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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1909

Page

6

Prices of Good Things to Sat at Local Market

Lists vegetable fruits fish poultry and dairy items with unit prices. Includes tomatoes 8 for 100, sweet peppers 8 for 25 cents, lettuce 6 for 25 cents, cabbage 3 for a dime, cranberries 200 a quart, green onions 5 cents a bunch, cauliflower 4 for a nickel, melons and grapes priced per dozen or pound, oysters 8 dozen for 2, poultries like turkeys 20 cents dressed per pound, rabbits 23 cents each, and various root vegetables, seasonal fruit, and preserved goods.

Kershaws Ineipme

Society Notes From The Editors Office Events and Guests

Society columns report a busy schedule with visits and entertainments. Dr. and Mrs. Peck hosted Dr. Warren Hamilton from Kirksville as guest secretary of the American School of Osteopathy, while Mrs. H S Affleck hosted a yellow luncheon at 203 Martin Street in honor of Mrs. James Madison Harris of Blackmore Virginia. Other gatherings included Mrs. Donald Jacobs hosting a literary afternoon for Annie Johnston and a reception featuring yellow mescaline gowns, ferns, and roses.

Paul M. Peck Worth Quivy Street Warren Hamilton Kirkeville, Mo American School of Osteopathy H. S. Affleck Martin Street James Madison Harris Blackmore Cavers George 8. McElroy Matthew Cartwright Terrell, Mays J. H. Maury Dallas J. P. Oldham Alice Devine Smith B. G Barnes Jaques Clarence Manaham A. McDonald J. Morris Wy. Sfly A. A. Wilke Frank Winerich Donald Jacobs Annie Joanston Mrs. Jacobs

Women’s suffrage meeting draws global speakers

Ellen Terrylas, a noted suffragist, addressed a cross section of professional women urging support for suffrage. The gathering featured Dr Elisabbeth Garrett Ander soot Aldeburgh and Mag Chrystal MacMillan among others, with Ms. MacMillan arguing graduates from Scottish universities qualify to vote and detailing legal battles. Concepcion Felix de Calderon led Filipino women’s club efforts and 200 to 300 women joined for a general meeting. Also noted was a reception for Miss Roosevelt.

Ellen Terrylas Ping Elisabbeth Garrett Andersoot Aldeburgh Baylaul Wowa Will Mme Sarah Grand Beatrice Dun Mag Chrystal MacMillan House of Jords Hoase of Jesus MacMillan Blue Books Concepcion Felix de Calderon Sha Lew Islands Roosevelt

Recipe for Colds Mix Whiskey Glycerine Pine Compound

A dated remedy prescribes half a pint of good whiskey with two ounces of glycerine and a half ounce of concentrated pine compound from a druggist. Bottle kept wall chalked and dosed with one teaspoonful to a tablespoon every four hours, pine compound refined for medical use, sold in half ounce bottles with screw cap closures.

Mayor Declines Campaign In San Antonio School Board Race

Mayor Callaghan says he will take no part in the forthcoming San Antonio school board election on March 9. He will not endorse or oppose any candidates, noting his duties keep him busy and that education remains a city concern. Rumors hint at a new “Business Men's” ticket contesting existing nominees.

Callaghan Lnis Clivens San Antonio Noats San Antanio Caltaenan Schiool Board School Board Business Men

Miracle saves baby as ice box falls in yard

Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson of 31 Castro Street barely escaped tragedy when a 150 to 200 pound ice chest toppled over onto their two year old child. The box crashed to the ground but the infant escaped unharmed due to a rare stroke of luck.

Lee Johnson Castro Street Liever

Finnish Women Leaders Shaping National Service Frontier

The article profiles Dr Thelka Hultin and Dr Jullin as pioneering Finnish women in politics and social reform. It notes Hultin’s roles in the Finnish diet, humanitarian advocacy, and rail development influence, plus Jullin’s career in journalism, reform movements, and bridging gender roles during Finland’s struggle for autonomy. It highlights their commitment to aiding the poor and expanding midwifery and nursing services.

Thelka Hultin Flenish Uesree Mwellingfors Megan Statistical Bureau Young Fito Party Constan Vinland Bultin Hur Jullin Ride Ly Russia

Teachers Hear President Eliot in San Antonio Address

Ex President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard told San Antonio teachers that a school’s main function is to develop each child’s abilities rather than give all an equal chance. He urged stronger teacher preparation and centralized schools while noting the need for more resources and individualized attention. The audience honored him with a rose basket. Eliot praised the city and called San Antonio charming.

Chas, W. Eliot Harvard College San Antonio Eliot Padtia Tionsian Laudieune Nelson Lytle Faint Harvard Toagher Wliot Maigy Cinelion UF Mirat W. D. Williama San Antonis Gott Williams An Antonio Southland Sd Alamo City Wlint Andrew Carnegie Mrs. Ehyt Tlere Ias Atre Hliot Elioy Sunset Depot The Light Ater Houston Gaheston Antonia Dr. Ellot Menger

Cooking garbled patriotic recipes and salad ideas

A fragmented OCR passage presents a jumble of culinary instructions and ingredient lists for various salads and dishes. It mentions cucumber salad with slices arranged to resemble a whole cucumber, cold bean salad, white cherry salad, and dressing components including vinegar and olive oil. The text is corrupted with numerous misspellings and nonsensical phrases, making precise details uncertain.

Postum touted as coffee cure in reader letter

A reader letter extols Postum as a coffee substitute that ends headaches and stomach troubles caused by coffee. The note from Batt Creek, Michigan, claims Postum changed a family’s health and even altered a grocer’s bill, urging others to try it after positive taste reports.

Eversivns Heino Cthorus Tostiunt Wellville Pha

Divorce Granted in Hus Ritysinc District Court Case

A divorce was granted to Bentha Ghee Usne from C. B. Christiane in the Hus Ritysinc district court. The decision marks the end of the marriage segment in the public record.

Hus Bentha Ghee Usne C. B. Christiane

Frame storage house damaged by fire at 308 Santh Tlores street

Fire partially destroyed a frame storage building at 308 Santh Tlores street last night, with all contents burned. The origin is unknown. Owned by August Linburger the structure was used as a gas storage by Fy Ly Beatty and others. Estimated damage stands at 200 dollars. Vehicles furniture and animals affected. Fire officials investigating cause.

Tange Santh Tlores Street August Linburger Fy Ly Beatty Garekeep Sigbley Wlc Terry Tick Watlington Ie Cunley

February Fire Alarms Record Reported by City Hall

The February fire alarm report lists alarms in the city hall building and incidents during the month. Officials note multiple incidents and say a detailed tally of fires will be filed with the city collector next week.

Gethel

Judge Buckley Rules Dog May Use Teeth on Teaser

Judge Buckley dismisses a case of a dog bite after a child was bitten while a dog owner allegedly teased it. The ruling states that a dog owner is not automatically liable when a person trespasses or provokes an attack. The decision underscores that provocation can affect fault in canine incidents and references related testimony from Mrs. Hirdwell about the incident on a suburban street.

Jude Buckley Wy Stoves Weve Seoyiling Hirdwell Hevendants Tudge Hickley Thors Luatyis

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