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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented passage discusses how women workers face health risks from long hours in poor postures and cramped conditions. It notes exposure to harsh weather and potential organic disorders, underscoring that workers lack adequate roster assistance.
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for feminine ills. Women write of relief from headaches back pain and fatigue and report improved sleep and energy attributed to the tonic. Mrs Pinkham invites all sick women to write for advice from her Jayne Mass correspondence.
Pittsfield Massachusetts April 18 Arsenal Beardin of Adams will attempt to beat Edward Payson Weston’s Portland Maine to Chicago cross country walk. He begins at Portland City Hall at midnight Sunday following Weston’s route. Beardin 22, vegetarian, abstains from tobacco and liquor and has trained with 30 miles daily. He weighs 11 pounds. The New York Enpertain will stay open as long as needed to serve Master customers. J T Burnett Co Undertakers.
A grand society evening featured a car ride by Bau Autunio Academy boys in honor of their hosts. The girls wore academy colors at the picnic supper with blue and white ribbons on dainty boxes and baskets. A large crowd spent the day at Brackenridge park chaperoned by Mrs. Harrison Moody and others, with many names listed among attending Misses and Messrs. Barldolph Carter, Orleans Wunoain, and more. A Flower Battle will feature pink carnations and a Flower Battle parade. Miss Barbara Capples and M A Berry to be married at 8 o clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. Bates officiating. The groom is a well known young electrician. A luncheon hosted by Mrs. C G Rosenbaum featured Buster novelties and floral decor. A children’s party hosted by Stanley and Leavelle Wall at Garden street included music, games, and refreshments.
A cowboy on a Texas–style ranch recounts ill health from overeat and poor meals. After trying Grape-Nuts, his stomach improved within two weeks and he gained strength to 184 pounds. He and others in town now use it for breakfast and lunch, praising the product’s health benefits.
A long list of social engagements unfolds with Miss Catherine Luby of San Diego visiting Miss Olivia Builet, Miss Bodet hosting a heart themed shower for bride Claire Bodet, and Olivia Dodet planning a heart party and shower. Also featured are Miss Guptoweye Marolind hosting an Easter party, a Country Club tea, and an E. P. dine evening with Miss Dorothy Payatistechor hosting a pre Easter gathering with hay lanterns and an Easter egg hunt.
The scene at the New York Emporium shows a busy evening with preparations to help all customers who arrived late. Classified ads promise arrivals and arrangements to assist last minute shoppers as readers read the Tight for more information.
In Los Angeles, W. Slinker accused Prank Bone of malicious mischief for taking $640. The case opened in corporation court, Detective Womack briefed Judge Buckley, and prosecutors sought delay. The suit was postponed and then dismissed as Slinker left on the morning train home, citing heavy business costs from a delay.
The text offers a fragmented advisory mix touching on femininity education and manners, wedding attire, child musical training, and moral instruction. It presents a series of informal recommendations and controversial social stances, with scattered names and phrases that hint at broader contemporary debates.
A fragmented recipe page lists gooseberry pudding with buttered crumb topping and clotted cream, Westphalia loaves with ham and parsley, fried rolls, marmalade patties in biscuit dough, and serving ideas with cream or sauces. Contains multiple dish names and approximate prep notes.
The first public debate by San Antonio school students happens tonight at 8 at the YMCA hall. Teams: Hayne Debating Society of San Antonio High School versus Zeta Sigma Literary Society of San Antonio Academy. Question: Resolved that the United States should permanently retain the Philippine Islands. Participants include Daugherty Lang Hoeker for the high school and Cleveland Chamberlain Faust for the academy, with two judges named and a third to be chosen.
To Mr and Mrs M Bosnitz a son at Bob South Vlores street and to Mr and Mrs A Johnson a daughter at 1707 Nevada street. The New York Emporium will remain open later tonight for the accommodate Raster shoppers at 205 West Commerce.
The county clerk's office issued several marriage licenses in the last 24 hours. Names include Matt A. Berry and Barbara Couples, Ernest E. Howard and Townnle Collins, John W. Cobert and Lot E. Dougherty, Felipe Barrera and Petr Flores, William Grestey and Wilhelmine Rechner, Epltacio Castro and Guadalupe Trevino.
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