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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
2
This Day in History January 12 Events Through Time
A fragmented chronology lists events across eras from Xenophon guiding through Armenia to treaties and political shifts. Notable items include Mexico boundary terms, Lincoln era speech, Confederate raids, Chicago drainage canal opening, Santo Domingo leadership changes, Fall River cotton mill strike, and tsarist Russia upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenophon
Armenia
Chae
Trench
Mexico
Lincoln’s
Helly Springs
Mess
Chicago
Moreles Restens
Santo Domitze
Fall River
Russia
Sheriff Lindsey vows to press charges against saloonkeepers
Sheriff Lindsey declares he will not be deterred from filing charges against all saloonkeepers for similar offenses and will pursue evidence even at juries. He asserts the duty ends with presenting evidence and charges, while calling for law enforcement and wider support from citizens and saloon men. A Northwestern tariff reform push seeks coal supply relief to save manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
One Kind of Finance Ends in Narrow Victory
A curious historic note describes a man signing a printed form with a blank to cover any amount from a dollar to a million. The gesture, meant to oblige a friend, reflects an isolated instance in modern money changing. It highlights simplicity and convenience in handling finance.
National child labor committee asks clergy to observe early labor day
The group urges clergymen to view Sunday January 24 as early labor day and to promote reforms it champions. It notes the need for awareness of employment practices and the protection of workers, urging churches to engage their congregations in discussion and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Child Labor Committee
Perseverance and manners in a prudent domestic life
A reflective prose piece argues that perseverance, self restraint, and level headed parenting protect health and happiness. It contrasts pride with sycophancy, urges guarding secrets, respects a father's steadiness, and cautions against idleness as time erodes life. It promotes honest speech and restraint in helping friends.
Cheaper Automobiles Promise Wider Ownership
The New York World notes falling auto prices and rising efficiency in manufacturing. With better shops and reduced material costs, cars can cost about half of earlier prices, making affordable touring cars around $1000 and runabouts at $500. Demand is expanding as quality stays solid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Speeil
Mont Cages
Anilhis
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by San Antonio User
A San Antonio resident, A R Heidrich of 709 Montana Street, describes kidney relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Bexar Drug Co. He claims substantial improvement in kidney secretions and backache, noting his confidence and recommendation to a friend. Buffalo firm Forte Moburn Co. is listed as sole agents for the Watched Rtater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Yeiser
A. R. Heidrich
Montana Street
Tex
Dean
Conan
Bexar Drug Co
All Densert
Prica
Forte Moburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Miss Maxine Elliott Visits New York Theater Bath Scene
A theater in New York hosts a lavish dressing area and a luxurious bath when Miss Maxine Elliott tours. An incident unfolds as Mike Conner, an Irish stage hand, is found in the scented tub, oddly covered in cold cream. The crowd, including Miss Elliott, opts for leniency and continues with festive mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Killett
New York
Miss Elliott
Miss Wyiett
Miles
Split
Maxine Elliott
San Antonio 21 Years Ago in The Light 1888
Editor H. Thompson visits Floresville Chronicle owner Joan Keer sells business and real estate to Smith and Majors for 34200 dollars. Miriam lodge Daughters of Rebekah will install officers and hold banquet at the FreeMasonry ball. Theft reported on Avenue D. Good Templars oyster supper set for January 26. Mayor skeptical of high bids for cross walks. new bids likely. Leap year ball planned by Ladies of the Cnaing association January 31. A Goldbeck cigar store sold to M J Tlewitt who assumes charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Thompson
Floresville
Independent
Order of Good Templars
Cross
Cnaing Association
A. Goldbeck
Morning Exercise via Walking Cures City Man
A man confined to his shop all day reports poor digestion and nerves. After a holiday ranch stay with riding and hearty meals, he returns lively, credits streetcar avoidance and walking downtown on foot as effective exercise. The open air activity restored his condition. He endorses it for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theorning
Shank
Women Lead As Victims In Piles Remedy Ad
An old advertisement claims more women suffer hemorrhoids than men due to constipation and poor circulation. It promotes Hem-Rald tablets as an internal cure, promising relief at any stage with a money back guarantee if no improvement, and cites Dr. J. Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Leonhardt
