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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1914

Page

7

Alum baking powders deemed no more harmful than others

Washington May 1 The referee board of consulting scientific experts of the department of agriculture reports alum compounds in baking powders are not more harmful to health than other powders. The unanimous panel led by Ira Remsen includes Yale Northwestern Penn Johns Hopkins Harvard and others.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Ira Remsen Johns Hopkins University Russell H. Chittenden Yale University Sheffield Scientific School John P. Long Northwestern Alonzo EB. Taylor University of Pennsylvania Theodore Bald Smith Harvard

Latin Americans Feel Growing Power Across Hemisphere

Paris May 1 General Rafael Reyes former president of Colombia says Latin peoples are still young but shedding middle age ideas. He credits Mexican crisis for progress and cites Argentina Brazil and Chile as leaders. He praises US respect for Latin nations and Wilson era cooperation. The Franco Paraguayan Club in Paris calls a meeting of South American colonies to record protest against US occupation of Mexican territory.

Paris Rafael Reyes Colombia Union of Argentina Brazil Chile United States Reyes Wilson Porfirio Diaz Franco-Paraguan Club

Texas A&M students grow crops for Panama Exposition trip

Texas A M College students plan to travel to the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. About 500 students will join a three week trip in special trains, harvests from five acres of sweet and Irish potatoes fund the journey supervised by G H Blackmon. Ike Ashburn leads the expedition.

College Station Tex Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College San Francisco G. H. Blackmon College Horticultural Department Ike Ashburn

You Won’t Get It Unless You Ask for It

Fragmentary line hints at attitude and entitlement in a quoted likely ad era note. No clear names places or dates readable. Summary centers on the idea of demanding what one is due amid a provocative informal tone.

Committee to Report on Sidewalk Campaign Work

At Government Hill Improvement Club meeting Friday night reports will detail sidewalk campaign progress across multiple streets. Paving on Carson street also to be discussed.

Government Hill R. F. Henry R. H. Gray T. O. Felts George A. Davis F. W. Hopkins Theo Berger Mason Street T. N. Barton Col. C. C. Gibbs W. W. Douglas E. H. Harding W. F. Miller van Ness Street W. H. Cade A. L. Lowe Joe Simpson H. B. Vodrie H. C. VanCleave Mr. O'Connell Crosby Street G. A. Lowther A. J. Torbert William Carr Joe Welder Joe Hedges Ralph Fuller G. A. Cook Sharer Street R. A. Johnson Austin Street F. E. Luckenbach C. Horan A. Sheffers Gus Rewallen Mr. Hansen Pine Street G. C. King W. G. Collins J. W. Harris

Alumnae Banquet At San Antonio Female College

The annual alumnae banquet was held Thursday afternoon April 30 with sixty graduates attending. Miss Ruth Harrison served as toast mistress and speakers included Mrs Irene Berryman Mrs Yetta Tuschka and Mrs C H Bertrand. Dr J W Hill gave a talk on Expression and a singing of college songs closed the program.

San Antonio Miss McCord

Pianos Build Quality Highlighted For Sale

The advertisement extols pianos built with durable woods ivory felt and steel strings, claiming identical materials to higher priced models. It notes the plant’s size and capital, asserting a strong guarantee backing the instrument’s value.

Water filings made for Llano River irrigation in Texas

A certified water filing was filed with the board of water engineers by the city of Llano seeking permission to draw from the Llano River for irrigation. The action was reported from Austin, Texas, on May 1.

Austin Tex Board of Water Engineers

A Happy Home Read What Peruna Did

Mrs. James F. Summitt of Muscatine Iowa shares how Peruna cured her long illness and restored her health yielding a baby boy. She credits Peruna with saving their family line and urges other women to try it. Peruna Tab is also available for those who object to a liquid medicine.

Peruna James F. Summitt East Eighth St Muscatine Iowa

Dallas water diversion case over Trinity system rights

A Dallas water case describes the diversion and appropriation of 1 131 142 018 cubic feet of water from the Trinity river Elm creek and White Rock creek. The water is used for municipal purposes of the city of Dallas and under the authority of the legal action referenced in the text.

Dallas Trinity River Elm Creek White Rock Creek City of

Sure Way 10 Get Rid of Dandruff

A dry goods style medical testimonial touts liquid arvon as a sure dandruff cure. Apply four ounces nightly to moisten and massage the scalp. by morning most dandruff vanishes and several applications erase all signs. It claims instant relief from itching and promises fluffy, glossy hair. The ad asserts arvon is inexpensive and effective for all severities of dandruff.

Water filings list with multiple irrigations across counties

A list of certified water filings shows several residents seeking irrigation rights from local rivers. W R Eckhardt, Abe Landers and W M Mueller of Junction request 115 20 and 150 acres from the Llano river in Kimble county. J H Jones of Regency seeks 64 acres from the Colorado river in Brown county. John Saul of Robert Lee requests 325 acres from the Colorado river in Coke county. Mrs Irene G Barrow of San Saba applies for water to irrigate 141 acres from the San Saba river and a hearing is set for Wednesday June 10.

Board W. R. Eckhardt Junction Kimble County Llano River Abe Landers W. M. Mueller J. H. Jones Regency Brown County

Livestock Increase in Federal Forest Grazing Permits

Federal forest service officials announce 1914 grazing permits rise across national forests. About 11 million animals can be grazed this year, including 2 million cattle and horses and 9 million sheep and goats, with minor hogs. The gain comes despite a nearly one million acre shrinkage in forested area at year start.

Washington, D.C Federal Forest Service

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