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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1914
Page
4
An advertisement extols the rapid growth and wealth potential of the North Pleasanton area tied to the S A U G R R shops and offices. It asserts new land cultivation, expanding traffic, and job gains driven by railroad payrolls, urging investment as development accelerates.
The U S Supreme Court will rule whether reporters must reveal news sources when compelled by courts. Burdick and Curling of the New York Tribune face contempt charges after refusing to identify sources for stories on Littauer and Heitmyer smuggling. A writ directs Judge Hand to show cause why his decision should not be reversed.
Austin April 21 Company E Second Infantry Texas National Guard reports several new applications from young men eager to join now that there is a chance the unit may be called to action to guard the border. The company remains ready for any emergency call from the adjutant general.
W W Rockhill and wife report from Outer Mongolia on the shrinking Mongol realm. They describe Mongols as a buffer between Russia and China, with modern statehood limited to one gold mine and trade through Kiakhta. Rockhill plans to return to the United States by mid May.
Professor W F Doughty state superintendent of public instruction returned from San Benito where he attended a Gulf Coast Teachers Association meeting. He noted strong turnout and growing interest in southwestern Texas education. A stray joke follows about a man asking for work and describing winter lawn trimming and summer snow shoveling.
Kasota Minnesota Mrs Clara Franks reports dramatic improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming renewed strength and relief from years of pain She urges others to try the medicine and notes testimonials published in newspapers.
The state of Texas sues Kansas City Mexico Orient Railway to force a Sherwood station. The case, tied to a three mile rule to county seats, was upheld by trial and appellate courts and by the Texas Supreme Court. now an application for a writ of error is filed with the U S Supreme Court. The federal issue centers on the railroad being in receivership.
San Marcos, Texas learned April 21 that 1000 University of Texas students would not travel for the San Jacinto Day. Despite efforts by Texas University, the railroad commission, the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the San Marcos Commercial club, special rates failed. All schools and businesses closed and a four-school track meet with fifteen entries set for 2 PM at the Hays County Fair Grounds.
City Attorney Gillette is authorized to compel the I N G N to build a subway beneath tracks at Woodlawn avenue and to remove the West Commerce street roundhouse. The council also approves land purchase for a Guenther street bridge and widens Soledad street by resolving a Maverick property deal, with bids set for May 4.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is praised for prompt relief of coughs colds croup hoarseness and throat troubles. A Hancock Michigan user notes it relieves tickling throat and stops cough with no bad after effect and without opiates. Fischer's Drug Store promotes the remedy.
A wide line of fine shirting is offered at Johnson's store located at 216 East Commerce with an advertisement highlighting selections and prices.
A narration describes an air ship skim along the Pacific as an excited girl urges the aviator to speed toward a smoking liner. The vessel bears a secret that could reveal a mystery restore a lever to rank and clear a devoted father's name.
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