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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
7
CITY NEWS lists WJ Jones 617 Soledad Wer man Beiliz 321 West Orpress and Ted R Flunters 614 Nola birnet as the three contenders for customs clerk in Eagle Pass after a 9 AM to 2 PM exam. Also noted are social events and local relief efforts involving Crossley and Matthews.
A San Antonio Light reporter questioned Tyler College of Tyler Texas about being the largest day school in America. The school boasted practical shorthand bookkeeping telegraphy railroad work and banking department tools plus an placing employment bureau. It urged readers to request a 162 page catalog detailing courses and prospects.
The Hemane society hosts a prize Mask Ball at Turner ball Myrtle Grove No 1 Women Circle on Thursday February 13 1908 with admission two cents. A clairvoyant act and garland display are advertised, with phone and address details for ticket inquiries. A democratic executive committee meeting rate appeal and travel options from Texas points are noted for Port Worth with ticket sales starting February 1 and return February 16.
A fragmented notice mentions The Original Mexican Restaurant at 7 119 Losoya St and an upcoming cultural program. The text also notes a heart attack of a traveling man at Military Place and a February 12 event with music, an Olive Grove prize, and a marriage license issued to W. Le King and Josephine Malian.
Preparations are underway for the Cattlemen convention in Ss Ausimio Miurehs on the 18th 19th and 20th with about 1000 visitors expected. A committee led by C B Atullaly arranged leaders and funds, aiming for 6000 in entertainment and lodging plans, as lists of hotels and boating accommodations are compiled for smooth access.
An advertisement claims women’s vague symptoms signal a womanly disorder. It describes insidious distress without clear pain, including misery and low mood, and promotes Wine of Cardus as a reliable tonic to renew vitality and stimulate female organs.
City and the Galveston, Harrisburg & Ban AnbonEW railroad reached an accord to extend the subway project. The agreement sets a December 3, 2008 deadline to begin construction with work to extend along Nolan Street and related avenues. City officials and railroad executives met to finalize terms and outline timelines for engineering and approvals.
The San Antonio Light invites poetry submissions for its Valentine verse contest with cash prizes. Entries must be in by 6 o clock Friday evening February 14 and must be signed with name and address. Anonymous verses will not be considered. The top three will be announced in The San Antonio Light on February 16.
A battered San Antonio 21 years ago report discusses a quarterly summary by Kestiey Maynes, noting efforts by Mid Chk yate and local figures. It mentions a supervisor Chardin and a plan to push a building project toward anticipated completion, with references to regional groups and civic actions.
Poised as a medical advert, this item touts a sensational claim that modesty of women causes reluctance to seek treatment. It promotes Dr. Bigree's Favorite Prescription as an alleged cure with lavish endorsements, free pamphlets, and claims of universal efficacy from medical authorities, urging readers to request Gaudlike testimonials and to pay only postage. Local names and places anchor the piece in a late 19th century pro patent medicine tone.
Fragmented text describes lectures by Prof. Ravinomd on Constantinople and other topics, with schedule hints for Monday afternoons. It mentions a Women Carnival Aides meeting Saturday to plan a flower sale for the spring carnival and lists committee arrangements and invitations. Details are garbled but indicate a university or local association hosting talks and event planning sessions.
The notes from the superintendent discuss student absences and pending reorganization of classes within days. It lists enrolled ladies and notes a shift in seating and staffing as the school adjusts. Post graduates await placement in advanced grades and several names are named for spit work and commercial course progress. Mary Smith, a Dalhis shaksles graduate, completed a commercial course with top averages referencing her San Antonio High School foundation.
The Milam School reports top averages for post term and lists high and low performers across grades from first to seventh. Notable names include Loraine Muenhy Grace Kesster Josephine Crow Ruta Grey and others, with several students marked as never absent or tardy.
About 8000 chemists are in the United States with a very large proportion engaged in industrial work, indicating strong emphasis on applied chemistry and manufacturing sectors across the country.
A fragmentary report notes ships in distress during a severe maritime event. Details about casualties or exact vessel names are not fully clear in the text. Authorities warn of ongoing search and rescue efforts as weather conditions hinder operations.
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