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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1909

Page

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Say No Club forms to promote ethical stage conduct

A report on the Say No club formed by college girls to curb late suppers with gents and stage flirtations. Officers include Macola Stockdale president Minnia secretary Enid Gioson treasurer with a board of censors. Rules ban meals with wine without a chaperon and prohibit relationships with any man outside approved bounds. Expulsion and fines for breaches, press leaks, elopements, or romances linked to the stage.

Calearo Inay Shy Aadlitenum Tig Yrae Wolloslay Brim Mawr College Macola Stockdale Minnia Enid Gioson Board of Censors Elsay White Helen Lavalle Mike Wood Chuirstar

Cascizoyal pills touted as cheap laboring relief

A dubious 19th century patent medicine pitch claims cascizoyal pills from Blackburn Products Co will cleanse blood, ease ailments, and replace mineral waters. It promises mild, pleasant action, with a free sample offer to entice buyers through druggists and general retailers.

Blackburn

Inven Hoos Press Agent Seclusion After Show

Members pledge to retire quietly to their toys immediately after the show to redeem the name of the devil’s girl from the island of things held up for retouch.

Healthful Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief

A vintage medical ad extols Cham berhiln's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach troubles constipation and poor digestion. It urges readers to try the product offered at druggists with free samples and claims swift recovery after use.

Building Permits and Local Dwellings Dictated by City Rules

A flood of building permits is reported for multiple city streets including Palmetto Avenue West Hous ton Street and Chicago Boulevard with costs ranging from 10 to 1250 dollars. Permits cover one to five room dwellings and sheds, alterations to an Alamo Cafe, and a blacksmith shop. Several individuals and a few businesses appear among applicants, with notes on a hotel guest and city business visitors.

Palmetto Avenua Marshall Johnston Lewis Street Allen & Beadle West Houston Strees Tuerte el Paso Street Jos Sada Fouranym Elie Morales Street Ail Hols Mitehpyl Street Daniel Perth Mason Street Munro Austin Misiness Tutu Coneland Paletsie H.oh. Kirtpetrick Pacif. Ig

Malaria Maker Tonic Promoted for System Cleansing

An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Calomel Tonic as a remedy to drive malaria from the body. The text targets Brown people and children with the claim of broad systemic cleansing, reflecting historic racialized language and product marketing norms.

Midland visitors mingle at Southland hotel scene

Midland resident Preit Bihim rooms at the Southern hotel while H A Wilrtiey and family from Paducah Ky arrived to spend the winter. Souithern hotel hosts Myr. Taley a sinual visitor to San Antonio. George Fin of Pearsall conducts business in the city. Wendall from San Marcos enjoyed Sunday in town. O F West from Nixon continues estate business at the Southern hotel. P P Modlin of Stania checks in for business.

Preit Bihim Midland H. A. Wilrtiey and Family Padaeah Myr Taley San Antonio Souithern George Fin Pearsall Wendall San Marcos T O. F. West Nixon Soeuvtiorn P. P. Modlin Stania

Entertainer Max Rogers stars in In Panama at Grand

The Grand presents Max Rogers the "Little Fellow" of the Rogers Brothers in In Panama with high color and a large chorus. Charley Grapewin appears next Wednesday with a string of new acts. The Madelo Dancer headlines and the show promises a strong lineup and matinees. The Mura Hunting company at Empire offers Queen of the Arena with Miss Hunting delivering a vivid model role and strong supporting turns.

Max Rogers Rogers Hoothera Joe Kane New Forke New York Wild Jikiys Madelo Rogers Brothers Panama Mr. Rogers Tts Hne Max Hogigan Charley Grapewin Mr. Plaplt Mura Hunting Company Empire Opera House Miss Hunting al Bunting Mr. Wintinger Mr. Morgan Louis Lytton Bernard Siye Michu Miss Anderson Eleverly Miss Thorn Adele Miss Whittle Messrs Clark Percival Queen of Lie Arena Bunting Mitinece

Deafness Cured by Hyomel Letter Adverts Claim

A letter from Earl Howe of Allogin Michigan recounts relief from deafness and catarrh after using Hyomel. The testimonial touts Hyomel as a cure and describes the product, its use, and a money back guarantee. It claims Hyomel neutralizes germs and mucus in nose and throat, with a permanent hearing restoration noted. Lexar Drug Co advertised Hyomel kits for sale.

Earl Howe Allogin Mich Australia Lexar Drug Co America

Royal Theater amazes with vaudeville and wire acts

A packed Royal Theater showcases Jemten from tt le dame and a stellar vaudeville lineup. The Arkansas dance, Lavelo the wire performer, and Master Wolfe receive roaring applause while Lizzie Weller and a clever musical sketch ensure strong crowd energy. Matinees run daily with two shows remaining this week.

The Royal Clovernasa Wolfe Baen Roger Gray Marion Minor Lizzie Weller Ehlid Akio Herbael Feltov Halns Polton

Happy Hour Theater gains new bill with laugh heavy show

Comedy night promises a fast paced jumble of wordplay and jests. Cast includes Bill Klagelay and Veeck Fico delivering rapid, witty routines aimed to elicit smiles and reactions from the audience.

Kent

Jersey Lily Writes A Romance At Sea

Special Correspondent recalls Lily Bangtry known as Jersey Lily later Sally de Bathe, a society beauty and actress turned novelist. She discusses her upcoming work titled Afloat at Sea, about 75,000 words, inspired by avoiding dull stories and linking to her earlier stage success Crossways. She explains writing proceeds from life, plays, and past novels, noting the risk and effort needed to publish.

Tendon Feb Tade Poyeliet Rearly Imperial Theater America

Dellmere sisters bring song and dance and more

The Dellsmere sisters perform a lively program with new songs and dances. The Miloneye will present a playlet while Miss Anis Brooks sings illustrated songs. A new moving feature is promised, claimed to be the biggest dime’s worth in town. Tickets grant any seat after passing the marquee.

Dellsmere Sisters Miloneye Anis Brooks Mae

Cure a Cold in One Day Claim by Grove Patent

An advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Teke LAXATIVE BROMG Quinina Tahiets with guaranteed results or money back. It asserts Druggist will refund if not effective and features BE W Grove’s signature on each bottle priced at 25 cents.

BE. W. Grove

Suit Seeks 20000 Damages Over Gas Blast Injuries

The second suit arising from October 3 gas explosion in a conduit at Housing Street and Avenue was filed today in the thirty seventh district court. Cloud Roland filed against Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co seeking 20000 damages alleging the blast sent a male object into a crowd near noon. The incident involved a manhole opening and damaged bystander effects.

Housing Street Avenuo Cloud Roland B. M. Roland Enirty-Seventh Southwastern Telegraph and Telephone Company

Divorce Decrees Granted in Two District Courts

The Fifty seventh district court grants a divorce for Catherine Tebls from Erhard Tebels. The Forty fifth district court grants a divorce for Marlo Louse Datly from John L. Dutty.

Tistrier Cataline Tebls Erhard Tehle Marlo Louse Datly John L. Dutty

Negro Fugitive Seen At Sherman

Special to The Light Paris reports BIL McIntosh the black man who shot Officer Draper is seen passing through Sherman. Sheriff Walker heads there this afternoon and Tina Newward plans to depart for Sherman. Reward has been raised to 150 dollars with Governor urged to aid the capture.

Sherman Paris Bil Mclntosh Draper Geen Sherrie Walker Tiina Weneward

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