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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1911
Page
3
The Daily Light promotes a Daffydil contest in San Antonio Texas with weekly prizes of 2 dollars and 1 dollar. Coupons must be submitted to THE DAFFYDIL EDITOR and winners are announced in Sundays paper.
Charles A. Spreckels, head of General Refining, argues the sugar bounty sparked Hawaii rebellion and toppled the monarchy. He criticizes the sugar trust under investigation by a national House committee as his firm challenges the giant combine.
The father of the family’s sugar refining fortune was induced by Henry O Havemeyer and John E Searles to pool his interests with the trust a few years after its 1887 launch. The article notes a tariff related deal and details from an examination.
An old classified style notice touts medical cures for rheumatism catarrh epilepsy varicocele pid es and related conditions associated with Hicks Building.
Testimony before the committee centers on a $1.62 annual tax per person from a two cent sugar tariff, contrasting beet and cane sugar profits and arguing for tariff reduction or abolition. Spreckels asserts U S sugar costs are competitive with England and emphasizes refining costs and industry profitability.
A business note describes lowering prices to clear surplus, then restoring the trust era high price and attempting to regain customers. The passage outlines a two step approach to manage inventory while preserving revenue.
The executive committee accepted T. B. Palfrey’s resignation from the committee and named William Cassin as his replacement. Palfrey left to focus on Medina Construction duties. They also addressed the unpaid portion of the 6 percent stock assessment totaling 22 500 dollars, with about 20 000 dollars paid. The company will move its offices August 1 to the fifth floor of the Gunter building, after renting a suite on the floor.
To Mr and Mrs P W Schlesin 44 Lays prevet a boy. To Mr and rs colas Rodr A iy Afa9 Musee sie S bony o Mr an rs P bo a Boy. To Mr and rs Coronada July 21 714 San Fernando street a girl. To Mr and Mrs Louis Marke July 20 102 Pierson avenue twins.
The senate stage of the reciprocity debate shows Bailey and a minority opposing cotton states backed free list. The final tally 53 yeas to 27 nays, mostly Republicans, with three Democrats dissenting. The outcome promises lower living costs on several staples, as Taft and Laurier push proclamation and quick effect.
Mrs Woolsey argues that suffrage will reshape family power and economics, predicting a future superwoman who selects her children's father while men lose status. She cites Dr De Forest and claims civilization will push men into a rarified, less practical role in a refined society.
The Emil Blum company announces a two week sale starting Monday with everything in stock discounted. New York based buyer Blum positions this as one of the firm’s largest events, with extensive preparations prompting a store closure last Saturday to mark prices. Shown bargains include one piece silk dresses in pongee polka dot and striped taffeta, plus fall suits and furs joining the sale.
A Northumberland Pennsylvania section hand placed a thermometer on a steel rail and recorded 124 degrees, showing rails take heat with surprising resilience on a hot day. Occasionally higher readings occur.
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