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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
8
Doctors urge daily baby weight checks using small wicker basket scales. Tiny enamel indicator marks gradual gain while weight rises slowly with steady feeding. Track daily gains as a family treasure for years, but seek doctor if weight stalls or declines.
A failing home remedy for colds uses a pine compound and whiskey, mixed with glycortic and other ingredients. Instructions say to dose every four hours, claiming it will cure coughs and break up a lingering fever. All ingredients are advertised as available from drug stores in Hallonnee bottles with airtight screw caps.
The article discusses expected baby weight growth by age, noting a 1 year old should weigh about 31 pounds and a 4 year old about 23 pounds, with ranges for normal development. It asserts most babies track averages, implying good health prospects if growth remains steady.
Guido Merio, a Mdina newspaper man in New York, plans to use his publications to promote low rates as a result of the Alaska-Yukon Pacific expedition. He believes thousands of New Yorkers in crowds may relocate to rural districts of the west in search of future homes.
President Varnes P Brown and Secretary JJ Vance authorized to Austin to defeat a legislative rival bill. Thoroughbread association favors a futurity rave this year. Printing bids awarded to Gnewsay Worlet at 6.04 per page. Funds from the forefold and prize money offers reviewed.
An advertorial claims eczema is curable by Oil of Wintergreen compound mixed with thyma and elycer ine, promising relief within thirty to thirty two days. It cites testimonials from a lawyer and customer, stating rapid improvement and full recovery after two months, urging sufferers to seek the remedy from A M Fischer Drug Company.
Pro W. O. Coffey offers a free fifteen day trial of a treatment claimed to cure catarrh and deafness. He invites every sufferer to try it at his expense, and provides a mailing address to respond.
A procession of building permits is recorded for San Antonio areas including Frey for a sheroom dwelling and shed on Washington Place, Mueller for four one room dwellings on Guadalupe, Gray for a one room addition on South Flores, Bollinger for a two room addition on Burnett, Dawson for a five room dwelling on Dittmar, Camptel for a four room one story on Sen Tadeo Place, Jarratt for two four room dwellings and sheds on Monter Street, Jagisi for a six room two story dwelling on Children River, and other entries naming a school shop project on Cha ven Street, Nassif for a five room dwelling on Las View, Callahan and de daggers for a two room dwelling on Dayning Street, Wilsons for a shed on Lexington Avenue, Vern for a three room dwelling on Colorado Avenue, Battersby for a three room dwelling on Latim Street, and additional entries listing costs such as 25 and 500 dollars.
San Antonio business leaders and railroad officials debated extending mail and freight collection to Brownsville and El Paso. Directors urged an extra train for Brownsville and improved mail collection to speed late deliveries, citing delays from current eight hour collection limits.
An advertisement touts Charcoal Lozenges from Shiart’s Charcoal Lovingra, claiming to absorb toxins, aid digestion, and freshen breath. It promises quick relief of bad breath and sour stomach, promotes honey flavor, and offers a trial mailed free from F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
The ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims kidney disease is common and underdiagnosed, warns of Bright's disease, and promotes sample bottles and full sized remedies from Kilmer Co with addresses in Binghamton New York. It urges readers of The San Antonio Daily Light to say they saw the offer.
A report notes a meeting where Alution favors weldtouy sp n ion for the jetty at Aran harbor and HOU, Kirkpattrigk Wax led committees from the Business Mov's cn to back Anetha for Wild animal bounty. A.W. Campbell of Lincoln Nebraska invited to address the club amid farming interests.
A dense 1909 transfer log records deeds in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Entries include transfers of lots and blocks, with prices ranging from $10 to $2,108, involving parties such as Francis Sidit, Camille Youngshlood, Clinton George, Cox, Leroy Dealt, Floyd McGont, and others. Names, parcels, and street corners indexed in old city blocks.
An inquest will be held at 2 o'clock by Coroner Ben Fisk into the death of Harry R. Blonwall whose body was found under a bridge on the Southern Pacific near Leon Creek. Foul play is suspected by Clement's relatives and Ed May, a companion who fell from the wagon.
Report says Clements was thrown from a freight train and will be buried Friday in the city cemetery. Survivors include relatives Mee fe Ci 627 Indiana sirens s Taxlur and Mra Hendricks both of this city, Johan Clemente, and Alex Clem from the Southern.
Sunset may resolve a local transport issue in Brownsville by proposing a through sleeper service from Houston to Brownsville via Victoria with connections. Anderson, passenger agent for Sunset, outlined plans to operate a through train over the Wiliston line, bringing a sleeper and possibly a coach into Brownsville early each morning.
News from San Antonio reports the marriage of Higear formerly of the city to Miss Mary Jamison on December 4 in the Philippines. Dr. Bigear, son of J. H. Biggar, heads the leper colony at Culion in the Philippine Islands.
A reader letter from Batts Crook Michigan praises Postum as a coffee substitute. She details long headaches and stomach trouble relieved after using Postum, noting taste comparisons to coffee and urging others to try the product as a healthful alternative. The letter ends with a plug for the brand and a reassurance of authenticity.
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