06 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
1
A marketing piece attacks lunch counters for rushing meals and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and related ailments. It claims improved health and brain function from proper digestion and urges readers to order samples by mail from Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.
Norman Colman urges promotion of legitimate horse racing at the American Association of Fairs and Expositions meeting in Chitaro Alabama. He argues racing draws crowds, aids education in agriculture and horticulture, and warns against gambling or pool selling. He says boys learn discipline and moral values through clean racing and fair attendance.
Wanted for the United States Army able bodied men aged 21 to 85 who can speak read and write English. For information contact the recruiting office Moore Building Avenue and Houston Street San Antonio Texas.
A Prize Masquerade Ball is held by Brunhilda Sister Lodge at Mission Garden. The event features a key ceremonial dance and aims to entertain attendees with festive costumes and music. Tickets priced at fifty cents are noted for entry.
City council advances Mayor Callaghan plan to build sidewalks along non homestead property and attach liens for cost. An ordinance to curb watered milk passes with emphasis on direction and taxation aligned to dairy state law. Also discussed land acquisition near Brackenridge Park and condemnation if needed. Aldermen Bauer and officer Miguel Cantu mourned. Freight congestion matters delayed as Southern Pacific delays responses.
An old style advertisement promises relief for morning after discomfort. It touts a guaranteed efficacy from Dexar Drug Co for a remedy sold by local agents. The copy stresses a dull head, sour stomach, and general dreariness as signs of needing the product.
New York December 6 A suit seeks 10000 damages from the Ameri can theater over the melodrama Caggylet 999 The plaintiff Miss Fannie Silver attended November 13 in the front row A sledge hammer head flew off during the performance striking her in the face and injuring her nose and teeth The incident led to the lawsuit against the theater and its cast.
Two citizen petitions were read and sent to committees. Camden Street residents urged street improvement while Cedar Street residents asked for curbing and offered to pay over half. A quit claim deed to N Bouble for lots on Austip Street was passed with other routine actions. The milk ordinance requiring licenses for milk dealers and city inspections passed unanimously, with penalties for violations. After memorial resolutions for two city figures, the council adjourned.
Chicago leaders at the Coliseum car show unveiled a plan for a 6 A transcontinental highway stretching from New York to San Francisco. The road would benefit farmers and horse drawn vehicles, not just autos. Charles W. Thatcher, famed as a road advocate, arrived for Washington to push for federal aid, backed by Knights of the Golden Circle and numerous motor clubs.
Chicago December 6 A Southern governor receives an invitation to address a mass meeting in support of reform by the law and order league’s crusade against Sunday cartoons Hoke Smith governor of Georgia and secretary in Cleveland’s administration is asked to aid the campaign against Sunday cartoons.
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic is advertised as a premier remedy to preserve hair, prevent falling, and add gloss. The ad claims extensive testing by sending bottles to 100 druggists with customer feedback showing strong positive results, and offers a refund if not satisfied. Large bottle priced at 50 cents with mail orders filled.
In Dallas in December Judge WW Welms instructed a grand jury to prepare indictments over the refusal to issue half fare tickets to Bonnie students by the street railway company. The chaotic list of incidents covers suicides, factory layoffs, and a shattered store by ice damage along with early community light plans and local political maneuvering.
A person convicted of perjury in connection with the Mick Ride case has surrendered to jail with his sureties. He is now in custody awaiting further proceedings. The development follows recent court actions and underscores ongoing legal actions related to the Ride matter.
Report notes two clocks at Lord Wilasmere’s estate in Worsley set to strike thirteen at one. One clock sits over the new Worsley Hall entrance, originally serving Duchy workers near Brindge water works.
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