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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1915
Page
9
Attorney general's department approves an issue of 135000 Cal county conduit bonds mutating by four years, with a ten year election. Proceeds from sale to finish a causeway and bridge across the Teimte river in Texas.
The board and Superintendent Meek approve reducing or removing many writing spelling and drawing books to save money. They plan ink and pen sets provided by the district for students and night school teachers appointed for Brackenridge Negro and other schools. A committee will study conditions and improvements while a quarry near Riverside Park will be drained. Dallas School Bonds No. 1 district bonds of 2600 dollars receive AG approval.
Mrs. Thomson of Philadelphia describes relief from months of fatigue and pain during menopause after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports regained strength, ability to perform housework, and ongoing advocacy for the remedy as a woman’s friend.
Mrs A J Cadwallader, chairwoman of the City Federation of Women's Clubs, urged San Antonians to back local manufacturers at a gathering of the Pda Society Hwld. She urged cooperation with Atlanta and emphasized buying San Antonio goods to boost local industry.
The church holds a welcome service Wednesday at 7 30 PM to honor new members since October 1 plus those who joined on the first Sunday in October. Revival services last week added forty six new members and a special program is planned. All members friends and the public are invited to attend. Weather note mentions snow and temperatures. Ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine cold remedy with Grove logo.
An application was filed Tuesday afternoon in the Seventy-Third district court seeking a temporary writ appointing two receivers for Beebe Carstruction and an injunction to restrain certain payments. The filing aims to stabilize affairs during litigation and protect creditors while the case proceeds.
An authority warns that daily meat harms kidneys by forming uric acid that slows blood flow and causes dull kidney pain. A grape and lemon juice remedy, Jad Satts, is claimed to flush kidneys and neutralize acids, improving urine and energy with a cheap, safe taste.
Real estate transfers listed include Wallacy Royaré and partners transferring to Feaglh haintten and others with various consideration sums, notes due, and dates from 1816 to 1935. The Houston project note reports Captain Arthur A. Stites heading to Houston to meet with advocates for four new irrigation districts in the southern Texas plains.
Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain and L & GN announce a new train de luxe service between St Louis and San Antonio and will operate daily with a seven-stop route. The line will begin December 1, with night departures from St Louis and from San Antonio to arrive next morning, named Sunshine Limbyr.
Avery druggist notes calomel sales drop as Radson's Liver Tone rises. Local pharmacists report Dodson's Liver Tone is safer and better, with a guaranteed refund if no relief. It’s advertised as pleasant, vegetable, harmless for all ages, and free of unpleasant side effects.
Traffic managers from Texas chamber of commerce groups testify before the Railroad Commission on freight rate changes. J A Morgan and Haines clash over common point territory and mileage rates while Fort Worth, Galveston, and San Antonio chambers present views. Interstate vs intra state concerns arise as Galveston to Dallas rates show wide gaps. commission limits remain key.
Austin reports the comptroller expects to announce statewide property valuations for 1885 to rise modestly, with estimates not exceeding 60 million dollars above last year. Six tax rolls from smaller counties and 36 delinquent rolls statewide are received, covering thirty years to 1885, indicating potential delinquency in every county and about 16 million dollars in delinquent state taxes.
Austin Texas November reports outline a water conservation conference scheduled today at Hay City with Standard of Water Engineers and irrigation users to discuss equitable water distribution amid prior local concerns from Calhorda and neighboring counties. Captain J C Nagle chairs the group with Major John Wildon and Judge W S Potter attending from Bay City.
Our Young Women suffer pale nervous weakness from thin blood. Scott's Emulsion is advertised as nourishing, strengthening, free of alcohols and opiates, claimed to restore vigor in frail mothers or daughters after one month. The ad urges purchase at drug stores Scot t & Boyne Blogarflet.
Doan’s Kidney Pills advertised as tested remedy for kidney trouble defends relief from back pain, weakness, headaches, and dizziness. San Antonio carpenter John Lessing Jr. reports improvement after using the pills sold by Fischer’s Drug Store, with price set at 50 cents.
Austin and Reno report slow progress on compiling Varigas tailpond tax data. Tax Commissioner A Bagby Jr. cites railroad disruptions and intangible asset valuation issues delaying completion beyond December 12.
Wesley Boatright was convicted of murder in a Texan court and sentenced to fifteen years in the state penitentiary for shooting Charles Thiele Jr a young farmer. The trial occurred in Criminal District Court before Judge A S Fisher with a jury verdict and plea agreement guiding the outcome.
An advertisement promises almost instant relief from backache stiffness and pain with St Jacobs Oil. It claims the product soothes, penetrates, and does not burn the skin, providing strength and stopping complaints of fatigue. Users are urged to obtain a small bottle for lasting relief.
An ad claims Zemg Je clears pimples and skin eruptions, offering instant results and a permanent skin off. The product is advertised as safe for vender use in large bottles priced around $1.08, with claims of effectiveness against acne, redness, and blemishes.
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