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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1913

Page

10

Tallow weed boosts Texas cattle fattening in rains

Colonel Pryor reports heavy rains trigger rampant tallow-weed growth in Texas from Nueces Valley to the gulf coast. Cattle fatten on the weed at about three pounds daily, with marble-fat beef expected as output rises. Prices may shift slightly due to Argentine and Australian beef, but overall demand remains strong. Pryor attends a district court case involving Mrs. Pryor and the will of Sarah E. Stafford.

Texas FT Pryir Tex Coloneryar Wny Park Cryer Nueces Cattre Eagle Para Gulf Gulf Coast Erittle Eryov Pryor Mithiry Acazan Waite Wouston Brazoria Colonel Pryor Sarah E. Stafford

Rain Please Battlesmen in Coniston for Wifiter

Rain pleases battlem en range Io now in fine Coniston for wifiter. Complaints arise in some quarters about hecalite of the year obscured by stormy weather and unclear governance.

Cattlemen Rally Over Rainy Season Conditions in Town

Reported by an observer in town as cattlemen plan a protest over rainfall levels for the season. Lasater, a wealthy cattle raiser, says range conditions are excellent and favor cattle interests. He notes good grass and secure winter prospects as key factors.

Lasater Pallurrias Lasuter

Confed pension warrants called and school fund apportionment

State Treasurer J M Edwards announces warrants for Confederate pension payments dated November range December 1 to 31 will be paid on presentation as funds allow. Only 92940.92 has been received to date. by January 1 enough funds are expected to cover all warrants for the quarter ending November 30. School funds apportionment for December totals 786027.50, with 1.25 of the annual seven dollar allotment released. The North Pacific brought corn cargo to Galveston, 220000 bushels, destination Wichita Falls.

Austin J. M. Edwards Treasury Department Edwaris Tserres Wle Doushts State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Congress Debates Currency Vote and Auto Naval Bill Reports

Day 1 session notes show the Senate refusing a vote on administration currency, while the House read President Wilson's annual message. Committee chairs pressed anti-trust bills, with bills reported favorably to equip naval militia and authorize nationwide use of forces. Lawmakers introduced reforms for jury selection and railroad bridge projects. The Hayes bill and other measures moved forward amid routine votes and remarks.

Senate Iain Wilson House I O Clayton Bill of Representatives Paugelt Naval Milite McKellar Memphis Lloyd Missour, Katwan & Texas Railroad Hannibal Hayes

Don’t Be Misled About Lung Trouble and Alteratives

A historical ad extols Eckman’s Alterative as a cure for bronchitis chronic lung issues and throat ailments. It claims decades of testing and personal testimonials including Mary Kormambri and others, urging readers to seek the product from the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.

Igraverles Cekmane Serra Tomas St. Frankly Mary Kormambr Eckman Bekman Laboratory Philadathis

One Mile Planed for Cit San Antonio Auto Speedway

A San Antonio Automobile Club meeting at the St Anthony Hotel discussed opening the 1974 racing season with a one mile paved speedway banked to handle speeds over 100 mph. Tob W Warren noted the plan as popular with drivers and public. Local speed merchants and several speakers praised the idea and its potential to attract international racing interest.

San Antonio Tob W. Warren Wade Louis Disbrow Case Squad Indianapolis Ralph BePatma Tir Wey A. Hering Edwie Wickg Th Smith Fredericy J. Fielding George Mason WV. Riekenbacher Mason Team

Carr Coming to Inspect Diamonds at Hot Wells Plan

Garr of Kansas City from the Carr Baseball School visits San Antonio to review development plans and progress on ten diamonds for spring use. He aims to secure spring training with major league teams, offering free diamonds to teams for training, while preparations for 1904 training proceed under Henry Nennecke’s direction.

Garr Kansas City Carr Baseball School Irogresa Carr Hax Ucen Dlanagers San Antonio Lily Camber of Commerce Cartrickt Erenry Nennecke

Local Sports School Plans Spring Baseball Program

A new program aims to provide spring work outs and training via a baseball school led by Mr. Carr. The initiative will employ a competent corps of players to instruction efforts and enhance athletic preparation for participants.

