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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1917

Page

7

Harvester Co Answers Government in Sherman Case

International Harvester Company replies to the government brief arguing for rule of reason not size in the Sherman Act context. The defense says the firm is helpful to the public, denies unfair or unlawful purpose, notes decreasing market share, and challenges claims of excess concentration and threats to competition.

International Washington, D. C Iegteuxe Court United States International Harvester Company Harvester Company Congress Supreme Court Standard Oil and Tobacco Standard Oil and Tobacco Companies

International trading case disputes restraint of trade

A brief argues that capital increased more for competitors than for the International over ten years. It claims the International holds less than 65 percent of harvesting machine trade and under 26 percent of all agricultural implements. The core issue is whether the 1912 suit unduly restrained trade, not the 1902 organization.

International The Brief

Colder Weather Arrives as Thursday Forecast Indicates

The forecast calls for colder weather Thursday night with freezing temps inland, while San Antonio may stay cloudy or rainy. Cold air from a high pressure system moves down from the central U S toward Texas and the Panhandle, with the interior expected to dip below freezing by night. Light rainfall had occurred along the Rio Grande to the central Atlantic coast, and continued cloudy conditions are forecast.

San Antonio United States Rocky Mountains Texas Panhandle Rio Grande Atlantic

Snow Falls in Wichita Falls After Rain and Sleet

Snow blanketed Wichita Falls after a night of rain and sleet turning into heavy snowfall this morning. March 1 reports indicate deteriorating travel conditions as the city experiences wintry weather.

Wichita Falls Tex

Food Investigation Funds Cut From Sundry Bill

Washington March 1 Senate Appropriations Committee struck from the sundry civil bill provision for 400 000 dollars for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the food crisis. The bill as ordered carries 130 028 513 dollars.

Washinton D. C Federal Trade Commission Senate Appropriations Committee

Educators Back Wilson in International Crisis

Kansas City March 1. The superintendent division of the National Education Association pledged full support to President Wilson in the international crisis.

Kansas City National Education Association Wilson

Cascarets Liver and Bowel Cleanser Ad

A vintage advertisement urges readers to take Cascarets to cleanse the liver and bowels. It promises relief from biliousness headaches dizziness and bad breath and claims Cascarets are gentle and non gripe. The copy suggests giving Cascarets to children and contrasts them with harsher laxatives.

Cross

Unspecified illness relief advised by Dr. Caldwell

Dr J J Caldwell says the distressing disease does not shorten life but has periodical attacks until age forty and then fades. Palliative care and diet are advised. Two AK tablets at onset and one every two hours during an attack alleviate pain and offer rest. Anti kamnia tablets are sold by druggists under AK Tabieta.

J.J. Caldwell

San Antonio Chamber backs city auditorium bond plan

At a noon meeting in the St. Anthony hotel the Chamber of Commerce pledged loyalty to the United States and endorsed a city Coliseum project. The group favored a municipal bond issue of at least 500000, with a 700000 option debated, after John R. Silliman spoke on U S consular service.

United States Wilson Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony Hotel L. B. Clegg San Antonio Coliseum F. G. Chamberlain J. H. Kirkpatrick John R. Silliman Mexico

Firestone Rubber Boss Inspects San Antonio Plant

R. J. Firestone, president of Firestone Rubber Co of Akron, Ohio, arrived with his daughter Sarah to inspect the new company owned tire factory in San Antonio on Avenue D. He plans to make San Antonio his winter home and may build a permanent winter residence next year, noting the plant as a sign of confidence in the city’s future as a tire distributing center. He will depart for Akron later Thursday night.

R. J. Firestone Firestone Rubber Company Alton Ohio San Antonio California Sarah Mr. Firestone Akron Firestone Avenue D Texas

Legislators Invited to San Antonio Event Weekend Trip

The Texas Legislature is invited for a Saturday night and Sunday visit to San Antonio with over 100 members signaling intent to attend. Mayor Brown received the invitation and plans to welcome House and Senate members. Travel via the International and Great Northern railroad is arranged, with civic groups organizing Sunday entertainment possibly including a Camp Wilson trip and a drive through Brackenridge Park and the Mission loop. A stop at the Southwestern Insane Asylum is planned to note needed improvements and urged appropriations.

Texas Legislature San Antonio Brown L Nordhaus Lange House Senate International & Great Northern Railroad Manufacturers’ Club Chamber of Commerce Camp Wilson Brackenridge Park Mission Loop Southwestern Insane Asylum

Atkinson Promoted by Southern Pacific

Arthur R. Atkinson, longtime division freight and passenger agent based in San Antonio, was promoted to assistant general freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pacific System with headquarters in San Antonio. He will oversee Texas road business while remaining in his current post.

System Arthur R. Atkinson Southern Pacific Railroad San Antonio Southern Pacific System Texas Atkinson Southern Pacific Dublin Ireland Irish Railroad Clearing House United States St. Louis & Southwestern Railroad Texarkana Tex Houston & Texas Central Railroad

Independence Day Observed By San Antonio Groups

The Texas independence anniversary will be observed by banks and public offices on Friday. UT ex students meet at the Gunter Hotel at 8 p.m. for a Texas Day banquet with speeches by Frank Williams and others. A flag ceremony for Boy Scouts at the Alamo will be followed by a program and possible dance with the Gunter Hotel Orchestra.

Independence of Texas San Antonio University of Texas Gunter Hotel Boy Scouts Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Building ex-Students’ Association Will A. Holden Alumni Association Dick O. Terrell Holden Texas Rogers

Sloan's Liniment Ad for Rheumatic Pain Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to ease old weather aches. It claims quick penetration without rubbing and cleaner than mossy plasters, suitable for rheumatic pains neuralgia gout lumbago sprains strains bruises and stiff muscles, sold at druggists in 25c 50c and 1 volume.

Sloan

Cunard Orders Two 10,000 Ton Ships for Cunard

Bethlehem Steel at Sparrow's Point received contracts to build two cargo ships of 10,000 tons each for the Cunard Company. These vessels will be the first Cunard ships built in the United States in fifty years.

Bethlehem Steel Company Baltimore Sparrow's Point Cunard Company

New Electric Iron Demonstration At Local Laundress Shop

An agent offers to demonstrate a new electric iron to a laundress who expresses urgent need for its ironing services. The exchange occurs in a Baltimore American item.

Baltimore American

Cutout for Money Offer from Foley Co. Ad

Public advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip and mail five cents to Foley & Co. for a trial package of medicines including Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The piece cites address in Chicago and signs A. M. Fischer with promotional language.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill Foley A. M. Fischer

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