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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1915
Page
4
A promotional note urges shoppers to seek a square deal on a broad range of products including soap perfumes medicines paint varnish tires gelatin olive oil and other food items. It lists beverages hosiery and apparel items as examples of goods where fair pricing should apply.
A Texas report notes a state school apportionment cut from $8 to $6 prompting most Travis County schools to shorten terms by at least one month. Despite $7 total apportionment, $1 from prior years remains unallocated, affecting nearly all districts and forcing earlier dismissals. The Reeves Bond Issue and irrigation district records are under examination by the attorney general’s department, with water engineer E. F. preparing inspections in LeRin.
At Amstin Sept 25 hearings before the railroad commission show wide variance in valuations of railroad properties. Witnesses pegged real estate values at 448084 versus 3278400 by railroads. Expert Parry deferred cross examination until next Wednesday to study figures. Santa Fe machinery chief said passenger cars were 80 percent sound, challenging 75 per car value. Commissions considers Texas Classification changes requiring pre payment guarantees on shipments. minimum weight per car set at 20 000.
State Inspector of Masonry Hendrickson says Texas counties and municipalities ignore the act creating the department of inspector of masonry which requires state inspection for construction projects costing 25000 or more. Legislation now charges a 1 percent fee to finance state inspectors, but no plans have been approved or inspections sought. The AG's Department has not yet issued a ruling on enforcement.
Captain Nelson C. Sweet, former Terry Rangers commander, fell from a dam tow Friday afternoon, drifted near the power house, and sustained a fractured leg and minor head injuries but escaped fatal harm. The incident occurred as he helped push drift through the dam. he clung to a timber and drifted ashore.
Mrs Fry, wife of a pastor in North Carolina, recounts illness around 1899 with typhoid fever relapses leaving her nervous and unable to sleep. After using Cardui she improves, resumes church, studies, piano lessons, and praises its benefits, urging other women in poor health to try it.
Lockhart Texas September reports a new citizens group has formed to build waterworks ice and electric plant with $64 000 raised for a dam lake and park facilities near Katy station The project aims to serve the public by January 1 1978 with tents camping grounds natatorium playgrounds and roadways as a premier local development.
Principals from multiple public schools gathered at the school board office to summarize a comprehensive report on conditions and needed improvements. The group plans a 9 o clock meeting with Superintendent Meek and will tour buildings to assess accommodations for current and future enrollment, anticipating at least 15 additions and a potential bond issue after September 1, 1916.
County Clerk Frank R. Newton notes a federal ruling that no war tax stamps are required on abstracts of Judgment used in establishing property in lawsuits. He questions if the government will reimburse the large sums collected in error as clerks nationwide await guidance. The notice appears amid a jumble of local ads and notices from San Antonio firms and societies.
Henry Peter Phillippe 88, of 611 River Avenue, died at 4 45 Saturday morning after a two and a half year illness from a paralysis stroke. A San Antonio resident 27 years, he was cashier at City Brewery 26 years. Survived by two daughters Mrs John Thompson and Miss Lula Phillippe, a son Fred H Phillippe, a sister Mrs Martha Phelps, a brother Sam Phillippe, two nieces and numerous relatives. Funeral from 621 River Avenue Sunday at 4 30 with Rev Brooks Dickey in charge. interment Hermann Sons cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Ludwig Undertaking Co in charge.
During a Saturday morning session Judge Lowther urged proper conduct as officers enforced cleanliness. The court noted a new Market Street move for the police department and reminded all officials to avoid spitting and smoking inside the Central Fire and Police Station.
This summer brought many complaints of headaches back pain fatigue and malaise blamed on poor work by the Klineys and pollution from the system. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as aiding elimination improving sleep and restoring strength. Sold by AM Fischer Gibbs Bldg.
Hermann Sons lodges Harmonia No. 2 and Stamping No. 32 adopted resolutions opposing the proposed garbage incinerator at the intersection of Dakota and St Charles Streets. They argue location would harm the Hermann Sons cemetery, discolor tombstones from fumes, and a committee will seek Mayor Brown’s support to move or stop construction.
Ter Lytle president Dr B Touchstony and A J Alex of Tocel Bank invited the attorney general at Auathy Thursday to discuss approval of school bonds and terms. The process delayed for several days to allow time for consideration and avoid unnecessary costs.
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