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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
11
Marshall Johnston principal of Main age nas highschool reports that the summer normal at Main parents high school leads state normals with an average above 80 percent. Four hundred forty-nine students enrolled. Johnston credits a stable faculty and systematic teamwork for the success and expects itemized reports in a week or ten days.
Judge Lowther in the police court Thursday fined a contractor fifty dollars after an affidavit by Chet Sidewalk charged him with violating the sidewalk reconstruction ordinance. Inspector Winworth testified the contractor built a Wicks Street sidewalk deemed insufficiently sturdy and lacking proper materials.
The Mitrovich Manufacturing Camp in San Antonio introduces Salsa Diablo, a new seasoning sauce for meats, game, fish, fowl, oysters and sandwiches. Adolph Mitrovich, veteran in hotel and restaurant business across Colorado, California and Texas, established the operation after finding strong patron demand.
A recent decision was made to construct a factory to begin manufacturing efforts. The statement indicates plans to establish production capacity and enter a manufacturing phase pending further details.
A 100 gallon daily factory operation is set for expansion. Plans call for increased production as a large distributing agency places the product on its market. Mr. Mitrovich expresses confidence the item will soon see strong national demand.
A three week old baby boy was left at the San Antonio Humane Society office, then at the central fire and police station. The mother, found financially unable to care for him, brought the infant in and related plans. Agent Davidson will place the child at the Free Clinic until a home is found. The baby is described as bright, strong and healthy.
Clinton H. Kearny, San Antonio commissioner of streets and public works, was elected to membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers. He received notification and a shield pin in the mail. The honor marks recognition of his engineering work in South America and Mexico, including his role as designer and supervising engineer of the Medina dam. Other San Antonio members include City Engineer Hans Helland, Paying Engineer Wingeley, and District Engineer William Gibson.
Park Commissioner Ray Larbett plans a cactus garden at San Pedro Springs to showcase all 300 species of cactus from the south and west. The effort aims to attract tourists from the north and east, following Luther Burbank’s spineless cactus milestone.
In Augusta Miss Irane H Crufly shares her ordeal with female weakness irregular periods and dizziness. After doctors offered little help Cardul improved her condition and eliminated backache headaches and faintness. The testimonial invites other women to try Cardul with druggist approval and bottle directions.
Mr Lambert discusses developing a cactus garden in San Antonio featuring about 200 to 300 species indigenous to the region. The project aims to attract tourists and reflect local heritage with input from botanists and Luther Burbank for guidance.
A five gallon gasoline tank exploded at Lie Southwestern Ingame Asylum causing about 150 dollars damage. Fire crews responded quickly to a still alarm. cause undetermined. The tank had been in the Dipe room until two weeks ago when laundry machinery was installed. An earlier alert at the O K Hotel on 1210 West Mouston Street also involved minor damage. another false alarm at Nolan and Bim streets followed. Fire department operations across the night concluded with routine checks and no further injuries.
The Fire Police Commission approved equipping the city jail with two hair clippers to cut all bushy prison hair. Jailers will supervise prisoners during reception and their洗 bathing and scrubbing, aiming to keep facilities clean.
An advertisement extols face lotions to improve complexion and fade blemishes. It instructs dissolving powders in hot water with glycerin for neck arms and suggests vanthrox and solvent to create a dandruff removing shampoo. It claims a shiny, white look and easy styling after use.
A fragment notes UT and Kansas programs shaping city management training. It envisions universities supplying trained experts for multiple services, predicting a shift from city halls as entry points to fresh careers. Taxpayers gain value as experience in office becomes less needed due to planned professional academies.
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