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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
1
A well known minister and Mason lauds Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a powerful builder of strength in old age. He claims daily use since retirement has let him work in a blacksmith shop at 83, crediting three tablespoons daily along with his temperate stance and faith.
An advertisement proclaims Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillate. It claims benefits as a tonic and promoter of longevity, suitable for overworked individuals and the sick, with cautions to buy only sealed bottles labeled Old Chemist. A consulting physician offers a free illustrated medical booklet and advice.
Henry Bode aged six, a Grand Army veteran and watchman for the Weters Phrea Mil company, was found dead in his Houston Street residence this morning. Death attributed to heart failure. he slept peacefully. Survived by his wife, two daughters, and other family members. services to be arranged locally.
Carpenters union No 106k to discuss city’s permission for non union flag department work after a central Travis Street sign shop incident. Union carpenters claim the coal bin line job should be done by union men and actions to be decided tonight.
The Seventeenth Infantry now stationed at Canaguey will sail aboard the transport Bunker from Nuaquah to Savannah and then Fort Merlin son, originally set to depart February 27 for Newport News to reach Washington for the inaugural parade. Company 7 signal corps will depart tomorrow for Galveston and then Port Sam Houston. Major General Barry is expected to stay in Cana untih Agri, as the last troops depart the island.
Prosecuting Attorney Garza used sign language to explain the charge to a deaf mute suspect picked up drunken on the street. The silent prisoner understood after the prosecutor demonstrated a beer glass gesture, and a $1 fine was imposed.
Wright of Arkanais appeals to police to locate his farm wagon horse and mule that disappeared from a camp yard after being left in the care of an acquaintance. He had driven from a small station north of here toward Elmondorf to establish a farm and described the missing team and vehicle in detail.
The San Antonio Business Men's club pledges full support for an interurban line to Austin. President Charles B. Mullaly says no concrete proposal has been presented yet and action will wait until the plan is shaped. Dispatches report eastern capitalists backing the project with possible franchising and rights of way studies.
Officers of San Antonio camp No 629 Woodmen of the World were installed with full ceremony at the hall on Veramendi street led by Installing officer Tom Nolnan. A banquet followed and five new candidates were initiated. New officers include Gongul Commander John H Potonowka adviser Lieutenant R A Pierets banker J Nahalin clerk A A Zizik og ecart John Garza Tr watchman M Beck rentry W M Garela manager Olin Gerdes imslin B R Kern physician RL Withers ang J Mi Midler.
At a Trades Council gathering last night a resolution urged organized labor to pay poll taxes so members can vote on the probation issue. The move aims to protect union men tied to beer and liquor interests, not to push politics, editor William L. Hoefgen said. The group also protested the imprisonment of labor leaders Gompers Mitchell Morrison and wired to Gompers to attend a May State Federation of Labor meeting.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy for stomach complaints caused by overeating and poor digestion. It claims the tablets restore gastric fluids, halt sour taste and bad breath, and digest food without aid, selling 60¢ a box with trial samples available from F A Avery Co, Marshall, Michigan.
The meetings will be in the nature of candid discussions between members of organized labor. They will cover mutual interests and seek to address matters affecting workers.
County commissioners plan to inspect a 175 acre tract five miles from the city on Saledo creek to replace the present poor farm. The current 18 acre site near the Tubia Hit streetcar line is said to be cramped, overgrown with Johnson grass, and not ideal. The aim is a larger, self supporting facility where in inmates totaling 80 to 100 can be housed and labor used for vegetable and grain production. Further discussion is expected at the next meeting after today’s inspection.
The Cretes HU Improvement club called a mass meeting for Friday January 14 at Staarke's hall to discuss the bond election in Improvement District No 6 Seventh ward. The plan includes grading macadam paving and Cypress curbing in the district. A campaign committee meeting will be held to arrange canvassing and returns with an expected turnout not exceeding 10 votes.
Notice states a plan to seek establishment of an additional county court in Bexar County with broad civil jurisdiction. It aims to absorb civil cases pending at the time the act becomes law, listing A Davin Floyd Meftown Win A More s Leroy Denman Frank J Bozehardly C Carter as signatories.
At the annual meeting of the local Architects association held in James Wichrenberger’s aisles, members discussed fire safety and updated ordinances. A committee including Alfred Giles James Wahrenberger and Theodore Clark will draft new rules aligned with modern standards after consulting top U. S. city codes. Tre font Giles urged licensing of architects and a school of architecture, noting Texas already requires licensure for practice. Officers elected: President Alfred Giles. First Vice President James Wahrenberger. Second Vice President J. Flood Walker. Secretary and Treasurer August A. Herth. others present included A. Fried Walker A. St Green and Frank Wittenberger.
Manager W E Werring announces that the Postal Telegraph Cable Company will accept free domestic telegrams for relief work when sent by authorized relief committees or public officials. All fund transfers go through banks or the Red Cross Society. Instructions for service will be set later due to foreign government controls beyond London.
An old advertisement asserts malaria causes loss of appetite and promotes Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic as a remedy that drives out malaria and strengthens the body. The text also mentions ES J.T. Burnett & Co. Undertakers serving a broad clientele.
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