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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

8

Call To Farmers Institute Annual Session At College Station

Commissioner of Agriculture Kane issued a call for the State Farmers Institute annual session to be held July 29 at College Station where topics of interest to Texas farmers will be discussed. More than 1000 farmers are expected to attend.

College Station Austin Tex Commissioner of Agriculture Kane State Farmers Institute Sion Texas

Capudine Promises Quick Headache Relief

Capudine stops headaches by removing the underlying cause whether from heat cold stomach or nerves. The liquid medicine is pleasant to take and also helps with colds and grippe. Available in 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores.

Capudine

Miller murder trial moves after jury chosen

In Austin Texas on May 16 the Deen Miller murder case went to trial after a jury was selected. The defendant pleaded not guilty to killing his 15 year old brother in law Alex Baker. The first witness, Donna Baker, described the dominoes quarrel that led to the shooting. The trial is expected to last a day or two.

Deen Miller Austin Tex Alex Baker Donna Baker

Boston Braves Exercise Option on Otto Hess for 4000

The Boston National League club exercised its option on Otto Hess a former major league pitcher. Hess has been with the New Orleans Southern league team for several years and the option price is 4000 dollars.

Otto Hess Associated Press Cincinnati Boston New Orleans

Meat Inquiry Not Feared By The Bureau

Washington reports show the house committee postponed action on Nelson's resolution to investigate the meat inspection service. Dr A D Melvin defends the bureau, claiming charges are based on ignorance agitators and a book misrepresenting facts. Condemnations under the new law exceed those under the old by over fifty percent.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Committee On Agricultural Department Nelson Meat Inspection Service Washington A. D. Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry Government Meat Inspection Service Congress Caroline Bartlett Crane American Health Association Albert Leffingwell England Department of Agriculture Bureau Seppe

Frisco Officials Try to Ease Rio Grande Traffic Jam

Traffic congestion hits Corpus Christi as large shipments of cabbage cucumbers and onions back up railroad lines. President B F Yoakum and Frisco officials are on site working to relieve the bottleneck.

Associated Press Corpus Christi Tex Rio Grande B. F. Yoakum Frisco

Do Not Pull Gray Hairs Use Sage and Sulphur Remedy

Old saying notes gray hairs signal need for help. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, with sage and sulphur, touted to refresh dry hair, remove dandruff, and gradually restore color. Sold by W C Kalteyer at fifty cents a bottle.

Wyeth Wryeth W. C. Kalteyer

Tuberculosis Death Rate Drops Across United States

A 1901 to 1910 decline in tuberculosis deaths from 196.9 to 160.3 per 100000, an 18.7 percent drop, outpacing the general rate which fell 9.7 percent. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis attributes urban sanitation, housing, and a nationwide anti tuberculosis campaign as key factors and predicts further declines.

Associated Press New York United States National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis United States Bureau of the Census Boston Cleveland Chicago Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut National Association

Beeville Forms Good Roads Association for County

At a Beeville meeting the Young Men’s Progressive League established a permanent good roads organization for the county. J Sid Hall was elected president with John B Daniel secretary and W EE McKinney vice president. A May 21 meeting will finalize the constitution and by laws as the group broadens to improve roads across Southwest Texas.

Beeville Tex Young Men's Progressive League Good Roads Association J. Sid Hall John B. Daniel W. EE. McKinney Bee County Texas

Panic on Houston Street Car Tramples Passenger

A fuse on a La Branch street car blew out causing a panic and stampede. Leona Harris, a Black woman, was knocked down and trampled, injured severely, with death feared. Passengers were not in danger, but panicked.

Houston Associated Press Tex Leona Harris

Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly Opens in Warrensburg

Delegates from twenty states gathered in Warrensburg Missouri as Rev J Duval national moderator opened the eighty second annual general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. The conference meets in the Cumberland Presbyterian church noted for resisting union with the Presbyterian church and a property dispute once led to a court ruling in favor the Cumberland trustees.

Associated Press Warrensburg J. Duval Salisbury Cumberland Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Cumberland

Jewelers Meet in Dallas for Texas Convention

Retail jewelers of Texas gather in Dallas for the annual session with many state delegates and visitors from other states. The event runs through Friday, ending with a banquet, and features discussions on trade topics alongside the national meeting of the Association of Advertising Clubs of America.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Retail Jewelers of Texas Jewelers’ Convention Association of Advertising Clubs of America Jewelers’ Association

Rheumatism Relief Promised by Foley Kidney Pills

Leroy Thacker of Watertown South Dakota reports eight years of rheumatism and says three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills cured him. Edwards King Drug Co promotes SAN A LAC to relieve headaches.

Wm. A Allen Chacon New Mexico Allen Foley H Edwards-King Drug Co Leroy Thacker Watertown Edwards - King Drug Co

San Benito Irrigation Company Chartered in Texas

The San Benito Irrigation Company of San Benito Cameron county filed its charter in the state department. Capital stock is 100000 shares of 1 each totaling 100000. Purpose includes irrigation water works stock raising and mills. Incorporators are S A Robertson J C Miller and Samuel Spears all of San Benito.

Austin Tex San Benito Irrigation Company San Benito Cameron County State Department S. A. Robertson Samuel Spears

Presbyterians of the South Convene in Bristol

The fifty second general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church convened in Bristol Tennessee at 11 this morning with nearly full attendance from fourteen synods. Opening sermon by Rev Russell Cecil retiring moderator and officials announced commissioners present as election of a moderator looms with candidates including ex Governor B Glenn Rev R C Reed Rev James I Vance and Rev T S Clyce. Evening sessions planned for popular meetings and fundraising church causes. The assembly is the churchs highest court with equal ministers and lay commissioners elected by the synods.

Associated Press Bristol Tenn Fifty-Second General Assembly Southern Presbyterian Church Russell Cecil D. D Second Presbyterian Church Richmond T.H. Law Spartanburg D. C B. Glenn North Carolina R. C. Reed Columbia James I. Vance Nashville T. S. Clyce Sherman Texas

Gill visits Austin as Texas veteran meets commissioner

C A Gill of Dallas father of the Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Gill arrives in Austin for a few days. The 75 year old resident has lived in Texas for many years and spends time with his son, the commissioner.

Co. A. Gill Austin Tex C. A. Gill Dallas Insurance and Banking Gill Texas

Itch No More with D D D Eczema Remedy

An advertisement claims D D D Eczema Remedy relieves intense itching instantly. It promotes a 25 cent bottle and guarantees a full-size bottle if itch relief is not immediate, inviting customers to Druggists or local stores.

A. M. Fisch D.D.D

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