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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1912

Page

10

Government examines National Packing records in trial

Cart loads of the National Packing company records were presented to Judge Carpenter as government experts dissected three years of subsidiary accounts. Witness WV E Weber, head accountant, described how test costs were calculated to standardize prices among the Armour Morris and Swift dominated firms.

Chicago Ill National Packing Company WV. E. Weber Weber Armour, Morris Swift L. B. Patterson Patterson

Whiskey and Pine Cold Cure Promises Fast Relief

A long cited old time remedy using whiskey glycerine and concentrated pine oil is discussed as an apparently infallible cold treatment when prepared and dosed correctly. The Globe notes pharmacists can supply the pine concentrate and warns against uncertain mixtures, advising proper instructions and care.

Dottie

Three Minors Charged With Burglary At Houston Street Pool Hall

Policeman Dillon found Raymond Lawrence Willie Clark and William Wallace all aged 11 to 14 entering the pool hall of R A Thomas at 736 East Houston street. The boys were taken to the station and Detective Joe Stowe filed burglary charges in Justice Um scheid's court yesterday.

Raymond Lawrence Willie Clark William Wallace Dillon R. A. Thomas East Houston Street Joe Stowe Justice Umscheid’s

Congress Debates Tax Cut and Civil War Cotton Tax

House members introduce bills on oleo tax reduction to one cent a pound and refund of 63 million dollars cotton tax from the Civil War era. Wisconsin's Carey pushes government ownership of telegraph lines. Ways and Means drafts steel schedule bill. Senate not in session.

Sabath Illinois Roddenberg Georgia Carey Wisconsin Ways and Means Senate

Postal Bank Popular in San Antonio

San Antonio post office reports the postal savings bank, two months old, has 416 depositors and about 20000 dollars in deposits. Postmaster Stevens notes strong early performance, comparing favorably with other cities and citing Hitchcock projections of large nationwide uptake. The system operates in 5185 postoffices and may expand to about 40000 fourth class offices as money order business grows.

San Antonio Mr. Stevens Frank Hitchcock Stevens Hitchcock

Twenty Corn Clubs Organized in Bexar County

W G Hand special representative of the United States department of agriculture reports twenty corn clubs organized in Bexar county. The file shows twenty seven demonstration farms located, forty co operators enrolled, four public meetings held, and a 400 mile travel effort to promote county development.

Bexar County W. G. Hand United States Department of Agriculture Hand

Winners In Varsity Debate At University

Hugh Potter of Gainesville Allen Grambling Dallas Charles Francis Denton and Charles Mays Denton won the H A Wroe prize debate at the University of Texas The top speaker Potter received a gold watch from G A Bahn Diamond and Optical Co The runners up were Winifree Meachum Anderson and Charles Pickett Copperas Cove The team will represent Texas in intercollegiate debates on the federal income tax with Louisiana Arkansas and Missouri The negative side won.

Austin Tex H. A. Wroe University Hugh Potter Gainesville Allen Grambling Dallas Charles Francis Denton Charles Mays Potter G. A. Bahn Diamond and Optical Company Winifree Meachum Anderson Charles Pickett Copperas Cove Mays Texas Louisiana Arkansas Missouri

Pyramid Pile Remedy Trial Offer Promises Free Sample

Piles cured at home by a trial package mailed free in plain wrapper. The ad urges saving surgery by trying Pyramid Pile Remedy, priced 60 cents a box after the sample, with a free coupon to Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan sent with name and address.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Building Marshall, Mich Besita

Home Rule Tensions Rise Across Ulster Press

In London and Belfast tensions mount over a February home rule meeting led by John Redmond and Winston Churchill. Ulster Unionists plan to mass 5000 at Ulster Hall to obstruct entry while police and 2000 soldiers guard Churchill. Timothy Healy predicts a general election will precede home rule.

London Home Office Belfast John Redmond Admiralty Winston Churchill Ulster Hall Mr. Churchill Orangemen’s Association Ulster Liberal Association Edward Carson M. P Wister Orangemen's Association Dublin Sir Edward Lancashire Cheshire Bonar Law House of Commons Albert Hall Timothy Healy Asquith

Judge Seeligson Faces No Courtroom Adjoint Monday

Judge Arthur Seeligson of the Fifty-seventh district court plans to adjourn Monday if no courtroom is available. He has been using Civil County Judge Huntress' chamber after a week of sessions. Workmen are renovating Seeligson's courtroom to restore space for ongoing cases.

Arthur Seeligson Fifty-seventh District Court Seeligson Huntress Judge Seeligson

Blaze in Bath Room at 1628 North Hackberry Street

A blaze started from a gasoline stove in the bathroom of J. M. McVay home at 1628 North Hackberry Street at 6 45 last evening setting fire to wall paper. Captain McSorley and several companies responded, but the fire caused only slight interior damage.

J. M. McVay North Hackberry Street McSorley

Morse will never tell his secret story

New York January 20 Charles W Morse will not reveal his hidden story even after commutation of his sentence. Editor F L Zeely of the Georgian says Morse has suffered imprisonment without breaking silence and is unlikely to disclose information that could unsettle Wall Street. Morse’s health and early relocation plans are outlined, with details of confinement and finances cited by Zeely.

Morse New York Charles W. Morse F. L. Zeely Georgian of Atlanta Zeely Mr. Zeely

Auto auction of Quiroga car linked to Reyes revolution

Quiroga's Auto at 817 San Pedro avenue will auction General Bernardo Reyes linked car at 4 p m Thursday. Sale postponed from yesterday to finish repairs after a fender broke and a replacement part not yet arrived.

Vicar’s Sermons Draw Complaint From Watchful Parishioner

A comic exchange shows a curate noting a vicar’s habit of ending with “In conclusion” then “Lastly” and actually concluding each time. The scene features a quip from a mischievous speaker about sermon length.

William

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