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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1916
Page
10
Governor Ferguson told a Driskill Hotel banquet that cutting food prices would hurt farmers and that middlemen would protect their own interests. He said the farmer is just coming into his own and recalled past cotton prices to illustrate the point.
The National Grange in its annual session in Washington argues high living costs hit farmers as hard as urbanites. It urges embargoes on manufactured goods, especially war munitions, and calls for city-style storage under farmer control along with anti gambling in foodstuffs. It notes rising prices across machinery, fertilizer and taxes and warns broad embargoes on farm products would hurt acreage. It also cites monopolies in meat packing and urges policy actions from the White House.
Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a two day conference for Sunday school workers ending Friday with Rev H L Paisley speaking on The Scope of the Teachers Calling. Delegates heard reports from Sunday schools while Bonham School orchestra performed and R W Bain spoke on Sunday School Extension Work.
Austin Nov 25 State pure food commissioner Robert H Hoffman says Texas drinking water is seriously contaminated in many towns. His department has performed over 600 examinations this year, with many waters requiring constant supervision and lab help for schools and public institutions. He notes improvement after remedial actions but stresses the work must grow and continue.
The railroad commission will review a Texans lines application to amend the party rate tariff for handling baggage of theatrical or other parties moving within Texas. If baggage cars are insufficient overflow baggage would be forwarded under excess charges based on green weight.
E. G. Le Stourgeon argues the city manager form is best for municipal government. A board would hire a manager to run city affairs, free from state interference. A large audience attended the Friday night address on The American City. A December 1 meeting will feature H. FP. Attwater of Houston speaking on Disappearance of Wild Life.
Governor Ferguson travels to Bell County with Secretary of State John G. McKay for a day or two on his ranch. McKay also plans a Bosque county farm visit after returning from Encinal where he hunted. Reward offered for two horses and a draft mule missing from Camp Wilson Fort Sam Houston with delivery to Depot Quartermaster.
Charters issued for The San Augustine Cotton Oil Company of San Augustine with 10000 capital stock and incorporators TP Saunders W H Teel and Cassrt Hanks. A J Company of Calvert with 8000 capital stock and Jeres Guy T Anderson and W C Taylor as incorporators. Houston Press Company of Houston capital stock 10000 with Alfred O Anderson Ross Beaumont and Paul C Edwards. Dissolution certificates filed for Caps Gin Company Caps Taylor County and Wupperman Import Company of Houston.
Andrew Carnegie is 81 years old today and plans to celebrate at his New York home with family and friends. He will host a birthday dinner and receive visitors in the afternoon, with acquaintances noting he remains in good health.
Mrs. Charles Rietz of Allen Mills Pa. and A M Fischer promote Foley's Honey and Tar as long trusted cough medicine. It relieves hoarseness throat tickling and bronchial coughs without narcotics and helps rest for adults and children alike.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum saying he will not attempt to account for the election result until the official tally is complete. He notes he plans to continue predicting outcomes despite the ongoing count.
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