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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1908

Page

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Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as spring medicine

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for loss of appetite fatigue and sluggish digestion. It claims to restore appetite, tone the stomach, aid digestion, and renew vitality, citing a testimonial from C H Gillespie of Accord New York. The text touts safety under law and presents Sarsatabs chocolate coated tablets as an equivalent form.

Hood C. H. Gillespie Accord N.Y C.J, Hood CO Lowell, Mass

Federal court sets week of civil cases in May

On Monday May 4 the federal court convenes in the city for a civil week comprising about 15 cases. Plaintiffs include H. N. Morris as receiver of Woods National Bank in six matters. Dockets list Shaon Hernandez against National Railway Co, Texas Land & Investment Co versus Kathryn Mulcahey, and others against Pepper Jersig Co. Additional May 5 to May 9 dockets name Mayer, Stevens, Kincara, Cunningham, West, Shields, and other parties in multiple actions.

Federal Cout Convets H. N. Morris of the Woods National Bank Shaon Hernandez National Railway Company of Mexico Texas Land & Ivestment Co Kathryn Mulcahyst Gusepot & Co Pepper Jersig Co Recelver G. H. Cunningham T. M. West HN. Morris Rev. Ceiver J. M. Nia Hillyer-Deutscn Jarratt Co P. T. Shields Mattie

Train schedules altered for South Flores car line

Schedule changes state that South Flores car line will end at the car line with possible delays for accidents, passengers may wait up to 20 minutes at end of the line from pm to pm. Fare for Taundh trip set at 40 cents. Special trips after 4 pm for groups of four or more by phone. Hughes Hicks Building practice united to eye ear nose and throat.

Netsatver South Flores Auta Passengare

Normal Plans Announced for San Antonio Summer Normal

The San Antonio Summer Normal will run June 17 to July 25 in the city. Instruction covers all branches for teachers certificates, with separate eight grade and high school makeup classes. Section 92 of the new school law requires teachers to attend county institutes four days yearly and a full summer normal institute every other year to remain certified. The listed faculty includes A. Arnold, d Lukin, M. M. Johnston, W. B. Madderra, J. W. Smith, and others from San Antonio and Beeville districts.

San Antonio Normal Institute Texas A. Arnold Principezz School D. Lukin W. BE. Madderra Beeville J. W. Smolth Galdwell Schools

Plans for a cottage on Gembler Street

George Redner plans a cottage on Gembler Street between South Pras Streets and Garden. The text mentions Mullins sion sinkabky pont and lists items such as alfalfa Yoahneon grass hulls free meal. Dr E C Clavin moved to fifth floor Conroy Building Alaino Plaza.

George Redner Gembler Street South Pras M. Maruchenn C. Clavin Conroy Alaino Plaza

Parker Shows Due Tonight At Sunset Yards Carnival Move

The Great Parker Shows arrive tonight for a spring carnival at Sunset yards near Houston and Racogdoches streets. Col Kennedy leads the operations with 32 circus cars, moving gear to set up the mammoth Carry-Us-All and Ferris wheel. Show preparations by 2:28 PM Monday include Sunflower Belles Concert Company and the Georgia Minstrels, with Hale's portable tourist car spectacle and the Klip Spray diver act scheduled for daily performances.

Tonent Tnt Mammouth Neisierhood Houston Racogdoches Col. Kenedy Col. Parker San Antonio Th Opler Sunflower Belles Concert Company Georgia Minstrels Hale Klpa

Domestic Circus era revived by Kennedy find

In quirky places Kennedy uncovers what people have long desired in his Domestic Circus. The piece notes Peltman’s retirement from Barnum Raley leadership and his shift to training shows, highlighting a revival trend in circus entertainment.

Kennedy C. H. Peltman Barnum & Raley

Parker's Wild Animal Show Carries Carnival Delights

Cal Parker, returning after retirement, showcases trained animals in a grand midway with dives, rope walks, and a woman in arena recitals. The display features leopards bears elephants and more, plus an elaborate Curry Wheel and Pharoah Daughter illusion. A military band from Fort Sam Hotery accompanies acrobats and aerial acts as the program changes nightly. Auction notices invite buyers to property lots priced from 400 dollars with easy payment plans through J A Fox & Co.

Cal Parker Arlazle Leacher Tun Duit Col Abligne Pha Fort Sam Hotree Parker Armuyement Enterprises McGowan Spray Layette Ricarda Martelan Frank O'Connor Somattlug J. A. Fox & Co

Personal mentions travel and visitors in San Antonio

A list of residents and visitors moving through or staying in the city this morning includes Willie Baler of 108 Soult Pinty Street, Jeti. Mrs 18 Terral of Dallas. G. Z. Qweng from Oldatoni visiting his father John Owens. M. Schoenfelat from Chicago. A B Boycou en route to Marion. Mrs A Meurin en route to Marion. Lingle Leizsner from Seguin visiting W. M. Kuehn. A Christian of San Mureng on business. N M Berazaluce of Monterey guests at Elite. J A Greiner of Roanoke stopping at the Southern. J H Lee of Choctaw route in the city.

Mise Willie Baler Soult Pinty Street Jeti Galveston Terral Dallas Dat Gunter Weost Mixdlatae Avenue Lo Houston M. Krbusdale Campo Tome G. Z. Qweng Oldatoni John Owens Travie Streul Diouston M. Schoenfelat Chicago Ling San Antonio A. B. Boycou Litte Street Marion A Meurin Callaghan Avenue Roanoke J. H. Lee Little Rock

Colored Plates of Fowles and Poultry Supplies Ad

A 16 cent booklet by C G Shoemaker promotes poultry farming gear. It touts incubators brooders and complete poultry operation plans with descrip tions and prices for incubators breeders and supplies.

Jlfelka Aneyeispadia Anyana C.G. Shoemaker

Well Known San Antonians Tories

A fragmentary humorous note mentions San Antonio residents and local figures in a casual, anecdotal style. The text references a cement stain joke with Gabot's Cement and a request to West End Lumber for paint. It also describes a scene at an alligator pool with sightseers and a remark comparing an alligator to an excitable individual. A separate line notes a New York arrest and a kissed line about denying allegations.

Gabot West End Lumber Company Fina Beast Ime Wao New York City

Hertzberg Optical Dept Promises Low Prices and Expert Service

Astoria shop touts big profits in spectacles and urges customers to buy at Hertzberg's for savings. 30 years of reputation, prices claimed below competition, goods including glass frames and gold filled pieces. expert optician tests eyes scientifically, lenses ground on site, prescriptions filled accurately with guaranteed results.

Hertzberg Othera i Ier Aluionm Rernzborgt Hertzberg Jewelry CO

Cement Walks for San Antonio Urged by Business Men

The Business Men's club advocates cement walks to modernize San Antonio and please residents who see the city outgrowing its village dress. They warn that sidewalks on unpaved streets degrade property value and invite better living in Villa Rocn with paved streets and durable cement walks recently built.

Halldine Mae San Antonio Wallen Atrich Villa Rocn

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