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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1919

Page

2

Riley Is President Madliey Association Meeting

A Wednesday night meeting of the Madliey Association held at the Chamber of Commerce concluded with Riley named president in recognition of work as secretary Treasurer. Officers announced included Fintsmeyer first vice president Uber second vice president Walters third vice president Le Lar Nell secretary-treasurer and Word of commendation. Directors named were Mitchell Agpl Acthar Wow Howard Wautalorben Keeb Long Hunn Wil do WMikardoun. A campaign by the chamber urged support for the president and the association noted the role of insurance in local affairs.

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Quack Cure Ad Claims Internal Bath Treatments

A faded ad promotes an internal bath product marketed by Charles A. Terrell MD of New York claiming cures for neuralgia Coxs and various ailments. The pitch touts nonhabit forming relief and offers a booklet by Terrell to readers in San Antonio Texas with calls to request the publication.

Joseph Rovenbaum Uris Hayiewie Tyalene New York Macy Charles A. Terrell Gow Weing Shawn MG. Wagnerx Dee Stare San Antonio Texas

General strike summoned by Seattle metal trades union

Readable fragments report a first ever general strike call by Seattle metal trades leaders impacting shipyards and contracts. About 40,000 workers reportedly left jobs January 44 to press for pay and safety demands, with Tacoma and Dallas unions showing solidarity and looming wider actions.

Seattle Wash Atvlke Wats Vatliy Tacquin Labor Council Foc & General Sam Tour Tulay

Outspoken Lockout Threat Shakes New York Builders

William J. Bowen of the International Union of Bricklayers Planters and Molders says a city wide lockout, aimed at preventing a national strike, would affect over 29,000 workers in New York if not resolved. Bowen notes attempts at arbitration failed to secure talks, despite governors of the Builders Association being approached in a spirit of conciliation.

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Cost of Each Soldier in War Department Figures

A fragmentary War Department statement outlines annual costs for equipping and maintaining soldiers in the United States. It cites a per man expenditure around 189.40 plus 60 cents daily for gear, totaling about 42547 a year for overall provisioning. The text includes stray anecdotes and garbled phrases from a 19th century issue.

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Comptroller Rules Assessor May Not Change Assessments

A Mt Huth dispute over county tax corrections ends with Comptroller Terrell ruling the County Commissioners Court lacks authority to alter assessments before March 3. Delinquent taxes incur penalties after February. court to prepare list of delinquent accounts, with no penalty for changes after confirmation.

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YWCA fund drive progress and upcoming report

A garbled report details a YWCA fundraising drive with weekly totals and a goal of twenty thousand dollars. It notes funds raised toward the $20,000 mark, a donation from EB Bate Oil Company, and an informal session to be followed by final reports and additional soliciting through Friday and Saturday.

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Wildcat oil scheme seeks 50 thousand to drill 6202 acres

An advertisement touts a Bosque County oil venture offering $100 shares with one eighth royalty to subscribers. Backed by Temple, Waco, Meridian, and Houston financiers, the plan claims possible profits if a deep well hits oil, citing geologist H E Peterson's cautious approval and urging quick subscriptions despite warnings of risky, unproven wells.

Waco Temple Glitton Meridian Houston Texas Henry Fox, Jr Houston National Exchange Bank Cor R.oy Perguson Ranger Burburnett Burkburnett H. E. Peterson Lower Rand Great Ar Corcars I. Jas. E. Fergusow

Conferees Report On Ten Billion Tax Plan Debated

A Febrile session details proposed levies across beverages tobacco and luxury goods. The plan outlines new taxes on non beverage spirits, cigarettes, wines, and cigars, with rates and exemptions, plus adjustments to automobile and telecommunication charges and a May effective date.

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Bill Up Next Work Aust Tex February Bill

The bill proposes increasing state committee boards membership from five to nine across educational and eleemosynary institutions and places the attorney general treasurer and comptroller on the boards with voting rights. It moves to the Senate after favorable report by the House committee on state affairs. The governor supports passage but election of a superintendent for certain revines would be affected.

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Money savers for all Neslin Soles ad claim long wear

A Detroit area advertisement promotes Neslin Soles from The Good year Tire & Rubber Co. of Akron Ohio. It cites AF Miller superintendent at The Peninsular Portland Cement plant in Jackson Michigan praising Solta and Neslin Soles for rough work areas, durability, wear resistance and waterproof comfort.

Clinker AF. Miller Peninsular Portland Cement Company Jackson Michigan Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Akron Ohio

Unclear writeup on homemade hair darkening method

Fragmentary historical text describes an individual named McCrea and a homemade mixture to darken hair, listing a water bay rum glycerin Harbo Compound and other unclear ingredients. The passage is garbled and difficult to interpret.

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Fragmented OCR notes on union pattern and welfare stance

Disjointed text describes a labor group or union activity with plans and privileges, mentioning Walters return, expansion, and secretaries needed. It references employment, religious works, and welfare considerations, with vague names and ranks.

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Hear Abatement Plea In County Abatement Case

Judge Minor hears arguments in a fifty seven dispute where defendants seek to strike claims against the county and return funds to the county treasury. Attorneys for petitioners expect a supplemental filing Tuesday while responses were filed Wednesday, and the case moves toward a general denial of the allegations.

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Private Emery Ptteh of Company 29 Dead in Denver Depot

A fragmentary war era notice notes Private Emery Ptteh of Company 29, stationed at Denver Depot, killed midweek. The report mentions his father WU Stel d Kook and references military duties and moral obligations tied to wartime service.

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Are You Suffering With a Hacking Cough

A fragmentary notice discusses a persistent hacking cough and urges readers to try a mixture praised as a quick, effective remedy. The text promotes a laxative product and promotes medical claims, urging readers to consult a local druggist for Lamarine Water.

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