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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

4

Campaign for Free Hospital Faces Chamber Split

The Free Clinics Association and its leaders oppose affiliating with the Charities Fund Association, pushing a plan for a free hospital for San Antonio’s poor. The Chamber of Commerce joint committee urged limited endorsements and funds only for a building, not ongoing maintenance, while the Free Clinics group seeks broader support regardless of other bodies.

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Preserve Youth and Beauty With Dr Pierce Ad Text

An old advertisement urges women to learn their health and use Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. It likens the womanly system to a delicate clock and cites testimonials of improved health and housework after using the remedies.

Arveld K. ¥. Pierce Pierce Buffalo N.Y G.H. Whatama Lynnhaven Pierco

Chamber of Commerce Report Highlights Amalgamation Achievements

Carles Graebner president details merging city business groups as key success. Committee proposes seven directors, $250,000 railroad protection, and city obligations. Chamber raised $110,000 for Wrantlinvalle road and added facilities, weekly luncheons, and onion day. Drowning incident reported near Salting, Mex, involving 48 year old woman.

Carles Graebner Chamber of Commerce Minde Conroy Harry la Miler Tildehind San Antonio Lniignrather Chamber of Commerae Graebner Uae Shamibor Comimeéren Lad Wrantlinvalle Ttwell

Pests Damage Crops Reported in Texas Cotton Fields

Reports from the department of agriculture describe a widespread pestilence harming cotton and corn in the state. Beau mont Chamber of Commerce telegram urged help as grubs devour fields. Entomologist Schell will investigate with Southwest Texas farmers fighting a grasshopper outbreak. L W Stevens, Parker County farm owner, asked aid to gather rotten cotton seed as conditions worsen.

Austin Department of Agriculture Department Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Ateles Schell Will le Vexas L. W. Stevens Parker County

Persp-NO dress shields promise comfort and safety claim

An ad touts Persp-NO dress shields claiming instant comfort under clothing and complete fabric safety. It promises no rubbing, no wear, and a money back guarantee with instructions to apply 16 pads per box. Distributed by Perspa Co with endorsements from local druggists.

W. Cy Burne &Co Ay M. Flacher

Delegates Named for Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress

Thirty six delegates were appointed by the governor to represent Texas at the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress in Salt Lake City from August 27 to 30. Appointees include Avery Turner Amarillo A B Robinson Houston J C George Stephenville H Hamilton Fort Worth Louis Wortham Dallas W Wilex Fort Worth George 13 Dentex Dallas John R Limeford San Antonio Harriway D L Wenech San Antonio Cheater Crowell Austin R MeTohnston Houston J G Carrington San Antonio SR Burnett Fort Worth W H Featherstone Hindnita Lo Hart San Antonio Feeney Hall Dallas W Stoat Austin W A Ney El Paso Major George W Dittle Austin Col J Sheb Williams Paris Royal A Morris Wallas Ike Pryor San Antonio A Z Bigdon Lampasas D Scott Tampaas.

SP Rcia Austin Tex Texas Salt Lake City Avery Turner Amarilla A. B. Robinon Hiatons RK. Harrison Hrawn- Wand J. C. George Stephenvilly I H. Hoetderson Houston O. J. Clerk Galveston WE. White Pemplyy Jewell Atunto O. AL Tenneit Mehipis G A. Jones Sputy Abernethy Aboriadhy O. Tu Oks Wort Worth Clirenca Ouse Fort Worth Louis J. Wortham Fei Worth Paw Waples Foet Worth

Crowds Welcome Wolters in North Texas Tour

In Sprctan and Grand Saline Texas crowds greeted Colonel Wolters as he spoke at Wilts Point Grand Saline Gilmer and Marshall. Plans for his engagements were announced listing towns dates and times for appearances through June 22 including Alvin Angietan Ray City Bressing Edna Caerg Yonturm Martindin Wey Tockhart Scyle and Ban Marcos with travel times and venues noted.

Saline Tex van Zandt County Jake Wolterd Wilts Point Grand Saline Calonel Wolters Lirge War Gilmer and Marshall Colonel Wolters Alvin Angietan Ray City Bressing Caerg Yonturm

Convicted of Larceny in Massachusetts Manufacturer Case

Towtan Shur and another defendant were found guilty by a jury in Boston yesterday of larceny involving a Massachusetts manufacturer. The verdict includes an additional charge of receiving stolen goods. The trial concerned a scheme to obtain about $19,000 from the Mile manufacturer through the Adveriory court proceedings.

Dostos Massa Inns RoMty of Treveny Ahey Ti Tie Aidverioy Caurk

Local figure linked to several Boston shoe firms

Fragmentary text notes an individual turning against Mrs. Georgia M. Stuart of the city and mentions chief roles with the A. W. Shay Boot and Shoe Company of Boston and other firms in Maine and Cumberland. a Los Angeles arrest is hinted, alongside mentions of Woodward rubber tires and Woodward Cure Co.

Georgia M. Stuart

Hanford Under Fire in Citizenship Case Probe

Hanford of Seattle faces House inquiry over actions in a high profile citizenship case. A subcommittee will present charges to the Senate, examining alleged missteps by Judge Hanford tied to the Clon social citizenship matter.

Awashington DSC Saimihiy Swayne Jin Totes Hus Hanford Seattle Wash Clon Socienl Hanford

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