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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

5

City Health Board Meeting Planned At City Hall

The board of health holds a regular meeting at 4 o clock this evening in city hall to consider routine business. Garland, clairvoyant, 727 E Houston street appears in the item list. White Rose dance scheduled for Thursday at Mission garden hall with admissions for Queenis and Arta.

Board of Health Garland E. Houston Street Petra Mission Garden Hall Queenis Arta

Divorce Record Amid Scrambled Names

A damaged clipping reports a divorce record with unreadable names and garbled terms. The fragment hints at parties possibly titled Cetop what vourt and Willvelopin rs, with unclear jurisdictions or docket identifiers, leaving the core action and participants unspecified.

Willvelopin

Shoots to Stop Fugitive in Chavez Street Police Stop

A pursuit ended with shots fired near Chavez Street and North as police attempted to stop a fugitive last night. The incident caused a moment of excitement in the city, with officers responding promptly and ordering nearby bystanders to safety. No further details were immediately available.

Chavez Stree

Hin Dip O Cure Kidney and Nerve Troubles

An ad for Hindipo claims cures for Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy and bladder inflammation. M Fischer a druggist at 510 East Boston Street offers Hindipo with a prepaid mail option. A guarantee promises refund if no results. six boxes cost 2.50.

Bright M. Fischer Boston Street

Fourteen Years A Texas Convict

Ex convict John Wilton recalls release from prison on November 28, the harsh reception by society, and his struggle to find work in San Antonio after parole. He describes fresh hopes dashed by cold reality, scarce kindness, and the ongoing stigma of being an ex convict. Editor hints at further detail on convict life and lease abuses tomorrow.

John Wilton H Wat Oman Rush San Antonio Het Real Wilson

Fragmented OCR notice on alcohol sales and contact

The readable text mentions limited time offers for sweet or sour wine and various bourbon brands with ages and a price of four dollars. It references Edgewood Maryland and a New Phone number. The garbled lines imply a local sale or advertisement with contact details to call.

Limbarger Tree Maryland

Assault charge against 22-year-old on Roosevelt Avenue

A 22 year old, Charles Corned, was arraigned before Judge Leckey by the police court on a Roosevelt Avenue incident described as assault. He was held on $10 bond and faced preliminary hearing in the Wiggs dagen ing area.

Struk Newnnn Charles Corned Iidge Leckey Dagen Ing Ken Pace Roosevelt Avenue Westeriey Wernann

Arrest Request After Public intoxication Case

A woman named Mota Fowler entered Police Headquarters yesterday afternoon asking to be placed in jail on intoxication charges. In court this morning before Judge Buckley she was fined one dollar and released with a warning. The fragmentary transcript includes garbled dialogue and mentions various unrelated items and product names.

Mota Fowler Paige Polles Erie Julse Buckley Tia Rey

Taft Plans Magazine Writing and Dinner Tribute

Taft attends a dinner in honor of Blithe Root where Taft will speak briefly and depart on an early train to Washington Friday. The item touts a medicinal product sold by the Bexar Prix Co promising to clear air passages soothe irritated throats and cure a persistent cough.

Keech Priatdontovier Adochoe Honey Taft Taft Hanor Bexar Prix Co

Taft Polishes His Inaugural Address

New York February 25 The draft inaugural address by President-elect Taft is nearing completion with a final revision. The document will express policies the new administration plans to pursue and is expected to be delivered with careful preparation. Taft will read the speech to President Roosevelt and other close associates.

New York Roosevelt

Raise Sloop of War Sunk 132 Years Ago

New York reports the sloop of war Ayrough sunk off the Fore Thunderage coast has been raised after 132 years. The vessel, 190 feet long with most of its hull well preserved, was found in shallow depths. Owner Stephen Howej and Col M. Thompson family connections are noted in the telegram.

Raise Sloop OF War New York

Mexican Specialties Corner Main Plaza Ad

An old storefront ad promotes El Llano Tequila cigars and cigarettes with low prices. Mentions Aug. tam burger corner Main Plaza and Wort Commerce. Phone number 741.

