Road Legislation Focus at Texas Good Roads Congress
The midsummer Good Roads Congress will meet in Corpus Christi on July 10 11 and 12 to determine needed legislation for a possible action by the Thirty third Legislature in a summer special session. John W Warren of San Antonio chairs the Texas Good Roads Congress inviting mayors county judges club presidents and many organizations to send delegates. Corpus Christi officials join the invitation and offer cooperation.
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Texas
Corpus Christi
Good Toads Congress
John W
Warrren
San Antonio
Granitord and Granocrete Pavements Adv Prospect
An advertisement touts Granitord and Granocrete as economical pavement solutions, promoting modern pavement technology. It highlights durability, cost efficiency, and suitability for public works projects, urging contractors to consider these products for road and sidewalk construction.
Our Lady of the Lake Academy Commencement Soars
The Our Lady of the Lake Academy commencement at Beethoven Hall featured Nelson Lytle presenting diplomas. Honors included Martha Randall of San Antonio and Ethel Powell of Monterey, with many students receiving medals in piano, elocution, music, penmanship, needlework, and other subjects.
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Our Lady of the Lake Academy
Beethoven Hall
Nelson Lytle
Martha Randall
San Antonio
Ethel Powell
Monterey
Mexico
Cecelia Kelly
Corpus Christi
Catherine Linehan
Tyler
Ima Myers
Helen Blackwell
J. W. Shaw
Mary Virginia Warden
Victoria
H. A. Constantineau
D. D
Beatrice Barrett
Alexandra
Agnes Cuthbertson
el Reno
Okla
Margaret Larralde
City of Mexico
Gladys Moczygemba
Falls City
Florence McKeown
Linton
Consuelo Escalante
Torreon
Mary Edwards
Jeanette Girard
Clarksville
Teresa Slattery
Anna McKeown
Lucille French
Marathon
Yrtle McGloin
Cleo Grona
Loisa Betancourt
Pearl Bacigalupi
Frances Quinn
Ethel Brooks
Benivedes
Marion Buttrill
Margaret McMahon
Shreveport
Grace Campbell
Campbellton
Emma Roth
New Braunfels
Louise Campbell
Margaret Welder
Beeville
L. C. Eckhardt
Lou Ann Buttrill
Margaret Burke
Elsa Larralde
Giant fig is grown in back yard of 120 Adams Street
A monstrous five ounce fig was sent to The Light office and illustrates Mrs. Clara Braunschweig’s thriving fig crop. She is raising several figs of similar size this season in her back yard, touting fig growing as a profitable use of small city lots. She also has fine peaches.
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Light
Clara Braunschweig
Adams Street
Ten-year term set for Eleno Linares in murder case
Eleno Linares was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary after a three day district court trial for the murder of Abraham Sanchez. Sanchez was killed March 9 fifteen miles south of San Antonio as deputy sheriffs responded to the scene and Linares fired on them hitting Deputy Sheriff Alfonso Newton in the foot.
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State
Eleno Linares
District Criminal Court
Linares
Abraham Sanchez
Sanchez
San Antonio
Alfonso Newton
No Substitute Could Do This Foley Kidney Pills Claim
A wartime era advertisement claims J. F. Wallich of Bartlett was troubled by backache and headaches from kidney trouble and was cured by Foley Kidney Pills. It urges purchase at Fischer Drug Co. with a Riverside Restaurant promo line.
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Foley
J. F. Wallich
Bartlett
Ned
Fischer Drug Co
Adv
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed By A Malone Woman
A Malone New York woman reports dramatic relief from organic inflammation through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes prior pain severe enough to tear clothing and credits the remedy with restoring health and happiness. The advertisement touts the product as a standard, safe treatment for female illnesses including displacements, ulceration, tumors, irregularities, backache, and nervous prostration.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Tam
Mrs. Fredstone
Malone
N. Y
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Corpus Christi to Celebrate Fourth of July Festivities
Corpus Christi prepares for Independence Day events with 5000 attendees expected on July 3 and 4. The Commercial Club hosts the program featuring a Laredo excursion, ball games with Corpus Pirates and Laredo Bermudas, a hotel dance, a parade, concerts from five bands, and a fireworks display at pavilion wharf.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus
Commercial Club
Order of
Laredo
Corpus Pirates
Laredo Bermudas
League Park
Rockport
Kingsville
Bishop
Pavilion Wharf
Roosevelt to lecture in Argentina on U S progress
It was announced in Buenos Aires on June 12 that Theodore Roosevelt will visit Argentina to deliver lectures on the progress and achievements of the United States.
