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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
8
The Peoples Party denounces private control of city water and calls for public ownership or a new municipal plant. It urges rate cuts, free sewer flushing, sewer expansion, street paving, and protection for small water takers against profiteering by the water company, with a contract or city plant funded by legitimate earnings.
About 5000 Epworth league members from Texas and neighboring states gather at Epworth by the Sea near Corpus Christi for an eight annual encampment. Speakers include bishops J H McCoy and E D Mouzon and pastors from Tennessee Kentucky and Georgia. The 13 acre grounds feature a new $100000 hotel and regular streetcar service. The program spans ten days with lectures Bible hours missions youth activities and recreation. A separate notice outlines a proposed six year term amendment for state university boards to be voted on at the next election.
A home pest ad urges quick action at first sign of roaches or waterbugs. It promotes Stearns' Electric Paste as ready to use and guaranteed to exterminate cockroaches rats and mice. Sold by druggists nationwide with 25 cent and 1 dollar sizes from Stearns' Electric Paste Co Chicago Illinois.
The article warns that summer eating habits with impure water, unripe fruit, and icy drinks upset digestion. It notes constipation, toxin buildup, and indigestion as common in the season, advising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle bowel stimulant and laxative, with a free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
The Charities Fund association plans to amalgamate budgets from Associated Charities Playground Free Clinic and one humane society. A five member special committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce will decide which humane society gains credentials. The aim is to prevent fake solicitations and streamline charity finances.
Special Commissioner Reynolds reports in the Missouri ouster case that 29 of 35 lumber companies are in a trust violating anti trust laws. The suit was filed in the supreme court today. Four firms not specified remain unclassified in the filed action.
A Press Club meeting is set for tomorrow at 8 p m in the club rooms to finalize plans for a Sunday outing. An athletic program with tree climbing running and other events will be arranged. Members must sign up with A B Hillan E A Harris or C M Barnes by Friday for transport and meal arrangements. Generous donations from merchants and auto firms support the event.
A vintage advertisement touts PERSPINO underarm shields to keep dresses dry and stain free. It claims no fabric damage, rapid use, and money back satisfaction with boxes sold by druggists for 25 cents and via direct order.
A Washington Star quote presents Senator Sorghum urging readers to wait until outcomes unfold before declaring a side. He advises not to take a stance until it is clear which faction will prevail.
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