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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1915
Page
7
Agitation grows as Texas railroad commission plans a conference with railroads and shippers to reach an understanding on the new interstate rate structure. With August 23 reports of quorum return, Bar B. Mayfield indicates a session will be set upon colleagues' arrival to address the Shreveport rate case and its September 15 deadline.
An advertisement claims Lyte E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored women to normal health after childbirth. It urges readers to write for testimonials and describes a Mrs. John Mitchell from New York as praising the product for achieving a stronger baby and better tone.
Testimonials from mothers across towns praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for pregnancy. Consumers claim it strengthens systems, supports childbirth, and aids health before birth, with remarks from Mrs G M Doers, Mrs Mose Blakeley, Mrs EB We Sanders, Mrs Winnie Tullis, and others.
A Baltimore doctor recommends a simple home treatment for skin diseases such as eczema and itching. Use aromatic soap, warm water, dry gently, apply resinol ointment, and cover with a light bandage twice daily. Relief often comes after the first treatment. Sample free, Degl, 28-F, Re sittol, Baltimore.
Communications from Mr Reed and other Texas jobbers warn that new supplemental rate orders will raise freight costs by not less than 50000 dollars, threatening to push some shippers out of business or force relocation closer to the border. A conference is planned to seek a compromise between interstate and Texas rules. Commissioner Masfield and Chairman Maxfield anticipate actions soon.
Woodmen of the World opened their state convention at the fair park with a march and formation in the infield. Memorial services were held at Wick Inn cemetery and daily competitive drills and evening exhibitions were planned under grandstand lights with high ranking officers attending from Omaha and higher ranks.
Ver Aug 23 Luling marks ten golden wedding anniversaries in one week. Couples Mr and Mrs Vo Smith and Mr and Mrs T Bodges have long married lives in the area. Local leaders assist in honoring the milestone celebrations.
LYTLE Aug 98 Twelve thousand dollar bond issue approved by voters AB to 17. Eight thousand dollars funds go toward adding to the present school house and the remainder buys equipment. Lincoln Justice opened. Chicago USA Aug 28 Lincoln Jubilee opens with exhibits from southern manual training and electrical appliances to art and crafts. Kerrville Fair promises racing horses, amusements, and strong agricultural displays as the three day event begins August 26. Bathing suits and corsets arrive at Fothermick's.
The report describes sentiments around the Frank case, noting that the condemned man did not maltreat Frank and answered questions without guilt. He claimed he saved his wife and mother rather than harming Mary Phagan, remained silent on the way to the execution, and did not plead for mercy.
A vast Corpus Christi real estate sale transfers property on Chaparral Street for about 88000 dollars. The two story building fronts Elks lodge quarters and a rooming house, set near the city center, sold to Leonidas A Panageorge of Birmingham and G George J Dinetsis of San Antonio. The listing notes a four-ground-floor fireproof space and strong local and Greek business involvement.
A chaotic notice outlines a Gadski concert for August 26 at Arpes Centre with August 28 events also listed. It details a week of musical and temperance observances, with speakers including John Temple Graves and James BE Sholay, and a Rotary visit to San Antonio for a Birmingham address. Programs include classes and institutes and several community celebrations.
A Hamburg dispatch reports a Sweden American line forming to run passenger service between New York and Swedish ports using German ships. Delegates seek to purchase ships in America, with capital noted at 2.1 million dollars. Also from Seattle a separate item: Japan’s Osaka Shosen Kaisha orders six 72,000 ton steamers for future Pacific service after subsidy adjustments.
Mr David Fairchild reports in the Christian Herald on remarkable insects. The king grasshopper jumps up to 100 times its length and sails 1600 miles with the wind. Crickets are powerful singers. ants form a matriarchal community with worker females and a single queen. Cannibalism occurs when food is scarce.
In Washington Aug a sharp political battle looms as Bryan is seen opposing the administration on defense programs. Key Democratic leaders and many in the House anticipate a bitter, protracted debate over naval and military appropriations with possible extra sessions and party splits.
Seventy three cotton farmers gathered Sunday at the Kirby Rifle Club in Kirby Texas to call for an embargo on supplies to the allies unless sea trade is opened and federal money is loaned to farmers holding cotton. The resolution blames English blockade for low cotton prices and urges alternating policy to aid American growers. D A McAskill of the Texas Legislature spoke in English and Be Woil delivered a German address.
A man identified as Esquivel remains detained at the county jail while immigration authorities investigate his entry into the United States. A preliminary hearing showed he unlawfully entered from Mexico, with federal charges pending on possible deportation as an alien. In Dallas a Texas meeting of the Buy-it-In-Vexsas Association was planned to set a permanent headquarters after a Fort Worth vote postponed.
A former county attorney, Henry, delivered a Sunday afternoon address at San Medina Park under the auspices of the San Antonio Suburban League. He argued socialism seeks to abolish private property, controls political life, and aims to educate the masses for social and political obedience. He contended most Americans do not own property and criticized churches for failing in their mission. Mrs Faulk hosted a reception Sunday evening, with city Social A attending the function.
A Washington dispatch reports a statement on naturalization training stressing English language instruction and civic knowledge for new citizens. It notes the ideal that the supreme authority is the law and cites constitutional paths to modify it.
Austin Texas August 24 state health officer W B Covins issues public warning for Gulf of Mexico counties. He urges strict disposal of animal carcasses to prevent disease and calls for immediate cleaning and repair of homes and outhouses as mosquitos proliferate before cold weather.
Galveston Texas August 23 relief work is underway with salvage and repair efforts across the city. Lifesaving and cargo salvage progress, with lines set and crews operating to restore water, power, and communications as public services resume. In Dallas bids close for remaining sewage disposal work costing about 466000 dollars, with contracts already let bringing total to around 530909.
Reader beware. An 1800s style health tirade warns that calomel cures biliousness but harms the liver and bones, urging readers to avoid mercury-based remedies and seek safer care. The piece rails against quack remedies and swindlers while praising temperance and vigor through legitimate practice.
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