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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

5

Lectures by Miss Elinor Stafford Millar Planned

The Young Women's Christian Association will host a May lecture series by Miss Elinor Stafford Millar of Melbourne Australia. The program runs May 17 to 27 with daily parish meetings and evening sessions, including a mass meeting for women at the YWCA auditorium.

Young Women’s Christian Association Elinor Stafford. Millar Melbourne Australia Millar Young Woman’s Christian Association Christian Association Business Woman’s Club Elinor Stafford Millar Moody Bible Institute Estes Park Association Business Woman's Club

City plans joint hunt to kill lake hawks

Alderman Saunders invites May or Brown and other hunters to a Sunday morning expedition to slay three fish hawks living off monsters in a lake at the Saunders ranch. The group, 20 to 25 strong, leaves from city hall at 9 AM and returns that afternoon with a $5 payment per hawk.

Saunders Ranch Brown Saunders

MEET ON ROOF GARDEN FIRST YWCA GATHERING

The Business Woman's Club of YWCA hosts the first rooftop gathering on the new roof garden. Participants note the open space and city views as the group plans future events and networking opportunities.

Business Woman’s Club of

Corporations Chartered in Texas May 8

List of Texas corporations chartered including Ysleta Automobile Club El Paso county no capital stock Temple Athletic Association Galveston Eagles Building Company Galveston Philippi Sporting Goods Company Houston Givens Furniture Company Corpus Christi details of incorporators and capital stock plus an amendment by Sadovsky Rotary Press San Antonio increasing capital stock from 5000 to 10000.

Austin Tex Ysleta Automobile Club Ysleta el Paso N. V. Mitchell J. M. Duran O. B. Eads Temple Athletic Association of Temple Capital Stock James W. Jones C. L. Power E. F. Rogers C. A. Hughes Eagles Building Company of Galveston J. C. Canty George G. Viough George Strickhausen Philippi Sporting Goods Company Houston W.P. Philippi J. H. Horn H. J. Borden The Givens Furniture Company Corpus Christi M. J. Givens Judith Givens W. P. Givens Sadovsky Rotary Press Company of San Antonio

Women ready for big demonstration before Congress

Suffragists from across the United States prepare for a march on Congress to press for a constitutional amendment. The joint committee will meet the marchers at the Capitol with petitions and resolutions, as Sen Thomas and Rep Mondell push for expedited action amid promised police protection.

Congress Washington, D. C United States George Odell Union Washington Capitol Thomas Bristow Owen Chamberlain Poindexter Sterling Gallinger Kenyon Sutherland Jones Thompson Mondell Falconer Lone Rapley Bryan Sabath Lee Kahn Keating Maden Betect House Judiciary Committee

End of Year Commencement Planned at Southwest Texas State Normal

May 8 report from San Marcos Texas states Southwest Texas State Normal will hold commencement May 22 to May 25. Dr B J Porter of San Antonio will preach the baccalaureate. C M Bishop of Southwestern University Georgetown will deliver the commencement address. About 250 diplomas and permanent certificates will be awarded. enrollments reached 715, a school record. The Normal Bulletin mails 15000 copies announcing the summer session beginning June 2 for two months. fall term starts September 14 for nine months.

San Marcos Tex Southwest Texas State Normal School 8. J. Porter San Antonio C. M. Bishop Southwestern University of Georgetown State Normal School Normal

Crop Outlook Improves in Cuero As Five Days Pass

In Cuero Texas the five calm days boost crops with corn promising and cotton stands recovering where water receded replanting of skips expected to complete. Hay and truck patches plus pasture grass reach peak condition as growers fix dirtier fields with cultivators and hoes. In Madrid Spain Admiral Miranda tabled a marine bill for a 7.2 billion dollar nine year credit to build ships with Spanish arsenals and materials aiming for a 1917 battleship built entirely in Spain.

Cuero Tex Madrid Admiral Miranda

Customs House Move Delayed by Corpus Christi Protest

Removal of the customs house for the district from Corpus Christi to Port Aransas is held up pending a hearing on Corpus Christi protests that the city, as Southwest Texas’ largest, should host the offices. Port Aransas shipping interests cite inconvenience in sending 21 miles for a collector when cargo arrives.

Customs House Port Aransas Tex Corpus Christi Treasury Department Texas

Yoakum Announces Second South Texas Fair

Yoakum Texas May 8 The second annual South Texas Fair will be held in Yoakum October 6 7 8 1914. Advertising committees agreed to spend 500 in advertising at Secretary Imbodens office yesterday highlighting the event.

Yoakum Tex South Texas Imboden Avciden

Warners Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Advertisement

Warning signs of kidney poisoning include back pain fatigue and poor digestion. Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy claims steady relief and physician recognition for kidney and liver diseases. Available at druggists in 50 and 100 cent sizes with free sample and advice from Warner's Remedies Co Rochester NY.

Warner Warner's Safe Remedies Co Rochester N. Y

Eckman’s Alterative Health Benefit Claim Ad

A Pleasantville New Jersey reader reports severe cold settled in lungs but improved with Eckman’s Alterative. He describes mucus loosening, cough relief, weight gain, and recovery after continued use. The ad touts efficacy for bronchial catarrh and throat and lung ailments and urges readers to write for a booklet.

Eckman Pleasantville N. J Geo. M. Bates

Texas counties must show highway funds by May 15

Governor Colquitt announced that Travis Hays Comal and Bexar counties must furnish evidence by May 15 that their shares of funds are ready for the San Antonio Austin Federal highway project. The $80 000 federal donation hinges on this proof to enable apportionment to the four counties.

Austin Tex Travis Hays Comal Bexar San Antonio Colquitt

White May Not Withdraw As Texas Comptroller Candidate

Charles B. White, candidate for Texas comptroller, has not yet notified Walter Collins, chairman of the state Democratic executive committee, of a withdrawal. White says he will not withdraw until issues arising from the Dallas meeting on May 2 are explained.

Austin Tex Charles B. White Dallas Walter Collins State Democratic Executive Committee White

Rheumatic S S S helps throat and blood cleansing

Advertises S. S. S. blood purifier to treat rheumatic sore throat by cleansing the blood and improving mucous secretions. Claims to prevent chronic conditions, boost red blood supply, and ease throat irritation with a diluted blood purifying formula available at drug stores.

S.S. S Swiffie Co Atlanta

Motorists Rally From Colorado to Gulf Reach San Antonio

The Colorado to the Gulf motor tour will start next Monday from Trinidad Colorado and reach San Antonio by May 19. Local plans include a welcome from San Antonio motorists and entertainment at the Automobile Club house. A new road through the Schuhard ranch shortens the trip to the Medina dam to 31.5 miles, with a fueling station at the joining Cuellera road.

Colorado Trinidad Colo D. E. Colp Highway League Division Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Galveston Houston Oklahoma Kansas San Antonio Automobile Club Automobile Club North Loop Texas Colp Hard Schuhard Ranch Cuellera Road Furlong Culebra

Excellent Tonic for Grip and Cold by Peruna

An endorsement page extols Peruna as an excellent tonic for grip and colds. A widow notes one bottle reduces illness cost and time, claiming it saves money compared with other treatments. The piece emphasizes affordability and universal availability as a godsend.

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