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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1919

Page

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Conference opens on cotton policy amid crisis in the South

Governor Pleasant inaugurates a two state meeting in Louisiana to coordinate cotton production and prices. Delegates discuss Parker’s plan, urging a one third acreage increase to avert financial hardship for growers as officials from New Orleans port and agriculture push for action.

Kew Orleans Felti Ali Barber R. G. Pleaswat Louiziane Colns Enid W. OR. Thompsos New Orleans Board of Port Comminsionere Clarence Ourley Snéssiant Bath Ae Maer Pleasant

Proposed Amendment Would Authorize An Extra School Levy

Avatin Tex Feb 57 A joint resolution was ratified by the Senate proposing an amendment authorizing counties to levy an additional tax for school purposes or to exceed of the $100 property valuation. A bill for statewide educational survey was introduced. The Senate also acted on measures including a proposal to extend railroad commission powers, civil engineering education board, and funding for wildlife population control. Local actions included confirmation of governor appointments and a bill on lobbyist filing. several measures advanced or died in committee.

Avatin Tex Senate Alderdive Killie Bunate Mureli House of Represtaluti Remy Wou Ake Railroad Commisston Powerty Ford Texas Estend Piston G Sane Woolf Navaero Sle Woods Henator Dailley HI Paso Federal Railyoad Stnur Vaily

State moves on jail and pension bills in Texas session

Governor Hobby signs a pension plan for superannuated police and firemen while ministers a measure to shift prisoner boarding from sheriffs to commissioners looms to prepare for a full vote. A San Antonio delegation urges merging the Pure Food Department with the Bureau of Health, arguing it would weaken druggists and public safety.

Gregors Hobby Noydlaus Demst San Antonio Pritesh U Pure Food Department Brutu Health Deepartment

Reopen Ship Yards in Seattle and Tacoma

Seattle and Tacoma shipyards to reopen Wednesday morning, resuming operations after a strike, with workers rehired at the prior wage scale. New York building trades leaders report ongoing efforts to settle the strike, while other labor actions in Paterson and Lawrence advance or conclude discussions on 47 hour weeks and 38 hour plans.

Seattle Wash Taccoma Coutnter Aletat Travies Washington, D.C Cimciintors New York Building Oda Henry J. Skeffington Iopo Syaites Davit Fushigi Bev Serary Witcons Seeman Daher iNaw York Paterson Rik Mira

Great old remedy for skin diseases found in ad

An old advertisement promotes A. S. B. as a universal cure for skin eruptions including serofude, bezema, and itching. It claims the remedy purifies blood, relieves outbreaks, and can restore health, urging readers to consult their druggist or write for expert medical advice from Adirone Medient Tucetar in Atlanta.

Periest Alvine Atlanio

Spartacan Soldiers Seize and Plunder German Mining City

A dramatic report from Berlin describes Spartacan forces overrunning a Westphalian mining town, looting facilities and seizing valuables. The widespread raid disrupted local industry as German authorities scrambled to respond amid heavy fighting and arrests in nearby districts.

Senator Battles Bill Over Balcony Fall Tragedy

Austin report describes Senator Tar ry Mertzberg preparing a statement opposing the Hoxar county court bill while detailing a fatal balcony fall linked to 87 year old An et Thindell and the aftermath. The article cites relatives and a police response as investigators assess the incident and a possible connection to the political dispute.

Austin Tex Tarry Mertzberg Hoxar County Court Stertzberg

Weather and planting delays in Nor Contra region

Poor rains delay field work as soils remain saturated after recent downpours. Farmers like Nustins and Tew report mud and saturated ground slowing planting, with late activity limited by weather conditions and soil moisture.

Warner Billy Wiley hush Belt JT, Bey 1B dy ot Asey cok few Lis morning

Fragmentary OCR text recounts a scene with a person named Warner Billy Wiley and mentions Belt, JT, Bey, a 1B position, and morning references. Several garbled phrases hinder clarity, but hints at a local event or arrangement involving individuals and timing. No clear outcome or actions are identifiable.

Warner Billy Wiley Bey

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman

A testimonial from Mrs. Pere viva Tussi of Pall Sty Thaea, New York, claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved years of female trouble and pain, enabling her to work again and urge others to try the remedy. The note promotes the root and herb medicine as a cure for ailments in women.

Lydig E. Pinkhar Thepan Mia Pere Viva Pall Stythaea N.Y Lydia B. Pickham

Mexico Plans to Revise Foreigner Concessions Policy

Washington reports Mexico intends to revise concessions granted to foreigners. Officials describe steps to reassess land and resource rights held by foreign nationals, with a focus on aligning with national interests. The move follows talks on sovereignty and economic policy in the wake of foreign involvement.

Mexico Washington, DC Peliamaetor Tenis Meri Oititi Andler Mideastind Amnteigadt Ciitkina Kons Woonceeataus National Titanate

New Minister Quits In Berlin Amid Flight of Veterans

A German official reports a minister resigns amid a wave of travel and illness concerns. In Fort Worth a public health alert notes measles cases, a conference in Savannah draws veterans, and a Confederate reunion may be altered. The article cites disarray over invitations and potential postponements.

Savannah Aagannah Giy

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Gentle Cleansing

Pimply skin and dull health blamed on liver and bowels are claimed to improve with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Ad touts cleansing effects, mild action, vegetable formula, and price 25 and 54 per box with a recommendation to take one or two nightly for a week.

Dr. Edwards

Fragmented OCR noted political protest text

Readable fragments show a chaotic sequence referencing revolution and names, with unclear dates and places. The disjointed lines mention a wall, a couple of individuals, and a vague political action but lack coherent facts or identifiable entities.

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