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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
6
City news item reports regulian menihy meeting of the farmers institute to be held in Stainess Merealub room Batueline at Yom with a notable speaker from Ashanagy. Attendance urged. locals anticipate a strong turnout and discussion. December 28 Bat, Dee.
Police report nearly 106 arrests over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Detainees were brought before the corporation court yesterday and today. Most charges involve roaming or public disturbance and some for firing weapons within lawful limits.
Salvation Army and Elks aided by Dechman Coffee Co distributed fifty one pound coffee packs to aid Humane Society. County clerk plans a new vault beneath the clerk’s office with stairs under construction. Counterfeit Buffalo bill note discovered in New York with serial 4679111 and signatures claiming treasury ties. Declaration of intention filed by Verpiridon Atenifoza and Albina Griz to become citizens. Two Mexican women jailed for smuggling mescal at Maple Voss border. Various fines in court for disturbances and public order offenses. Fireworks arrests and minor street incidents noted amid Christmas season.
A fragmentary notice advertises a December deadline for whiskey and cigar combos at Limburger Metropolitan Bar. It lists combinations including Cedar Bradt and Meprynr selections, cigars, and bottles with prices quoted around $6 to $7.80, mentioning brands like Old Craw and Hermitage rye.
H C Lee arrested after a late Tuesday night pickpocketing in a Houston store. He allegedly nabbed $20 from Mr Mills. A priv ate detective Bethel detained him after a chase through Houston and Navarro streets. Three accomplices fled. the money recovered.
English travelers Lord and Lady Abeerdlace of Northingham Northhamptonshire rode the Mea ier St. Louis special to Mexico City last evening. They will tour Mexico two to three weeks, then Cuba, expressing regret at not seeing more of Texas. They noted comfort aboard the train and planned future travels.
A San Antonio thief stole Salvation Army mite boxes from several venues, including the Mayériel hotel bar and the Iron Front saloon. The loss is not the money but the missing contribution boxes. Salvation Army officials ask for the boxes' return and urge vigilance.
A social calendar unfolds with Miss Bolling honored events, a grand Christmas themed cotillion featuring intricate decorations and dancing. Guests include many named locals and out of town visitors, with gowns, tableaux, and a wedding reception for Miss Jane Phelps and Oscar Pullen drawing prominent figures and travel plans to Dallas and Fort Worth.
The article lists a stream of guests and residents from various places including Ban Aabani, Timiston, Waterloo, and Houston visiting San Antonio venues. It notes several names such as Ron Campbell Tas Rane and Ghenas 1. Mather among the guests registered at the Menerr facility, with mentions of business matters and short stays.
A 19th century women's beauty manual outlines body care and grooming techniques. The article promotes dress, posture, breathing, and exercises to enhance strength and elegance, with cautions on posture and movement for improved appearance.
Readable note indicates Carter's at 220 East Com offering home one dinners from noon to two in the afternoon. The item highlights a limited lunch service period with a casual dining option.
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