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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1914

Page

5

Strenuous Physical Exertion Opposed by Educator Speech

Dr Arthur A Knoch of Walnut Hill High School Cincinnati told the American Physical Education Association in St Louis that football basketball and long distance races in grammar and high schools are almost criminal. He warned strenuous exertion exhausts organs and dilates the heart and urged education of mentally physically sound and harmoniously developed citizens. He noted clumsy posture among high school football players despite short seasons and limited daily practice.

ST. Louis Arthur A. Knoch Walnut Hill High School Cincinnati American Physical Educational Associa

Unitarian Southern Conference Opens in Dallas

Unitarian delegates from Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Houston and other Texas cities gather in Dallas for the Southern Conference opening. About 100 delegates attend with Chas H Patterson of New Orleans as president. Speakers include Dr George R Dodson George H Badger and George Kent. The Southern Association Alliance meets Friday with Miss Anna Bancroft expected to speak.

Dallas Tex Unitarian Churches Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Houston Fort Worth Texas Chas. H. Patterson George R. Dodson St. Louis George H. Badger San Antonio George Kent Southern Association Alliance Anna Bancroft Boston National Alliance of the Unitarians

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Cold Relief

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast cure for clogged nostrils and catarrh. It claims immediate relief from nasal congestion, headache, and throat irritation with a small bottle available at drug stores.

Ely

Old Fort Winfield Scott to House New Prison Barracks

Eighty Alcatraz prisoners began remodeling Old Fort Winfield Scott in San Francisco to create a correctional barracks as part of a new army discipline system. The project, directed by Colonel George Mack Williamson, will render the interior livable and organize prisoners into regiments with possible honorable discharges, while irredeemable offenders go to Fort Leavenworth.

San Francisco Cal Winfield Scott Golden Gate War Department Custis Lee Robert E. Lee Alcatraz Island George Mack Williamson Fort Leavenworth Military Prison Kansas Coast Artillery Presidio Military Reservation

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Highlight

Advertising copy from Fischer's Drug Store touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable cough remedy for colds croup whooping cough bronchial and la grippe coughs and related throat and breathing issues promising prompt and definite relief for hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing.

Foley Fischer’s Drug Store

Extensive Rice Operations Planned in Texas

W. H. Featherstone and L. E. Beadle of the Texas Irrigation Company filed with the state board of water engineers to appropriate water for irrigation of 10 000 acres devoted to rice culture. The company expects to plant that many acres in rice this season.

Austin Tex W. H. Featherstone L. E. Beadle Texas Irrigation Company Beadle Matagorda County State Board of Water Engineers

Records to Be Investigated in New Mexico Texas Boundary Case

Assistant Attorney General C. W. Taylor left Austin for Washington to probe records in the New Mexico versus Texas boundary dispute. New Mexico seeks to recover 15,000 acres of fertile Rio Grande land about five miles above El Paso.

Austin Tex We Taylor Washington, D. C New Mexico Texas Rio Grande River el Paso

Captain Wagner Transferred to Seventeenth U S Infantry

Captain Henry H. Wagner U S A who served as inspector instructor of the Texas National Guard will be relieved on April 22 and transferred to the Seventeenth United States Infantry at Eagle Pass. He is succeeded in Austin by Captain Collin H Ball of the Twenty first Infantry U A stationed at Texas City.

Wagner Austin Tex Henry U.S. A Texas National Guard Seventeenth United States Infantry Eagle Pass Collin H. Ball Twenty-st Infantry U. A Texas City

Composer Robert Hirschfeld Dies in Salzburg

Robert Hirschfeld, renowned musical composer and director of the Magarteum School of Music in Salzburg, Austria-Hungary, died today, April 2.

Salzburg Austria-Hungary Robert Hirschfeld Magarteum School of Music

Hood Chosen for San Antonio School Board Vacancy

Walton D Hood was unanimously elected to fill the San Antonio school board vacancy caused by E G LeStourgeons resignation. Dr C E Scull was chosen as school physician succeeding Dr Q B Lee. Delegations from Hillcrest Margil and Roosevelt subdivisions pressed for new buildings and improved conditions with site options proposed for two schools. The board planned investigations into Margil overcrowding and sanitary issues and discussed Negro high school site needs on Starr street.