Adition Carr

Girl Held Guilty in Crowley Murder Case

In Crowley, Lai Dee Murff an 18 year old was found guilty of murdering Delhaye, who was shot on October 16. Jamies M. Murff and Aille Duvall were also found guilty of murder without punishment. sentence set for December 15. Delhaye had promised to marry Murff, and two witnesses testified Jamies Murff fired the fatal shotgun shot.

Delhaye Dera Marti Duvall Picl

Fresh eggs direct from Kansas merchants offered at discount

Mrs Willard Church announces a plan in which 300 Kansas Nebraska country merchants will supply strictly fresh eggs directly to consumers for 30 cents a dozen plus 2 cents for express and container costs. The program aims to cut prices and bring fresher eggs to buyers locally and regionally.

Kansas

Padre Bee predicts humane Texas legislation

Former lawmaker Carlos Bee writes to The Light praising upcoming Texas legislature for limiting night work for women, setting a minimum wage, and restricting child labor. He thanks Donors from Joske Bros Wollison Edwards Sppjinery and Kress, claims education gains and higher teacher salaries, and argues equality will end dependence.

Texas Cleo Carlos Bee Bee the Light Tha E Joske Bros Wollison's Edwards Sfp Jinery Company Kress Carlos Deh

City records show lower crime levels in three months

Antone has had less crime during the last three months than any city of consequence south of St. Louis, according to Chief of Police Lancaster. San Antonio records fewer shootings, burglaries and hold-ups in years, despite winter months being at play.

Lao Coulter San Antonio Texas St. Louis Lancaster Ap Partment Judee Lowther Weo San Antu Say Antone Pa- Vico

Obituaries from San Antonio area Iroquois street listings

Obituary notices for Connolly Frank E. Barcock T. W. Perkins RUSCIL Leshia Ruseby Widman Oscar J. Widman list survivors and funeral details. Connolly survivors include brothers P. Connolly Fionn Connolly and sisters Katie Prantes Nel an Tene ate Wheeler W. Jones. Barcock widow and son Edward survive. burial in Mason City. Perkins wife and children noted. funeral from Alfred Seffel residence to Dignowity Cemetery. Ruseby funeral held at parlor of Wags Undertaker. Widman infant son died at home. family relations listed.

Connolly Pater James Con Nolly Barcock Frank Mabcock Mason City Witton Street Scott X. Y San Antonio Edward George McLatry Mason, Cr Bakeouk Wep Order of Elky Alebe Undertaking Company Sit Bel Ils T. W. Porking Alfred OT. Seffel Denver Boulevard Hickman County

Banking department rules governing school district depositories

The Texas Department of Insurance and Banking ruled that investment and loan companies cannot act as depositories for school districts or issue certificates of deposits. The decision followed complaints to commissioners about several such firms functioning as depositories. If these charters continue the practice, their claims for forfeiture may be pursued.

Austin Tex Dev Csurance Banking Todas Toah Jars of Texas Carlier

Rates Filed by Texas Employers Insurance Association

Hamet Mitchell of Dallas, general manager, filed in the Department of Insurance the rate schedule adopted by the Texas Employers Insurance Association for workers compensation. The rates are stated as averaging 85 percent lower than those filed by the twelve competing companies. Companies may protest the association rates before they take effect.

Austin Tex Hamet Mitchell Dallas Texas Employer's Insurance Association Mies Commissioner of Insurance Wader

Council to Ask Banks for Bids on City Deposits

City officials plan to solicit bids from banks for deposits of sinking funds and bond proceeds. With $400000 from first bond sale on hand and similar sums planned, the mayor aims for competitive rates and staggered deposits. Future bids and deposit terms will be set as funds are received, with a likely March 1 and June 1 bidding schedule.

Alendar Diayor Juronn Gnance Committee Lein iMajor Brown Spain

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Tonic Relief

An ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy to calm liver troubles and fatigue. It claims quick relief for headaches and energy, targets children as a tonic, and notes a 50 cent bottle price with local drugstore sale.

Dodson Childman Sala Iseher Efkim

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