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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
7
Reader questions cover pimples oily skin and constipation to improve health with three grain substances and tonics. Answers recommend cadomene tablets and compound tonics, plus hair treatment with plain yellow mingos and balmwort tablets for rheumatism kidney bladder complaints and weight gain guidelines.
Governor Ferguson of Texas issues a proclamation designating May 15 through May 25 as Humane Week and May 21 as Mercy Sunday. The text urges observance by ministers and citizens to help children and animals in need and calls for acts of kindness across the state.
The forty third annual meeting began its sessions with a push for permanent segregation of mental and moral defectives. Dr E H Ochsner of Chicago urged this policy while Miss Charlotte Mann of Baltimore urged closer cooperation with newspaper reporters to publicize charity work through news stories rather than sob stories.
A Sunday only 60 cent fare for round trips to Sutherland Springs and back advertised with a 7:55 pm schedule on the Pacific line.
Governor Ferguson stopped in Boerne on his way to Comfort for a formal reception on Kronkosky hill hosted by Albert Kronkosky and local citizens. A 200-strong chorus of school children greeted him as Judge Lawhorn Pr Nooe Henry Graham and William Willke welcomed the governor, who spoke briefly after being introduced by Dr Nooe.
A Danish delegation representing commerce agriculture and shipping travels to England to open talks on facilitating eastbound coal and food shipments amid scarcity and anxiety.
The German government admits a German submarine torpedoed the Essex and says the commander was punished and will pay indemnity to Americans harmed. Berlin notes delivered to State Department claim investigation shows the Sussex case did involve a German torpedo and errors occurred in classification.
At the State Board of Education monthly meeting on May 11 the board purchased 140 500 dollars worth of new bonds, mostly school bonds at 5 percent. After payment the board held 90 3000 dollars in cash, with potential to invest, the first time in years it could pay cash and still have a surplus.
Quote from Migst Tenne in the Weekington Star arguing that women should govern but questioning whether to publicly acknowledge it. The fragment notes caution about calling public attention to female governance.
The San Antonio high school 1916 graduating class schedules baccalaureate services May 21 at Beethoven Hall with Rev. S. J. Porter and PD. W. Sutton as speakers. May 24 features class day at Main Avenue High School with program include history, poetry, music. Commencement May 25 at Beethoven Hall with Dr. W. S. Sutton delivering the address and the chorus performing.
After delays the injunction hearing by the city to restrain payments to West Texas Bank depositors is scheduled for Saturday morning. Judge F G Chambliss will hear the case in San Antonio after finishing a murder trial in Jourdanton. The city seeks recovery of 517000 plus deductions from city warrants, contingent on state guaranty funds and court action.
London May 11 The Times naval correspondent criticizes a new First Lord of the Admiralty plan to shift the fleet southward and employ submarines and monitors for coast defense. He warns such changes may replace successful offshore sweeps with fixed coast defenses and slow monitors.
The Reichstag opened on first reading a bill to compensate Alsace Lorraine and East Prussia property owners for war damages. Socialist leader Joseph Emmel spoke as allies and opponents weighed the proposal amid postwar reconstruction tensions.
Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois says Foley Kidney Pills relieved his backache and nighttime urge to urinate. He notes prior sleep disruption and that after taking the pills he slept through the night without getting up. The ad claims fast, effective relief for bladder and kidney discomfort.
Dispatches from Canton report the Southern Provincial Government proclaimed Li Yuan Hung as president. The revolutionaries also announced the formation of a war cabinet.
Southern Pacific lists a sleeper route to Asheville for the Southern Baptist convention dates May 13 14 16 and May 15 as through travel option with a 39 90 fare.
Adolph Hammerlin was severely injured when thrown from an automobile that struck an obstruction on a country road en route to New Braunfels. One car crushed near his head and he may have a concussion.
Four year old Clay Herrick Jr., son of Clay Herrick and cousin of former Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, who vanished yesterday and was feared kidnapped, was discovered asleep in a neighbor’s wood shed on the grounds. He had wandered from home.
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