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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
6
The article notes a flood of soap brands in the country that imitate Ivory, with many products marketed as being as good as or similar to the well known Ivory brand.
Fruit prices and assorted market items listed with units and small totals. Cantaloupe 5c each. pineapples $50 each. pears 25c a peck. green corn 10c a dozen. green beans 10c a dozen. onions 8c a pound. tomatoes 60c a peck. beets, cucumbers, peppers and other produce with varied per-unit or per-quantity pricing. MISCELLANEOUS items include eggs, creamery butter, sausage, and honey with brief per-unit prices.
An 19th century advertisement extols beauty remedies for skin and hair. It lists mixtures with sulphur zinc oxide and starch for whitening skin, a hair dressing method described as a bun or puffed back arrangement, and a paste for blackhead removal. It lauds fashionable treatments and social scenes in a hostess setting.
A fragment notes Mrs H G Glover of 2408 West Houston Street visiting Mrs William Boonglu Pearkall. Details are sparse but confirms a social call during the period.
A jumble of social notes lists residents and visitors across Beaumont, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and other points. Mentions include Drs. Well Isbell visiting relatives, Mrs. Palmey and Mr. Pitygarald outings, Mrs. James Walter Burns’ Mexico trip plans, Miss Edith Brown of Houston visiting North Pre sherine, and many others traveling to and from Texas towns with accompanying family and host notes.
Mr and Mrs Cesario Torres celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their Morales street home. Mrs Torres, 76, native of San Antonio, has lived in Texas since childhood. Mr Torres helped in early Texas history and business ventures with George M Prozler, building wealth and a hacienda near Fort Skelkton. The Torres family, long prominent, includes son Modest and daughter in law, with fifteen children and three generations represented among their survivors and heirs.
A small note records a golden wedding celebration attended by Mrs. G. Fy and other guests including little daughters and family members, marking a long marriage milestone. The brief item reflects local social notices and community ties.
A garbled report describes Hernandez appearing in city court with a small forehead split. The article references Alberto Sanches, a Buck Corporation, and a Buck hee incident near Wisin siteck on a morning session, with a confused scene including a beer glass.
Ted New and Tyr Cineer Joe Stoweid were arrested yesterday over a noisy saloon disturbance. The case moved to court this morning but continued tomorrow as police affidavits describe nightly nerve jangling and loud language upsetting residents who oppose the establishment nearby.
Pratt Powell and Viole Arto listed among marriage licenses. Rue R Baker and Orth Jeonora Jones appear with pairings. Charles Lous Bovrjti and Pheku Agia Minten also listed alongside Duh Flown and Haitie Wemken with Flono tuning. A Nordmann at 420 Goliad Belk phones noted. Visit the pose Bir scha fountain at 235 Alamo plaza. Cream gota ou.
In a police court session this morning evidence showed firings between two one legged men on West Commerce Street yesterday. Julia Castilla and Manuel Eredia, both Black, fought with beer glasses and knives in a saloon melee. Several others faced charges from separate incidents including Willlis Nell and Pablo Pikz after a cigar dispute and a group brawl with multiple injuries. Georgia Ways and Nelsie Johnston were held for a water pulling contest dispute that led to arrests. trial set for tomorrow.
Congressman James J. Clayden is favored to become president of the International Club amid support from leading members. Efforts and endorsements from figures such as Hayes and Galan point to his suitability given his knowledge of Mexican affairs and ties to regional business interests.
Army units at Fort Sam Houston conduct a morning garrison review with 160 enlisted personnel and officers in uniforms. Colonel Albert L. Myer oversees the ceremony with Cavalry and Infantry present while town crowds observe from the drill ground. Troops from Fort Sam Lausing plan to return from Camp Perry within days to resume duties and ship out.
A Sunday police report details a surge in arrests with a total toll of $285 in fines. The chaotic morning led to many cases being dismissed for lack of funds, while charges for disturbing the peace and similar offenses dominated. Several female prisoners were noted, a pattern not unusual for such sessions.
A reader composed kitchen notes with detailed steps for several dishes. It describes preparing a savory pudding with corn starch, a meaty sauce, bruised eggplant stuffed with pork and mushrooms, and a potato gratin. Instructions include boiling, simmering, and baking times, plus sauce and seasoning suggestions such as salt pepper and parsley.
A very enjoyable party was held at Mins M Reeg Salmeday night on North Mares Street. The lawn glowed with Japanese lanterns and raton decor, a stringed band played music, ice cream and cake were served, and an elaborate supper followed. Numerous attendees included Mia M, Tead, J. Rea, Brecher, Jackson, Vickers, Read, Coopwood, Tondouze, Brown, Wrall, and others.
The Angelus hosts a stream of visitors including Mahony freight agent from Galveston Joseph Johnson and attorney Gordon of Houston registered at the Angelus. Travelers such as C. Cole, R. Del Rio dispatcher, and J. Campbell of Carrizo Springs pass through, with many staying at the New Maverick and Mission hotels. Local residents depart for Crystal City and undertake extended trips, while a list of guests from Hynde, Refugio, and Denison area fill the town’s lodging records.
The forty second GAR reunion opens in Toledo with a reception planned for tonight featuring a welcome address by Bayer Whilloes. The envanonent parade and a reception are slated for Wednesday with Wing Gen Taft and Governor Willson expected. The city plans elaborate patriotic decorations and music in the streets and businesses.
Washington August 31 The work begins on the administrative features of the proposed tariff revision. A Senate committee chaired by Senator Hopkins of Illinois will study changes in rates and gather proof of relative cost of production in the United States versus competing countries.
The Bovton Ideals opera company arrived this morning from Muskogee Oklahoma via the Kaly route to Paso. They paused briefly to board the west bound Southern Pacific train and continued on without a stop, covering about 1100 miles in a single extended journey for a theatrical engagement.
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