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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1917

Page

5

Convincing Proof of This Fact From Readily Trusted Testimonials

Ridgway Pennsylvania and Tennille Georgia women describe relief from long standing female health issues after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report backache side pain fatigue and insomnia improving and return to full household duties. A third party note invites readers to write for confidential advice.

Ridgway Penn Lydia E. Pinkham O. M. Ruies Tennille W. E. Linpsey R. R

YMCA in San Antonio reports rise in membership

The YMCA annual meeting released a report showing 769 members, up from last year, with elected officers C. J. Carter president and H. L. Kokernot among new directors. Activities include Bible classes, dormitory work, and programs for National Guardsmen, with annual earnings and expenses detailed.

Young Men's Christian Association San Antonio Association C. J. Carter Hk. C. Jones Paul H. Scholz T. H. Flannery H. L. Kokernot Roland Springall H. 8. Affleck George Wheeler H. C. Leonard John H. Bickett Southern Structural Steel Company T. H. Gallagher C. E. McStravick

Federation Biennial Council Closes Meeting in New Orleans

In New Orleans on April 13 the Gen eral Federation of Women's Clubs closed its Biennial Council after a week long conference. Delegates toured Chalmette battlefield for a patriotic program by colonial dames and many prepared to depart for home while officers intended to depart that night.

Bell Ticket Defends City Machine at Rally

At a Market Hall gathering the Independent Club endorsed Sam C. Bell and his running mates defending the city county political machine amid school board tensions. Lambert claimed sixteen years of service while Garland predicted a tax rate cut next year as he urged voting straight Bell.

Sam C. Bell Independent Club Market Hall Alamo Bell Walton D. Hood Hood Caesar Congress Mr. Bell The Lambert Heuermann Lowther Louis Heuermann George A. Lowther Garland C. A. Goeth Marshall Eskridge Fred W. Cook

Cut-Over Lands to Be Turned Into Farms in South

New Orleans April 13 Participants in the Cut-over Land Conference of the South, in session since Wednesday, expect action before adjournment on forming a permanent organization to oversee colonization and disposition of millions of acres of unused cut-over timber lands for agriculture, stock raising and reforestation. The plan includes an organization to manage development and assess members up to one cent per acre during the period. Arkansas cut-over lands are shown to yield high value food products per acre with Arkansas’ cultivated lands averaging 22.04 dollars per acre from 1900 to 1910. A C Bigelow of Philadelphia Wool and Textile Association says the cut-over area suits sheep and wool growing. The meeting discusses speeding up agricultural development.

New Orleans South Arkansas Cording W. R. Lighton Fayetteville Ark A. C. Bigelow Philadelphia Wool and Textile Association

Defiance Against Cotton Ties in Textile Spirit

Note outlines rising woolen fabric values from 1914 with similar gains across haircloth thread tape and buttons. The piece extols uncompromising stance against compromise and any parley with part cotton and its allies, urging a ringing defiance.

Part-Cotton

A Delicate Child Made Strong By Our Vinci

Mrs Gordon Jessup praises Vinci for improving her delicate child s appetite weight and health in Fayetteville North Carolina She notes the remedy creates appetite aids digestion and builds pure blood Children love to take Vinci and are urged to try it with a guarantee from A M Fischer and listed Texas druggists and stores

Vinci A. M. Fischer Meier

Wisconsin engineer proposes culture plan for southern lands

Carl D Livingston of the University of Wisconsin suggested cultural development for the southern cut over lands to relieve potential food shortages as the country enters the war.

Carl D. Livingston University of Wisconsin

Corrugated Hulls Proposed By English Inventor

An English inventor tests corrugated hulls for seagoing vessels claiming greater fuel economy, increased cargo space, and improved strength and stability in waves versus smooth hulls.

City Club Admits Seven at Weekly Luncheon

Seven new members Ed Finck J R Burke R R Smith E W Goldstein O E Hughes B R Webb and T A Tirado join the City Club at a Thursday luncheon at the Gunter Hotel. The club nears its 100 member limit as plans unfold for parade entries and a return dinner for Percy Tyrrell.

City Club Gunter Hotel Ed Finck J. R. Burke R. R. Smith E. W. Goldstein O. E E. A. Rogers W. A. Williamson Percy Tyrrell Gunter

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