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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels without salivation. It guarantees relief from bilious feelings, headaches, and dizziness and asserts the product is vegetarian and safe for children.
Austin June 8 The Railroad Commission will hear seventeen propositions at the June 12 regular session. Key item is James A. Baker receiver of the International and Great Northern Railway seeking a valuation of additions and betterments from 1914 to 1917, seen as a step toward ending receivership. Other items include depot upgrades for Katy, Cotton Belt, and T and P lines, rate readjustments on lumber and sulfur products, trackage for wood loading, and new passenger service on the Wichita Valley Railway.
A gardener should reflect personal style. For small plots follow no plan but your own. For large spaces brief the designer on preferences and keep design simple to teach and embody a simple life.
Austin June 8 An impostor selling a so called veterinary chart claims it is an official chart from the State Department of Agriculture. Fred W. Davis commissioner says the man pretends to be an authorized agent, collects payment, and obscures his tracks. He asks newspapers to help publicize and aid in locating the scammer.
R B Moorman of Bosque County has been appointed by Comptroller H B Terrell to the post of assistant auditor in the Texas comptroller department. He fills the vacancy from W D Carroll who resigned to join the Live Stock Sanitary Commission in Fort Worth. Moorman has begun his duties.
San Antonio council approves reappointments to the fire department, city electrician department, and fire alarm office with over 100 names submitted by Commissioner Lowther. Two resignations cited but not political. Lambert chosen as mayor pro tempore amid routine approvals and paving bids.
An assortment of footwear presents lace boots in street and sports styles and low shoes in Colonial pump and strap effects. Available in white canvas and black and white kid with fresh summer styles priced at $5.50. First floor.
A catalog style list presents Georgette collars priced at 50 cents each and fancy ribbons at 29 cents. Also advertised are 18 to 27 inch batiste flouncings with embroidery and varied designs offered at 59 cents per yard, replacing regular $1 grades.
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