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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement promotes a home brew for kidney and urinary complaints. It describes a mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Syrup of Sarsaparilla to be taken in teaspoons after meals and at night. The notice asserts it relieves backache and urinary trouble, claiming benefits within days and urging both men and women with kidney concerns to try it.
San Antonio implements revised freight rules under the Texas demurrage and storage bureau. Freight storage charges become compulsory after three days. Notice of freight arrivals at depot doors becomes official, with auditors monitoring compliance. The new system, installed by Auditor Stacey, applies to local depots and consignments.
Lucy Light was today granted a divorce from her husband William Light by Judge Dwyer in the Thirty seventh district court.
In Washington on January 11 Senator Tillman rebutted President Roosevelt’s charges that he used his office for personal gain to aid a land dispute. He accused Roosevelt of tyrannical actions and questioned the authenticity of letters and documents, insisting he never concealed his interest in timber land and sought only lawful avenues to acquire land for settlers.
In Gardiner Maine Mrs A Wittrass suffers severe illness from organic weakness and declines surgical operation. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanatire Wash with improvement after three months. The ad urges sick women to seek Pinkham advice from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
Colby Jaw, noted tuberculosis specialist and wartime tester in the fight against the disease, died at his home yesterday. The Mahoveniosig convention in Washington last October referenced his work and the Koeh theory of contagious dots.
Wartime tax controversy grows as Salogn community faces a poll tax demand. Addresses by Rev Nolan D Haearon and church leaders mark a sharp public dispute over funding, with parish and Methodist clergy referenced.
Fragmentary notes report Judson Harmon being made governor of Ohio with references to General Andrew Hyeris and cabinet roles in Cleveland era conditions. The garbled text mentions relations to Columbius, Tan, and Cheinnal with uncertain context about noon today.
Police announce that bootblacks must keep sidewalks clear or face obstructing pedestrian passage charges. First arrest occurred yesterday when 16 year old Frank Lemham was taken into custody. arraigned and later reprimanded. officers report many shoeshine operations serve a local congregation, impeding pedestrian flow.
Fragmentary text lists burial related terms and names with scattered phrases. Mentions Samoa Varensuela aged 19 and Mea Tansey aged 1 with pneumonii, interment at a cemetery, and other garbled names and details. No clear events, dates, or organized notices readable.
A large procession followed the funeral of William Sinus Ware at his home on Albreysower and at the cemetery of the Improved Order of Red Men. Speakers, Masons, Eagles and Hedmen attended as tributes were paid to a life marked by philanthropy and quiet charity.
A garbled advertisement for Regent Shoe Co misstates item pricing. The readable portion lists talos to all oe $4.90 and $6.00 funds, with various shoe types including Kid and Pattenk items, leaving an unclear description of stock and the total order.
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