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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
1
A former inmate recounts his youthful crime and fourteen years in a Texas convict camp. He describes capture at eighteen, marriage to an actress, conviction for forgery, brutal camp conditions, starvation rations, cornbread and hominy meals, harsh punishments, and repeated whippings amid a harsh wood camp regime.
An ad claims rich red blood signals brains vitality and hope, tying digestion to overall health. It promotes Mi o Na as a stomach remedy available from Bexar Drug Co for 50 cents with a money back guarantee, and Booths Pills as a laxative option.
Austin, Feb. 18 Desiring to dispose of pending legislation the session debated measures including an occupation tax on sealers in non intoxicans and a tax on cold storage houses. A TB sanitarium appropriation of 200 900 was passed as the Thomas lobby charges discussion yielded little progress.
The citizens' Committee of 15 will not meet until its engineer finishes surveying the proposed extension of Travis streets and improvements to other north of Houston Street routes. A two week wait is possible before the committee can assemble.
Granada Spain Feb 1 Rioting over food import duties resulted in two deaths and five injuries. The scene described violence and heavy tensions as authorities struggled to maintain order amid the unrest.
Advertisement for A M Fisher, drugstore at 310 East Houston, claiming Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel bladder inflammation dropsy and nervous trouble are cured by kidney remedies. Guarantee offered with mail order six boxes for 2.50 prepaid and a 50 cent deposit for samples. Repeats promise of cure and trial without high cost.
The narrator recalls a convict camp scene at Lone Pine with a delicate bookkeeper and guards whipping inmates. A custodial note previews Wilson's tomorrow account of the Lone Pine Graveyard and ongoing convict experiences amid harsh discipline and fear.
An afternoon fire destroyed a barn and buggy owned by D. F. Coolerall. Reported losses include a chains and buggy contents valued around 3400 dollars. Authorities noted a department response and ongoing investigation into the blaze's cause.
A new restaurant at 205 N Presa opens under the management of Mr. and Mrs. P Monier. The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday February 20. The menu will feature Mexican and American dishes and during dinner and supper music will be performed by the Monier sisters.
An unclear snippet mentions mischances and relief claims, referencing Band Ballard’s Snow Linens and a pain relief product priced at 85¢, 50¢ and $1.00 per bottle sold by Bexar Drag Co. Kleck's Electric Volt Mattress Factory, noted as a large southern plant at 620-2 Main Avenue with a 1000 bale cotton yearly usage.
Special to The Light reports Amarillo County farmers rejoice after a rare shower this morning. Officials say the light rain should aid crops and pastures that have suffered during a long dry spell.
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