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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

9

Milk sanitation critique prompts reform bid in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi report by Mrs L Darwin, a sanitary expert, condemns dairy milk practices in the city for cabin charging, no standard of sanitation, and high fees. She plans to address conditions before leaving, while women workers seek a female sanitary inspector appointment. In Spokane, Fraternal Order of Eagles convenes with elections to choose grand officers for the next year, naming William L Grayson of Favundah Georgia to succeed Conrad He Mona.

Corpia Christi Tex Corpus Rding L.darwin Uate Sanitary Ab Abs Ers Catr Spokant Wash Fraternal Order of Ragies William L. Grayson Favundah Wiscosme Conrad He Mona

Real Flesh Builder For Thin People Debunked Claims

An excerpt promotes Sargol as a fat-building supplement claiming to supply "flesh-producing elements" and to cause rapid weight gain. The ad asserts nourishment is lost in digestion, urges cutlery, and touts guaranteed weight increases. It cites 1910 permits and market claims, warning readers of miraculous results.

Tmn Sonjen Sommere San Antonio Vicinity

Germans Day Address Praises German Culture in America

In San Francisco a German Day speech at the Pan-Pacific Expo lauds German culture and family life while contrasting it with Greek influence. Hexamer of Philadelphia, head of the National German Society, argues Germans assimilate with fortitude and purify through study and home life. He cites the Moravians at Bethlehem as early American German education. He notes Germans show quiet, industrious habits and affirms they offer no political favors or votes to sway civic life. The talk references 1776 events and early American settlers.

San Francisco Cal Fermin Hexamer Phila Golonia Gerimmnic Atayce Li Fitian Germany Philadelphia Lang Teland Gersund Gosupel Peter Kichirin Sputter Fhoe Hog United States Moravinda Bethlshem England Evan

Firemen Fight Hour of Blazes Across City

Four buildings were damaged by fire within an hour late Wednesday night. The Bakth home suffered a major loss, with about 2500 dollars damaged of a 4000 dollar home. The causes remain undetermined. Nearby structures on West Commerce and Caseta streets were also struck, with total damages near 4000 dollars. A small blaze at 807 North Medina caused minor damage from matches left by children. Authorities note possible faulty wiring as a factor.

Ini RB. Robertson Hunstrek Avenue Robertson Austin Apd Kerrville Charl BH. Smith Hunstock Zaragoza West Commerce Sam Lrechese Caseta Street W. Washington Zander Hattie Williams Medina Street Pat White

Corpus Banker Seeks to Protect Cotton

Corpus Christi banker Hirsch announces a conference in Galveston on August 16 to outline plans for financing the 1927 cotton crop. Officials from regional reserve banks and warehouse receipts will discuss using negotiable receipts and collateral to support farmers, with potential aid from federal officials and bankers across the South.

Corpus Christ Tex Aug Hirsch Texas Banyers Dorms Chriati National Bank South Galveston Dalles Stulets New Orleans Mobile Sevannah Charleston WP. G. Harding Federal Preserve Federal Preserve Hoard Washington Hirschaki

Funeral Rites for Colonel M Z Monserrate Held in San Antonio

The funeral of Colonel Manverrate Monserrate second vice president of the San Antonio and Avannes railroad was held Thursday at the Monserrate home and at St Marys church with Bishop Joseph W Shaw presiding. A guard of honor and many dignitaries attended as the body lay in state and a requiem mass followed at St Marys. The Confederate veterans and Barnards Daughters of the Confederacy attended, and trains paused for five minutes in tribute. The service ended with interment at Mission Park. In San Antonio the body arrived from San Diego late Wednesday. Nearby, Adolph Hagens, a farmer from Phewater, sustained a broken wrist while cranking his car in Foarim.

M. Z. Sonserrate Vce San Aptonio & Avannes Pois Radlroad Cauden Street A. P. Fletcher St. Mary Welves Joseph W. Shaw San Antono Mission Bursa Park Manverratn San Diego Calara Son Antonio Ses Manverrate Tuscon Aris Jr. Peter Finste Xaneral Mr. Peter Heyden F Smith Mra. Smith J. R. Bosle Cnunsel Aid Bip Raiiroad Spotard Nonor San Antonio Wrights Columus St. Mary's Church Barnards, Bee Chapter Daughters For the Confederacy Lin Ceepe Calumbus Ful Regalia San Antonio & Aransas

German Note on Frye Concedes No Concession in Treaty Terms

German note on the Frye dispute argues the Prussian American treaty article thirteen does not guarantee protection against contraband cargo but obliges payment of damages. Germany urges that compensation be adequate and insists the issue be settled by diplomacy or Hague interpretation, preserving treaty rights while rejecting any waiver.

