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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1899
Page
9
An advertisement touts Guillaume's French Regulating Douche as a powerful remedy with forty years of success. It claims instant effect, no bed after effects, and a money back guarantee. Priced at 2.62 with promises of references and advice, it urges immediate order from A. Guillaume in Gelventon, Texas.
The Philadelphia Press recounts an Atlantic era tale of a second mate who, while ashore in Honolulu, falls for Sophie Potlome. He faces forced marriage demands from a plantation manager, legal obstacles, and police threats, later pursuing court action and engagement while seeking funds to secure Sophie’s freedom.
A closet fire in Palicumah Wosnty’s residence prompted a fire department response at 3:46. The blaze was contained with chemical extinguishers. only chemical services were needed and the fire was easily extinguished. Washington D. C. reports discuss post office money orders and limits of tool making in industry.
The Scientific American praises the Undenivrler Acetylene Generator as the best non the mmariest, with demand for this machine heavy. Adolph Schenk & Co. in Texas arranged installations with MAJ. Hewitt & Co. and twenty two others. Acetylene gas has grown in use and Mc Goldrick plans full time factory work in San Antonio for Texas. Authorities say shipments to all ports of the state are already underway.
At Commerce Street the Gandy Guessing Contest concluded with G Wagner accurately guessing the candy weight of 4 1/2 pounds. Present were Wim Curry and Font Tonag of Léroux Hardware Co. Prizes go to Mrs Wagner’s Blessing and a list of 15 other winners including Mrs T M Millette and Miss Agnes Clamp.
A post council of officers from the Twentieth Infantry including Captain C. K. Hester and Captain B A Edwards met at Port Sam Houston to audit post accounts. Major Mann and other staff accompanied to review treasurer records as the Lawton Relief Fund remained unsettled due to the Alamo National Bank closure following Mrs Lookwood’s death.
Sara Lockwood wife of Joseph Lockwood entered into rest. Funeral from St. Pauls Episcopal Church Government Hill on Monday morning January first at ten o'clock.
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