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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1899

Page

7

Woman’s health ad touts Dr Pierce remedies

An 19th century ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female weakness and nervous disorders. It claims the medicines restore vigor and health, with testimonials from women like Mrs Batlle and a Georgia man, emphasizing improved sleep, strength, and happiness.

Leraelf Pierce Batlle Serogga Allen's Creek Ambena Co Muere Batuce

Czarowitzes Legend of the Muscovite Crown Crisis

A sprawling examination of succession among the Russian Czars from Peter the Great through the early 1800s, detailing Czarowitz lineages, rival claims, and empresses shaping the throne. It traces Constantine, Nicholas I, Alexander I, and the roles of Catherine, Paul, and Michael within a web of royal intrigue and dynastic law.

Michael Alexandroate Abase Fuly Rusela Orn Praecei Czarowits Wales Great Britain Reassuring Spain Alexander Belt Vnl Constantine Con Alyceign Liselier Alexanair Nighglas Constantine Ula Crarowitz Mtvesia Ivan LV hleCsaror Russia Pheroyre Fey Mara Tin Mopow Czarowi Catherine II Pav Pater the Great Carhering Ielizabeth Czarowitz Paul Fea Dia Catherine

Fragmentary Royal Succession Plot Recalled in Historic Text

A damaged excerpt outlines a contested line of succession involving Cruz Paul and other figures, mentioning attempts to alter heirs and prevent repeal of a previous proclamation. It notes a historical claim tied to Catherine and an unnamed empress, with references to legal actions and royal designations.

Cruz Paul Jilk Michael Otta Petur Catherine F Hinbermaid

Unminvakadle’s Curious Exchange On Sea Voyage Tale

A fragmentary dialogue features Oblago Trilpine recounting a seagoing voyage and a strange claim about a trout while a speaker questions a lover’s loyalty. The quirky text blends slang and invented names in a dreamlike reminiscence.

Remedial Beverage Promises Quick Aid

A physician named William F. Tons of Ogiesbr Ga advertises Soule Wine agent bottle containing Chamberlain's Colie Cholern and Dinerhinentremmdy claiming it swiftly cured his two year old son's severe diarrhea after failed remedies. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain Cole William F Ogiesbr

Fatat Kiss On the Steamboat Deck and Odd Fragments

Fragmented passage describes a kissing scene aboard a steamboat with garbled lines about a hero and whispers. An advertising line mentions Herbine and a drug store at a corner near 100% merce Street and Sunset pharynacy with unclear business names.

Love Oly Drug Store Merce Street Cummierce Sunset Pharynacy

Local Humour and Elites Mentioned in Murky Line

A garbled item references a supposed ring purchase and hints at Mexican events and jewelers. The text notes a “Jewelers' Weekly” mention and advertises a cough syrup with prices, alongside broken addresses and names, all in a distorted OCR fragment.

Seaside Test Sparks Talk of Sanity for Miss Wautling

Fragmentary OCR shows mention of Misa Wautling and Miss Waulting with questions about insanity amid engagement events at a Towelry weekly. Ambiguous text references Fear among "Arabellas" and Mr Love, with unclear actions and dates.

Misa Wautling Mr. Love Miss Waulting

Millions Given Away Promotes King’s New Discovery

Citizens are informed that the Electora of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds has donated millions of bottles to aid the needy. The advertisement claims thousands cured from asthma bronchitis hoarseness and chest lung diseases. Call FP Kalteyer & Son druggists for a free trial bottle and a regular size bottle priced at 60 cents.

King Kalteyer & Son

A Knight of the Grip Endorses Cholera Remedy

Detroit Journal reports Mr A Welle of Dundes Missouri, a traveling salesman for Mansur Tibbetts Supplement Co., praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He claims it sustains him during travel, vouches for its merits, and urges other travelers to carry a bottle. For sale by all druggists.

Dundes Mansur & Tibbetts, Supplement Co St. Louuis U.S Catry

Not Partolan Fragments Speak Of Return in Hills News

A terse exchange centers on a man who jilted a woman and whether his return is desired. The dialogue hints at a Cleveland dealer named Valar and themes of romantic reconsideration amid social gossip.

Cleveland

Unclear fragmentary health ad from old paper

fragmentary OCR text suggests an old health product advertisement about pain relief and menthol type ointment costing 60c in bottles, listing drug stores on Commerce Street and West Commerce Street, with garbled vendor names and locations.

Origins of the Mie Manos Baverage dispute and a military encounter

The article recalls General Brooke learning of a quarrel over who bore the original or most delicious rum drink, naming Vickey and Mickey as figures in a wider feud involving Col. Joe Hickey’s friends. A Missouri campaign and Porto Rico tensions are referenced, with a tense exchange at General Brooke’s headquarters where Mickey is admonished to avoid trouble and drinkless paths to St Louis.

Brooke Iyveutug Ricker Miter Fently Hia Jim Youu Mickey Ain Fear Arembing Lie Leavenworth Luc Ue

Doubler Water Bottling Introduces Pure Water in Half-Gallon Bottles

The Doubler Mwi G Co announces new bottling and machinery for double-distilled water labeled as strictly pure. Bottles cost $1 per box of six with a refundable bottle deposit. Three staff members will call on customers to explain the benefits of drinking one-Hydre distilled water.

Vorlifes Ong Filerestad Dubbler Mwi G

Disgraceful incident sparks reader reaction

Fragmentary OCR text mentions disgraceful conduct and a reaction with phrases about waking up and invigoration. It references Dewit's Tithe Barly Itfsers and nonsensical lines, with no clear event, date, or identifiable names to confirm.

