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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1914
Page
3
The attorney general's department approves a $160,000 issue of Waco city school building bonds at 6 percent for 40 years with a 10 year option. It also approves $125,000 Dallas county viaduct and bridge bonds at 5 percent for 40 years with a five year option.
In Washington on April 8 a federal conference investigated labor unrest in the clothing and printing trades. Representing clothing concerns were Julius Cohen of New York, Joseph Schaffner of Chicago, and Earl Deen Howard of Chicago.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals dismissed A G Weston et al. vs W B Patterson et al from Real County after finding briefs filed past the deadline. The opinion by Justice Anton Moursund notes the county seat dispute centered on Leaky or Albin with Leaky outside the five mile circle and needing a two thirds vote. Decisions handed down include affirmations and reversals in multiple cases from Duval Aransas and Bexar.
A nurse with twenty years of experience and over 1600 confinement cases asserts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is beneficial after childbirth. She recommends taking the whiskey in milk and eggs three times daily during the nursing period.
An old advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a powerful tonic and stimulant for all ages and both sexes. It claims to strengthen the stomach, aid digestion, restore appetite, improve liver function, and purify the blood, urging women to use it and warning against substitutes. Available for $1 a bottle with free Michigan booklet.
Proceedings list affirmations reversed and remanded in cases from Ata cosa to Knox with multiple individuals named including Porfirio Torres Henry Ran som and others. Dismissals and motions noted. submissions set for April 22 with a roster of appellants and counsel.
Seth Low announced a committee on plan and scope for a department to study agricultural conditions. The goal is rural betterment and farmers' marketing efficiency. Members include Philander Claxton John Lee Coulter Myron T Herrick Charles W Holman Mrs Thomas W Owen Oliver Wilson and others.
Mrs Henry Vogel formerly of Austin died in Corpus Christi and the body was brought to Austin for burial. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the W O Weed undertaking establishment. She was the wife of Henry Vogel a longtime contractor and builder in Austin who left the city for Corpus Christi about two years ago.
W F Kelly postmaster of Crowder shot and killed J M Bates Crowder city marshal in the Bank of Crowder lobby at 10 am. Kelly used a pistol firing two bullets, Bates died instantly.
An Associated Press report from El Paso describes General Villa's successful campaign against Torreon and Gomez Palacio, highlighting discipline among troops, the use of night attacks, the swift railway repairs, and the stark courage of both sides amid heavy fighting. It notes Villa’s firm stance on telegraph messages and water safety, and contrasts the ferocity of Colorado volunteers with regular troops.
The article asserts pimples and skin troubles stem from impurities in the blood and that 8 8 8 blood purifiers cleanse the bloodstream to regenerate skin. It credits Swift Specific Co. with providing the remedy and claims lasting improvement by removing disease-causing substances from the blood.
Mrs. Louisa Mohr reports Plant Juice cured constipation nervousness and torpid liver and improved her complexion. She praises its taste and quick work and urges others to try it. The product is sold at Fischer’s drug store.
W. J. Dawson aged 32 died after knife wounds to the throat in his room at 30612 Dolorosa street. He collapsed at 8 o clock Tuesday night and died an hour later at City Hospital. He recently arrived from Mexico where he worked in railroading. He spoke with A. W. Smith and Carlos De Muellos before collapsing. Police and a physician responded. The body was turned to Riebe Undertaking Company. He is survived by a brother, John E. Dawson, of Muncie Indiana.
In Washington on April 8 the Senate planned to vote before night on the nomination of James McNally as consul at Nuremburg Bavaria. The confirmation of the appointment has faced opposition.
Temperatures dropped from 57 degrees at 7 PM to 52 by midnight and 45 by 7 AM Wednesday. A strong norther lashed the area with gusts up to 36 miles per hour, estimated to reach 40 in bursts, while sustained velocity stood at 25 miles per hour Wednesday morning.
Colp in Kansas City reports April temperatures breaking late season records with 26 degrees in Colp and Springfield. Weather bureau officials forecast lower temps tonight across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and North Texas continuing an unprecedented cold spell for the date.
Cold northern weather moved through Stamford Amarillo and Dalhart with freezing temperatures. Snow fell across the Panhandle and brought relief to wheat and cattle ranges, though fruit was killed in Dalhart as temperatures dropped to 16 above zero.
Tyler April 8. The morning thermometer read 42 degrees. No fruit or garden crops were damaged by the cold. vegetables remained unharmed according to local reports.
Freezing weather prevails in San Angelo Texas on April 8 with fears that all growing vegetation may be killed. The cold spell threatens crops and backyard gardens, prompting residents to take protective measures against frost.
A blizzard hit Cisco Texas late Tuesday bringing a high wind and temperatures near 30 degrees this morning. By noon ice was forming rapidly and farmers worry about young crops and remaining fruit after recent cold weather.
Vernon Texas April 8 thermometer dropped to 28 degrees this morning with frost and brief snow flurry raising fears that the cold snap will kill corn.
The Sixth District Medical Society endorses consolidating the Fifth and Sixth district organizations. Meetings are planned in Corpus Christi and San Antonio with annual spring and autumn sessions. Current officers will serve until the first meeting of the merged body. The Sixth District gathering ends with a banquet tonight.
Western radium lands are being claimed at about 100 filings per month. Senator Walsh urged the Senate to take up the radium bill but failed to gain unanimous consent for immediate action, leaving the bill awaiting consideration.
An advertisement touts Nestlés Food as made from the best cow's milk with curd that is soft and fleecy like mother's milk. It emphasizes clean milk sources and the product’s closeness to natural infant nourishment.
A Texas real estate pitch notes Norwell's low preliminary prices and strong appeal to salaried buyers. It promises three months of payment relief on sickness, then outlines terms of 20 percent down and 20 percent monthly payments with 10 percent discount for cash. Prices rise May 4 as Norwell gains a railroad link on the Artesian Belt line near Christine.
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