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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
3
A bond to cover damages was approved to allow use of city plazas by the Spring Carnival association. Mayor Callighan and City Attorney Joseph Rian will draft the contract, following approval at yesterday’s council meeting. Weather, confetti, and parade plans were also discussed for the April fete.
A historical Newark case centers on alleged third degree brutality and police tactics. The piece details the murder of Frank Wilhelm, the violent treatment of his wife, and broader societal calls for reform. It discusses law, police actions, public fear, and proposals for fair justice, urging equal chances for all men.
The advertisement touts Vinol as a blood tonic improving color and vitality, and Vipol as a cure for indigestion nerve troubles and weakness. It links women’s complaints to impure air, insufficient nourishment, and stress, claiming Vinol and Vipol restore strength, nerves, and sleep.
A Victorian prose and verse piece praising Queen of Tal, describing mercy and courage amid Neapolitan fears, with a fantasy tone. It recounts public sympathy for the queen, a dramatic scene with a wounded king, and a girl’s gift story linked to a poem about sorrow and power. The text blends royal images with fairy tale contrasts.
Fragmentary ad copy promotes questionable standards of beauty and body shape, with scattered lines about fat women, cleanliness, and appearance. It includes misaligned terms, odd spellings, and disjointed offers for mail order packages and “free” promotions, listing street addresses in San Antonio and unclear product references.
Tim Bast and geowe are excited about extending the Ue ind eur line. Mr. Rd Vollin moves into a new cottage on Msses Street. Richmond Jones returns from a Dallas visit. Mrs. Limtin improves her residence on tire street. Mrs. Gangler and family return from Fount Hie suratay Richmond Janus with Nora Janes aut. Belton Rabe Smit hosts a gathering on his street. A visit to Mt Lovin by Mannie sruithe Myx. Win Cartwright receives greetings from his daughter in Bt. Lovin. Mra. J. BG. Saimin on Vine Street. Ve. Chirver from Mission Hewaii speaks at End Tresbyterian church. The Waist Big Presbyterian ladies society holds a meeting. An Anary ad announces a dance. illos Anselbend reports Tivproving Tas AQML GH AnderBoN Street. A famine owner by Gull Lyne Wesslulen Tuesday night. MV Foxtel visits Lon telioa while two large tooling schools are planned. He will be gone in MOUNTS. Harry Smyth recalls events on glovated Rue. Alex. Forbyouk improving smithy whey on ATMA Lire. Mr BR Johnson and family move to a new home on Bunny Stone. East Erie Tinveverment glory members noted in Tow weeks Mowl.
The issue lists various fraternal and civic groups holding meetings this evening. Lodges and halls named include Manrae Lodge No 424 at Gold Fellows hall, Concordia Lodge No 1793, Red Men, Alamo Lodge, Alamo Fade No dd, AL FL and A.M Masonry Temple, Golden Star Council No 92, San Antonio Aerie No 70, Bayler's hall, Fremorian Afternoon, Friendship Temple No 2, Pythian Sisters, Pythian Hall, Deutscher Maennerchor Beethoven Hall, and others.
A historical notice discusses marriage intentions tied to Jewish women and age consent. It references a rule requiring advance notice and compulsory education measures prior to marriage, with emphasis on protecting unmarried women and regulating unions.
Birth announcements list Mr. and Mrs. John Cl. Oxletter of 110 Powers Street with a child named Baer Dees born February 7, and Mr. and Mrs. Pinto Ding of Nueva Street with a child born February 8. Also Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Satdigg of 12 South Perio welcome a newborn February 8.
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