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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
6
City notes announce Elks event keeping the hall open tonight and a prohibition on fireworks. The Urban Market will be closed all day with police vigilance tonight and tomorrow. Real estate committee and business club notices circulate among natives. meeting Friday addresses routine matters and vend estate committee plans.
State revenue agents in San Antonio investigated a man named McDonald after loan agents. The inquiry suggested his business was not connected with liquor dealers. He is observed here, watching the loan agents and other activities.
The article describes Christmas Fastores services held in multiple locations including the Lamacuate Heart of Mary chapel at 617 Santi Concho Street. These rites, rooted in Mexican Catholic tradition, will continue in churches and homes through the holidays, inviting many families to witness the nativity drama.
McDonald vows to press suits against residents who have not paid occupation taxes though the repealing law expires January 1. He says payment will be forced through the courts regardless of the repeal. Local marriage licenses issued yesterday list numerous couples. Police deploy additional officers to keep pedestrians and vehicles moving as crowds rush to meet license deadlines. Five citizens announce intent to become U S. citizens. Pythian Sisters plan a meeting at K of P hall. Liquor license refund approved for M Mtage. Lost instruments recovered by Officer Mulhern near Maverick Park.
The jury in the damage suit of Dlise H. Hugo versus Emil Ehnen dorf et al was discharged by Judge Camp after failing to reach a verdict since last Saturday. The corporate court heard that defendants claimed counsel could not attend. Warrants were sworn out yesterday.
Social news outlines a Christmas Cotillion at Turner Hall with Lotus Club members hosting a grand party. Attendees include Misses Wartjet, Zordzik, Maier, and Bell, plus Rev Herbert Springall and families. a Christmas dinner party hosts guests at Mrs Newtown’s home. A brief marriage between Miss Zordzik and Mr Maier is noted, with plans for postwedding moves to Frederickstirg.
An advertisement touts a cure for catarrh claiming it reaches the seat of disease through the blood and surfaces. It promotes a compound sold by Cheney Co of Toledo and promises rapid relief via an internal remedy with specific ingredients and a free Yeatimaninis sample.
The article lists numerous visitors to San Antonio for the holidays from El Paso, Honea, Montego, Yorango, Lomipitans, Houston, Galveston, Kenedy, Temple, Nic City and other places. Guests are registered at local hotels including the Met eor and the Monger, with names such as Robert ba Varbabdt Andrew Armstrong Jr Leonard Haynes J R Lockhart W Stokes L Griffin W Pork W T Bradfoyd S Scott H Bothwell Maurley St Lockety among those noted.
A misread note records Ms Tequa and wife from Corpus Obyssus staying briefly at the Menger with M Mr. Black of Tiratow Ward County and Mrs. Black visiting Mrs Whitaker at 16 East Com dubree street. Mr Black is noted as a prominent stockman and a jewelry seller advertises AGRTZBURG IRWELRY ca.
A fragmented advice column invites readers to seek femininity and attend lectures, offering beauty tips and hair care remedies. It mentions Mme. D Anjou in San Antonio and provides questionable home guidance on hair, skin, teeth, and massage with a period voice and odd spellings.
General Manager Clarky announces new equipment for the t. and GN during a visit. Key notes the inspection drive covers a long distance toward the Lin marie area with plans to Palestae. Engines arriving this week with ballast work to continue along the line while aligning with town standards.
Obscure obituary fragment notes the death of Mary Houck and mentions surviving parents and local family ties. Details about location and funeral arrangements are unreadable, with scattered names and places including San Antonio and Teo Teo unclear.
Fragmentary OCR shows an osteopath listing for R Cunningham at Moore Building Lap Rabes address D Flore W Commerte Street and a separate line indicating Bertzonrg Jrwiri Cy with unclear details. The readable items emphasize names and street addresses without a complete event or action.
The article describes separate blouses paired with cloxettings shinks made at Watering, contrasting hems with vivid colors. It notes blues, greens, and pinks with brown or black skirts, plus decorative tints and embroidered cloth accents in Venetian style.
The article details large hats, worn low on the head with broad brims and high soft crowns. Made of felt or velvet, these hats feature prominent plumes and are presented as tomorrow's fashion.
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