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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

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Flying machine inventor touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey

A long interview quotes inventor Moore claiming his flying machine can be perfected and that Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey boosts health. He praises the tonic as a medicine for the aged and run down, urging temperance and widespread use to fight intemperance, with endorsements from others claiming restored health.

Moore Dully Alcore Duffy Mr. Moores Dinthy Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N.Y

Capt Farris Visitor in San Antonio Amid Debate

Capt Farris, noted for splitting a Free Silver rock stance, visits San Antonio. The report mentions John W. Parris of Lebanon and Missouri House speaker wag Kapp, with references to carnival duties and a brother-in-law guest appearance as part of a tangled local notice.

Capt. Farris Free Silver Rock San Antonio

Call Good Roads Convention April 25

A Bexar County Good Roads Association letter calls a taxpaying voters convention at the San Antonio court house on April 25 to decide on issuing bonds for road improvements. The aim is to raise about 250000 to 300000 for extending roads to Blanco and Fredericksburg with a proposed tax levy to fund interest, sinking fund, and current work. >

Valera Bexar County Business Men's Cad San Antonio Commitsigners Court Commissioners Court Blanco Frederickburg Lenn Springs Cony Commissioners Goods Roads Association Agame J. Stevens H. G. Suineke Otto Koehler George McQuaid G. W. Chenridge J. M. Vance Ernest Lamm Frederick Torrey B.A. Chana Nat Lewis J. H. Kirkpatrick George Kieffer Lewis Javariet Alferd Toeprerwen Bam C. Fell GD. Robbing H. H. Shelton G. A. 0. Halff D. A. Walker Frost Jesse D. Oppenheimer L. J. Mart J. A. Clopson Albert Steves H. Grulin Mallaly W. B Tuttle George B. Tallaferri W. Joli Committes

Silver faction shapes silver wing and nominations

Ti Wie championed the Perllg Springs convention where a declaration favored free silver, marking the silver movement's rise and the nomination of Tryna by the wing. Capt Farris recalls Richard Glund as father of the movement. Senator Stone is expected to defeat Gay. Folk contends for the Senate nomination. Cowherd of Kansas City named Democratic governor nominee. Hadley’s withdrawal seen as boosting Melviles for governor on the Republican side.

Perllg Springs Frea Vilyer Democrats Tryna Sliver Pallmer Buckner Winny Capt. Farris Richard] P. Glund Dhe Stone Gay Hla Sutymer Cowherd Kansas City Dem Cevalle Qenaval Hadley Rex Suh Melviles

Castor, Hear the Kind You Have Always Caught Blposturs

Mrs. Ll. Bowen of Wayne recounts suffering from a illness that kept her bedridden. After trying Foley's Kidney Cure she reports improvement, noting it helped when other remedies failed. Bexar Drug Store.

Castor

Tarrell Wells Automobile Line Adjusts Schedules

The Tarrell Wells Automobile Line posts new timetable changes and will compete with South Prores end of hearing, with delays possible up to twenty minutes. Evening round trips cost 40 cents, and special trips after 3 p.m. are available for groups of four or more by phone request.

Tarrell Wells South Prores

Two Bailey Meetings Announced for Hailey Campaign

Campaign events set for Hailey allies with Monta J. Moore of Cameron and Jake Welters of Houston speaking this Thursday and Saturday. Chester J. Terrell named campaign manager, to speak at Rock Building headquarters until after the election, with further details to follow.

Monta J. Moore Cameron Spaak Hailey Jake Welters Houston Chester J. Terrell Halley Rock Building Unti Terrell

Orphans Ride After Fete in County Picnic Event

County Judge Phil Shook plans a one day picnic for orphans following a carnival. Willewatts and others arranged the outing, with local adults organizing activities and meals in a rural area near San Anne Long.

Hamelens Phil Shook Willewatts Mattkowni San Anne Long Terua Elya Senatera County Thay Ox. VA Lond Hornaiernity

Subway time extensions and street subway plans reach council

Galveston city council discusses extending the subway start date to May 1 1909 for the Lamar street line and maintains December 31 1909 as the overall completion target. The ordinance adds brick paving requirements and directs paving one foot each side. Noland street and New Braunfels avenue subways are slated to start in mid 1908 and end by year end 1908, with Lamar street to begin by May 1 1909 and finish by December 31 1909. The railroad committee will review specifications. mayor Callaghan explains carnival plaza petitions and cemetery permitting, while aldermen push street drainage and sidewalk improvements and open meat markets.

Hoe Lme Noland Street Braunfels Lamar Street van Idper Garey Athtates Callaghan San Pedro Springs Menger Seventh Wighth Ward South Olive Street Lockwood Idaho Street Cherry Walnut Groys Arnaud Mayur Callaghan Arnau Dradon Carey Dietzman Hambleton Lambert Menser Matterton Richter Smith Joe Ryan

Buys Houston Lumber Concern by San Antonio Leader

Capt I F Richardson, head of a top wholesale lumber firm, has bought the Acme Lumber Co in Houston and will move to Tomston. The aging company, organized in 1907, is a large jobber in the trade. Richardson, longtime president and general sales manager, will discontinue the local branch offices as traveling salesmen cover the territory. He is now in Houston.

I. FR. Wichardson Southwest San Antonio Acme Lumber Company Tioustom Tunker Capt. Richardson Gales Manger Houston

Postoffice Inspector Visits Austin District to Assess Needs

An Austin district inspection led by Postoffice Inspector Minna Cotonet or related official arrived yesterday to evaluate building conditions, clerical needs, and facilities in the area. Colonal Miro and Pasimutur Slovens consulted on the situation while George Towls remained engaged in duties. The inspector reported back to the Washington post about conditions observed in the Texas region.

Cotonet KR Minna postoMee Inspectiv Tneharge Austin Austim Altaation Mary Colonal de Lalla George Towls Washington

Split Over Authority Causes San Antonio Hardware Stock War

Five stockholders seek a restraining writ in the fifty seventh district court to halt actions by a majority that shifted control from president S. L. Jeffers to the general manager. The suit traces a 1907 pooling pact and 1908 changes clashing over officer powers, with a hearing set for April 17 at 9:30 AM and injunctions pending.

San Antonio Arthur Seeligson WT. Kear J. A. Brownlee W. W. Sanger Dg, Pattison J. H. Speheer O. V. Minchead San Anitonio Hardware Company Western Hardware Cong Petitian C. A. Walker Lrownlee Sanger Pattison Birkhead L. Jeffers C. Walker Jonrs Spencer Ramo J. L. Jelveré G. B. Walker Henner

Hyomel Claims Fast Cure for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Hyomel as a quick relief for catarrh asthma bronchitis hay fever and colds claiming cure within 24 hours. It notes a $1.00 sample outfit at Bexar Drug Co with extra bottles at 50 cents each and includes a testimonial from M Harbaugh of Moldvarive Nebraska praising its effectiveness for cold and sore throat.

Bexar Drug Co M. Harbaugh Moldvarive Neb

Rheumatism cure claim for Dr Miles Nervine pamphlet

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for rheumatism claiming direct and nervous system soothing effects. It offers free advice and urges writing to the Miles firm for a bottle and price details, asserting success for many sufferers and providing a P O Box contact.

Miles Nervine Gre Fanny Thenmatium Lean Nervine Team Taonentin Atart P.O. Boe Ana Fants Miles Medical Co Hidbart Ind

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