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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

6

Power under pure food law urged for stronger enforcement

Dr. Alsberg, head of the Bureau of Chemistry, told the Association of American Food Dairy and Drug officials that a guaranteed label under the Pure Food and Drug Act does not ensure content purity. He urged closer federal state cooperation and uniform laws, noting the act provides little power to enforce real purity and promising constructive collaboration to secure better foods and drugs.

Mobile Ala Cart Alsberg Bureau of Whomistry Association of American Food, Dairy and Dirty Alsbert Department of Agriculture Alsbers

Fountain Memorial in Washington Planned for Major Architekt TW Bult

By June 13 a work on the foundation for the fountain to honor Major Architect TW Bult and artist Francis Millett, who perished in the Vitaine disaster, begins soon. The fountain will be just behind the White House and feature impressive exixemants. The site was donated by the government under a special congressional act.

Washington Tke Jreuita Architrict Bult Taft Francis Millett White House United States Congress

Try Skin Absorption Instead of Cosmetics

The text advocates avoiding cosmetics and suggests skin care methods using natural substances. It mentions avoiding rouge and powders, claims cleansed pores, and recommends a home facial treatment involving wax and pine resin mixtures to tighten and tone the skin. The language reflects early 20th century cosmetic reform ideas.

State Board Declares Dividends for Two Texas Banks

Austin June 18 The Commissioner of Insurance and Banking announced the state banking board declared a 10 percent dividend totaling 2176.22 on the Faire Suite Bank of Paige and a 600 percent dividend on the Koppert Bank of Kopper. The banks paid these dividends from the guaranty fund to cover lesser losses.

Austin Tex Tune Insurance and Banking Gil Nankine Board Bank of Paige Bank ‘of Kopper State Department Paige Koppert

Yale Grants Nearly 800 Degrees as Honoraries Tally Noted

Yale University conferred nearly 300 degrees including 275 arts degrees and 225 higher degrees. Honorary awards went to figures such as Daniel Chester Franch Alfred Noyes and John Grier Tabber, among others, as Yale announced a broad commencements day.

New Haven Conn Yale University Ani Abour Daniel Chester Franch Marvey Cushing Vervardi Toward Mansfiela Meryonotilm Museum For Art Avthur Amos Noyes Massachusets Institute of Technology Samuel Wendell Walston University of Chicago Charters of Divinity Arthur Judson Brown Presbyterian Head of Foreen Missions Hoyd Vincent Prowstant Episcopal Church Joseph Hopking Twichell Iscnige Yale Corporation Alfred Noynes Gaglish Post Te Une Ti Oscar Prengice Abicl Gonneellept John Grier Tabben Nresilent Princeton University David Franklin Houston Spriculture

Fear of Stock Drives Caution in Harbor City Offers

Advert shows Harbor City Stock plans with $100 investments granting two lots in Ta gleside and Harbor City. It claims profits even if stack never increases and cites growing sales as more people seek investment value. The ad asks readers to contact ALT POWERS for discussions.

Harbor City Tagleside Warrior City Sountout L Alt. Powers

Elk Grain Crop Is Being Grown In Texas

J L Quicksall district demonstration agent for the Department of Agriculture met the governor and officials in Austin to discuss Central West Texas grain. He cited one of the largest grain crops in Texas this year and noted growing interest in grain knowledge. He mentioned late cotton-picking likely by late July due to limited automobile access and highlighted expanding Rays Corn Clubs and new Girls Corn Clubs.

Austin Tex J. L. Quicksall Department of Aveniture Washington Eac Wico Quick Texas

Exports Break Record in May Across Nation

The report notes May exports reached a record total, surpassing prior highs by about $20,000,000. Corpus Christi delegates discuss figures with the Texas Pharmaceutical Association and Texas Drug Salesmen’s Association as part of a regional convention mobilization.

Washington, D.C United Sea Corpus Christ Tex Driggiers Galveston Texas Pharmaceutical Association Texas Drug Salesmen's Associat Corpus Christi Drugetsls Ie

Rescue of Starving Animals in City House

A donkey a dog and a ring necked dove were rescued yesterday by the Antonio Buraane Society after neighbors alerted humane officers. The otter had deserted the animals earlier and a kin neighbor cared for the dove at the society offices where it recovered after hours of eating and sleeping. The donkey ate hay and drank water while the dog remained subdued until help arrived.

Society

Resinol Promises Instant Relief for Itching and Skin Eruptions

An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as instant itch relief and skin healing agents. It claims rapid clearing of eczema, boils, pimples, and rashes, with a free trial offer and written instructions, urging readers to request samples from Department 42-8, Resinol, Baltimore MD.

Resinol Balimore

Masons Prepare for St John Day Celebration in Setherland

Masons in Setherland Springs Texas ready for St John day events on June 24. Lodges will install officers and coordinate with a San Antonio lodge while several other lodges join. About 2800 people attended ceremonies last year, and authorities expect a similar turnout.

Setherland Springs St. John's Day San Antonio

Stops in 38 seconds New Haven railroad inquiry

The New Haven Railroad closed a new phase of its inquiry into the wreck last Thursday. Railroad men said the test reproduced wreck conditions as closely as possible with the same engine and equipment. The second express section struck the rear of the first, and two brake service applications were observed as on the day of the accident.

New Haven New Tlwen Stamford

Train emergency stop praised by air brake experts

An emergency application followed by a stop made in two seconds at two miles per hour within 2100 feet drew praise from air brake experts who called the procedure a very good one.

Visit to St. Anthony Rent Garden Tonight

The venue opens from 6 30 to 12 with live music by Signor Arturo Lugaro and Charles Cameron Bell. Described as the coolest place in the city, the garden offers good food, drinks, and delightful music for tonight.

St. Anthony Rent Garden Pelnek Signor Arturo Lugaro Charles Cameron Bell

Enforcement of eight hour law cited in Texas

Austin reports numerous violations of the eight hour law to the labor commissioner. Inspectors say contractors misunderstand the act. it took effect March 31, and enforcement will begin July 1. Commissioner Starling warns prosecutions will follow for violators. You will find your friends at the Riverside Restaurant.

Austin Tex Starling Geara Riverside

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