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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
1
After a harsh winter and spring fatigue, Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Tonic is advertised as a restorative tonic to rebuild strength, improve blood quality, and support heart and nerve function. It cites endorsements and hospital use, claiming purity and widespread use by leading doctors and patients.
A San Antonio liquor dealers meeting at Mission Garden elected Caches Wernette as president and urged unity with the Texas association. Wernette touted collective strength, pledged to improve leadership, and called on members to support the saloon business while preparing for state meetings in Galveston May 4 5 and 9.
Frisco office received many copies of The Sullivan Trust, Chicago edition, containing Z A Anatolhi’s speech to the Farmers Union and Fort Worth Commercial Club. The pamphlet includes maps and a portrait of Yoakum, outlining railroad interest in Texas.
Cone Johnson of Tyler addressed over 1000 people in the Grand Opera House last night, launching a campaign against Senator Bailey. Johnson defended his stance, pressed anti-Bailey themes, and urged supporters to rally for what he called a purer government amid oil interests and trust ties.
St Marys students will present Bruths Ambit in the college auditorium under Brother Michael. Rehearsals proceed for the Beethoven hall performance on Tuesday April 2 with effort by faculty and pupils praised for past successes. The drama portrays Christ era with stage settings and period costumes, following the earlier choice of Daniel Anniion as a companion tragedy by A Alfred.
An advertisement describes weak heart nerves causing breathlessness chest pain and palpitations. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic and cites patient testimonials praising relief after three bottles. The notice lists Covington Kentucky and Elkhart Indiana as related addresses for theMiles Medical Co. and local agents.
The Queen of Carnival arrives at 3 30 PM Monday with an opening ceremony at 4715 p m. The week features six days of attractions led by Cha Garhiwal. Highlights include a grand military tournament, balloon ascensions, exotic acts, Circus and Baghdad theme segments by United Commercial Travelers of Texas, a Dillvertive keys event, a Night parade, Alamo ceremony, San Jacinto Day parade, Hamman circus, Knights Templar event, Battle of Flowers, Chicago Symphony performances, and a Bagwan of Hagdadi parade finale.
Circular letters and canvassing aim to raise funds for the May San Antonio horse show. Twenty shares are sold with about ten more expected, groundwork at Electric Park nearly ready, and posters to be printed. Committee appointments postponed. meeting at Wlocue Park to survey grounds and refine plans.
A passerby overheard J T Wilson president of West End Lumber Company remark that the firm is among the city’s best regarded. The casual exchange touched on Creosote and Cabot’s stain products as a curiosity while observing cotton processing.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Dr. E. T. Hughes and Hicks Building suggests a medical note or advertisement. Ambiguous details hinder full summary. core entities include a doctor and building name, with disjoint phrases possibly referencing dose and throat concerns. Further readable content needed for precise card.
In Austin a man was sentenced to two years in prison under the new gambling law. The defendant, identified as Robert Hauke, faced a venitentary sentence after his case was decided by the legislature’s updated gambling statute. The decision marks the first such consecutive imprisonment under the reform.
Wim Yantis, dairy proprietor, was arrested under the city ordinance prohibiting cattle running at large. A constable reported seeing cows loose near Yantis’s dairy. The case was set for next Wednesday afternoon in the corporation court along with related horse matter involving Lele coopning Qt Faulls.
Fragmentary report attributes a quote to Hideo Maxim of smokeless powder fame claiming his wife has long influenced his life. Some readable lines reference Nan address, Willam Lloyd Garrison, and Taya Gullraxe ae sanatio amid unclear context.
Annual meeting of the San Antonio Compress company stockholders set for May 1908 at noon at the company offices to elect officers for the coming year. Secretary Howard M. Goldstein urges attendance.
Bailey county and San Antonio prepare a joint mobilization in support of Senator Gailey. A meeting at George B. Taliaferro’s office elected Hart as chair, E Pryor as treasurer, R J Boyle as vice chair, and Claude Birkhead as secretary. Additional attendees included Hildebrand, Bell, Verrell, Terrell, Lewis, West, Sullivan, and others.
Carpenters and painters in demand as unions organize in Texas. The Painters' union reports 22 new members in Welberg at Mt mentias. Locals plan a meeting at 10:30 tomorrow. Southern Pacific machinists resume work after requests. State federation delegates depart Fort Worth on April 12 toward San Antonio. Civic parade prep underway for carnival with unions entering floats. Electrical Workers and Electrical Mechanics seek unity and building trades council membership in San Antonio. Charing Wolimaker expands activities to Taylor and San Antonio, with 260 009 members in the United States.
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