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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1908

Page

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Texan Bottlers Attend National Association Meeting

The Texas Bottlers Association met at a Mexican supper event with about 1 members present. Speakers urged affiliation with the National Bottlers Association, noting it has existed 38 years. Attendees discussed pure bottled drinks, quality control, and consumer responsibility while stressing honest labeling and safeguarding products from tampering.

Newcomb Ienary Cari National Botelers' Association Chicago Texan Association Yale National Organization Roo Lazenby Waco Carge Asene Associaian Hepcome Texas National Association Ie Sdelely Toante. Tir TS. Abbott Seiry Denton Ciilel Nponh Association Benall Antion

Vets form Military Order of the Serpent at meeting

Spanish American war veterans formed the Military Order of the Serpent at a largely attended gathering. Dodie received the top post Ge Gu Grandia simo. R. G. Callahan, G. Taylor, and T. G. LeSturgeon were elected to other titled offices amid interest in fellowship among veterans. The notice also includes unrelated ad lines for laxatives and laundry services.

Military Order of the Serpent Dodie Ge Gu R. G. Callahan Taylor Wie Mile Dutto T. G LeSturgeon

Plan for world’s largest roof garden at Pennsylvania Terminal

New York reports arrangements among Pennsylvania railroad and manager Thompson Lut Fark to lease the roof of the big terminal at Seventy Avenue and Thirty-second Street for 20 years at about 5.9 million dollars. The roof garden would be a year round park with summer use and winter sports potential. The promoters expect a multi entertainment complex with football or baseball if possible and Coney Island style attractions as features. The structure is described as load bearing for a heavy mass and unlikely to collapse.

New ‘York Pennsylvania, Railroad Thompson Lut Fark Goa Iskind Hampson Pennsylvania Railroad Lia Morool He Tugel Coney Island

North supply houses enjoy pleasant stay in San Antonio

Members of the association report their time in San Antonio has been one of the most pleasant experiences of their lives as several supply houses from the north took the moment to gently roast each other across the testa] oad.

Testa San Antonio

Credit Men Plan To Boost City Business At Annual Meeting

The San Antonio Credit Men's Association met at the International Club to discuss uniting with the Credit Clearing House and inviting merchants from nearby towns for Spring Carnival events. Plans include a banquet for out of town buyers and more frequent social gatherings, with President Wolff and General Manager Peacock praised for orderly leadership.

Chimelicon San Antonio Credit, Men’s Association International Club Executivs Ncasion Atmong Charles 7. Land Southwestern Superintendiatt Credit Clearing House Wolff Jake Wolff Thomas L. Peacock Manger Take Wolff Victor Hugo Ralph Hugo Jenry T. Halt Edward Dreiss M. Burt B. Lanth William Basse Otto Rock L. Jeffers M. Bernheim William 2. Tatman da Ring WA. Morrison George

Cardui praised by Jasper woman for relief and health

Mrs R H Cox of Jasper Alabama claims Cardui relieved her symptoms after years of use. She states she is almost 50 with no female troubles and urges other women to try the medicine, noting it has been in her home for about 12 years. She says she tells visiting women to take a dose before doctors.

R. H. Cox Jasper Ala Cardui Cardin

Fire Duty and Deaths Highlight Fire Chief Remarks

New York dispatch quotes Fire Chief Croker on deputy Kurger’s death from a leap door fall amid a salvaging fire. He laments high fatality among firefighters, noting several killed in a month and arguing that risking lives is intrinsic to duty. Firemen reflect on dangers and the urge to suppress blazes quickly.

New York Croker Kurger Owy Agery Groker Charioy Miong Sainte

Building Trades Meeting At San Antonio Labor Council

Tonight’s gathering of San Antonio building trades unions is billed as important with officer elections and key decisions on the newly organized Trilla Tradex Section. Members from plasterers electricians and other crafts will be present to shape the labor effort in the local construction industry.

Labor Council San Antonio Cartiputars Trick Wlasterers Alenctiurnl Ivory 7 Srk

Trust Busters Meet in Denver for Prosecution Plan

Missouri Attorney General W A Hadley and Assistant AG Blake will travel to Austin to confer with Texas AG Davidson and Kansas AG Jackson on possible prosecution of alleged Tunber trusts. The meeting will decide next convention site for the Association of Attorneys General. Venue changes and political campaign timing discussed. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad and Ladies Auxiliary event noted.

