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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1911

Page

3

Women Should Forget Styles for Health

Dr. Herman Spalding, chief of the bureau of medical inspection, blames hobble and tube skirts for tuberculosis and urges looser clothing. He advises purchasing coats and underclothing four sizes larger if tight, and even choosing hoop skirts if current skirts are restrictive. A separate advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills by Edwards King Drug Co.

Associated Press Chicago Herman Spalding Bureau of Medical Inspection Spalding J. E. Parker No. 10Th St Ft. Smith, Ark Edwards King Drug Co

Workman Falls From Girder Injuring Chest in Austin

Special to the Light reports C. C. Beator a 40 year old worker on West Fourth Street fell from a seventeen foot girder. He was found unconscious and taken home to 4508 Speedway with serious internal injuries including chest crush.

Austin Tex C. C. Beator West Fourth Street 4508 Speedway Beator

Sirolin Berths in America Aids Consumption Relief

Europe reports Stro lin as a remedy for consumption with wide physician praise. Switzerland’s Sirolin now imported in large quantities in the United States. It is said to improve digestion, add weight, and is free from habit forming drugs. Information from Sirolin Company 228 West Broadway New York City. Leading druggists endorse and distribute Sirolin successfully.

Switzerland Europe Sirolin Company West Broadway New York City

Europe Near War Over Morocco Sparks British Debate

London reports the German foreign minister's revelations showed Europe was on the brink of war over Morocco. Sir Edward Grey's upcoming testimony in the house of commons is awaited as newspapers discuss Britain's role. Lord Charles Beresford notes the fleet lacked coal and oil fuel and calls for an admiralty war staff.

Associated Press London Europe Morocco Edward Grey House of Commons Great Britain Germany Charles Beresford Lord Charles Admiralty

State Deficit Grows With Large Warrants Unpaid

The deficit in the Texas state treasury is rising with about 600000 dollars in warrants outstanding and unpaid. Pension warrants of 125000 dollars will be added after the first of next month. State treasurer continues paying accounts, with around 100000 dollars on hand at the last call.

Austin Tex

Will Not Revoke License In Martin Receivership

A Texas conference between Eugene Martin receivership legal representatives and the Comptroller assured that revoking Martin’s license is not planned. The license was issued to Martin individually and he is bankrupt, but the comptroller said the receivership is temporary and a trustee will be appointed December 16, avoiding embarrassment to the receivership.

Austin Tex Eugene Martin Receivership Martin T. B. Cochran W. D. Hart

University of Texas Dames to Organize Social Society

The University of Texas Dames, a new social society, will be organized next Tuesday afternoon November 28 at the Texas Bible chair in Austin. A committee from the University Ladies' club will handle the organizing, inviting wives and other relatives of students residing in Austin. The group aims for purely social purposes.

Austin Tex University of Texas Dames Texas Bible Chair University Ladies’ Club

University of Texas Forms Applied Economics Club

The University of Texas will establish an Applied Economics club modeled after Wisconsin ideas. Founders include Dr. Lewis H. Haney Dr. E T Miller and Charles B. Austin with advanced economics students as members. The group aims to study Texas state issues, starting with corporation laws, and invite jurists legislators and state officers to speak.

Henderson Texas L. G. Denman Jr San Antonio M. H. Griffin Hillsboro R. F. Higgins Reagan R. B. Patterson Aubrey S. Reinhart Granger O. J. Rushing Center F. I. Vaughan Kiowa Okla L. L Wilkes Hubbard Haney Wisconsin University of Texas University of Wisconsin Department of Economics Mr. Austin Applied Economics Club

Cough Relief Ad Says Foley’s Honey and Tar Stops Cough

An old advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a quick cough suppressant that relieves throat itch, soothes dryness, and helps prevent colds from turning to bronchitis or pneumonia. Edwards King Drug Co urges keeping it in the home and refusing substitutes.

