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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement urges mothers to give Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to children showing signs of illness from constipation. It claims a gentle, non harsh cleansing within hours, touts natural figs and aromatics, and notes full dosing directions on the package.
Members of the British Medical Association approved by 116 to 35 to release doctors from the pledge not to serve under the national insurance act. They oppose the act citing low payments for services, with London practitioners forming the minority and continuing the campaign in the capital.
The Harlandale Hot Sulphur Waters are advertised as treating rheumatism gout sciatica nervousness stomach blood liver and kidney troubles and are said to draw people from across the United States seeking relief. It urges readers to ask their doctor and ride the South Flores streetcar to access the baths.
State and county taxes for year 1912 on real estate and personal property as well as poll taxes must be paid to J A Bitter tax collector by January 1 1913 to avoid 10 percent penalty and costs of levying on personal property J R Davis County Judge Please mention The Light when answering advertisements in this paper.
Mrs Mollie Duncan of Chapel Oklahoma credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with ending seventeen years of womanly troubles. She describes less pain headaches dizziness and fatigue and says she can tend to chores and wash all day. The advertisement notes Cardui as a vegetable remedy without bad after effects and urges readers to write the Chattanooga Medicine Co for information.
In Austin on January 18 the Texas Senate and House adjourned until Monday. Speaker Terrell plans to announce committee appointments soon, focusing on pro members while consulting others. Louis J. Wortham is favored for general appropriation committee chair. Humphrey supporters push for a top post. Senate committees are named and expected to work on bills before Monday.
Through the Texas State Federation of Woman's Clubs a bill is pushed in the Senate by Senator Darwin and in the House to enlarge married women's rights to manage and control their property. Mrs. J. B. Dibrell of Seguin advocates the measure. The bill grants wives sole rights to their separate property and income, while jointly acquired property remains community property requires joint action to dispose.
Senator J E Kaufman introduces a bill to create a five member Texas optometry board of examiners. After appointment by the Governor, license applicants have 120 days to file names for exams and two years to qualify. Board members to receive five dollar daily fees only after all exam expenses are paid. Texas Optical Association backs the measure.
In Austin Texas on January 18 the Senate judiciary committee No 2 chaired by Con ner reported seven bills with unanimous or near unanimous votes and the House concurred in resolutions endorsing the Sheppard Kenyon bill before the U S Senate The measures include prohibiting liquor sales to Confederate Home inmates restricting veterans from selling clothing and limiting pool rooms and Sunday picture shows and making liquor purchases by minors a misdemeanor
London relief effort by titled women led by Lady Duckworth Lady Helen Brassey and Lady Altamont visits poor households to teach wives and daughters to prepare pure wholesome meals Lady Duckworth recently cooked a plum pudding for Queen Mary drawing high praise after the event The Weinert-Real closing bill moves to sub committee to refine details The governor and Mrs Colquitt plan a legislature reception at the executive mansion with lawmakers invited and the public welcome to participate
Washington reports rapid progress on the State Department plan to answer Britain's protest over exemption of American coastwise shipping from Panama Canal tolls. The reply to be read in London aims to narrow issues, set mutual facts, and possibly form an arbitration path at The Hague.
The Rev. J. W. Joyce 85, elected house chaplain, left for Austin amid family tragedy. Senator H. P. Brelsford outlines priorities on education, mining, irrigation, and cotton warehousing while pushing a blue sky law and tick-bite quarantines. Judge L. W. Hill vows penitentiary reforms including bond issuance and ending convict bat pay.
The speaker announced the list of pages for the upcoming session from more than 75 applicants. Names include Head Cranberry Charles B. White Jr. Thomas Holcomb Austin Leo Haney Wichita Falls Louis Gisse Austin Clarence Har wood Blanco Roscoe Paulus Hal letsville Robert E. Williams Austin Lawson Keane Crockett Joe Gresham Austin Clifton Phillips Carthage John Mead Austin Tom Rush Decatur Ned English Austin Joe Colwell Austin Chester
Speaker Terrell announces Irwin Ward of Cleburne as private secretary. Ward is a University of Texas student and son of former Senator Ward of Johnson County.
Wise county legislator Representative Rodgers introduces a house joint resolution to organize irrigation districts and levy taxes for reservoirs dams and canals. Districts cross county lines and may be formed by land owners acting together with tax and debt approval by two thirds of resident land owners.
A San Antonio facility offers scientific massage with hot sulphur baths marketed as a weight loss aid. The service is paired with a beauty parlor and located on South Flores Street.
Burdened by parcel post demand Warren C. Hursh, long time Branchville postmaster, sent in his resignation to Washington. He said the increase in packages over the past two weeks proved he was no longer the right man for the job.
Engineers and firemen on the Bangor and Arstock Railroad walked off work in Bangor Maine on January 18 demanding higher wages. The line runs from the Canadian border to Penobscot Bay serving major paper mills. Officials claim substitutes have been found and service will continue.
At 101 East Houston Street by the Bridge the Riverside Restaurant advertises an extra good supper tonight and a big roast turkey dinner tomorrow all priced at 25 cents each. The offer emphasizes the same old price and location.
Scrupulously clean conditions and modern equipment praised by expert white attendants create a strong reputation for the institution. The building is half dedicated to ladies and a beauty parlor operates in connection, with access via the South Mores streetcar.
The Christmas Cheer Committee reports a $316.13 balance after wood for the poor is set aside, with $241.13 remaining for next Christmas or emergencies. Receipts totaled $1601 and expenditures $1284.87, aided by a $550 matinee profit with $32.50 costs. 21 families received half cords of wood since the program’s close, and 15,000 people were reached this year.
Obituaries note Martha P Gregory 79 died at 1507 North Pine street. Richard funeral 2:30 pm from residence with Rev. Fréderick Bowen. interment Alamo Masonic Cemetery. Rosie E Berliner 51 died at local sanitarium after years of illness. survives include husband Samuel Berliner daughter Rosie E Berliner and sister Mrs. Mattie Shaw. funeral arrangements pending. Major Henry Fletcher Kendall, retired US Army, dies in Portland Oregon. funeral under Daughters of the Confederacy and United Confederate Veterans auspices. interment City Cemetery No. 6. Acey W. Gipe 66 dies at North Water street. funeral 4 pm from residence. interment City Cemetery No. 3. Mary J. Scaeif 84 dies at 424 Warren street. survived by sons A C Scaeif and W C Scaeif. funeral 4 pm Sloan & Hagg Funeral Home. interment City Cemetery No. 3.
The funeral of Mrs. R. C. Moore, a relative of General Robert E. Lee, was held yesterday afternoon at Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company chapel. Rev. W. W. Lee of Calvary Baptist Church led services at the chapel and grave, assisted by Rev. S. J. Porter of the First Baptist Church.
Miss Janette Mar Gerritsen, 52, died at 1 30 this morning at her home 621 Navarro street She was a Holland native who lived in San Antonio 23 years Her sister Mrs M J Pienot and two nephews T N and L C Pienot survive The funeral at 5 this afternoon from Loring Undertaking Company parlors with interment at Anchor Masonic Cemetery Rev Mr Burn of St Marys Hall to officiate
Julius Wirth aged 43, a Travis county farmer and native of Germany, died this morning at a local hospital after coming to San Antonio for medical treatment. The body will be prepared for interment and sent to Menchaca, Texas for burial tonight by the Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company.
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