Birds as Conservers of Public Health Noted
Henry W. Henshaw reports to the National Geographic Society that birds aid public health by consuming mosquitoes and insect pests. He cites stomach findings showing night hawks with mosquitoes, shore birds with larvae, and bobwhites with ticks, urging protection through nesting boxes, berry shrubs, and sanctuaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Henry W. Henshaw
Mr. Henshaw
United States
Tabby
Six Mile Defeats Liano In One-Sided Tilt
Six Mile defeated Liano 8 to 1 in Llano Texas on May 30. Martin scored Liano’s lone run after fumble by Martin. Batteries for Liano were Martin Hennig and Shirley with Porch. For Six Mile, Light and Light pitched.
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Six Mile
Liano
Llano
Tex
Martin
Hennig
Shirley
Porch
Appetite in the Spring and Hood's Sarsaparilla
Loss of appetite and vitality are linked to impure blood in spring. The text claims spring blood is impoverished and cannot feed digestion. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to enrich blood and support the whole system.
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Hood
Mexico Crisis Remains Sharp as Carranza Stands Firm
Reportage from Washington and Niagara Falls describes Carranza resisting wider terms while open to delegates for international affairs but rejecting a general armistice. Mediators urge an armistice and internal mediation, with uncertainty about concessions. A humorous aside about a sheet metal mandolin and a bulldog interrupts the narrative.
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Carranza
Congress
Mexico
Huerta
Niagara Falls
Washington
Steamer Acquitania on Maiden Voyage Sobriety and Style
The Acquitania sails from May 30 on its maiden voyage across the Irish Sea. London and New York diners mingle aboard as salutes echo and passengers relax on deck, the incident at Father Point treated as a distant memory by the calm voyage.
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Irish Sea
New York
London
Siren
Father Point
Sherry’s
Savoy
Captain Reveals How Collision Happened
Captain explains factors leading to the disaster and the fear that doomed passengers as they sank in the St Lawrence. Government steamers Evelyn and Eureka search for bodies, while wreckage yields unclad victims and improvised identifications. One man carried money orders destined for his mother in Central Russia.
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Evelyn
Eureka
St. Lawrence
Russia
Creation photo drama enters second week at Majestic
The Creation film begins its second week at the Majestic Theater with a new part shown this week. The four section epic drew lively crowds in its opening week and is expected to attract more viewers as the story continues. No admission is charged.
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Majestic Theater
Mormon Missionaries accused in Bristol disturbance
Disorder erupts at Warmley near Bristol as locals believe Mormon missionaries hold a South Wales girl captive. A confrontation followed when relatives sought access, a man was assaulted, and stones damaged windows before police intervened. The article ends with a fashion joke from The New Styles.
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London
Warmley
Bristol
South Wales
Ormiley
Europe
Judge Williams argues no Texas freight-rate increase
In a Texas railroad commission interview Judge William D. Williams details how a major Texas road shows annual losses despite local value. He cites high car rentals, debts, and a costly seventeen mile rental contract, arguing profit must come from the company, not producers and consumers.
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Austin
Tex
William D. Williams
Railroad Commission
Texas
Williams
Texas Railroad Company
Territoy
Standard Oil
Smfr
Tyer
Dallas
New Orleans
State Line
Louisiana
Texas Road
Texas Lines
Judge Slater's Campaign For Llano District
Judge Slater, a Llano banker and rancher, campaigns on a strong standard of party loyalty with Wilson men. He owns a 5000 acre ranch near Lilano and another below Laredo, serves as president of the First National Bank of Llano for nearly ten years, and plans to return to San Antonio as campaign stops are arranged.
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Wilson
Judge Slator
Lilano
Slator
Laredo
Judge Slater
First National Bank of Llano
the Light
Slayden
San Antonio
Slater
Liano
Theta names on ballot push in Democratic primaries
Filing for Democratic primaries due by Monday includes Judge M D Slator and numerous candidates with offices ranging from state senate to county posts. County Chairman H Hildebrand reports several filings, while many contenders plan early submissions to avoid late deadlines.
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H. E. Hildebrand
Bexar
Slator
M. D. Slator
James L. Slayden
John F. Nooe
Boerne
Slayden
Slater
Bexar County
Hildebrand
Carlos Bee
B. Schweggmann
Otto Wahrmund
D. A. McAskill
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
J. F. Carl
G. Tayloe
W. F. Ezell
W. C. Linden
Jeff McLemore
Houston
H. Jaeckle
Justice of the Peace
W. W. Neunhoffer
Board of County Commissioners
Six Owners Delay North Flores Street Widening
Out of 111 property owners on North Flores street from Houston street to San Pedro creek, settlements have been reached with all but six. EB. J. Altgelt of the citizens' committee says four of the holdouts may agree, with condemnation proceedings possible for the rest.
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North Flores Street
Houston Street
San Pedro Creek
EB. J. Altgelt
Citizens’ Committee
City to widen North Flores street to 60 feet
City plans widening of North Flores street to 60 feet between property lines with a 44 foot roadway and eight foot sidewalks on both sides. Six owners hold 342% feet frontage yet to settle while other properties have been moved back. Paving may start by July 1 once curb and grade work is set. irrigation ditch causes alignment issues. Committee includes Fred Beal chairman EB Altgelt Thad Smith and C M Stone secretary.
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North Flores Street
Fred Beal
EB. J. Altgeit
Thad Smith
C. M. Stone
Humane Society reports 3239 cases aided in 1913 14
Bexar County Humane Society annual report covers May 1913 to May 1914. Officers handled 3239 cases. 889 involved people with aid for 159 men 196 women 185 boys and 265 girls plus 84 families aided. Animals receiving relief included 1204 horses 1516 cows 3057 chickens and rare cases of an armadillo a goat and two snakes.
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Bexar County Humane Society
E. M. Collins
San Antonio
Joske Sale Sets New Records for Largest Day in 27th Event
The Joske Bros. department store posted record daily sales during a single Saturday clearance, from 8:30 am to 7 pm, despite reduced hours due to new law. The Light credits its advertising in boosting turnout and notes Joske’s long-standing reputation for fair dealing as a key factor.
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Joske Bros
San Antonio
The
Light
Joske
Lentz Tailor Ad Promotes Light Woolens and Style
A compact advertisement from Lentz, tailor at 312 West Commerce Street, invites customers to select lightweight woolens and join a large list of satisfied patrons seeking correct style and well-groomed appearance.
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Lentz
W. Commerce St
Adv
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H. C, King JR
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Masons
Puooteully
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Mathis
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England
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THETA
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Mitchell
Wallace Bros. CO
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