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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
WATER SUPPLY
KEY To LAND
VALUE IN
bEXAR
Irrigation Will Make S. A.
Worlds Garden Spot, !
Says Robertson.
By HUGH r. ROBERTSON

Former U. 8. District Attorney.
Fertile soil, railroads, macadamizsa
or paved highways and water are ths
essentials of the permanently success
full agricultural development of ANY
section of the country, and this is ne
less true of San Antonio and ssr-
rounding territory than it is of other
parts of the country. How, then. ara
we situated with reference to thess
essentials? East, West, South and
Southwest of San Antonio are I'M
mense areas of fertile soil-thousands
upon thousands of acres, the great
bulk OF it as yet untouched by tia
pillow; we are fairly well supplied with
railroads and highways. and more OF
these will be constructed when condi-
tons justify.
The one essential which we havs
lacked and still lack is an assured
supply of water, which must be sup
piled if this section Of Texas is to be
the great, prosperous and productive
section which it ought to be and which
it is possible for it to be.
NEED IRRIGATION.
We cannot depend upon our rain.
fall. This is insufficient and gener-
ally uncertain and irregular and,
therefore, it is to irrigation we must
look for our agricultural development
and prosperity, and everywhere in this
section, it is encouraging to note that
business men, merchants and bankers,
as well as the farmers, are awakening
to realization of this fact.
This awakening to the Importance
Of irrigation promises great things for
the future. Nature, as if to compen,
safe us for the uncertainty and insuf-
ficiency of our rainfall, has supplied
this section with an abundant supply
of water, not only on the surface Of
the earth, but below the surface, and
by wells and dams and canals, this
water can and must be put to work
instead of being permitted to 20 70
waste.
RESULTS ARE PROOF.
Retention dams are being built end
more may be built across dry streams,
and storm waters accumulated in stor-
age reservoirs, as was done at Me-
dina lake. When our available water
resources are utilized and the vast
stretches of fertile and unusued lands
supplied with water, and the farms
which are now dependent on an un-
certain rainfall assured of an ample
supply of water at all times when
needed, then. it seems to me, will this
part of the country become one of the
most productive and prosperous in tbs
whole land.
Convincing evidence of what irrisa-
ton will do are too numerous to mem
ton here. California is what it is
because of irrigation. The wonder
fully productive truck farms in the
very suburb of San Antonio; the Me-
dina project, the Winter Garden Dis
trict, and the wonderful results at
tanned in the Rio Grande Valley are
convincing and conclusive demonstrs-
tons of what irrigation will do.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
FAMILY, RETURNING
HOME, BRIGHTEN 4
BURGLAR AT WORK

Pardon me-"
These words greeted Mrs. J. B. Mer-
rell, 1898 Highland boulevard, Mon
day night when she and her family
stepped to the front door of their resi-
dence.
During their recoil from the shock,
a burglar stepped out from the house
and lcaped from the front porch.
He escaped before Detectives Kohr
and Stendebach arrived at Mrs. Mer-
rell's call
The burglar had been surprised too
soon to escape with a single piece OF
loot.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
GUS NIGCLI PROVES
WORTHY INSPECTOR
BUT POOR BUILDER

Gus Niggli has proven himself an
efficient city building inspector, his
friends agree.
But when it comes to his ability
as builder, they are not so sure
of his efficiency.
IL just caught it between a nail
and the hammer" Mr.. Niggli admitted
Tuesday.
He referred to a badly mashed
thumb on his left hand. He had been
making few repairs about the
house."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
MAYOR WEARS
PERMANENT
SMILE

What is a days work for Mayer
John w. Tobin?
Just like every other working San
Antonian. the mayor first must "crawl
OUT at Z a. m. sharp. After the
alarm clock breaks his slumber, how
ever, his day differs from that of any
other business man or woman.
Even his dress must bespeak iudi-
viduality. For, after he has donncd
the average business mans apparel,
the mayor must put on a big, wide
smile. And, throughout the succeed
ing hours of the day he must exer-
else great care in keeping that smile.
The public expects a smile from
the city's chief executive, and he must
oblige it.
So, when you walk into the mayors
office next time, thank him for his
ready smile.
II always is waiting there for every
San Antonio citizen.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
PICKPOCKET ROBS
FAREWELL VICTIM

