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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
8
A lengthy price list for fruits vegetables and dairy items shows varied rates for cantaloupes watermelons apples bananas pears and grapes along with green corn cucumbers peppers lettuce and tomatoes. The list includes eggs butter cheese sausage and poultry with per unit prices and pack sizes across multiple items.
A Business Men's club meeting named a committee led by L Singdton and J M Hudubrand to push highway construction from San Antonio to nearby areas. The group will meet County Judge Shock and county commissioners to discuss road plans, land value, and funding prospects.
A society page details a summer gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Géo B Taliaferro at their Pecan Street home, with Miss Paul T Nickerson entertaining. It also notes the marriage of Lieutenant Frederick Nonderon Laird and Miss Mary Montage Nicholson at St Mark's Episcopal Church, followed by a wedding supper at the groom’s parents’ Crofton Avenue residence. The feature lists numerous attendees, social events, and exchanges, including a lawn party in honor of Miss Helen Robert and travels of Mrs Albert Taille and family, concluding with several guests returning from trips and others forming a house party at the Noovan residence.
A mixture of health tips and fashion commentary discusses dieting, exercise, tonics, and beauty routines. It extols restraint, young-age fitness, and gendered domestic roles while offering dubious remedies and promotional tone for tonics and methods. The piece blends notes on exercise, diet, cosmetics, and social expectations for women.
Mrs d PL Chane and other residents report children returning from visits in Morristown and North Texas. Miss Clara Rishworth returns after duties at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital. Helen Artin visits Center Point, and Miss Louis Wenderson tours Galveston. Mrs Willonrhby Creechan and family return from summer in Budora. Mrs Jendis Prong retires in Houston after westward trip. Katherine Barnes hosts in Austin visiting Floyd McGown. Mrs Willonrhby Creechan returns to Alfred and Gee. Mueller hosts the Jolly Mellows. Mrs J H Brileson back from Galveston. Gen B Tallaterra to spend weekend in Jease. Mrs J Kendrick Collins plans revival in San Antonio. Marie De Haine visits City of Mexico this summer.
The article describes Labor Day at the San Antonio fair with plans for a citywide celebration on September 7. A parade at 10 30 A M will lead to speeches, races, and exhibits at the fairgrounds, with reduced rail rates drawing visitors from surrounding areas.
New York August 28 Guarre Rose oilman owner of Artadia rare jewel in California and leading county bookmaker told police he would win 150000 after Governor signed the anti betting bill. He spoke while Sheriff Lane noted his operation at Manhattan City truck base and said the business relied on the credit system. He added he would have earned 59000 more if patrons had sold their markers.
Contractors report a labor shortage in the city with high demand for skilled workers and teams. G R Sealt notes firms seek laborers with teams and cites qualification steps for applicants. Strong need across excavation and related work as projects continue.
A new candy shop named Hodgson's has opened at 108 Lu Street in Hostut, inviting locals to sample sweets and treats from a bright storefront. The store promotes a wide selection and neighborhood flavor.
Harlem hospital surgeons performed a remarkable operation to save Leon Thyrvoden’s leg. They drilled holes, aligned the shattered bone, and drew ragged edges together with silver wire after a fall down stairs. The boy, age unknown, faced potential amputation, but his mother Mrs Mary Dirroden urged to try the procedure, which doctors called highly unusual and hopeful.
A garbled reminiscence from San Antonio is recalled with references to a well known local figure and a strange undertaking tale. The narrator describes a shop scene, a supposed undertaker, and a series of humorous, confused exchanges about clothing and a mysterious event.
A dog bit a child in Austin, tearing the face and neck and prompting the child’s transfer to Cher Mister Institute. The dog was shot by a nearby clerk after the incident while authorities gathered evidence and searched for the animal’s owner. The child remains in serious condition.
Reports from New York Central and New Haven railroads show mechanical engineers debating a strike amid claims by union leaders that pay cuts and wage hikes are tied to safety, while rail executives deny pay reductions. Assistant Grand Chief Harley warned of rapid action and mobilization in the near future. In Dallas a California woman claims to be the wife of a late millionaire and seeks a share of his estate, contesting the bachelor widow claims.
A fragmentary guide describes home canning and cooking methods with jars, coal fires, and steam. It mentions making gravy, tender meats, sandwiches, peach preserves, cucumber relish, and ribbon sandwiches with detailed but imperfect instructions and tallied cooking times.
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