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Roosevelt
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Ecczema Treated By Cuticura In 1912 Letter
In Curryville Georgia a woman suffered a severe eczema on her right leg with itching burning and swelling. After trying several home remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment washing the area then applying the ointment. One box of Cuticura Ointment cured her. Signed Mrs. D Walraven April 26 1912.
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Ocurryville
D. Walraven
Cuticura Treatment for Pimples and Blackheads
An eco nomical regimen for facial acne uses Cuticura Ointment applied gently, then washed off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap. Regular bathing with Cuticura Soap helps prevent inflammation and clogged pores. Samples and Skin Book offered by Cuticura, Boston. Tender-faced men urged to try the Soap Shaving Stick.
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Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Daintiness Powder Lehn & Fink Riveris Talcum Ad
The Riveris Talcum by Lehn & Fink is a delicate fragrance powder praised for its purity and skin friendly formula. It claims to avoid thoracic acid and injurious lime, offering a soft fine texture for use after bathing and before dressing, sold in a large glass jar with sprinkler top at druggists.
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Lehn & Fink
League addresses farmers problems in Crystal City meeting
The Southwest Texas Cooperative Development League held its second quarterly gathering in Crystal City with strong attendance from towns along the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf line. Edwin Chamberlain and Dr. Spurgeon Bell spoke on farm credit and crop diversity while a Crystal City baseball win, a fish fry at Espantosa Lake, and a 50,000 copy booklet printing were among the entertainments and actions. Uvalde will host the next meeting September 9 10.
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Southwest Texas Co-operative Development League
Crystal City
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
Edwin Chamberlain
San Antonio
Spurgeon Bell
The
State University
Big Wells
Espantosa Lake
Uvalde
Franklin
Co. O. Austin
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Dream Wins Handicap Motor Boat Race in Bermuda
In Hamilton Bermuda on June 12 the Dream owned by Charles L. Lagen of the Yachtsmen's Club won the Philadelphia to Bermuda motorboat race. Barbara II finished second and Tocsam third. The Dream crossed at 4 55 pm after 13 hours 29 minutes 40 seconds from Barbara II with 16 44 36 time allowance. The Tocsam arrived 4 30 am with 13 6 36 time allowance and 25 4 40 behind the scratch boat. The Dream is 40 feet long while Barbara II is 51 feet and Tocsam 45 feet. The Dream won last year as well.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Dream
Charles L. Lagen
Yachtsmen
Philadelphia
Tocsam
Chamber of Commerce seeks building code amendment for lower San Antonio insurance rates
The Chamber of Commerce will present a petition to the city council to amend the current building ordinance to align with the state fire insurance board code. A conforming ordinance could reduce San Antonio’s key rate, saving policy holders thousands yearly. Directors endorsed the measure and also backed a state constitutional change to allow good roads bonds by a bare majority.
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San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Directorate
State Fire Insurance Board
Fire Rating Board
Insurance Committee
Callaghan
Jones
Scouts Entertain With Flag Day Program at St Mark's
The St Mark's boy scouts present a patriotic program at the parish house on Saturday evening June 14 in honor of flag day. The program features recitations, songs, and an address on The Flag and What It Means by Rev Philip Cook.
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St. Mark's
Boy Scouts
Johnnie Parks
Mobile Bay
Hardaway
Benton Announces Candidacy For Governor Nomination
Everett C. Benton of Belmont declared his run for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Boston after a hotel conference with former U S Senator W Murray Crane and state party leaders. Benton previously lost to Joseph Walker in a three candidate race last year.
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Boston
Everett C. Benton
Belmont
United States
W. Murray Crane
Benton
Joseph Walker
Zaman
Quality difference draws men to suits at similar prices
Suits everywhere are marked at about the same prices. The difference is in the quality from materials to tailoring and styles, and this is why men who value quality as well as price come here.
Hart Schaffner Marx and Chesterfield Clothes Ad
Hart Schaffner Marx and Chesterfield Clothes offer perfect attire with a satisfaction or money back guarantee. Available sizes shown in blue black and various patterns.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Chesterfield
Chicago Police Create Color Blind Squad After Exam Results
Chicago police announce a color blind squad chosen from civil service exams for second class detective sergeants. Seven percent failed colors. one officer mixed green and brown tassels to resemble a yellow, another saw pink lavender and blue as the same shade. Hill Goes on Vacation. St Paul Minnesota rate case decision and other matters set aside as James J Hill departs on a three week fishing trip aboard his private yacht to explore Canadian rivers north of Labrador.
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Chicago
Civil Service
Hill
Paul
Minn
Minnesota
James J. Hill
Canadian
Labrador
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Central Trust Co
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Pridece Methods
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