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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
7
An advertising claim extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as vital for normal blood and immune health. It asserts it treats scrofula eruptions anemia rheumatism nervous debility and fatigue, touts 20 ingredients, and warns against inferior substitutes with a price of 100 doses for $1.
The Association of Life Insurance Presidents formed a committee to study Prof. Irving Wisher of Yale's proposal for a national health education campaign funded by life companies. He claimed modern hygiene could add 15 years to life and reduce policy costs. Dr. A J Beall and wife from San Marin arrived for a brief visit.
Washington Feb 24 The United States Supreme Court denied Marcellus Thomas a Negro defendant a reversal of his death sentence for killing women in Harris County Texas. He argued jury selection discriminated against his race, but the high court refused to intervene, leaving Texas court decisions intact.
Dr Frank Paschal led the Associated Charities meeting as head, with all old officers and directors reelected for the year at the Y.M.C.A. Others named include M J Buem as vice president and Sali Haley as agent. The group reported aid to over 900 persons from a total expenditure of 2187.55, plus numerous visits, garment distributions, and investigations. Spiritual and civic figures spoke, with musical offerings during the session.
Lent season opens as Ash Wednesday begins a 40 day period of services in Catholic, Evangelical and other churches. St Marys Catholic church conducts daily services except Mondays and Saturdays. St Anthony offers Tuesday services with sermon and benediction. Bible readings Wednesday night. Fridays feature Stations of the Cross. Children’s service Thursday at 8:45 a.m. at the waterworks. A mission starts next Sunday and runs to Easter by the Paulist Fathers. Services noted at St Mark’s Malscovel and Movalians, and Cynee Lutheran plans Lenten services with a sermon by Reverend W Stein of Seguin.
An elderly man, Finacune Piracune, was seriously bruised after a collision at the corner of Houston and St. Mary’s streets yesterday afternoon involving a cart and a Carter Grocery wagon. He was taken to his home for medical care with injuries to the hip and head but no skull fracture reported.
Irregular OCR letter extols Grape-Nuts and Postum as the best breakfast choices. A Michigan reader claims seven years of use improved health and sleep, with children thriving on the cereal. The note invites readers to believe these testimonials are genuine and ongoing.
Baltimore readers glimpse a bold claim that a giant near earth telescope by Prof. Holts Wood at Johns Hopkins could bring Mars into view. The device uses a cement or stone lens surface to minimize vibrations, aiming to render Mars and its features, moons, gravity, and possible surface details visible from Earth. The project faces immense technical and construction hurdles yet promises a vast expansion of knowledge if realized.
Plans for a spring booster fest gain momentum with a meeting set at the Business Men's Club of the Manufacturers' League. canvass for funds starts immediately as organizers aim to fund exhibits of city manufactured products in a centrally located building.
Arrangements for the reception of President Eliot of Harvard University are complete. Upon his arrival from Austin, a reception committee will meet him, an automobile will be at his disposal, a luncheon at the Country Club will precede a banquet at the Menger. O J Maroner of Dallas will welcome, Eliot will deliver the main address, with G W Osden and Ty B Maza giving responses on Southern and Texas Universities respectively. About 75 guests are expected, with coffee music and college color decorations.
The case centers on a wife abandonment by EA Newman as alleged by Jal Newman. The complaint claims she Deserted her on February 1, leaving her destitute and in need of support or care.
Mayor Callaghan announced city paving orders on West Commerce Street. The General Supply and Commission Company will perform the work using sandstone rack and granite at intersections, leaving the concrete foundation in place. Funding authorization will be approved by the city council Thursday afternoon.
Sian Antonio members of the Maighes of Columbus who attended a Fourth degree exemplification at dating Sunday returned to the city yesterday. Names listed include P. Smith GG Smith Dwyer Alward Matit Aylle and others. Train and schedule details note arrivals and departures between Corpus Christ and nearby towns with several lines referencing lines to Houston and Cuero.
Jude Phil Shook, visiting Austin, expresses hope for a Bexar County court bill. The measure aims to address ongoing legal proceedings and mentions HUD funding guidelines. Critics argue it skirts due process and may strain county judiciary resources amid existing suits.
Fragmentary ad copy urges readers to revise diet and use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to relieve stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. Claims quick improvement after a few doses. Public notice style language appears in the damaged text with sample offers and druggist references.
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