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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1916

Page

9

Landis Demands Enforcement of Sunday Closing in East St Louis

In East St Louis Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis in Federal court summoned Mayor Mollman Chief Payne and Police Commissioner Schein to enforce the Sunday closing law on saloons. He questioned church affiliation and cited Anheuser Busch as controlling many violating taverns, urging action against lawbreaking outlets. The judge ordered a transcript.

East ST. Louis Kenesaw Mountain Landis Chicago Federal District Court Mollman Payne Nelson A. Schein Landis

Foley's Honey and Tar Cited As Longtime Cough Remedy

The advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a long used cough remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough suitable for children and adults. Mrs Charles Rietz of Allen Mills Pa and A M Fischer endorse its effectiveness noting relief of hoarseness tickling throat bronchial coughs and better sleep.

Charles Rietz Allen Mills Foley A. M. Fischer

Judge criticizes saloons as source of crime

Judge Landis questions Chief Payne on Sunday closing law violations in East St. Louis saying most crime stems from lawless saloons. Police chief agrees the assertion may be correct.

Roumanian Oil Fields at Risk as Government Backs Fire

Wireless dispatches from Berlin report Roumania plans to destroy oil field plants amid upheaval. Standard Oil of New Jersey owns Romano-Americana operations in Bucharest with 6000 barrels daily output and assets valued at seven to ten million dollars. Saddler serves as managing director, U S authorities pledge protection.

New York Berlin Standard Oil Company Bucharest Hether Roumanian United States Roumania Standard Oil Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Saddler

Lockhart Plans Sewer System for Caldwell County

Austin reports Lockhart to build a modern sanitary sewer system after securing Attorney General approval. The $35,000 bond issue funds the project at 5 percent interest with 40 year maturity and serial redemption. Cardwell Construction Company of Texarkana awarded the contract to build the sewer plant.

Lockhart Austin Tex Caldwell County M. O. Flowers City of Lockhart Flowers Cardwell Construction Company Texarkana

Co operative Stores Helpful for Farmers

Washington D C November 30 Cooperative stores in rural communities tend to lower prices. Agricultural Department reports show that while well managed co operatives can yield unusual savings and large dividends, many fail due to poor management and a careful business plan is needed.

Washington D. C Agricultural Department

Fire destroys large Cuero barn and corn

Reports from Cuero Texas say a large barn on Gus Wendell’s farm burned Tuesday morning. About five hundred bushels of high priced corn along with harness and farm implements were lost. The cause is unknown and there was no insurance.

Cuero Tex Gus Wendel

Drastic Action Warns Against Insulator Vandalism

Port Sam Houston post signal officer announces drastic steps to apprehend and prosecute anyone who shoots insulators on government telephone poles along Blanco road. About 200 insulators damaged recently. penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and up to three years imprisonment. The warning recalls prior wireless operator prosecutions and vows ongoing watch.

Port Sam Houston Blanco Road

Late guest inquires during musicale

A hurried woman enters a musicale after it has begun and asks if she has missed much. She is told the pieces include the Ninth Symphony and she wonders how late she is.

Joots

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