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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
1
A hospital nurse matron urges a mild homemade mix to prevent constipation and related diseases. The recipe combines cascara, Cardiol essence, and rhubarb syrup, to be taken after meals by adults and children by age. She touts its safety, preventing serious illnesses and contagions.
In Raleigh on January 8 Governor Glenn appealed to Senators Shamione and Overmen to support Senators Tillman and Clay in passing a bill to prohibit liquor shipments into prohibition jurisdictions from other states. He plans to urge North Carolina representatives to back the measure in the House.
A fire damaged a mail box in Locreio Texas on January 9. Firefighters found charred fragments of letters inside the mailbox. The U S postal inspectors are investigating the case.
San Antonio residents report relief from kidney trouble after using Dawn's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Bawarni Avele of 717 Avenue B credits rapid back pain relief and better sleep to the remedy after a severe cold. She purchases from Bexar Drug Co with Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents, price five cents.
A Texas court awards Mrs Mitchell and her children 25000 dollars after a trial that followed a lower court ruling of 30000 to the widow and 7500 to each child. The panel scrutinized damages from the death of the plaintiff’s husband who died after a mixing of cars on a wining board. The decision involved multiple cases and reversals, including Frank Reiden’s 18000 plus injury verdict and other remands. The long report cites Justice Neill and Chief Justice James, with several cases remanded or reversed.
Chicago records show Rev Johnster Myers condemning charity efforts after feeding 2000 unemployed men at Fut monne Bartet. He notes volunteers spent scarce funds on breakfasts and coffee for desperate clerks and workers, arguing the poor portrayal of pauperization harms dignity while many seek food and work.
A Detroit physician promotes a cheap home remedy named Marmola with Casetta Aromatic and Syrup Simplex claiming it reduces fat quickly. The plan advises taking one teaspoon after meals and the mixture supposedly lowers weight by a pound daily while aiding digestion, skin, and overall health, with ingredients obtainable cheaply from druggists.
Mamatis Calve captivated a Las Vegas audience at the Grand last night assisted by violinist Mlle Renette Chemet and pianist Mons. Decrens. Despite slight illness she sang superbly, with encore of Sewanee River. Chemet drew praise and was repeatedly called back. Decreus earned applause for his performance. Calve spoke of pleasure with her reception in San Antonio and noted the height affected her voice.
The notice portrays Calve as a savvy business figure missing a chance to profit from the Great Avellun Sale. It discusses investments, opinions of many locals, and Fox's hope to arrange a plan, while praising Thluster's Rocky Mountain Ten Nas as a long tested remedy offered by a local drag store.
A series of death notices from San Antonio and Liverpool reflect local and international losses. Harry Hoge, 33, dies after asthma at Chy hospital where he had been a patient five days. George Littles reports his father Peter Titlles, a Liverpool cotton merchant, dead at 108 Pikota ntreal. Minor notices include Christian Britokes and Christian Dritzke, ages 24, and Mrs. Margaret Fearne and Mrs. Amreliin’s funeral services with interments in local cemeteries. Jacob Aamishn funeral at Shelley's parlors and St. Mary’s Cemetery marks city observances. Arte retha, zoo owner at San Pedro Park, was widely known.
An old medicinal note praises fresh air and cleanliness to fight consumption and urges precaution against germs. It describes a home remedy mixing Virgin Oil of Pine with whisky or gin to quickly relieve colds, and suggests using Cinehona compound as an alternative. It notes the product is produced by Leach Cherbat Co of Cincinnati and sold in small sealed vials for at home mixing.
A 100 strong Shriners special train passed through the city en route to Mexico City for a shrine installation. The Interlit car convoy, from St. Joseph via Houston, halted at the Southern Pacific depot for a brief stop, then continued on Sunset routes toward Wade Pass with plans for a couple of days in the area. Harry Revn, Sunset travel agent, will see the party through to the next leg.
Funeral services were held for Philip Adam Steffler who died from a self-inflicted gunshot at 62 Viuuruha Street. The 68-year-old carpenter is survived by his wife, sons Paul and Charles, a daughter Mrs Kolsh, and Mrs Blotter. He left home saying he would walk, and a pistol shot was heard minutes later. He died within an hour after being shot.
An early medical ad claims Hostetter Stomach Bitters pre meal use sharpens appetite and promotes gastric flow to prevent distressing stomach ailments arising from a weak digestion, offering relief before meals and digestion begins.
About five hundred homeseekers arrived by train in San Antonio aboard two Katy sections. The crowd included many investors and first-time buyers touring residences and real estate around Bexar County. Some excursionists continued to Corpus Christi and other coastal cities after a stop in San Antonio.
A Philadelphia specialist touts concentrated pine oil combined with glycerine and whiskey as a soluble remedy for acute colds and chronic lung issues. The formula yields rapid relief, with a tablespoonful every four hours, and is sold in sealed half ounce bottles labeled for medical use.
Fragmented notice reports changes to car signs by Priction company affecting Nolag Strout and Beacon AY. It mentions 4 unknown individuals and a street extension north of Ban Pedro, with the new line lying to the north of a street area.
After a three day absence the Big Tent resumes shows at Pearsall where crowds closed schools for half a day to attend. Tonight the venue offers A Homespun Heart with action and comedy, while Empire features Ente Bunting in The Two Orphans and Anita the Sing Mog Girl. Nickelodeon promises All Baba and the Forty Thieves with moving pictures at 212 East Commerce Street.
The McArdle sale opens Saturday morning at 9:00. Managed by System and Rapid Sales, the seven day event promises large price reductions with prior prices disregarded. The sale guarantees McArdle quality and reputations, with goods aggressively priced grade for grade.
Announcement of Joseph M. Gates securing John L. Keamy for the stage production of Richard Carle's elaborate musical comedy The Mayor of Tokia at the Grand, with showtimes Friday and Saturday matinees and nights. Also notes a separate incident: a boy paralyzed after a butler’s accidental firearm discharge in January.
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