United States Germany William P. Pry Tomer Gertivity Frye Hague Ham P. Frve Gemany Frya Easi Phat Garmant Hie Frye Dawigges Hecgmie 2 Guk Fy Gereman

Importers Demand Goods From Germany Amid British Embargo

New York August reports say German and Austrian goods importers plan to press for relief as Britain’s embargo on Allied and neutral ships disrupts American trade. The Hilmore Executive Committee of Importers calls for a strong protest to President Wilson and Secretary of State Lunaving to counter England’s stance.

New York Germany Austria Hilmore Immartere Bargo Imartemt Whl Wilson England

How to Rid the Skin of Objectionable Hair

Quick home method uses a paste of Ayr piste with game prnedored deh and water applied to the skin. After several minutes the skin is rinsed and the hair appears to vanish, though the ad warns of possible irritation if misused.

Several sites proposed for blind asylum a meeting planned

Governor Ferguson is expected to call a board meeting in Austin within two weeks to choose a site for the new State Blind Institute and oversee an appropriation of 92,000. The board includes Ferguson Looney and Hobby. Offers have come from Temple, Brownwood, Wichita Falls, Valley View, and other towns, with Austin a likely site.

Austin Tes. Ange Ferguson Wlihin Ercnson Lpierat Looney Iarer Hor Hobby Brown Sood Wichita Falls Aweetwnree Valley View Wave Temple Mt Fe Gemma Looney Pex Cites Itheso Hong Camp Mabry Joey Tormplé

New Officials at WW C A Named for Coming Year

Miss Bells Graves of Providence Rhode Island accepts house secretary post at the WW C A, to fill the vacancy left by Mrs. Lucy Beckwith who retires to Garyton. Graves arrives Sept 16 after duties at a Narragansett Bay girl’s camp. Miss Edith Jim ison of Battle Creek Michigan takes the physical director role arriving around Oct 1. Vera Sherwood, who dismantled the swimming program this summer, departs for Atte herd Massachusetts in September to teach and direct swimming at the WW C A in that city.

Bells Graves Providence Edith Jimison Battle Creel Mich Fitta Pickering Miss Graves Lucy Beckwith Beckwith Garyton Mise Graves San Antonio Narragansetl Bay National Ina Jimiaon Hy Association Nest

Attendance Report From Ep Worth Camp Draws Many Delegates

Large attendance reported at Epworth by the Few of Morpus Christ encampment in Corpus Christ ti The event drew more than 200 delegates with special trains and street car service between the business district and the encampment The city issued bonds totaling 72 000 to fund encampment grounds and improvements, sold to investors with interest The effort was backed by local officials and the Texas Texas Tries and Womnauy of Austin with Sam Sparks as president

Ep Worth Encaapien Amyworth Leniue Epworth Morpus Christ AL K Ragsiale Corpus Christ Corps Christi Aid Utesim Af Toler Mosser Pang Witlaman Belig Texas Tries Womnauy Austin Sam Sparks Hanes

Coal Rates Hearing Shuts Out Miners and Operators

A tumultuous hearing on coal rate increases spilled into a heated session as operators and miners clash over proposed hikes. Protesters claim rate changes threaten livelihoods while the utilities firm argues higher charges reflect costs and compel fair pricing amid industry strain.

Milam Votes Wet Hour Dale

Ambiguous notes report Milam residents voting on a wet hour issue. Text shows scattered names and precinct references with unclear figures and erratic phrasing. The record is fragmentary and lacks a clear outcome or official counts.

Fire at Mount Calm and Kenedy School Opening

Mount Calm fire causes damage estimated at 30900 dollars with unknown cause and partial insurance coverage. Kenedy Texas holds school board meeting August 5 approving 1915 1916 faculty and setting September 13 start date after the County Teachers Institute September 6 to 10. Court and Union notes cover Pan American cooperation and Typonographers Union ceremonies at Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.

Kenedy Tex School Board of Mote County Teachers ‘Institute Kernes C. G. Hallmark TP. Walker Wiss ldHie Mar Lucius Lois Sins Carte Kuckman Tom Bridge Jessis Payne Letha Mar Loi Sitipian Bess Beale Cimadta Buliwin San Francisco Cal International Ty Ponographical Union Brane

Lumber Trust in Texas Alleged in Antitrust Suit

A Texas antitrust suit targets Wilken Camaron Lumber Company of Fort Worth John Fo Quarks Company and others for price fixing and conspiracy to restrain trade in lumber and building materials. Plaintiffs claim the action covers actions back to 1831 and lists two series of charges against multiple Texas and national firms with Fort Worth Wichita Falls and Chicago ties.

Hopeton Ter Yieluo Wilken Camaron Luv Ver Waco Chors Smith Luvaber Company Fort Worth John Fo Quarks Company Kart Worth Cd. Shambersen Wichita Falla Tethype Department

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