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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
8
In Austin Texas the House meets with only nine working days left. Debates focus on the Ginners repeal and the Waters-Pierce Company, with lawmakers voting on bonds for employees and passages of multiple Senate and local bills. The proceedure includes amendments and readings, and a push to finish key measures before adjournment.
An advertisement fragment promotes a fix named GETS-IT and dismisses corn remedies. It claims a simple home remedy clears painful corns and brings relief, touting easy application and quick results without leaky or messy aids. The text lists product names and company attribution to Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
In Texas on March 11 the House spent most of the session on the Morrow Harley measure regulating nominations and the preferential primary. An amendment eliminated the signing clause, killing the bill. The Senate passed a Burnmnster bill authorizing $4000 under state health direction to finance anthrax or charbon vaccination. The Senate also moved Seeley’s bill penalizing street or lightway obstructions beyond eight minutes, with moving trains exempt. The Davis House bill allowing county votes on park levies at five cents per $100 faced final passage despite wrangling.
In Austin the 34th Legislature approved Escape Law 15, to take effect 40 days after adjournment. State Fire Marshal Wallace Inglish mailed 10000 copies to fire marshals and chiefs to enforce new fire safety standards. Buildings over two stories, excluding private homes, must have adequate fire escapes in public and commercial facilities. Penalties apply for violations.
Indianapolis March 11 More government witnesses were expected to testify today in United States District Court about the preparation of registration applications in a case charging 28 men with conspiracy to corrupt the November election. U S Attorney Dailey outlined two plans the red me district as the city hall plan and the saloon plan, with false registrations prepared at city hall in one scheme and registrations made at saloons in the other.
Berlin authorities introduce bread cards limiting weekly rations to 440 pounds per person and banning transfer. Cards are color coded and issued to individuals, with heavy penalties for misuse. Hotels, restaurants face checks as measures spread to other German cities with over 25 000 residents.
Dr Raleigh Wright spoke on The Discouraged as the penitent at the First Baptist Church, urging belief in Jesus Christ for salvation. He noted the need for direct Bible doctrine and explained guilt from breaking God’s law, stressing faith as the path to righteousness.
Fragmented text reports on books read and totals by entities such as New Fork, Mitek TA, and BHTGASS with references to New York and a year near 1918. The excerpt mentions readers, rates, and diminishing interest, including terms like USA Moles DVer and Armertown Inns, but details are unclear.
Geneva reports the first allied guns in the Dardanelles halted Dusness in Constantinople and sparked a panic. Travelers say many wealthy families flee abroad while officers, including Germans, are said to be leaving and militia troops prepare for the front. Unconfirmed reports say a large army may soon arrive from Adrianople.
A flag pierced by a bullet was raised to the top of a 400 foot radio tower at Take Bluff near the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The tower, the third highest in the area, was completed yesterday and now flies over the base.
A 19th century crude advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a cure for feverish, constipated children. The copy urges mothers to dose toddlers with teaspoons and promises quick relief, while warning against unsafe imitators and unclear directions. It parrots dramatic phrases about digestion and child health to sell the product.
Fragmentary text notes efforts to erect a second radio tower for wireless communication linking the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Alaska, and the Panama Canal. It mentions Commander William A. Moffett and the Chester in June, with ties to Vera Cruz events and current command of a training station.
A crowd filled Market House Hall as six speakers from the People's Municipal League attacked the current city administration and predicted its overthrow in the upcoming election. Three spoke in Spanish and three in English. several platform figures and local officials attended, with another general meeting announced before March 20 precinct conventions, weather permitting in San Pedro Park or Beethoven Hall.
Milk wingon drivers plan a meeting tonight to decide on striking if demands for a six day working week are not met. The note mentions Victoria croanea and Wohlviilters, with references to capitation and local manufacturers, though the text is garbled and focuses on labor action and potential concessions.
The era of Sage and Sulphur for reviving faded hair ends in. The old home brew is replaced by Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. The ad claims it darkens hair evenly making it look natural and can combat dandruff and itchy scalp. In Chicago March 11 milk price inching toward nine cents amid rising costs.
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