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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

21

Free Clinic Opposes Charities Fund Endorsement Push

In San Antonio the Free Clinic opposes affiliating with the Charities Fund while supporting a new free hospital for the sick poor. The Chamber of Commerce committee endorses raising building funds but not maintenance funds, urging the Clinic to join the Charities Fund for ongoing support. A May 17 directors’ meeting will decide next steps as a thermometer forecast hopes to mark progress toward a $10,000 start and a $250 donation from B F Yoakum.

Free Clinic Association San Antonio Oinl Chamber of Mmerce Charities Fund Asm Free Hospital Charities Fund Association Free Clinic Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce ‘Committee Association Travis Club Plaza Theater B. F. Yoakum New York Frisco System St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Railroad The Winchester Kelso Carlos Bee H. P. Drought J. Noyes Evans J. B. Cunningham

Preserve Youth and Beauty Through Health Knowledge

Ad advocates self knowledge of the womanly system and care, praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical for female trouble. It promotes a medical handbook by R. V. Pierce and cites a Virginia woman's testimonial of recovery and increased strength after treatment.

R. V. Pierce M. D N. Y

Ex officio members listed for a board or committee

The roster includes Dr. Charles S. Venable Dr. G W Simms Thomas H Franklin Rev Phillip Cook Bert J McLean Rabbi Samuel Marks J D Guinn Lloyd Spencer John Boyle Nat M Washer Dr J W Spring Mrs Gus Giesecke Mrs Frank Paschal Mrs Perry J Lewis Mrs Will Martin Mrs J S Peter Mrs A R Stilman and Mrs C A Zilker as ex officio members.

Charles S. Venable G. W. Simms Thomas H. Franklin Phillip Cook Bert J. McLean Samuel Marks J.D. Guinn Lloyd Spencer John Boyle Nat M. Washer J. W. Spring Gus Giesecke Frank Paschal Perry J. Lewis Will Martin J. S. Peter A. R. Stilman C. A. Zilker

Gunter's Lawn and Terrace Opens With Evening Concerts

It's a cool restful scene offering an à la carte service. Evening concerts headline the debut, inviting guests to enjoy a serene outdoor setting with music and dining options.

Chamber of Commerce reports on amalgamation progress

Charles Graebner, president, outlined the first general meeting since amalgamation. Directors may be reduced to seven for quorum. a committee was formed to study by law changes. H. E. Hildebrand urged funding the English railroad bonus of 250000, noting San Antonio must contribute.

Charles Graebner Chamber of Commerce W. F. McCaleb T. L. Conroy Harry ,Jr Miller H. E. Hildebrand San Antonio Graebner Franklin

Woman Drowns In Well Near Saltillo

Saltillo Mexico June 12 Mrs Joe Minter 45 drowned yesterday in a well at her home near Saltillo. She was seen to fall into the well and the body was recovered two hours later.

Saltillo Mex Joe Minter Here

Pests Damage Crops In Texas Fields

Reports from the department of agriculture show a serious pestilence harming cotton and corn across Texas. Beaumont Chamber of Commerce reports grass worm devastation in the corn belt, with Entomologist Scholl to investigate after Southwest Texas travel. Parker County farmer L. W. Stevens asks aid for his district as conditions grow more critical.

Austin Tex Department of Agriculture Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Scholl Texas L. W. Stevens Parker County

Perspino underarm freshening powder ad ends old shields era

A vintage advertisement promises the end of dress shields with Perspi No powder. It touts lasting underarm dryness, fabric safety, and color fastness, claiming no staining or damage to gowns. Sold at drugstores for 2 cents per box and by mail from Perspo Co in Chicago, with regional mentions in San Antonio.

Perspo Co Lincoln Ave Chicago San Antonio Bexar Drug Co W. C. Burns & Co A. M. Fischer

Delegates Named for Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress

Texas governor appoints 36 delegates to the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress in Salt Lake City August 27 to 30. The list includes Avery, Turner, Robinson of Amarillo, Harrison of G N, Brown, George of Stephenville, Henderson, Ousley, Wortham, Waples, Dealey, Keist, Lunsford, Beach, Crowell, Johnston, Arnold, Burnett, Featherstone, Hart, Exall, Scott, Turney, Littlefield, Williams, Ferris, Pryor, Higdon, Scott of Lampasas, plus others from Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio and Houston.

Austin Tex Texas Salt Lake City Avery Turner Amarillo A. B. Robinson Slaton G. N. Harrison Brownnot J. C. George Stephenville Renderson Houston O. B. Clark Galveston W. R. White Temple C. E. Jewell San Antonio O. A. Bennett Memphis C. A. Jones Spur M. G. Abernathy Abernathy C. D. Brooks Fort Worth Clarence Ousley Louis J. Wortham Paul Waples George B. Dealey Dallas BE. J. Keist John. R. Lunsford Harrison L. Beach Chester T. Crowell R. M. Johnston J. A. Arnold J. B. Carrington 8. B. Burnett W. H. Featherstone Henrietta L. J. Hart Henry Exall T. M. Scott W. W. Turney el Paso George W. Littlefield

Wolters Draws Warm Crowds in Texas Speaking Tour

Col. Jake Wolters greeted large, sympathetic audiences in Willis Point and Grand Saline Texas with frequent applause. He also spoke yesterday at Gilmer and Marshall and announced a schedule of engagements across several towns from Alvin to San Marcos from June 18 through June 22, detailing times and venues.

Grand Saline Tex van Zandt Col Jake Wolters Willis Point Colonel Wolters Gilmer and Marshall Alvin Angleton Bay City Blessing Edna Victoria Cuero Yoakum Shiner Gonzales Luling Martindale Lockhart Kyle San Marcos

Shaw convicted of larceny in Maine firms case

Arthur W. Shaw was found guilty of the larceny of about $19,000 from two Maine manufacturing firms by a jury in the superior court yesterday. A verdict of guilty of receiving the money was rec

Boston Mass Arthur W. Shaw Maine

Notable Boston bootmaker Shaw faces sentencing

Turned against Mrs. Georgia M. Stuart, the suspect’s case moves toward a pronouncement. Shaw led the A. W. Shaw Boot and Shoe Company of Boston and Freeport and was linked to the Cumberland Boot and Shoe Co. of Freeport. He vanished last winter then was arrested in Los Angeles.

Georgia M. Stuart Shaw A. W. Shaw Boot and Shoe Corporation Boston Freeport Maine Cumberland Boot and Shoe Company Los Angeles Cal

Woodward Carriage Co Special Rubber Tires

Woodward Carriage Co promotes a guaranteed special line of rubber tires under the Woodward brand. The announcement emphasizes durability and value for carriage owners seeking reliable tire options.

Woodward Woodward Carriage Co

Impeachment Move Drawn Against Judge Hanford

Washington June 12 reports a judiciary committee impeachment resolution aimed at Judge Cornelius Hanford of Seattle for his role in the Olson socialist citizenship case. A subcommittee will travel to Seattle to hear the charges against him.

Washington, D. C Swayne House Judiciary Committee Cornelus Hanford Seattle Wash Hanford

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