Foley Edwards-King Drug Co

Court of Civil Appeals ruling limits liquor license reinstatement

Austin officials praise a San Antonio court ruling that a district judge cannot order reinstatement of a liquor license while a case is pending and the comptroller may forfeit licenses under liquor law. Schulz and Buss operated under court orders during the appeal.

Austin Tex Lane Meade Court of Civil Appeals San Antonio Schulz & Buss

Dallas insurer deposits $100000 to reserve fund

Lawrence M. Cathles of Dallas, secretary and actuary of Southwestern Life Insurance, deposited $100000 in additional securities here. The move increases the company’s reserve fund to about $1,000,000 on deposit in the state treasury for policyholder protection under state law.

Austin Tex Lawrence M. Cathles Dallas Southwestern Life Insurance Company of Dallas

Professors Shelby and Binion Visit Texas Teachers Institutes

Prof. T. H. Shelby chief clerk in the department of education travels to Barnet to deliver an address to the county teachers institute. R. B. Binion also from the department goes to Boerne for a similar mission.

Austin Tex T. H. Shelby Department of Education Barnet County Teachers’ Institute R. B. Binion Boerne

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Liver Remedy Ad

Advert shows Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a top kidney liver and bladder remedy. Claims gentle vegetable formula with swift effects and sworn purity certificate. Offers sample bottle by mail and bottles at drug stores, Kilmer Co, Binghamton NY.

San Antonio Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y

Governor Plans Use of Enforcment Fund To Aid Attorney General

Austin reports the Texas governor plans to use a $7,500 enforcement fund to sustain the attorney general's department after September 1 1912 if needed before the 1913 legislative session. The attorney general warns of pending cases and staff needs, while no special session will be called to restore funds.

Austin Tex Supreme Court Attorney General’s Department Attorney General's Department Davidson

Court Opinion Comments on Fiscal Year Spending

The governor notes that unexpended funds are unlikely to carry over and expresses satisfaction that the court sustained many contentions. He laments the lack of full agreement with Justice Ramsey's opinion, saying the state and department would have avoided embarrassment at the start of the next fiscal year.

Ramsey

Oil firm to open Seguin branch and warehouse

The Pierce-Fordyce Oil Company of Houston will set up a branch office and warehouse in Seguin Texas. City authorities granted permission to build a large warehouse and oil tanks at the Southern Pacific depot.

Seguin Seguin, Tex Pierce-Fordyce Oil Company of Houston Southern Pacific

Do You Suffer With Rheumatism Try Eimer & Amend 2851

Advertisement notes relief from rheumatism with Eimer and Amend 2851 and promotes San Antonio Drug Co as the seller.

Eimer & Amend San Antonio Drug Co

Imperial tires claim saves on purchases

You waste 40 percent when you buy other than Imperial tires. F. T. Parks & Co., 229 East Houston Street.

Imperial Tires F. T. Parks & Co East Houston Street

Lectures Announced On Eugenics At San Antonio Church

A comprehensive lecture on eugenics will be delivered at Travis Methodist Church in San Antonio on December 22, marking the first such event in the city. Dr. W E J Kirk of New York will speak December 1 on The Sanitary Production of Milk. The luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel set plans for the program. Attending were Judge A B Story chairing the committee, Dr. Frank Paschal, Rev. Dr. Godbey, James Anderson, and Dr. M secretary.

San Antonio Travis F Methodist St. Anthony Hotel W. E. J. Kirk New York A. B. Story Frank Paschal Dr. Godbey James Anderson

Miss Kyle Named Kyle Texas tuberculosis chairwoman

Miss Rosa Kyle has been appointed by Mrs Col quitt as chairman at Kyle of the Texas Anto Tuberculosis association. Miss Kyle has Red Cross stamps for sale.

Kyle Tex Rosa Kyle Mrs. Colquitt Texas Anto-Tuberculosis Association Red Cross

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