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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1911
Page
3
Mrs Della May Samuel of Tipton Indiana reports that eight bottles of Peruna cured her long standing systemic catarrh and she and her husband use Peruna when either of them feels ill or catches cold, with her picture accompanying the testimonial.
Mrs Wilson Robinson of Toledo Ohio writes that Peruna cured her stomach trouble. She reports no heavy feeling or pain, no belching, better appetite, and a twenty four pound gain after two months. She calls Peruna the only remedy for spring and other ailments.
Washington July 12 The Senate speech battle over the Canadian reciprocity bill intensified as Texas Democrat Bailey held the floor to back Wisconsin Republican La Follette and delay a final vote. La Follette plans to proceed soon, with an early adjournment likely. The House meets today with no scheduled business.
Comptroller W. P. Lane plans nightly speeches from July 13 to July 21 in towns including Henrietta Wichita Falls Quanah Memphis Clarendon Bowie Dallas Rockwall and Fort Worth to back a state wide prohibition amendment. He still asserts a 50 000 vote majority in favor and says he will be disappointed if that target is not met.
Farmers in Yoakum area begin cotton picking as dry conditions threaten a later opening. If dryness continues the fleecy staple will soon roll into town.
The Texas attorney general clarifies voting eligibility under the Terrell law as the prohibition election nears. Exemption rules allow some under 21 or over 60 to vote under specific age and residence conditions. Residents must have six months in a county to vote. temporary stays do not qualify and changing counties can bar voting if six months in the new locale are not met.
Governor Hoke Smith was chosen United States senator from Georgia in a joint session today. He succeeds Joseph M. Terrell who filled the late A S Clay term. The election marks Smith as the state’s new member of the upper house.
In Austin on July 12 a ruling by First Assistant Attorney General James D. Walthall states that legislators cannot qualify and act as notaries while serving in the Thirty-second legislature. The ruling notes that many members held notary appointments but none may serve in both roles. however, a justice of the peace may be a notary, and officials can hold both sheriff or other posts with notary status.
Four major charters filed with the Texas secretary of state, yielding 5619 in fees. East Texas Brown Ore Development of Point Bolivar forms to mine and sell iron ore with 2 5 million capital. Home Telephone of Waco renamed Brazos Valley Telephone and Telegraph with 200 000 capital. Thompson and Tucker Lumber of Houston expands stock from 300 000 to 1 3 million. Thompson Brothers Lumber of Houston increases from 2 16 million to 3 1 million.
In the Texas potato belt the California tuber borer has damaged about a quarter of the seed potato supply in Wharton and nearby counties. Entomologist Scholl warns the pest could threaten the Texas potato crop similar to the boll weevil threat to cotton. A whitefly also harms fig orchards and pecan groves in Matagorda and surrounding counties.
Spectators fill wooden stands around Carnarvon castle as the king and queen travel from Holyhead for the investiture of the Prince of Wales. The three-hundred-year-old ritual includes robes, sword, ring, and a naval review in Carnarvon bay with nobles and royal entourage observing the ceremony.
Washington July 11 The fate of Mare Island Cal as a key navy yard may depend on a navy plan to acquire the dry dock at Hunters Point owned by Union Iron Works The sticking point is Union Iron Works conditions on future commercial use of the dock With Charles Schwab returning from Europe a settlement is anticipated
W P Lane addressed a large Kyle audience Monday night, arguing prohibition from an economic view and highlighting crimes connected to liquor. He urged public action and stressed the economic impacts of liquor.
About 100 of Texas 685 state banks and trust companies failed to report requested financial data to the state insurance and banking commissioner. The department is sending a second notice urging prompt compliance for transmission to the U S Comptroller of the Currency in Washington for the upcoming annual report.
Allan K. Ragsdale, state president of the Epworth league, is expected to arrive soon in Corpus Christi to begin preparations for the next session. It is predicted to be one of the largest leagues ever held.
A newspaper notice stresses kidney health as central to overall wellbeing and cites Bright's disease deaths in New York 1910. It endorses Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a tested kidney liver and bladder remedy and offers a free sample by writing to Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York. Bottles are sold by druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes.
Special to E Light The contract for constructing the Southwestern Telegraph Telephone company building will be let this week in the rear of the Weil building.
The warships, excluding foreign battleships, will provide escort to the royal yacht as the king and queen likely stay at Holyhead for the weekend. The review at Spithead serves as a benchmark for the forthcoming display.
Wallace Inglish state fire marshal and insurance board member travels to North Texas to investigate several recent fires. The inquiries are secret, reflecting concerns fires may be incendiary and tied to the new insurance law. Public reports on such fires are rare.
N D Arnold and family visiting Port O Conner were poisoned by canned goods. Mr Arnold and one son were very ill for a time but are now improving.
New York politics dominates the reapportionment fight as the 1910 census prompts changes. The Empire State gains six seats, raising total members from 391 to 433, with a national redistricting authority tied to the bill. Senator Root and allies seek to amend to keep the old count, while House leaders press for Senate action before adjournment. Other senators weigh similar positions amid party considerations.
Lockhart Tex July 12 County Judge George W Keyser spent the day issuing and approving saloon permits and bonds. No saloons were refused new permits in Caldwell County.
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