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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
2
Mayor Hell and business interests rally against revoking an immigration order. A telegram to Congressman Curios Bre urges action to curb Mexican labor inflows, framing it as essential to Texas and the Southwest's development and state security.
Friends and readers note surprise at the reported benefits from Foley Victory Pills as a reader from Mrs. 5B Mile Remia O WI recounts relief from back ache joints rheumatic pain and blurred vision while under medical care. The letter highlights kidney trouble symptoms and urges prompt attention.
The article discusses sustained labor shortages in farms and ranches, noting Mexican immigrant labor limits and the need to balance urban and rural work. It mentions efforts to monitor labor flow, manage work availability, and prevent interference with migration to cities, while reflecting on broader immigration distribution of labor. It also reports Navy news about Rear Admiral Charles C. Brittain's death by suicide aboard the Atlantic fleet in Cuban waters and brief foreign reports on conflict and political turmoil in Asia and China.
A fragment discusses storing sour boeselalg and other items in a house problem scenario. The text mentions StGbSY tianprour storaee co and hints at a method for organizing storage within a residence.
The Ammericay Association urges members to conserve NY Tore newsprint from May to December and to report consumption to the transmitter. It backs Navy radio transmission for Pacific news at a low rate and supports Ottovir Mer gentheiey for La Une Tih fame at NYU. A committee notes profits tax harms newspapers and suggests stock dividends could offer relief.
Austin N Kay and Cherialg. Laboratory of Austin. capital stock 1000,000. Fort Worth based Upstair Donic Company. capital stock 25,000. Canning Improvement Company. capital stock 230,000. Paris Texas Publishing Company. capital stock 100,000. Sargent firm. capital stock 10,000. Names listed as corporators and organizers for each charter in Texas.
Notices list changes in capital stock for multiple companies including Apache Wacking Company of San Antonio increasing to 40000 45000 dollars, Bellard-Burnio Electric Tro Company of Fort Worth maintaining 100000 dollars, Hearmont Dry Goods and Notion Company of Hear niet increasing to 24000 dollars, and Airnots State Bank at Greenvilly raising from 5000 to 9000 dollars, with incorporators named for W. J. King Jr W. C. iCrow and Joe B. Turcott in the Ameydwents.
Amid a wave of labor action in Galveston and Houston, volunteer longshoremen prepare to support coastwise vessels as a strike by 1600 longshoremen disrupts freight flows. Merchants and clerks mobilize to aid shipments, with the first vessel expected to be discharged despite tensions. In Houston, a State Medical Association session focuses on scientific papers from physicians statewide.
The Valley Railroad project gains firm Rotary Club support at a bustling luncheon. Local leaders pledge to push the movement, promote a trade excursion, and seek broad educational backing while a ceremonial pageant and coronation add festive backing to the push for a regional rail link.
A brief note reports a department indictment figure at two percent, down from four percent last year. The source emphasizes a careful, compiled tally by the department and cautions readers about interpretation.
Fragmentary OCR reads as an old timey ad for a child’s laxative syrup of figs. Mentions “California” and urges mothers to use the product with full directions on each bottle.
Advert text touts Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant non calomel remedy for constipation. It claims the vegetable compound with olive oil gently stimulates normal bowel action without forcing natural movement, priced at 25 cents a box.
Made of wah ratin crepe de chine and Georgette in an range of colors built up shoulders and bodice gtylea trimmed in lace and ribbona Specially priced at $4.82.
A compact catalog-style list of children’s footwear offerings features white canvas oxford slippers rubber soles patent ankle strap pumps and kid sizes with prices ranging from 1.0 to 9.46 dollars. Items include white canvas and patent leather ankle strap pumps low heel and spring heel styles for infants and children with multiple color options.
Ad describes black enameled luggage with values listed at 17.50 but sale price 11.95. Includes suitcases and automobile trunks described as sturdy with reinforced corners, straps, and rivets, finished with durable covering. Product notes emphasize durability and varied patterns.
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