddington, about 85, is held on an affidavit in Carter county Oklahoma charging assault with intent to kill Mr Campbell of Ardmore. Waddington said to be willing to return to Oklahoma to face the charge. Earlier Oklahoma peace officers had sought him without success.
An ad promoting Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as an all round tonic to improve blood, liver function, digestion, and immunity. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. W. Dorn describing recovery from severe illness after using the product and pellets, claiming weight gain and renewed strength.
County Tax Assessor Albert V. Huth took the completed Bexar county tax rolls to the state capital. The total valuation is 99,430,648 with taxes assessed at 640,940.04. Valuation rose 2,342,057 while state rate fell from 12.5 to 10 cents, causing a tax assessment decrease of 7,224.73 despite higher value.
General unrest fears rise in Barnwell South Carolina after the fatal shooting of Hewelett Bates by Adolphus Jackson and the subsequent killing of Jackson near Dunbarton. Authorities are urged to swiftly restore order as tensions mount. A German firm secures a Volga railway bridge contract worth 5 million dollars near Simbirsk Russia.
Advertisement claims ZEMO clears eczema sores in days and stops dandruff. Sample bottles priced 25 cents with a larger $1 bottle available, sold by druggists and mailed by BE. W. Rose Medicine Co. Two San Antonio guarantees and local shop listings are noted.
Ellery's band delivered a strong military program at Electric Park to a large San Antonio crowd. Highlights included the 1812 Overture with red fire and gunfire effects, Aida addenda, Lucia sextette, and audience-rousing encores. A Wagner German concert is announced for the evening.
Bids are invited for a runabout automobile price. Each bid must include cut and specifications and be received by 11 a m on September 21 at city hall. Finance Committee A Collman plumber 416 Main Ave.
City Electrician C B Converse defends the San Antonio fire alarm system as thorough despite the state insurance board charging a one cent penalty on the city’s fire insurance key rate due to alleged deficiencies. An actuary claims the system is 20 percent deficient. Converse says he has asked state actuary C B Roulet of Dallas to explain where improvements are needed and notes recent upgrades costing over 13000 dollars, including new switch boards and alarm boxes citywide.
A Third ward meeting signals widespread public backing for a September 26 cleanup day. Precinct chairmen organize volunteers as two more ward meetings unfold in Fourth and Second wards to review progress and plan next steps. Louisiana oyster beds expect about 900 000 barrels this year, 100 025 more than last year.
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