Southern Pacific to Add Train From San Antonio to Houston
C K Dunlap of the Southern Pacific announced that after long efforts by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, an additional train will be added between San Antonio and Houston. The new train departs San Antonio at 7 30 p m and arrives Houston at 3 30 p m, stopping at all local stops. No. 7 and No. 8 schedules will shift to save about two hours on No 8 between San Antonio and New Orleans. No equipment changes are planned. An official inauguration is expected within thirty days.
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C. K. Dunlap
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Mr. Dunlap
Houston
No. 8
New Orleans
Dunlap
King Found Not Guilty In Harriman Strike Case
A Houston federal court jury acquitted S J King on perjury charges linked to the Harriman line strike trial of Walter Cook. The verdict clears the docket of contempt and related proceedings from the case arising over a year ago.
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Houston
Tex
Federal Court
Southern District of Texas
S. J. King
Harriman Line
King
Walter Cook
Danderine Promise of Lush Hair Boost
Promotes Knowlton's Dandeline as a cure for hair issues claiming lighter, wavier hair after use. Guarantees dandruff removal, scalp cleansing, and new hair growth within weeks, urging purchase of a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Nicknames in American youth and business life explained
A historic essay surveys how nicknames arise in childhood and endure into adulthood. It notes examples from San Antonio merchants who remembered boyhood labels like Runt Fatso and Slick Noodles and explains the social role of nicknames in friendships and public life.
Bottles in the Cellar and a Wedding Mentioned
A dialogue notes empty bottles found in a cellar and includes a remark about Jack Hansom marrying Miss Richley. The exchange carries a wry tone as one party expresses personal interest amid mention of the marriage.
Makes Face Young Tightens Love Ties
An article notes how a fretful expression and faded complexion drove men from home but a shift in attitude and simple beauty tips transformed the author. A saxolite-water lotion and mercolized wax treatment yielded a youthful, clear, velvety complexion in ten days.
Milk Supply and Public Health Debate at Medical Society
Dr Q B Lee city bacteriologist presented Milk Supply and Its Relation to the Public Health to the Bexar County Medical society last night. Physicians discussed the paper with Drs Jackson King Russ Baker and Hargis leading the dialogue and a resolution was adopted urging city council to hire a graduate veterinarian as dairy inspector to curb contagions from unclean dairies. The talk outlined how impure milk spreads tuberculosis typhoid diphtheria and scarlet fever through dairy practices.
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Q. B. Lee
Bexar County Medical Society
Jackson
King
Russ
Baker
Hargis
Board of Health
San Antonio
Lee
No Salary Increase For City Firemen This Year
The city council finance committee decided not to grant a pay raise to fire department members this fiscal year. After spending 10000 on additional fire apparatus and potential overbudget costs, the committee, led by Chairman Steves, stated the budget will be exhausted. Also noted were motorized trucks, hose purchases, station improvements, new quarters for Co. 11, more personnel for the trucks, and ongoing maintenance.
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Lambert
Steves
Co. No. 11
Woman's breach of promise suit ends with tears denied
Miss Irene Koester sued Clarence H. Brown for breach of promise. The jury awarded $500 but Judge Staples admonished her to stop crying. Brown's lawyer urged restraint as the court enforced a rule against crying. Koester left the courtroom in tears.
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Philadelphia
Staples
Irene Koester
Clarence H. Brown
Brown
Zemo Skin Cure Urges Quick Relief and Trial Bottle
An advertisement touts Zemo for itching scalp dandruff eczema and pimples with claims of instant relief and complete disappearance of itch and pain. It promotes a 20 cent trial bottle and a $1 regular bottle, guaranteed, with San Antonio distributors listed.
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Zemo
Veterinary for Dairies Calls for City Vet
The health board urged hiring a graduate veterinary surgeon to inspect dairies and dairy herds. Dr. Lee supported the move, saying it would keep dairies clean and ensure a healthful milk supply. The council is expected to approve the request.
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Health Board
Lee
City hospital to get funds for instruments and repairs
Aldermen Steves Boynton and Uhr visited the City Hospital and will introduce an ordinance to appropriate funds for essential surgical instruments and necessary repairs. City Building Inspector Jackson will prepare plans and estimate the cost while City Physician L L Shropshire outlines roof repairs and other needs. The hospital, Dr. Shropshire says, is one in name only now.
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Steves, Boynton
Uhr
Jackson
L. L. Shropshire
Shropshire
Death toll rises from well water in Ravenna area
Thirteen typhoid cases, three deaths and one probable death tied to a water well at Lawrence Field home in Edinburg township near Ravenna. The latest victim Otis Corbet of Palmyra drank the water to prove it pure and died ten days later. A third death from Geauga county followed after a funeral visit. The state health board has condemned the well.
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Ravenna
Ohio
Lawrence Field Home
Edinburg Township
Otis Corbet
Palmyra
Edinburg
Geagaa County
Crusade Against White Slavery Intensifies in Houston
Acting on justice department instructions United States Attorney McDaniel will continue his vigorous crusade against alleged white slavers. The traffic is said to be notorious between Houston and New Orleans. Judge Burns indicated sentence for W A Martin of Yonkers New York after his guilty plea may take several days.
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Houston
Tex
Department of Justice
United States
McDaniel
Texas
New Orleans
Burns
W. A. Martin
Yonkers
N. Y
Corpus Christi Receives Modern Fire Equipment
Special to The Light reports Corpus Christi now has new fire apparatus. T. C. Bishop of San Antonio turned over to Fire Chief Ed Shoemaker two modern machines funded by the city council last spring: a combination chemical engine and hose cart and a hook and ladder truck.
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Corpus Christ
Tex
Corpus Christi
T. C
San Antonio
Ed Shoemaker
Ten Soldiers Injured in Fort Bliss Car Collision
Ten American soldiers and a woman were hurt in a collision of two electric cars on Fort Bliss line at Altura Park. Air brakes on one car failed, the motorman said. The incident occurred last night with all injuries described as not serious.
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EL Paso
Tex
Fort Bliss
Altura Park
Texas study on new grasses in Southwest Texas
Prof S M Tracy of the US Department of Agriculture visits San Antonio for about a month to study Parra and Rhodes grasses and Japanese velvet beans. Trials show hardiness and grazing value, with expectations these forage crops will boost Texas facilities. Tracy traveled with Hugo de Vries, arriving from Houston.
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Texas
S. M. Tracy
United States Department of Agriculture
San Antonio
Tracy
Hugo de Vries
Mr. de Vries
Houston
How The Body Kills Germs And Cures Blood Disorders
The article explains two ways the body kills germs: white blood cells and a germ-killing substance in blood. It emphasizes stomach health, proper digestion, and nourishment of blood. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifying tonic and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestion, noting a testimonial from Mrs. James H. Magrey of Frankfort Kentucky.
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Dr. Pierce
James H. Magrey
Frankfort
As Golden
Pierce
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