Dewit

Cornlen Philosopher Quips On Heaven And Frail Society

A fragmentary spoof quote from Todlapapala Tournal presents LHI CORNLEN PHILOSOPHER musing that heaven will be a loavesome place to a poor many women. The text includes garbled phrases and stray terms suggesting a satirical column or parody.

Todlapapala Tournal

Remedy Becomes Widely Recognized For Calf Ailments

In Trimble, Terry speaks highly of Chamberlain's Colt Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for cattle. He claims it is the best in the world for colts cholera and dysentery, highly praised for promptness and palatability, sold by all druggists.

Terry Trimble Teno Chamberlains

Before and After Mirth in a Plain Deater Dialogue

Fragment from a Plain Deater note shows a exchange about perception and mood. The speaker contrasts a somber outlook with a past cheerful demeanor, labeling it a case of before and after taking. The tone suggests everyday social satire in a dated vernacular.

St Timothy Jane

DewWitts Litt Early Digest Promises Quick Relief

The fragment cites a patent medicine pitch praising DewWitts and other pills. It mentions Geo H Jacobs of Thompson Conn promoting prompt pleasant relief from constipation and liver sluggishness, claiming clearer blood, steadier nerves, bright brain, and good appetite.

DewWitts Tsera Geo H. Tacobs Thompson, Conn Katteyer & San

Mystery Phrase From The Times Chronicle

A fragmented snippet references a character known as Bilking who reportedly died after heavy drinking. It mentions a night before last and includes unclear dialogue about the cause of death. The readable parts suggest a Chicago Times style obscurity without concrete facts or names.

Vermifuge Promises Cure For Worm Infestations

An ad description claims that Whites Orpam Vermifuge can destroy all worms and correct digestive derangements in the body. It lists city drug stores including Prlew's at 108 East Commerce, Schaese at 822 West Commerce, Appmann, and Sunset Pharmacy as outlets.

Prlew’ Zhe City Drug Store East Commerce Street O. Schaese West Commerce Street Appmann Sunset Pharmacy

Colonial officer and amanuensis duel over a book project

In 1877 Colonel Ox ters hosts amanuensis Winstead at Minntead for a shorthand writing session. Cats and capers interrupt as tame creatures roam the scene while drafts are produced, ending with praise by the colonel for his brief, the animal helpers, and General Henry Brackenbury.

Rose Paul Corkey Oxters Winstead Bint Ait Wootwich Minntead Djetotin Henry Brackenbury

Littel Early Risers Promoted For Health Claims

Ad copy on a 19th century patent medicine asserts its pills cleanse the bowels cure constipation and renew vigor. The ad lists DewWitt’s Little Early Risers and references Kalteyer & Sop with exaggerated health benefits.

DewWitt Woyer

No Built Uphagh Reflects Confusion in Youth

A confused six year old’s misdeed leads to unintended consequences as a boy laments loss and asks his father why he was not born anywhere now. The Youth's companion notes the event as a poignant misstep shaping his outlook amid a disrupted home.

Wapal Papa

Weaving, Burns and Bruises In Cautionary Tale Notice

Fragmentary ad-like notice lists injuries such as burns and scars and mentions an instrument and a drug store at 100 East Commerce Street. It references a person or entity named Wat lard and a location in West Qani, with additional garbled identifiers and a phone or contact line.

Ory Drug Store Chingse Appninup Saneet

Mysterious cure claims for Electric Bitters

A column extols Electric Bitters as a miracle tonic, asserting it cures kidney and liver troubles, headaches, fainting, insomnia, melancholy, and blood purification. The ad claims the vegan, mild laxative product restores vigor and vitality, urging readers to buy eight bottle pack at BF Kiteyer & Son's.

Oliver Lama Kiteyer & Son

Yale Jobo and the Smoke Bargain

In a fragmented exchange, Yale Jobo mocks smoking habits while a character vows to quit for three days. Uncle Joko asks how long since the last cigarette, and a brief, tense rhythm suggests a playful but cautionary stance on quitting.

Yale Jobo Amy Ava Joko Tinve Vynu

Missing baby cough remedy ad and misread names from Texas notice

Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a sick baby with severe cough and a remedy named Minnie Cough Gyre. Included are garbled names such as TRFE Nance principal high school Sluttagle Texas Tl Katey and Bou.

Trfe Nance Sluttagle Texas Kateyper & Bou

Seady Resort The Vulture Noted in Paper Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Seady Resort and The Vulture with unclear remarks about pollution and a victim. Names like Mrs Skinnem appear, but details are incomplete. The item reads like a local blurb or obituary fragment with scattered phrases about meals and a mid off song.

SEADY

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Allegedly Cures Pile Sufferer

A reader from Tomer City Pa claims after twenty five years of suffering with piles a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him. The notice urges buyers to ensure they get De Witt's and warns about counterfeiters.

Corey DeWit Ile Tomer City de Witt's B. Kaltey 1Or & Son

Fragmentary dialogue hints at early 20th century smoking purchase

A garbled exchange references prices for cigars and tobacco purchases, with son and father debating amounts. The OCR yields fractured phrases about quantities like two for a nickel and three for seven quarters, implying informal bargaining over a smoke. Limited readable names or places.

Scott

Heubina offers cure for fevers and cleansing remedy

An item from a drug store ad describes Heubina as well adapted to cure fevers of all kinds by cleansing the stomach and bowels of bilious humors, removing impurities from the body. it lists addresses at 106 East Commerce Street and 23 West Meres Street with firms C. Schoset and others.

East Gommaree C. Schoset Meres Street Appreann Et Pharos

Modest Terather Conversation About Marriage and Wealth

The exchange centers on Terather proposing marriage and M. P. Coalit replying that he would accept only for "bard, ludging, and clothes" rather than a business setup or wealth. The dialogue hints at social and financial expectations in a curt, informal negotiation.

Terather M. P. Coalit

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