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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
5
We are obliged to clear out about 300 pairs of Royal Lace Curtains in a few days. These curtains are in several patterns, all good and correct in every detail, each finished with an overlock edge. Special prices offered for quick decisive clearance.
Read along in our store for half price on all remnants including Swiss curtail patterns Gretonnes silk aikolines and madras. Pick from best selling patterns at half price this termarraw and Saturday.
New stock of ribbons described as under value with late plaid effects and black checks in black white brown and autumn colors. Also plain colored laffela with stripes. Yard price nine cents.
A disorderly colonial era style clipping reports a child in Tottenville Staten Island dying after lack of medical care. Police arrest the father on a manslaughter charge while the mother and father claim strong faith. The article weaves in university notices and an odd arithmetic puzzle amid unfamiliar ads.
Educational notice from Seeley School describes high standards approved by forty universities and colleges, ideal location, exemplary teachers, and selective admissions with three applicants per place. Early application urged to secure an area. Catalogue available. address W. W. Bondurant, San Antonio, Texas.
Texas Cotton Region report notes excess rain in Newport Arkansas and variable conditions across the region. Forecaster Allen Buell reports fair weather overall with some cloudiness in the northern park, slight rain in Tennessee and west Texas, near normal temperatures, and minimal measurable rainfall.
A high over the eastern U S and another approaching from the northwest create a repressed system across the Rocky Mountain region and central Manitoba. Cloudy, showery conditions persist with rain in parts of Texas and Tennessee. Amaro reports 2.34 inches. readings range from 82 in Galveston to 48 in Winnemucca. Temperature trend remains near normal for the period ending at 6 am.
Special to The Ign Wano Texas reports rising incidents of dog bites as Waco enforces a collar ordinance. The city notes a $1 tax on male dogs and $3.50 on female dogs, with citizens aiding enforcement to curb stray canines and demonstrate tax compliance.
New York reports Alan Pinkerton son of Robert Pinkerton will succeed his usher as head of the Pinkerton agency. A cable from London says Robert Allan Pinkerton’s body will be sent to New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II, which leaves Bremen Tuesday. Captain R. Nierleh of the Bremen arranged the heavy embarkation at friends’ request.
Advert notifies readers of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for weak systems poor blood and unsettled nerves. It urges everyone to obtain a bottle to restore balance and health amidst general fatigue and weakness.
An old advertisement extols Hosteller's Stomach Bitters promising relief for five years to cure sickly people. It claims to tone and strengthen the entire system, easing headaches cramps nausea heartburn indigestion and female complaints.
A glowing El Paso report describes the Texas boosters meeting in Pass City. Subscriptions totaling about three thousand dollars were pledged to the Five Million Club with a plan for a Diamond Jubilee in Texas and a statewide cooperation drive to boost population and wealth.
Big Tent Theater reports a large crowd for the second performance of Tepnessae's Paviney. Audience shows pleasure with vigorous applause. The Allen family will present acts between the acts and moving pictures will be shown tonight.
An ad promotes a paint shop offering ready mixed paints with guarantees against peeling and cracking. The text mixes in a chaotic town hall scene where Mrs Strongmind invites a companion to attend a lecture on the "Dark Side of Married Life" and to pose for illustrations on stage.
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