Bidding San Antonio an ironic
adieu, the leader of the pickpockct
gang, five of whose members were
arrested last Friday. picked a mans
pocket of $40 Monday night at the L.
g. N. Railroad station.
He escaped on an outbound train.
George Lane, detective Of the railroad.
reported to police.
The private detective failed to re-
port the name of the victim, who also
left Immediately.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
SELECT SUCCESSOR
TO HUGH M'LELLAN

DR.. j. w. Darby of Kansas City
will succeed DIR. Hugh Mcclellan as
minister of the Central Christian
church here.
He will come to San Antonio about
March !, according to word received
by Fred A. Burns. chairman of the
pulpit committee of the local congre-
cation.
Prior to receiving the call to San
Antonio, DIR. Darby was invited here
to preach. He was here two weeks
ago.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
400 WORK FOR S. A.
STREET DEPARTMENT

More than 400 laborers and team
sters now are in the employ of the
street department in San Antonio.
This is the largest number of men
ever employed at one time in the his
tory of the department, according TO
Paul Il. Steffler street commissioner.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
THIEF RIFLES TILL
AT FILLING STATION

While Rafe Ramsey. 6Op South
Cherry street, Monday evening wait.
cd on customers at the Grayburg
filling station, North Flores street
and Fredericksburg road. prowler
busted himself at the cash register in
side. The thief was content to take
30 cents and Ramsey's package Of
cigarettes.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Stalking His Rival

A los Angeles man who has been
granted n divorce asserts his wife got
money from him 20 send the rother
man. 10 Europe; 80 pay his WAY back,
md. finally, TO finance her own trip
esst TO sec the fellew.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Spiritual Comfort

An Alhambra. iceman was struck by
the automobile of a travelling evange-
list and slightly hurt. Before he left.
the evangelist gave the iceman re-
iigious tract.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Keith's Regard for Sandy
Fills Judith's Heart
With Sadness.
CHAPTER 70


Sandy hesitated. It would
have suited her mood this
fine September day to 60
dashing out through the
Panhandle with this bonny
Douglas Keith; to say dar.
ing things that would send
the merry color flying to his
eyes. Lord, isn't he attrac-
tivew she thought, resting her hand
on the door of the car.
"No, can't CO." she said abscntIy.
Though I'd like it awfully we'll"
"You can't. really? Or you only
think you can't?"
81 CAN'T"
swell, you're booked for Tuesday
night and, Thursday night. Tell
Judy, will you? Though Hal may
ring her up"
"You tell her."
"Lovely," said Judith, when he
came over after dinner for a mo-
ment. She was setting the dishes in
the closet and glad that her back was
turned.
you ought to be flattered, Jude.
1t was Hal arranged it-first time I
knew him ever to do such a thing.
He thinks you're a peach.'
"Oh, does hep said Judith. She
was now trembling. her cheeks pink.
So she laughed to hide this confusion.
Il can't tell you how 1t makes me
feel to have you bothering with me.
Doug"
"Gee-that's a funny thing to say,
Jude. You know what / think of
you"
Judith gulped: "Sure, ole thing.
And III try my darndest to do you
proud ~
She waved to him from the kitchen
door. She stood before the rows of
hydrangeas, planted in huge barrels
on the back porch. She plucked off
the withered leaves, whispering say.
agely: Behave yourself, Judith
Moore! You can meet any fate that
comes to you. ANY. You don't need
love. He doesn't think of you. Real
ize it,"
Her checks burned. A coward self
whispered: Il know he loves me-
He's loved me for years. He cares
more for me than for all the girls in
the world. God--hc's mine-MINE (!
Make him see it-oh, make him :"
On Tuesday night they all went to-
sethcr in Hume's car. He came to
Judith with his winning quiet:
You're riding with me. Is that all
right? 30,
"Yes-joyous-" Not looking at
him, Judith got in quickly. Waves of
oHiiVNndoh OppItSseu HtF.
She heard Douglas INVITING Sandy;
heard his gay, exuberant laugh at
Sandy's answers, She thought, sink
ing: Il won't be able to bear it. Ill
give myself away"
And when she saw the two of them
dancing together, his eyes flirting
with Sandy; dwelling teasingly on
Sandy's Turing mouth, she wanted to
duck her head and run from the place,
rocking her arms.
But she couldn't take her eyes from
their graceful forms now seeming
moulded together in rhythm and glad
ness.
Hes infatuated with her. He's
wild about her-ALREADY," she ad-
mitted with dull, aching heart.
Once Sandy caught Judiths glance.
And threw back ole of helpless ap.
peal. As though Sandy said: rs il
my fault? What can / doT
Not her fault" Judith answered.
"No--she couldn't help it,
In that white. filmy dress Sandy
haunted Juditb's beauty-loving soul.
That red hair-those Swallowed eyes
against that pallid skin. . No won
der his look dwelt tauntingly on
Sandys mouth. If Judith we're a man.
she, too. would Chamber for Ssndy's
smile.
But these meetings became a tor
ment. Judith lay awake at night fight
ing with herself-summoning all the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
TEXAS ONION MEN
WILL FORM POOL