W. A. Hadley Missouri Blake Austin Davidson Texas Jackson Kansas Jackson Willy Hadley Bag Mae San Antonio All Torneys Association of Rheys General United States Tindley le Prestedent Association Mestackson Attoreeya Oonerl Bingham India Detson Colorado Anglia Blanche Elid Jey Trenver St. Louis Aimmier Init Ad Brntas Tsevela Han

Surprising Court Appearance by Jimingz in GOP Context

A court session saw Jimingz unexpectedly join proceedings while Donnedta Jiminex attended as usual. The police reported a disturbance attributed to excessive drinking the previous night, with Bucks Nned priced at $5 and Timines creating distraction. Jiminex later retreated to the pier, muttering a wary phrase about a grand gendarme.

Jimingz Court Jiminex Timines Alming

Mi-o-nam Promises Cure For Stomach Ailments

A San Antonio doctor shortage creates misery as prescriptions claim Mi-o-nam strengthens the stomach and boosts digestion. The Rexay Drug Company backs a money back guarantee on a 60 cent box if it does not cure, urging readers to try the product despite unclear wording and dubious claims.

San Antonio Xiven Rexay Drug Company Ghitvantes

Three More Days for George Washington Essays

The San Antonio Light announces a contest for George Washington essays open to all pupils of public and private schools, academies and colleges. Essays must be one side of paper, under 150 words, signed with writer name and school, and submitted to The Light by Washington's birthday evening. Winners will have their names published in The Light on February 23.

George Washington Washington San Antonio O'Cocr Office of the Light

Negro Wielder of Razor in Custody

Jay Morris, a young man described as a negro, is in custody on an assault to murder charge in county court. Detectives tracked him after a Sunday attack on his wife, locating him at an in house strip in South Rue where she reportedly fled. The case notes include prior violence and alleged rape within the family, with ongoing sensational public interest noted in the article.

Jay Morris Frank Newsam Mortle Morris South Rie Marria Lim Moenay Sist Gong Miler Ian

Immigrant lad found in Mali in a frozen state

Mrs Stott of 125 San Pere Place rescued a scantily clad 9 to 10 year old Mexican boy found on the street. The boy was cared for by Mrs Scott until Humane Society officials took over. The boy shows no recognition or memory of his origin and is in frail health. He is under sheriff care awaiting trace of his family. Separately Bayan, revenue official from the Philippines, arrived in Matilla on leave from Manila. He has Texas newspaper background and plans travel to San Francisco then the Philippines.

Mali Matthews Tuneant Society Wupost Th. Stott San Pere Place Scott Humane Society Alieht Avery Inghecile Ban Pedra Plice Anselt N.P. Bayan Matilla Athia Sity Moxla Pex Manila Iniginal Payne Phinppinas Deven Texas Polestloc Beaumont Sogaly Philippines Rayne San Fynnelyco

Philippine vets arrive at the post

The Third Squadron of the Third Cavalry, nine enlisted men and four officers, arrived at Port Sam Houston at 4 AM. They unloaded at 7:30 AM and moved to temporary quarters, with permanent posts to be assigned. Colonel Joseph H. Darst commands the regiment and Major William Brown leads the squadron. both are on leave.

Third Cavalry Port Sam Houston Lic San Francisco Ah Ace Reniy Nini Infantry Tn Dts Joseph H. Darst Anl William @. Brown

Runaway horses injure Schertz man on Main

A Schertz resident and a bystander suffered injuries when a frightened horse pulling a buggy bolted on Main Street at 9 16 this morning. The buggy overturned near West Commerce and Soledad as an automobile passing by spooked the horse. Hofturetar was badly trampled on the head and taken to a drugstore for treatment. The second buggy ran away and another collision followed. both buggies were destroyed. The owner of the second buggy remains missing.

W. Hoffarehtur Schertz Big County Florey Street Hofturebtar Stork West Commorce Soledad S. K Ainto Arckets Cahti Wood & Coal CO Raleela Nanay

Veteran Soldier Dead in Austin Brigade Service

Austin Texas February 19 Veteran J W Lightsty aged 78 who served with Anot s brigade died here yesterday. He had long resided in this city and leaves a large family and grown children.

Austin Tex J. W. Lightsty Anot

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Thes. Goggan & Bros Houston and Navarro Streets Fabiano Sopa de Arras Hueves VETS Order OF Serpent B. W. Grove City Steam Laundry Ben M. Wofford Pennsylvania Terminal Station Royce W. P. Blume Elko Bull's Credit Nen Gilad Leax Primsess Rink J, T. Burnett & Co, Undertaterk R. H Cox Jasper, Ma Department Trust Busters Denver Hadley Hood Princ Mick Rui Ike Place Thursaly Turner Mall Colonial Theater Razor Joe Morris Plehues Schertz Man U. B. Shark Shelby County Brady Commissioners' Court Cascareta
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