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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1916

Page

9

School Amendment Voted Says Doughty

Austin Texas November 9 Professor F Doughty state superintendent of public instruction voiced strong approval after the vote on the constitutional amendment allowing independent and common school districts to vote extra bonds for school purposes He cited reports from over a hundred counties showing the amendment carried by a majority in large counties and likely to hold in smaller counties He called it the greatest step for Texas schools except the recent million dollar country school aid appropriation and said a new law will be needed to implement the amendment with the next legislature.

Austin Tex F. Doughty Public Instruction Himef Doughty Texas

Iron tonic craze claims 200 percent strength gain in two weeks

Dr Sauer promotes nuxated iron as a safe easily absorbed remedy for tired nervous types. He asserts two five grain tablets three times daily for two weeks can boost strength and endurance, noting many patients improve after months of other treatments. The ad claims a $100 charitable pledge and money-back offer if results fail.

New York N. Y Dr. Sauer Europe Sauer H. L. Wagner Ellen J

Hurdleston Confident of Railroad Commissioner Victory

Charles H. Hurdleston, railroad commissioner candidate, claimed he has carried counties by large majorities and anticipated winning the vacancy caused by Judge Williams’ death. Gilmore will contest, alleging Hurdleston’s name was illegally placed on the ballot, with votes written in by thousands deemed legal.

Austin Tex Charles H. Hurdleston W. D. Williams Hurdleston Gilmore Supreme Court W. P. Lane Jeff McLemore Railroad Commission Lane-McLemore Ferguson Court of Competent Jurisdiction

Charters Issued In Texas For Oil Merchandising Baseball Club

Western Exploiting Company of Dallas chartered with $200,000 capital to establish and maintain an oil company. Incorporators: E. D. Slaughter, W. H. Richardson Jr. and W. W. Fisher, W. H. Flippen and T. D. Graham. Lyon and Company of El Paso chartered with $20,000 capital to engage in merchandising. Incorporators: D. Miller, F. O. Stevens, Charlie Lyon and E. E. McGintie. Fort Worth Baseball Club of Fort Worth chartered with $10,000 capital to support a baseball club. Incorporators: M. L. Massingill, W. K. Stripling and Hubb Diggs. Potter County Humane Society of Amarillo, no capital. Incorporators: Perry P. Pearson, Lloyd Fletcher and Mrs. Jennie Harrell.

Austin Tex Western Exploiting Company of Dallas Capital Stock E. D. Slaughter W. H. Richardson Jr W. W. Fisher W. H. Flippen T. D Graham Lyon and Company of el Paso D. Miller F. O. Stevens Charlie Lyon E. E. McGintie Fort Worth Baseball Club Fort Worth Capital M. L. Massingill W. K. Stripling Hubb Diggs Potter County Humane Society of Amarillo Perry P. Pearson Lloyd Fletcher Jennie Harrell

Concert at the Post Fort Sam Houston Nineteenth Infantry Band

The Nineteenth Infantry Band will perform at Fort Sam Houston lower post on Thursday afternoon starting at 4 30 o clock with a program led by band leader Oscar Biermann including Field and Forest Albert Overture Light Cavalry Garden of Roses A Perfect Day Sybil Big Ben and other pieces. A brigade review will be held on the lower post field at 4 o clock Friday afternoon. Law students to aid worthy student in Austin Texas three hundred forty University of Texas law students will donate $3 deposits to the loan fund for the current year as arranged by Judge Ira P Hillibrand and Dean J C Townes.

Fort Sam Houston Oscar ‘Biermann Austin Tex Ira P. Hillebrand J. C. Townes

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Neuralgia Relief

The ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a fast remedy for neuralgia sciatica rheumatism stiff neck toothache and strains. It claims nerve and muscle tonic action easy penetration no clogging of pores and family friendly use with 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles sold by druggists.

Sloan

Rivalry Between Laws and Engineers Encouraged

A speaker urged students to foster healthy rivalry between the law and engineering disciplines while avoiding outbursts of spirit and maintaining respectful conduct.

James A Belger Jr Appointed Deputy District Clerk

James A Belger Jr former chairman of the Travis County Democratic Executive Committee was appointed deputy district clerk of Travis County by A. Philquist. Belger succeeds Philquist who held the post until his election as district clerk, and Philquist succeeds D. J. Pickle who was elected county judge.

James A. Belger, Jr Austin Tex Travis County Democratic Executive Committee A. Philquist Mr. Belger Philquist D. J. Pickle

Evans v Williams case reversed by Texas court

The Third Court of Civil Appeals reversed and remanded the Travis county case of W. O. Evans against Lizzie K. Williams et al. In the trial court Lizzie E. Williams was awarded a judgment for a debt of 37,000 dollars.

Austin, Tex Third Court of Civil Appeals W. O. Evans Lizzie K. Williams Travis County Lizzie E. Williams

Remedies For Kidney Trouble And Nervous Debility

Readers describe kidney symptoms poor digestion and nerve weakness seeking quick cures. The responses advise balm wort tablets for kidney issues and three grain sulphas tablets for constipation and blood cleansing, plus a tonic nutritive to restore nerve balance and health.

Court orders new trial over land sale fraud claim

The court reversed a case involving a lien on about 40 000 acres in Trinity County finding the trial court failed to show if the trustee who would sell the land was guilty of alleged fraud. It also states equity requires both sides a new trial in the lower court.

Trinity County

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Comfort

Physicians report more kidney trouble among women than men. Mrs. Anna Byrd of Tuscumbia Alabama says back pain left her after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The note cites rheumatic pains swollen ankles backache stiff joints sore muscles and sleep disturbing bladder ailments as kidney issues.

Anna Byrd Tuscumbia Ala Foley A. M. Fischer

Medical Q A Advice and Patent Remedies Promoted

General health questions answered by Dr Lewis Baker offering home remedies and drugstore products. Readers advised to mail inquiries with full name and address and to obtain tablets and tinctures from “well stocked” druggists for weight loss gain dandruff cooling and cough remedies with directions included.

Thore Lewis Baker College Bridg College Ellswood Sts Dayton

Officials Return to Austin After Election Voting

Practically all state officials and department attaches have returned to Austin after voting in the general election. Attorney General Looney came back from Greenville and Assistant Attorney General Cureton from Meridian. Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Charles O. Austin returned from San Antonio, traveling by car.

Austin Tex Looney Greenville C. M. Cureton Meridian Charles O. Austin San Antonio

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