An association for pooling onions
will be formed at a meeting of South
west Texas onion growers at the La
redo chamber Of commerce Saturday,
according to ]. C. Minue, Asherton
onion growers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Interesting

Tokyo physicians report a peculiar
malady in that city that causes the
tongues OF women victims to get
shorter This statement has aroused
a lively interest in the disease among
American men.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Hard to Believe

An Atchison, Kan. man is re-
ported to have put pajamas on his
horse to keep fIess off the animals
legs. The pajamas must be tight
fitting.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Nip and Tuck

We don't feel any particular
sympathy for the two policemen who
who were bitten by two women they
were arresting. Weren't they pinch
ing the women at the time?
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Dangerous

Papers were successfully delivered by
airplane to Illinois farmers. Magazines
will be next. Then some farmer Will
get beaned when an aviator drops
post on his Uranium.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Health Hint

Lying on the sand in your bath
ing suit all day will put you in the d.
pink of condition--if it doesn't do
more than that.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Hardly That

The thief who stole Jack Dempseys car
Made Jack feel pretty bad.
But those exaggerate who say
IL made Jack Fighting mad"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
Finger Menace

Flying fingers OF deaf mutes en-
gagged In an argument in hallway
near one OF the divorce courts com
PEELED baiiiffs to exercise great care to
avoid having eyes poked out.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
InseparabIe Pets Delight
Waits When They're Not
Playing Together.
'Bow-wow!" barks Teddy.

"Meow-meow," Frenette returns.
With this greeting, San Antonio's
friendly dog and cat which live in st.
Joseph's orphanage on West Com
merce street, are off to catch rats.
The sisters in charge of the institu-
ton tell a strange and interesting
story about the two animals, whose
friendship equals that Of Damon and
Pythias.
First the cat was brought to st.
Joseph's. Half-staved and shaking
with fear, the kitten of only a few
days of age was turned over TO the
kind sisters-just as the little chill
dren sometimes are.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
THE TREATMENT.

Therefore many an unassuming little
woman today, with a home and a
husband of her own, can truly say
with the great and mighty Caesar
Il came, 1 looked, conquered
For a man seemingly always has an
eye for an eye that delights his taste
in feminine optical beauty.
The "eyecial' consists of the fol-
lowing treatment: Cream and muscle
oil to iron out wrinkles around the
eyes; eye packs Of various ingredients,
such as herbs and crushed flowers, to
remove puffy circles, and tints of va
rious colors to give the eyes length,
breadth or the proper shading. Blue
tints are for blondes, brown for bru-
nettes.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
DOG ARRIVES.

Shortly afterward the dog which
has grown several times as large as
little Frenette, was given to the sis
tiers in the orphansge.
Instead of fighting, the two became
the best of friends, the sisters relate.
Frenette seemed to feel secure and
safe in the presence of big brown Ted
dy. After the two had been at st.
Joseph's only a short while, Frenette
taught Teddy how to catch mice.
And theto were rats a plenty when
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
VICAR
eo5 Mstsrs
TUESDAY

