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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
7
A vintage ad touts Munyon's Vitalizer as a cure for nervousness irritability and lack of confidence. It pledges quick, full vigor after the first dose with seven tablets per bottle and warns against quack remedies while urging immediate purchase from Munyon’s at Philadelphia.
Obituaries report William B. McClain age 48 of 2718 West Conmore Street died yesterday after illness. Body sent to Waveland Indiana for burial. Also Isarel Hargraves 7 and 18 wed by wife and children died yesterday at a sanitarium of pneumonia. Body sent home for funeral services. James J. Carey died after health issues living at 112 Wyantdig Street. Services will be held at St Marys cemetery. Survived by parents and relatives in Closton Iowa.
Ottawa Kas resident J T Peet visits the Business Men's club and notes a man with the same name A G Peet of Anmiword Ta, hoping for reunion with a past lover. The encounter prompts a poet’s sign reading Waove's mighty few Poets In the middle west, and a vow to confront the man in Iowa.
A fragment from the Baltimore American notes that veteran sailors show little interest in steam vessels. The odd phrasing suggests chatter about naval tech and dogs aboard ships, with quirky dialogue implying skepticism or humor about modern steam power and canine aboard barking at the sea.
A public notice invites San Antonians to submit amusing anecdotes about well known local figures for a chance to win cash prizes totaling 62 awards. Submissions must relate to stories told by or about the named residents listed at Alamo Plaza and surrounding streets, with new names added over time.
Public sale of about one thousand Chinese objects belonging to Mrs Edwin H Conger widow of the U S minister to China. Seized from royal palaces and other sites during the 1900 occupation, the sale may net around 199000 dollars with pieces ranging from statuary to temple goods and imperial palace fragments. Experts value the collection highly and view it as among the era's most elaborate auctions.
Los Angeles reports Diaz of Mexico invited for the stay of the American battleship fleet with entertainment by a meat committee. Governors of Arizona New Mexico Nevada Colorado Oregon Texas also invited as Honolulu dispatch notes Japanese here prepare to depart.
Tima Peru February 28 Two Deririan physicists and a professional group visited Hear Admiral Heang aboard the flagship Connroileut. After examination they declared Admiral Evans suffers from rheumatic erot but the condition is not serious. Pupils as Hosts. The Sherry society of the TWrett-One academy will host a luncheon at the sachiemy barl between hours of and lamarmw afternoon for the benefit of the students brary.
A Minnesota reader recounts five years of struggle with malnutrition and illness. After adopting Grape-Nuts, her appetite returns, digestion improves, and she gains strength, endurance, and 10 pounds in a year. She credits steady meals and the cereal for restoring energy and determination.
Frankfort Ky Governor Bradley was today elected United States senator from Kentucky. The vote split 4 to 60 with ex Governor Beckham leading. several Democrats briefly left the hall before returning, and a quorum was restored as the deadlock ended.
New York February 2. Dr C W Brove president of Trinity College North Carolina urged listeners that prohibition movement offers the southern man his chance to speak and cast his own vote. He said the south has long lived under a code where public morality rose above personal life and that the era of prohibition is a vital civic opportunity.
Paris dispatch reports growing unease over suspected anarchist activity with arrests near King Alfonso and strict secrecy by authorities. Extraordinary precautions are said to safeguard the king amid warnings and tests. The NY legal note references witnesses in courts and controversial remarks by a San Francisco lawyer.
A 1907 letter from Coca Cola Company general counsel John S. Candler asserts the firm did not fund political campaigns or contribute to any political cause. He states the company upholds federal law banning corporate political contributions, emphasizing their aim to promote a pure healthful beverage and advertise quality.
At the morning meeting of the county commissioners the commissioners and trustees were appointed to inspect the poor house. The vote set to hold the election. Gar seed trustees A J F Leap Yoal Ball, Reathaven. Tomorrow will be held at Talla Gite Conte tree.
The Light seeks copies of July 7 August 25 September 15 22 October 8 17 and 20 to complete its files. If you have any of these dates please notify The Light office. Both Phones 176 premium paid.
Mae mecking of He Loupin entiuale sty invites players to a next week meeting on Mission Garden alleys to discuss league rosters and captaincy. Officers plan a special session to elect captains and verify team rosters with members urged to attend with guests.
San Fraversen California tonight witnesses Abe Attell defend the featherweight title against Edward Kelly of Buffalo. Both fighters weigh about 129 pounds with finals at 6 o'clock. Attell trains hard while Kelly, a younger challenger, seeks an upset in the scheduled bout. Local ads note Brink Crazy Well Water and Leap Year Ball events at Beethoven halls with free gent entries.
Fragmentary note describes a pretty costume for a fancy dress ball with a gypsy style frock and patched frayed skirt. Confusing wording mentions a tall word beans modelied and old garments. No clear event date or participants identified.
Din arrived on the Sunset limited to San Francisco and waited for further travel. Wallur Napier and others from the Gui Aly Line reached the city yesterday. Two guests stay at the Manger hotel while Temple, Quay, and Washington officials arrive today from Tavedo Abd Visited. They will stay several days.
Special cables from New York report astonishment in financial circles as Tokyo faces a steady mood rather than panic. Analysts note silk market softness, weak cotton trade with China, and regional bank closures in Osaka and Kobe. Rail stocks have fallen and authorities fear continued pressure ahead of the general election.
Wed last night Medsoe and Mrs Emu Broyles of Anushire were married at the bride’s home hosted by Mr and Mrs Juan S Smith. The couple, after a short visit here, plan to live in Austin after a future home setting in New Orleans.
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