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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1913

Page

3

Forests Opened for Sheep Grazing in Several Western Areas

Washington June 12 Reports indicate threatened losses of sheep at western points due to restrictions. The forestry service opened grazing areas in certain national forests and began steps to identify the most valuable lands. Missoula district notes extensive forest lands in Northern Idaho and Western Montana capable of supporting many sheep. Conditions in the sheep country are serious. Shipping costs for sheep are mentioned.

Washington, D. C Forestry Service Missoula Mont Idaho Montana

Farmers ship cattle west when grazing fails

The service notes rail movement from drouth areas is not prohibitive and recalls western growers shipping livestock to Idaho and Montana when their grazing lands fail. Katherine L Norton of New Bedford Mass speaks of back pain relief after using Foley Kidney Pills and endorses them for kidney and bladder ailments.

Drouth Idaho Montana

Corpus Beach Hotel Under New Management Ad Highlights Corpus Christi Bay

Descriptive folder copy notes the Corpus Beach Hotel now under the same management as the St. Anthony of San Antonio and promotes a coastal vacation on Corpus Christi Bay. Address W. A. Roach resident manager Corpus Christi Tex. Adv.

Corpus Beach St. Anthony Corpus Bay

Lightning Bolt Sparks Boy's First Steps at Jamaica

Thomas William Brown Jr. began walking for the first time this week at four years old after a bolt of lightning struck near his Jamaica Long Island home last Saturday. His parents credit the electric shock with triggering the milestone as he ran around his father's grocery store.

New York Thomas William Brown Jr Jamaica L. L

America has kept pace with world on railway safety devices

President D F Crawford declares American railways lead in safety device installation at the Master Mechanics' convention opening. More than 38,000 attendees from the Master Mechanics' Association American Car Builders' Association and Railway Supplies Association gather with representation from the United States Canada Mexico and Australia as latest railway equipment developments are exhibited.

Atlantic City WN. Jn D. F. Crawford American Railroad Congress Master Mechanics’ Association American Car Builders’ Association The Railway Supplies Association United States Canada Mexico Australia

Foley Kidney Pills Adv by Fischer Drug Co

Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a pure curative medicine for kidney and bladder ailments and irregularities with no habit forming drugs. The Fischer Drug Co promotes them as safe and effective for sale.

Foley Foley & Co Fischer Drug Co

GROVE'S TONE ITSELF ADVERTISEMENT CLAIMS

For weakness and loss of appetite the Ol Standard general strengthening tonic Grove s Tasteless Child Tonic drives out malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic and appetizer for adults and children 60c Adv.

Grove

Simple remedy for chronic appendicitis claim

The ad claims many San Antonio residents suffer chronic appendicitis with vague stomach pains and suggests Adler-ika, a German remedy, as a treatment. It touts quick relief from a single dose of buckthorn bark glycerine and similar ingredients, allegedly dispelling gas, sour stomach, and constipation.

San Antonio H. L. Wagner Hicks Building Adler-ika

Frisco Railway Faces Broad Senate Inquiry

A sweeping Federal investigation into the St. Louis and San Francisco railway system will examine Frisco relations with Rock Island and Chicago and Eastern Illinois buys and leased lines. The Interstate Commerce Commission will conduct hearings, with a final report to the Senate and potential Justice Department action, likely lasting months.

Washington, D.C St. Louis Kenyon Senate House New York Division of Carriers Harlan Frisco Rock Island Chicago Eastern Illinois Department of Justice

Hood's Sarsparilla Promotes Blood Purity and Health

An old advertisement urges readers to expel germs from the blood and strengthen the body by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla to prevent illness during a period of heightened susceptibility. The copy emphasizes impurity elimination and overall fortification of health.

Hood

Kidney pills praised by Oregon resident in ad

William Morris of Florence Oregon says kidney pills Foley Kidney Pills restored his work ability after fourteen years of kidney and bladder issues. He started eight months ago and reports feeling fine, recommending the product sold by Fischer Drug Co.

William Morris Florence Oregon Fischer Drug Co Adv

Meat trust debate spurs Argentina calls for law

In Buenos Aires on June 12 the agriculture minister held talks with leaders. They urged a law to curb combinations though doubt remains the government can limit meat export. Businessmen argued intervention would be needed only if a monopoly appears, up to dispossession, and frozen beef exports are unlikely to be restricted.

Buenos Ayres Meat Trust

GETS-IT Corn Cure Promises Quick Vanishing

A vivid advertisement touts GETS-IT as a fast corn remedy. It claims to remove corns w ithin seconds without harming surrounding flesh and also treats warts calluses and bunions. Sold at druggists for 25 cents, or by E Lawrence & Co Chicago.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicago

Chamber of Commerce seeks law to halt calf slaughter

The Chamber of Commerce announced plans to urge Congress to prohibit slaughter of calves to reduce meat prices. Eminent physicians will testify on veal wholesomeness, citing Argentina’s law restricting male beef slaughter until three years old and females under six.