TUESDAY
11:O0 A. NJ. News and Mar
kets.
$500 P. VI. News and Mar
kets.
7;f5 p. NJ. Radio talk By Ed
ward G.. Conroy, city manzger
OF the American Radio Relay
League.
$500 r. VI. Mark Twain Jun
Tor High School Program.
900 p. M. Luis q. Dorsntss.
concert pianist.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-19
EYES HAVE IT,
SAY BEAUTY
DOCTORS
Glance That Spoke Volume
Will Speak Whole
Library.
BY BESS CARROLL

just by way OF conversation, nave
you heard of "eyecial?'
Ma, that's not Alaskan for wealth
err even though it does sound like
"Ice-ial."
"Eyecial" is literally the latest word
in beauty culture--a word born of a
new treatment for the eyes. 1t is the
correlative or Facial" that synonym
for financial embarrassment" to
struggling husbands whose wives in
sist on "facially' saving their face at
81 facial"
An "eyecial" treatment sounds chilly
like it might be having to eat ice
cream after an outdoor swimming
party in January.
WHAT IT'S.
But an "eyecial" is simply a com
plication of eye packs, creams and To-
tons designed to make the eyes more
beautiful and lustrous.
Speak to me only with thine eyes"
beseeched on old-time song writer who,
needless TO say, was married. (He
dedicated the tune to his wife).
And it looks like there's going to be
plenty of optical conversation in San
Antonio hereafter, for the "eyecial" is
said to put expression--in somewhat
the volume. of an encyclopedia-into
eyes that haven't even chirped in 80
years.
The beauty doctors, putting their
ideas together, evolved the "eyecial"
after they had agreed that womans
real beauty lies in her eyes. Para
phrasing an old quotation, Eye am
beauty" says the homeliest beauty ex-
pert emphatically-and believes it.
REAL BEAUTY IN EYES.
For San Antonio beauty doctors
declare that though a woman's skin
may be the kind you love 10 touch, her
teeth like so many petrified snow
flakes, her hair like the "after". ad of
hair tonic factory-she is not beau
tiful If her eyes are dull and express
sionless.
1t is the eyes that attract attention
to woman's beauty, say the beautifi- |
tricians. 1t seems. according to their
version, that when Eve asked Adam
to eat an apple, too-after she had |
got into trouble-he fell not because
of her fascinating, naughty audacity |
las current report and the psychology
of man nature indicate) but because
she looked at him so wistfully with her
come hither," irresistible optics.
THE TREATMENT.
Therefore many an unassuming little
uoprou tnIay xr;kh
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But these meetings became a tor
ment. Judith lay awake at night fight
ing with herself-summoning all the
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((cOntinued on Page Is, Part p.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
After Sickness Get
 Strong Q;.ick
New, Pleasant Way to Take Cod Liver Oil-Puts on Weight

Nothing like the wonderful vi talizing vitamines in Cod Liver oil to help convalescing people to quickly get strong and well--every- body knows that.
 But nobody wants to take the il! smelling, horrible tasting, stomach upsetting oil itself so nowadays, up to date medical men are ordering tablet of Cod Liver Oil and it surely has proved blessing to thousands of people who have been sappcd ot their natural strength after 2 severe illness and especially after the Grippe or d stubborn cough or cold,
 Ask any druggist for box of McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets, They cost but little, arc sugar coated and as pleasant to take as candy
 skinny men and women take them to speedily nut on plenty of good healthy solid flesh and for this purpose they are so extremely good that thin mon and women often take on { pounds or more in go days. As a matter ot fact, your druggist is authorized 10 return your money if you don't take on 6 pounds in &0 days
 Be sure and ask for McCoy's, the original and genuine. Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets 60 Tahcis- 6o cents.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
SHOP FOREMEN'S
 10 COMMANDMENTS
"BaVl ThySeli Out Once in a
 While," KrauS' Advice

