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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1908
Page
5
A vintage ad touts Stuart's Calcium Waters as a purifying blood tonic to restore facial fullness and energy. It claims tablets improve nerves, liver and kidneys, offering a free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
A lengthy financial lawsuit, referred to as Wyler at Maclaude, is projected to total around 3.5 million dollars. The case, anticipated to last about 40 days, incurs $3000 daily costs with preparatory expenses already at roughly 150000.
The San Antonio Light Publishing Company sues Gazette Publishing Company in Portysmith district court seeking 30000 dollars actual damages and 10000 dollars exemplary damages. The petition claims a malicious, altered bill of the G A Duerler Manufacturing Company was published to mislead advertising patrons and to smear the Light's business, causing reputational and financial harm.
An experimental note reports a hare chased by a motor appliance speeds up then panics and runs forward rather than veering, with the device showing how fear affects its pace.
A fashion columnist cites guidance for stout women emphasizing fitted dark garments and a prominent dressmaker. An advertised weight loss remedy claims trio of ingredients are safe, effective, and improve health, promising fat reduction without exercise, and boasts dramatic personal results.
Crowds thronged the grounds for the season opening at Electric Park in San Antonio. The Terris wheel, Cupid's coaster, the Wed Mi show, and a revitalized arcade district drew visitors. New lighting, scenery, and concessions, plus the gypsy Cyrena and Rogers band, created a lively, well promoted entertainment district under Dave A. Wells and Charles Sasgoen. Entrance charges apply after 6, with under-12 free at certain times.
A historical note promotes vigorous activity to energize the brain and body, urging workers to exercise to renew brain blood flow. It includes a testimonial from Harry K Gilman of Roxbury Mass praising Sloan's Liniment for fatigue after exertion and rheumatic relief, plus a claim of readiness for household emergencies.
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