Walton D. Hood San Antonio E. G. LeStourgeon Cr. E. Scull Q. B. Lee Hood Jenner Candy Manufacturing Company Rotary Club C. E. Scull Bexar County Medical Society Mary O’brien Eli Hertzberg Hillcrest Margil School No. 24 A. L. Dilworth Forrest Woodside Margil Seidel San Fernando Lukin Margis Roosevelt Subdivision Becker Street Roosevelt Avenue Delernatee Starr Street Starr, Pine Boston Olive Richmond National Educational Association Frederick Terrell Albin Seidel M. J. Bliem Sam Harris C. A. Goeth G. Bechtel

Rosenwald Pays Chicago’s Largest Federal Income Tax

Julius Rosenwald, head of a mail order house, filed a tax return showing ten months income of 1 100 000 ending December 31 1913. At 1 320 000 annualized this would top Chicago tax debts. Over 1000 returns filed during a 30 day extension, with nearly 30 000 schedules. Officials expect about 2 000 000 in revenue from the Chicago district tax.

Chicago Julius Rosenwald Collector of Internal Revenue

Yale to Offer Aeronautics Course at Sheffield School

Yale University plans a new aeronautics course at the Sheffield Scientific School. Professor Lester Page Breckenridge announced the program after a conference with Allan R. Hawley of the Aero Club of America. The course will use airmen and aircraft to study flying science.

New York Sheffield Scientific School Yale University Lester Page Breckenridge Breckenridge Allan R. Hawley Aero Club of America

May Establish Juvenile Court

A movement in Austin Texas is underway to establish a juvenile court led by Mrs Nellie W Holden. The visit of Mr and Mrs A S Orne to promote child welfare work has spurred the effort with Mrs Holden serving as secretary of United Charities in Austin.

Austin Tex Nellie W. Holden A. S. Orne Helden United Charities

New Position for Miss Wroten in Texas Departments

Miss Nellie Wroten resigns from the comptroller's department after years of service and accepts a stenographer role in the attorney general's department in Austin.

Wroten Austin Tex Nellie Wroten Comptroller's Department Attorney General's Department

Rain totals in Yoakum point to good crops in 1914

Yoakum Texas reports March rainfall of 2.22 inches, with January’s .38 and February’s 3.49 bringing 1914 total to 6.09 inches. Distribution has been even and prospects for crops look favorable.

Yoakum Tex

Foley's Honey and Tar Superior for Coughs Ad

Thomas Verron of Hancock Michigan writes that Foley's Honey and Tar quickly relieves tickling throat and stops the cough with no bad after effect. The product contains no opiates and is pure, making it suit particular people. Fischer's Drugs Store advertises this claim.

Foley Thomas Verron Hancock Mich Fischer’s Drugs Store

Trade Excursion Planned by Austin Chamber of Commerce

Austin trade boosters plan the first trade excursion of the year for next Wednesday. The trip, decided by the Chamber of Commerce trade excursion committee, will visit points along the Houston and Texas Central line.

Austin Tex Chamber of Commerce Liam Houston & Texas

Father of Yacht Club Dies in New Orleans

Emile J. O Brien, known as the father of the Southern Yacht Club, died late last night. He founded the club and served as commodore for seven years. A Civil War veteran, he was prominent in Southern business circles. funeral services are held this afternoon in New Orleans.

Yacht Club New Orleans

Bexar Transfer and Quick Service Taxi Ad

Up-to-date auto taxi baggage and messenger service announces touring cars and 1914 taxicab trucks. Messenger boys day or night with popular prices. phones listed 749 for the Bexar Transfer and Quick Service Taxicab Co.

He Bexar X Taxicab Co

Roosevelt Collection Arrives at Carnegie Institute

Fifty four specimens collected by Colonel Roosevelt on his African expedition reached the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg. The items span small mammals to large antelope and include a black rhinoceros skin skull and horns. They will be mounted for the museum section.

Roosevelt Pittsburg Carnegie Institute

PERFECTION LARD PROMISES BEST BUT DEMANDS ASK

An odd promotional item notes customers are entitled to the best quality only if they request perfection. The message emphasizes initiative and asserts high standards for product judgment and satisfaction.

Foreman of Kennedy Ranch Dies After Operation

Joe Keinemer foreman at the Kennedy ranch died Tuesday evening at Fort Clark hospital following an appendicitis operation. He was 36 and leaves a widow and two children. The body was shipped to Sabina for burial.

Ke“ Ranch Brackett Tex Joe Keinemer Kennedy Ranch Fort Clark Hospital Sabina

Railroad Liquidity Sparks McMullen County Growth Norwell Lots

A Texas土地 prospectus explains how the Artesian Belt Railroad opening boosts McMullen county near Norwell. It cites Atascosa county gains, outlines rail progress, and notes townsite at Norwell with first offerings before May 4 price increases. Prices are 25 50 and 75 dollars with 20 percent down and monthly payments.

Atascosa County Norwell McMullen County

Conductors Strike Imminent Over Reinstatement Demand

The text notes a months old dispute over conductors with a demand for reinstatement. If the request succeeds, a strike by the conductors would be called, indicating ongoing labor action and potential disruption.

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