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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1909

Page

16

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Benefits

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming pure blood is essential for all organs. It asserts the tonic eradicates scrofula and cures eczema, catarrh, rheumatism, and dyspepsia while boosting health and sleep, with testimonials from Atlantic City. It markets liquid and tablet forms, touting 100 doses for one dollar.

Hood Wald CO Tisov Atlantic City eHood Costa

Glamorous Parisian Gowns and Medieval Accessories Trend

The piece discusses extravagant gowns by Margainet Jaersix and exotic Parisienne styling. It notes ironical accessories like the Alps bag and alma bag, inspired by eleventh century monks and medieval pageantry, used to complete high fashion looks and harmonize with nostalgic splendor.

Ineos Khu Bolouton Margainet Jaersix Alps Deccars

Compliment From Houston on San Antonio Meat Inspectors

Houston Chronicle writer Frank Putnam praises San Antonio meat inspection as a model for other cities. He notes a central slaughterhouse with a trained veterinarian, all butchers paying a small fee, and suggests Houston should adopt similar safeguards after municipal reforms improved finances and services.

Houston Chronicle Houston Frank Putnam San Antonio Putnam

Flowers Taken From Graves To Honor Mother

Five youths from Mexia were apprehended after stealing flowers from graves at a local cemetery. They claimed they meant to honor their mother and did not realize it was wrong. The cemetery caretaker condemned the act as a serious offense and warned the youths to refrain in the future.

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Fragmentary clash between youths and officer at graveside

A damaged OCR passage shows a smaller girl pleading with an officer while releasing someone. The scene shifts to a tense exchange about depredations and a plea to not disturb graves, ending with the chief and child bearing flowers and tears at the city hall.

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GOPELAND Jaffe Wedding at Pretty Home Ceremony

A home wedding took place Sunday evening at 7 30 at 227 Nano Street the residence of the bride parents Mr and Mrs Wy Jaffe Miss Fannie Jaffe married Alton Copland of New York The house was decorated with flowers pink and white Services were conducted by Rev Marks assisted by Rev Solomon.

Wy Jaffe Nano Street Fannie Jafte Alton Copland New York Key Marks Rov Solomon

Work While You Sleep Health Promotion Caution

An advertisement touts a product claiming to aid digestion and bowel health with phrases about a “great health maker” and a “box” format. It emphasizes that millions use this product and presents it as a largest seller.

Elegant wedding notes in Wilkinsburg dairy

Rida wore a white satin directaire with orchids and a maid of honor Zonie Jaffa sister to the bride. Mr Ate PR Caster of Wilkinsburg attended as the groom. A reception followed and guests presented gifts. Foley’s Oying Laxative advertised as a remedy for constipation and liver trouble.

Rida Dily Wiley Zonie Jaffa Directaire Salia Ate Wilkinsburg Foley Thas Dexar, Drug Co

Pay in Advance or No Special Officer Comes

City Marshal Van Ripon declares no permit will be issued for events needing a special officer unless the compensation is paid in advance. The action follows reports of several officers being shorted in recent weeks. Traditionally promoters paid for specials at admission sites, but recent incidents prompted the new policy.

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Ground For Hope. Pattadelphia Ledger Version

A damaged OCR passage notes a prisoner downed in a scene at Cheer un bin lewyen and a confrontation about guilt. The fragment hints at a mob view and a guarded claim of innocence amid a charged moment in an unnamed locale. Names or clear facts are not recoverable from the text.

Pattadelphia Ledger

Blood flows when friends fall out in street brawl

Manuel Ramon age 24 and Savages Gensiles age 84 were involved in a street affray at the corner of South Laredo and San Luis streets. Ramon suffered a deep cheek wound and a finger was nearly amputated. Both were arrested by Officers Quintana and Bilis and charged with affray.

Manuel Ramon Gensiles Santa Flores Xt & Celerk South Laredo San Luis Quintana Bilis Po- Nea Quion Sabe Gonzales

Two Men Charged With Assault to Murder in Houston Street Arrest

Charcon with assault to murder, Pred Ashton and Manuel Raines were taken into custody by Policeman Campbell at 6 o clock Thursday evening. Alberto Montindio filed affidavits. Montiniio alleges a stabbing occurred four months ago. Moon Mantindia warned Officer Campbell after seeing Ahan and Reines on Houston street. the suspects deny any assault or acquaintance.

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