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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1897

Page

5

Favorite Prescription advertised for nervous women health

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the remedy for nervousness sleeplessness and ill health in women. It claims it cures thousands of cases of female weakness and nervousness and promotes sound sleep and vitality. The ad notes a large sales lead and offers a free medical book upon mailed request to the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.

Pierce Doctor Pierce Scamaton Seast Medical Adviser

Railroad Timetable Highlights Local Lines And Schedules

North bound trains to Austin Laredo and San Antonio routes note 8:20 8:30 a m departures with several connections. Southern Pacific line shows arrivals from Laredo Eagle Pass 11:30 am and departures to Houston Galveston New Orleans. Kerrville and Gulf Shore branches list daily and Sunday services with mixed and passenger trains.

Austin Hsm Laredo Taredo Promi, & GN Waco St. Louis Kansas City Guero Hunttop Galveston Beegle Corpus Christi Rockport Kerrville San Antonio Gulf Shore Blarmez, Sanders, Arkine, Lavernis Sutherland Springs

Gilligan Fired After Hearse Date Escapes Notice

A St Louis livery stable worker Gilligan is fired after he uses a little hearse to take a widowed Mary Ann Avon on a date, drawing astonished stares from pedestrians and a harsh boss’s ire for departing from standard rigs. The tale blends comic bravado with a cautionary ending as Gilligan’s pride leads to dismissal. Nearby, Lady Marcus Beresford hosts a cat reception with about 150 pets, each named and called for pats in a orderly, decorous display.

Gilligan St. Louis Norah Molly Josie Semile Giligan Asman Cane Iil Tie Mary Ann O'Fee Mary Ann Old Country O'Fee Mary Avon Florissant Avenue Calvary St .Pook Gayly Marcus Beresford Sbe

Feathered Tipplers Near Whisky Distillery

Andrew Lang retells a curious tale of drunken birds near a Ben Nevis distillery bridge. Ducks carouse on distillery refuse, stagger to water, and collapse asleep by two, while a seabird drifts and flounders, briefly revived only to fall back into intoxicated folly, offering a moral about human boastfulness.

Mirada Andrew Lang Techy Ben Nevis Long John

Horse Draws Pictures by Alpha the Equine Werder

In England last year two performing horses Alpha and Nefa amazed crowds with tricks. Alpha dressed as Lairey Ganip wheeled a baby carriage, played harmonium, even wrote his name, and drew a portrait of Mr Gladstone. This year Alpha and Hete return with an enlarged repertoire and new acts including gunfire and singing Home Sweet Home.

Alpha Nefa England Lairey Ganip Hota Beta Altough Bnco London Hete Alpha On Mr. Gladstone Tete Josh

Charcoal Filaments in Lamps Costly and Long

United States Consul Morris reports European papers note a question on costly products. Wilfred Fouveuille’s charcoal thread filaments used for incandescent lamps command high prices. One pound requires 1,500,000 filaments, totaling about 187 miles in length.

United States Morris Ghent State Department Wilfred Fouveille

Terrors of Heredity: Family Suicide Chain Reported

A Paris physician recounts a farmer at Etampes who hanged himself, beginning a troubling hereditary pattern. Eleven family members were affected. ten followed the father's act after marrying and having children, all of whom also died by hanging. The sole survivor, now 69, escaped the tragedy.

Hrouardel Paris Etampes Hkewise

Early 1900s Cyclists Show Down Tolled by Tax and Fashion

The report surveys bicycle shows and cycles for 1807 with gear costs, racing machines, and a woolen frame cycle factory planned in Byler Ohio. It notes high tire costs, white versus colored wheelmen debates, and a push for league recognition while detailing attire and footwear trends for women and children amid industrial growth.

Betyeven Davis Madvid Byler Tom Finton James Michel Jacksonvile Stirling Stanmley Enelima Axon Romeley de. Abhett Massachusetts Oem Swalth Abbott Polis Tiyenvango Laa Rotary TA. W League Washington United States Austria Uring Seary Neeke le Cautlomea Gays Howe Aml Hove Amy Feray Jetle

Testimony on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in Pennsylvania

Citizens of Pennsylvania report severe colds after exposure but praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. W W Spillen, clerk JW McConnell and others recount rapid relief after using a half bottle. Van Valrab of Hughesville endorses the product for its proven value and urges others to try it.

Mary A. Johnson Benefelal Pennsylvania Chamberlain W. W. Spilien Deag JW. McConnell Parnasaus van Valrab Hughesville

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