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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
3
On Tutuila Island Samoa high prices drive natives to resist imported foods. Native chiefs punish buyers who purchase salmon from traders in Pago Pago. Merchants cancel orders while awaiting island government action under a former law restricting foreign trade.
Report notes chiefs punish subordinates while active magistrates appointed by the government are ineffective. Recent law appears ignored as authorities fail to enforce.
Dr Cary T Grayson White House physician and Dr Howert Wilson Jr. will headline Southern Medical Association sessions as governors Starrix and Woodward greet visitors. Morning program includes the Visitors welcome and public gathering with remarks on The Doctor's Work for National Defense.
A dense society column outlines meetings and receptions across San Antonio groups. Includes details on the Middy Cause Brigade event, German Club activities, Woman’s auxiliary gatherings, and plans for upcoming socials at the Menger and various homes with named hosts and attendees.
A vintage advertisement extols maternal health as key to a perfect baby, praising "Mother's Friend" as a soothing external remedy. It offers a free book on motherhood by mail, directing readers to send for the booklet to the address in Atlanta Georgia.
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce plans a $20,000 winter advertising campaign in 24 newspapers and a golf magazine to promote the city as a resort. Rep T. P. Schermerhorn reports $5,000 rail subsidies secured and coordination with Missouri Pacific and M K & I railroads. Marshall Field's will feature San Antonio literature in its resort department, targeting California and Southern resorts.
Manuel Rodriguez a 27 year old laborer residing at 303 road avenue was shot and killed near the Ely Rock quarry on Jones avenue at 4 35 pm Monday. Minne Martinez 23 years old residing at 1905 Yndo street was arrested by Police Captain Coy and Motorcycle Officer Kohr after the shooting occurred. Five shots were fired all taking effect. Rodriguez died before help arrived. The body was taken to the San Antonio Undertaking Company morgue. Government Whitman of New York arrived in Houston from New Orleans with Mrs Whitman to inspect guards.
Austin Texas November 34 Directors of the State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection endorsed a bill to create and establish a home for dependent children. Mrs Bennett Smith of Temple presented the proposal with bureau members and local humane society representatives in attendance. John A M Adams was named secretary.
The State Pure Food Department received a Victoria Texas report claiming poisoned meat. After analysis by Dr F B W Golaz the department found the samples were spot meat but contained no poison. The writer was informed of the result.
Frank Reparza and G R Parks escaped death after a car and a switch engine collided near the Southern Pacific crossing at South Walnut and Victoria streets. Both were hospitalized with head and limb injuries but not considered serious. the car belonged to Phelps Auto Livery. The engine pulled stock to Union Stock Yards. debris stretched 200 feet south of the crossing.
The readable fragment notes a court term in Fisher counts and mentions Wales but provides no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Advertisement urges confined individuals to guard against obesity from indoor life. It claims Korsin capsules aid digestion, reduce 15 to 20 pounds, and restore vitality with a few days of treatment, noting that the product is inexpensive and cannot injure.
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