Sarcasm Is taboo in the Y. NJ. c A. foremanShip course, according 10 q set of 10 Commandments devised for the 20 men who have enrolled in this class by Edward A. Kraus. instructor. Mir kraus, who has been q vocational training teacher for year, also told his pupils at the open. ing session of the class last evening that a foreman should hawl himself out once in awhile and spare the workman.
 Mir. Kraus outlined the course last evening and spoke of the prac- tical adoption of the lessons to the mans daily vocation. He has planned and has arranged the following 10 Commandments which he will pre- sent 10 the men next week. He says they are good for all foremen or others in authority;
 The first Commandment is-Thou shalt never work without a definite Ian.
 The second Commandment is- Thou shalt never take a chance in working out a plan in your head Steve Brodie's dead and the aver age head Is too small for the job.)
 The third Commandment is--Thou shalt never be so busy with ono man hat thou seest not the whole job.
 The fourth Commandment is Thou shalt stand off and take a slant at the whole job once in while,
 The fifth Commandment is-Thou shalt give your man a chance to think.
 Tho sixth Commandment is--Thou shalt bawl thyself out once in a while and spare the poor workman.
 The sorenth Commandment-That being sarcastic may look clever, but verify 1t is fools game.
 The eighth Commandment is--To remember thou cans't always make another rise to thine own level.
 The ninth Commandment is--To lave faith In your job and your man
 The tenth Commandment is-To keep thy temper and let not the days worries upset thee,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
Students Who "Crib' Are
 Branded as Liars, Cheats

Syracuse, N. Yn Jan, IS R-De- nouncing the student who cheats in classroom work in an examination as a sneak, liar, coward hypocritc, fool and traitor, Chancellor Charles Wesley Fin has started a movement 10 clean Syracuse university of all guilty of any sharp practice.
 He made known his intention in addressing corps of 800 athletes, classifying them in a group especial ly trained in sportsmanship and honor. He called upon them 10 unite with him and the faculty in driving those lacking In real honor out of the student body.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
Hopes to Prevent Any
 Monopoly in Wireless

Washington, Jan. Is P-The house merchant marine committee was urged today by Sherman L. whippe, Massachusetts lawyer. 10 strengthen the pending White radio control bill in such way that monopoly in the wireless field would be made impossible.
 The committee, he said, should rescue for the public thls industry, which has been under single dom nation"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
I. M. C. A. Convention to
 Be Held in Waterbury

Waterbury, Jan. Is Pl-Two hun dred delegates and their wives will convene here tomorrow for the 5ath convention of Young Mems Christian Associations of the state, Thirty !. M. C. As of the state will be repre- 'sentcd, High state officers and prom. inent business men will be on tn, program, which lasts two days, start ing at , o'clock tomorrow afternoon and ending Sunday afternoon at 3:30 Election of officers will take up the first period of the afternoon session, which will be followed by an inspirational address by Ethan T. Colton, New York city.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
RUSSIAN REPLY READY
Will Take Part in Disarmament con ference Only if it Is Held Outside of Switzerland.

Moscow, Jan. Is Pl--In it's reply to the invitation of the League of Nations to participate in the work of the preparatory commission for the leagues disarmament conference, the Russian government will say that it can accept only if the meeting is held outside Swiss territory.
 It was learned authoritatively to-. day that the Russian reply will be handed to the league secretary about the middle of next week, and that the refusal to take part in q meeting on Swiss soil will be made clear.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
FLIGHT 10 POLE
 RACE OF NATIONS
J. s. Trying to Beat Great
 Britain in Accomplishing It

Seattle, Jan. l5 Rt--The proposed Wilkins trans Polar flight is a race of nations, with the United States endeavoring 10 outspeed Great Brit ain, France, Germany and Norway, Captain Alexander Malcolm Smith told the Young Mems Business club yesterday,
 This fact accounts for the speed with which materials for the expedl- ton are being assembled, he added. Captain Smith has orders to have his equipment ready 10 ship to Seward on Saturday.
 Captain Wilkins, the leader, with three planes, is expected in Seattle within a week or ten days.
 Earl Rossman, official photog- rapher for the flight, pointed out that the expedition is the first to attempt to cross the pole, starting from the American side.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

It has been practically admitted before the committee, he contend ed, that radio was a monopoly. with the added stipulation. however that 1t was legal monopoly with a philanthropic purpose"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15
GAS EINiES FATAL

Bridgeport, Jan. 15 P-Mrs, Kate Donaldson, whose husband died four months ago, was found dead at her home here at noon to- day, asphyIiatcd from Illuminating gas. The ambulance doctor who responded to a call said that the woman had been dead about eight hours.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

Detroit, Jan. 15 P,--The project ed Arctic airplane expedition headed by Captain George H. Wilkins will be financed in part by Detroit school children. The board of education an- nounced today of plan to permit pupils to contribute not more than five cents per capita 10 the fund. There are approximately 1S6,000 pu- pills in the local public schools.