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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1909
Page
2
A missive touts Stuart's Calcium Waters as a powerful blood purifier using calcium sulfide to cleanse skin and lungs. It claims rapid effects on pimples, boils, eczema, and eruptions, urging readers to obtain a free trial by mail or from druggists, with physicians recognizing its use.
Reports describe swarms of orphaned children in misery after a quake and tsunami. Survivors suffer hunger and lacking aid as authorities face criticism. Queen Elena reportedly injured in panic during aftershock while aiding victims.
A dramatic courtroom recounts the brutal killing of a husband as the widow faces murder charges. The tale unfolds with vivid testimony and tense moments as the trial reaches its climax.
Mrs M Florence Erb testified about brutal abuse by Captain J Clayton Erb at Red Gables starting 1908. She described beatings, threats, and multiple confrontations over murder and a gun, detailing attempts to flee and the night of the shooting as witnesses and family aided her escape. The case moves toward closing arguments midweek in Pottsville.
Beaumont Tex Jan 2 Charley M Ganley aged 11 months was instantly killed this afternoon as thrown from a horse on a shell road near the guty while the animal traveled at high speed.
The Board of Equalization of the city will convene at City Hall room 13 to review appeals from the assessor’s decisions and valuations of property for the year ending May 31, 1908. Sessions run daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. except Sundays and holidays, with adjournment within 60 days. Neither the city council nor the management committee will consider assessments after adjournment. Bryan Callaghan, Mayor. Trod Frims, City Clerk.
Hecial to The Light El Paso Tex Jan 2 Captain APol on Shapar was found dead in his team this morning. He was formerly a wool merchant at Marathon but lost a fortune when the Wilson bill removed the wool duty. Later he ran the steamer Ber Hur on Take Metonald at Austin, another fortune failed when the dam broke.
Mrs. Mary Rambo died last night at 1 o clock at her home 1492 North San Marcos The funeral will be held today from one family residence.
A vintage drug-store advertisement touts CASCARETS as a natural easy remedy that saves money on medicines. It urges purchasing a box for a week’s treatment and claims millions use the product, presenting it as the world’s biggest seller with a one box form for treatment.
Inventor Newman unveils Nylox aeroplane in San Antonio as twin-tank test starts on ground. The craft rises briefly before the tow rope breaks, wing sustains damage, and officials inspect the wreck while Newman receives a hearty ovation. Halff and Massey assisted. Halff praises progress and plans a repaired, stronger test.
An exchange features a speaker and Mr Bligeing discussing a New Year resolve. The narrator admits plans to renounce costly habits while joking about holiday indulgences and future affordability. The dialogue captures a light humorous moment.
A Germania Inge KL 1086 Knights and Ladies Dance showcased musical prowess and diverse costumes with many prizes for best original dress and comical attire. Highlights included a masked procession, extensive prizes, and a late night dance session, followed by a humorous digression on cannons, canals, and ancient engineering.
A local advert promotes Kintho Beauty Cream as a single remedy to remove freckles. It claims widespread use by New York women and asserts no complaints have been received about the product. Sold by dry goods department stores and authorized agents.
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