Lincoln
Bexarding Co
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
Bailey urges voters to decide prohibition issue
Special to The Light from Fort Worth Texas dated January 12 reports Senator Bailey sending a letter to Rev. Arthur Jones of Autio outlining support for submitting the prohibition issue to voters. He reportedly cast a ballot against state wide prohibition himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tes
Bailey
Arthur Jones
Auatio
Pecos-Toyah Valley Railroad Opens Bond Drive
Special to The Light Pecos Texas citizens raise 36000 in bonds for the Pecos Toyah Valley railroad to run from Pecos to Palmore opening up 90090 acres of rich farm land construction, per M. D. Swinehart, starts March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Tex
Pecos-Toyah Valley
Palmore
M. D. Swinehart
Brilliants and quotes on nature and remedies ad page
Fragmentary OCR text presents aphorisms about stars and roses and quotes from Rose Porter and Alphonse Karr. It includes a selling line for Hillary Mountain Tea or Tab Jels at 35 cents by L and G, with scattered misspelled phrases and unclear product names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollisters
Rory Mountain
Dusty evidence claims high crust in urban layer
Experiments indicate that the upper soil layer around the Shirego area contains about a hundred feet of dirt, roughly three times the amount found in nearby lands. This suggests a substantial accumulation of material above the street level, with potential implications for ground stability and city planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendan
Thousands See New Governor Inducted in Raleigh
The inauguration of North Carolina governor W. W. Rexboro for a four year term was held today in Raleigh in front of thousands. A parade highlighted the day with military units and numerous civil organizations participating, crowding the city with visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
San
North Carolina
W. W. Rexboro
The Light's Daily Pattern Thig walet Dress Plan
The pattern features a peacock blue cashmere design with tan cloth trim and black velvet ribbon neck bow. Cut in five sizes from 32 to 40 bust. size 36 uses 16 yards of 7 inch material. Pattern price 10 cents.
Horses Burn In Colorado Livery Fire Incendiary Suspected
Two carloads of horses destined for shipping to Texas were destroyed in a Colorado Springs livery barn fire on January 12. The blaze, believed caused by an incendiary, destroyed eight cars of horses. Local authorities investigated the suspicious blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Col
Texas
Negro in War Service and Language Origins Discussed
The dialogue notes a colored regiment in the U S Army with Captain You nns and a major in the Spanish American War, highlighting a West Point graduate in command. It explains Mr and Mrs deriving from Norman French master terms, evolving through usage to Maistre and Maistress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Twenty-third
Kansas Regiment of
Moj
Heck
Younn
West Point
Norman Frevel
Thought for the Day on effort and divine purpose
A reflective note argues that not all who fall fail since honest toil and faith align with God’s wisdom. The piece praises earnest work by both kind and mind, trusting that the Lord shapes outcomes in love and time.
Notice to Taxpayers for San Antonio 1908 Board of Equalization
Mayor Bryan Allaghan of San Antonio announces a Board of Equalization hearing in City Hall room 28 on Monday November 2 to review all appeals regarding the city tax roll for the fiscal year ending May 1908. The board meets daily from 1 p m to 6 p m except Sundays and holidays and aims to complete within 60 days with no adjournment. Fred Fries, City Clerk, notes council will not participate in assessments or exemptions. Burnett & Go undertakers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sessior Dairy
Ite Labora
Northy
Patt Hona
Hag
Man keeps snake in hat to cure neuralgia
James Barker a 72 year old bachelor in St Louis County Irving af Windom reports keeping a snake in his hat as a cure for neuralgia. At Claytan court home he removed his hat revealing the snake causing fright to County Clerk Rhel and prompting an explanation about long facial swelling and numbness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Lords
Republic
James Barker
Irving
Windom
St Louis County
Barker
Claytan
Snake in hat tale and city draft notices in San Antonio
A odd tale of a snake writhing in a man’s hat and a brief U S Army recruitment call. The ad seeks abler bodied, unmarried men ages 18 to 36 with temperate habits who can read and write English. Also mentions real estate bargains and local undertakers listing with ADL Moore building in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
United States
ADL Moore
Corner Avenue C
Houston Street
San Antonio
Texas
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