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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

7

Charities Fund to Govern Local Relief Work Under one Budget

City association representing eight charitable groups plans centralized solicitation and a shared budget to fund humane services. A ten member committee from charities and the Chamber of Commerce will oversee eligibility, finances, and affiliation rules for member societies.

Charities Fund Association Chamber of Commerce Free Clinic J. Noyes Evans Free Kindergarten Association H. P. Drought Perry J. Lewis Playground Association Belle Dilgarde H. C. Burgin San Antonio Humane Society James Anderson Fuquay Bexar County Humane Society B. F. Kingsley Olive Y. Cc. Ae Orphans’ Homes Salvation Army

San Antonio resident extols Dean's Kidney Pills

Mrs. C. E. Neidert of 722 Sherman Street San Antonio Texas says she was free from back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills about three and a half years ago a constant ache in kidneys and lameness vanished and she endorses the product urging others to try it from Bexar Drug Co price 50

San Antonio C. E. Neidert Sherman St Texas Dean Bexar Drug Co

First Application Darkens the Hair

A patent remedy promises to restore natural hair color with a single nightly application. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy also claims to remove dandruff and promote hair growth, with a fifty cent bottle guaranteed by W. C. Kalteyer to refund if not satisfied after a fair trial.

Wyeth W.C. Kalteyer

Cotton Conference Will Be Called Later

Governor indicates the cotton conference of the 13 producing states will be postponed. Messages from nine governors report conflicts preventing attendance at Galveston on May 25. Oklahoma Missouri and Kentucky have not replied. a new date will be set later.

Austin Tex Galveston Earl Brewer Mississippi Wm. H. Mann Virginia L. E. Hall Louisiana O'Neal Alabama Hooper Tennessee G. W. Donaghey Arkansas Cole L. Blease South Carolina W. W. Kitchin North Carolina Jos. M. Brown Georgia Albert W. Gilchrist Florida Oklahoma Missouri Kentucky

Texas Game Protective Association Gains Momentum

Col W G Sterrett reports strong support from Waco for a state game protective association to safeguard game birds and beneficial species. He says public sentiment is key to enforcing laws and urges continued effort to foster bird protection alongside the game department. A Kansas reader advertises Foley Kidney Pills with a kidney health testimonial. Edwards King Drug Co Staacke Bros promote pony wagons and related gear.

Austin Tex W. G. Sterrett Sterrett

Lone Star Poultry Raisers plan Boerne visit on June 2

At least 25 members of the Lone Star Poultry Raisers Association will travel to Boerne to tour A. H. Grey's coops and yards. The June 2 visit aims to gain insights on fancy bird care as the group discusses plans for an upcoming poultry show and potential bid to host the American Poultry Show in San Antonio next January, with Ed M. Steves chairing a committee.

A. H. Grey Boerne Lone Star Poultry Raisers’ Association Grey Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Ed M. Steves

Taylor Proposes a Bond Issue in Texas

Taylor Texas city council met yesterday and voted to call an election for issuing twenty five thousand dollars in bonds to fund new telephone infrastructure. The measure aims to improve public utilities and service reliability for residents.

Taylor Taylor, Tex

Bee County Good Roads Group Plans Education Drive

The Bee County Good Roads association held its second meeting in Beeville Texas on May 23. The Bexarounty Highway league bylaws were adopted with minor changes. C E H Wil ee A W Mussett and W A Gef er spoke urging road improvements. The group plans a systematic educational campaign and practical action in support of future road measures.

Beeville Tex Bee County Good Roads Association Bexarounty Highway League C. EH. Wilee A. W. Mussett W. A. Gefer

Final Ball Abolished at University of Texas

The University of Texas student body voted to abolish the final ball, a 25 year old closing festiv ity tradition. Dissatisfaction with the social function prompted the decision, with the change taking effect after this year's exercises.

Austin Tex University of Texas

Sunset woman Lavina Parks dies at 103 in Springfield

Lavina Parks dies at age 103 at the Sunset family homestead in Springfield Mass She had never left her hometown and passed away after a long life marked by staying close to home.

Ryress Springfield Mass Lavina Parks Sunset

Would Force Mayor to Order Election in Paris

Citizens of Paris seek a writ of mandamus to compel the mayor and city council to order an election to fill the offices of city marshal and city attorney. Judge H. D. McDonald of Corpus Christi filed the petition in the Texas Supreme Court, arguing the charter requires an election and has been ignored for eight years.

Austin Tex H. D. McDonald Paris Corpus Christi Supreme Court Ed H. McCuistion McDonald City of City Council of

Farm Fatal Horse Kick Claims Mexican Worker Near Gonzales

R Sene ca, a Mexican laborer on the Hildebrand farm south of Gonzales Texas, was kicked by a horse Monday evening and fatally injured. Local authorities reported the incident as a workplace accident with the victim pronounced dead at the scene or en route to a nearby facility.

Gonzales Tex R. Seneca

PEST ATTACKS ON COTTON AFFECT TEX FARMING

Tex, a farmer about three miles from town, reports grasshopper threats and crop losses as cotton plants suffer from pests and worms. Leroy Thacker recalls long rheumatic suffering and notes Foley Ki gave relief. Hol Drug Co and Riebe Undertaking Co offer local services at 221 E Com.

Tex

General Lehmann to Argue for Coffee Case In Federal Court

The Associated reports on May 23 that General Lehmann will argue before the federal court over an injunction to prevent the removal or discharge of 950000 bags of Brazilian coffee held in New Orleans. If granted, the government will seek a receiver to manage assets valued at about 10 million dollars.

Webster’s Fishers Webster's Dictionary Associated Washington Lehmann Newce Gov

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