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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1906

Page

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Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Adverts

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to improve blood, liver, stomach, and nerves. It claims cures for various ailments, touts endorsements from medical writers, and offers a book and samples by mail. The copy emphasizes honesty, non alcoholic formula, and free information via a pamphlet and common sense medical adviser.

Gomer Pioroa Tony Pleres Otter RK. V. Pierce Buffalo Dr. Pierce Dutry Pierce

Stranger John McClain Died in Waco Area

Special to The Light Waco Texas Aug 4 a stranger from Patterson died there yesterday John McClain information sought by his family about his boy's burial arrangements telegraphs sent but no reply yet Richardson Roller Skates listed at Potcherniel s 208 E Dowston Olle Riebe undertaker phones 342

Waco Texas Patterson John McClain Richardson Potcherniel’s E_ dowston

Publications of Country shows federal data distribution patterns

Washington Aug 4 Publics note that government publications and reports are widely distributed through newspapers and intelligence channels. The piece ranks states by civil and weekly and monthly publications with New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Ohio leading. regional divisions list daily and weekly totals across North Atlantic Midwestern Western and Southern zones with numerous states contributing hundreds to thousands of papers weekly.

Thea Washington, D. C Sam Pennsylvania New York Illinois Ghia Indiana Aken Iowa North Atlantic Connectbook Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey Rhode Island Vermont Weolly Midge Ohio Clinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Western Division Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado Daly Utah Mevads Washington Oregon California Delaware Maryland Virgina Wear Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Talstana Arisiusay Missouri Texas

Gibson Depicts Cupid as Huntsman in Big Gai

In Gibson's drawing Big Gai Cupid appears as a huntsman aiming at a美女 beauty enthroned on a bedrock shore. The woman, a willing victim, leans toward the bow not in distress but in playful conquest. The artist’s mastery shows in sunlit sea, strong shadows, and precise line work, marking the piece as a Gideon masterpiece.

Gibson Cupid Big Gone Nisymetey Cuplid Love Beng Cupid Sera Yals Tbson Prouieir Ae Sdo Gideon Pletare

Reclaimer plan for San Antonio River bayous flood schemes

Houston reports a proposed San Antonio River reclamation scheme to build two dams above four sections to scour bayous and flush impurities. Commissioner James A. Thompson estimates three thousand dollars for dams with floor gates to release water periodically, cleansing the waterway and reducing mosquito breeding risks.

James A. Thompson Briel Thissioner Thompson Hell HondoWars Houston Rice Cfty Commission Thompson

Invalid law ends Waeca fruit and veg ordinance

City Recorder in Waeca Tex Ang declares the fruit and vegetable ordinance invalid as restraints on trade and unconstitutional. The measure aimed to bar peddlers from public squares, restricting farmers and truckers. officials say a peddler class used the square as headquarters. Further action may follow in the canvases.

Waeca City Recorder Spielni Waeo Tex Ang Harilton Firther

Texas Genealogy Sketches Pioneers And Patriots Of Early Texas

An article recounts Texas settlement and key pioneers from Connecticut New Jersey Maine and New York. It highlights Austin Burnet Jones Wheeler Richardson Ives Maverick and other figures, notes General Santa Anna era events, and traces heritage of notable Texans and their Texas missions, with brief biographical links and historical context.

Texas Yeriance United States Ide Uilg Reservation Lind Austin Brazos Matagorda Bay Austins Connecticut Burnet Alster of Morris New Jersey Annon Jones Sin Jackito Atagsachusette Slincy Sharma Mananehur Royal Wheeler Chauncay Richardson Caleb Ives Iepublic Martin Wing Mier” Prisumeray Vertont David Kautmann Itil Hin Pennsylvania Timothy Pillabury Maine Voluvy &. Howard San Antoino Balne Alles Birdwall Morehouse UsMorss New York Toxas Wisdon Nerdhin Or Story Rtatea Sam Honaton Toonesdoo William H. Jack Dr. Branch 3 Archer M. GB. Lamar Henry Brown Edward Burleson Heroen Travia Howie Crochet Bonhim Psanin Dickineon Ward King Senta Ana Tyla Ann Mary Atm Adama

Bill Aims to Force County Tax Reports in Texas

An Austin effort proposes amending the law governing filing of county tax collectors reports to require annual statements to the comptroller. Many collectors have filed late or not at all, and the current law lacks penalties for delinquency. The deadline to file has long since passed.

Austin Texas

Message fragment cites locations and a weekly event

The text lists Dr. Geo, M, Fabusia, Centiar and Palmcda extracting with references to Hicks Building and two phones. It asks about Gibbon and mentions a weekly event with twenty tokens, urging arrival before next Sunday. The fragmentary nature limits full meaning.

Geo, M Fabusia Centiar Palmcda Hicks

Thrown by Bicycle Injures Man in Texas

In Breelal to The Light Texas on August 4 a man was thrown from a bicycle after the bicycle ran away as he could not stop it. He landed on his foot with great force and lay up for weeks, with injuries expected to recover slowly.

Breelal Ween Tex L. Billad

Prohibition Debate Surges in Waco as Breck and Colquitt Spurs Talk

In Waco on August 4 prominent residents discuss prohibition amid strong quotes from Timoke and Cotailtt. The debate centers on the political viability of prohibition and reactions from Brooks Colquitt supporters as developments draw attention to halls and gatherings. A separate dispatch describes Dr. We R. Cutton recounting his dockside meeting with John D Rockefeller during the arrival and scene in Texas.

Waco Brecks Colquist Sperld Texas Messrs Timoke Gind Cotailtt Taglbin Brooks Colquitt Halls Aldgs Rockefeller We R. Cutton New York

Rockefeller's wittiest remark sparks newsroom banter

In a roundup of chaotic captions and ads, Rockefeller returns home amid chatter among newspaper men and Kodak enthusiasts. He quips and jokes as he boards the first carriage, urging the photographer to stay busy while a smile resists. Local ads tout wrapping paper, boxes, twine, and printing services at cut rates, while a Texas note reports the Mayor's Guard and Miller Rifles departing Waco for Austin for an encasement, with manpower details to follow.

Rockefeller Europe Kodak Camp Mabry Waco Texas Miller Astin

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