Washington, D. C Chamber of Commerce Congress Argentina Chamber United States

Agriculturist Patrick T. Quinn Dies at 75 in Newark

Patrick T. Quinn renowned for introducing the American cranberry to England died suddenly at his Newark home aged 75. He previously served as secretary of the New Jersey state agricultural society and sat on the state board of agriculture.

Newark N. J Patrick T. Quinn England Quinn State Agricultural Society Board of Agriculture of State

Russian Company Granted Permit To Do Business In Texas

The Texas State Department of Insurance and Banking issued a permit allowing the Russia Insurance Company of St. Petersburg Russia to operate in the state. The company’s U S home office is in Hartford Connecticut.

Austin Tex State Department of Insurance and Banking Texas Russia Insurance Company St. Petersburg Russia Hartford Conn

T. P. A. on Pleasure Trip

Members of the Travelers' Protective Association of America in Richmond Virginia attend a convention day dedicated to a leisure excursion.

Richmond Travelers’ Protective Association of America

Waco Plumbers Strike Over Wage Increase

About forty plumbers in Waco Texas walked out this morning halting work. They demand a raise from 4.50 to 5.50 a day while some are already earning 5 dollars. Meetings are being held to settle the issue as many construction projects continue.

Waco Tex

Southern Education Association Meets in Nashville

The Southern Education Association with sixteen southern states will hold its annual convention in Nashville Tennessee on October 31 and November 1. W Feagan of Montgomery Alabama secretary treasurer announced the selection by the executive committee and said the program will be arranged during the summer.

Montgomery Ala Southern Education Association Nashville Tenn W. Feagan

Sugar Lobby Hearings Review Focuses On Insidious Campaigns

Senate lobby committee resumes hearings to confine testimony to whether a covert sugar lobby operates in Washington. Louisiana planters testify on funds and anti free sugar literature while beet sugar officials outline promotion and legislative aims.

Washington Senate Wilson Overman Louisiana Jules Godcheaux E. F. Dickinson Paul Christian Louisiana Sugar Planters Truman G. Palmer United States Beet Sugar Association Palmer Hummel Senator Lodge Mr. Palmer Frank Senator Reed Mr. Palm

Daughters of the Confederacy Case Goes to Supreme Court

In Austin on June 12 the Third Court of Civil Appeals certified the case against A. B. Conley, superintendent of public buildings and grounds, to the Texas Supreme Court for an early decision.

Supreme Court Austin Tex Third Court of Civil Appeals the Daughters of the Confederacy A. B. Conley

Illinois women celebrate first step toward voting rights

Springfield June 12. A jubilee will honor Illinois passage of a suffrage bill granting women limited voting rights for offices not in the state constitution. Invitations go to President Wilson former President Taft Colonel Roosevelt and state governors. Plans include a constitutional convention and schools of instruction on citizenship and voting.

Springfield Ill Wilson Taft Roosevelt Illinois

Pavement Materials Ady Seeks Economical Solutions

An advertisement references Granitoid and Granocrete products under the heading The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements, indicating promotional material for durable road and sidewalk surfacing options.

Unsolved Morgan Prison Escape Question In 1860s Ohio

The mystery of whether Confederate general John H. Morgan tunneled out of the Ohio penitentiary or was aided by guards remains unsettled. Officials yesterday explored the air shaft under the Morgan cell but found no conclusive tunnel evidence. The cell block is being torn down and Warden Thomas plans a hall of ethics for convicts.

Columbus John H. Morgan Ohio Morgan Thomas

Not Serious Incident Over Seizure Of Yacht Columbia

Washington dispatch notes officials expect no penalty for the American yacht Columbia seized at Wyakama by Japanese authorities. If she was forced to enter harbor to make repairs, she may be allowed to proceed. The issue is unlikely to become a diplomatic incident due to universal port-entry rules for foreign vessels in distress.

Washington, D. C Wyakama

Potatoes Spoiling on Tracks in Minneapolis

One hundred thousand bushels of potatoes spoiling on the tracks may be given to charitable institutions. The spoilage results from an extraordinary congestion due to the arrival of new potatoes from the South in Minneapolis on June 12.

Minneapolis

Supreme Court clears baseball charters in Texas

The Texas Supreme Court holds baseball is an innocent sport, allowing several clubs to file charters under a general incorporation law. Austin Field Club president Baldwin says the Austin organization will file its charter immediately to support and maintain a baseball club.

Austin Tex Supreme Court Attorney General's Department Baldwin Austin Field Club Ball Club Charter of Austin

Riverside Restaurant Ad and Union Meat Offer

Old time ad promotes breakfast pork sausage in one pound boxes for twenty five cents per pound from Union Meat Company and urges placing orders with local butcher or grocer. Riverside Restaurant ad claims you get your money's worth.

Union Meat Company Riverside

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