Mecca el Llano Tequilla Wort Phohn

Belknap Rifles Banquet Saturday Honors Late President

The Belknap Rifles hold their eighth anniversary banquet Saturday at the Falstaff in Wheel tidiling. Activities begin at 8 o clock with a ride to the chapel room. A large attendance is expected to honor the late Senator Adbt i Graen, their beloved president and captain, whose memory inspired a movement.

Panyhet Ie Bellup Rifles Association Lhe Luastimuster Benn Lini Askonindion I. Graen

Hexamethylenetetramine in Folny's Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts hexamethylenetetramine as a valued ingredient in Folny's Remedy, promoted as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. It urges use at first signs of irregularities and notes sale by the Bexar Drug Co.

Bexar Dring Go

Cardinal Hervas Called to Reward Amid Death

Spain on February 2 reports Cardinal Whishop of Toledo dead after a long life that began in TRA and saw him elevated to cardinal in 1804. The notice advertises a free bookish on improved treatments for rupture and kidney ailments, with instructions to mention this paper. located at Invalidnys Hotel in Buffalo, New York.

Spain Whishop Toledo Tle Tra Invalnys Hotel Buffalo N.Y

P. G. Clerks Enjoy A Social Session

Clerks of the local postoffice host a social gathering during their monthly meeting in the federal building swing row. Attendees enjoyed a warm dinner with turkey and bread stuffing and other fare, sharing a sociable event.

Trasnar Mopthly Federal Building Severt Clarks

Amendment to State School Law Introduced

Representative Chester Ferrell of Roway County introduced a measure in the House seeking to amend the state school law. The proposal aims to allow the San Antonio school board to levy a local tax to fund school operations, with a focus on improving facilities and independent schooling within the district. The bill faces questioning about its fiscal impact and distribution across districts.

Chester ‘Ferrell Roway County San Antonio

Gates Tourists Spend a Day Here

A Gates Jourline party arrived in San Antonio from New Orleans after Mardi Gras and toured sites of interest. Led by J. J. Tippett, the group planned a Mexico trip via Monterey and Tampico, then Mexico City. Notables include Mrs. Florence Nettleton and Mr. Samuel McClare among others.

Mumhey San Antonio New Orrleans J. J. Tippett Alam Mexico Gan Avonte Mes Title Freeman Thleda Gey Rou Colla Aurava O. Gamible Toledo Tars Samuel McClare Slater Man Mira Florence Nettleton

Lodge Meetings Tonight in San Antonio Area

Union and fraternal lodge gatherings fill tonight’s schedule with multiple halls listed across San Antonio. Union Labor and Trades Council meet at 8 oclock, while other groups such as Frohsing Maennerchor gather at Mission Garden hall and various lodges hold their own sessions.

San Antonio Trades Council Council Hall

Marmol tablets and claimed fat reduction plan recalled

A fragmented notice discusses Marmol prescription tablets sold for fat loss, touting rapid slimming with little stomach disturbance. It notes alleged side effects, including thinner appearance, and claims a price of 75 cents delivered to Marmiola Company in Detroit, Mich.

Man Marmiola Company Detrast

Women Foot Pads Assist At A Hold Up In New York

Mrs Louis Hulcomb, a teacher, recounted a holdup on West Jub Street where she and her maid confronted by a man and a woman duo. The assailants allegedly dragged her, took her pocketbook and a draft, leaving about $26 and an East ward draft missing.

New York Pet Louis Hulcomb Tetcher Hriusig Sixth Avenue A& Man Saleeg East Ward

Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh Advertised

Hazardous ads warn against ointments containing mercury and internal prise products sold by unscrupulous firms. The text condemns mercury based nostrums and urges avoiding internal use or external application that harms the head and sinuses. It mentions doctors’ proscription and branded products like Halls Family in relation to constipation remedies.

Cheney Toledo Mercury Stelig Ayster ATRIA Prive Hal Constipa Jon

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