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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
6
Frank Matbawinana and Clark are released from county jail on bond after arrest in a fox barbery case involving two alleged robberies. Sheriff Tabin approved the bond, set at $1000, as part of the release terms.
AUG LIMBURGER Proprietor at Metropolitan Bar announces price cuts on high grade whiskeys wines and cigars. Edgewoog Sou-y-nnkh Mount Vernon Rye 11 years 36 per gallon Old Crow Hermitage Rye Wige wood Dripping Springs Cedar Brook Hifiter Old Saratoga Old Guekenheimer Red Top W. W. W. all reduced to 1.25 per quart. Bottled in bond Old Crow Parker Rye Wilson Jackson Club Waldorf Club fall quarts 14 per quart. Mount Vernon Rye fall quart 1.49. All sweet wines eight summers old 1.59 per gallon. Fine Rhine wines French clarets Scheyer Famous Ferro Quina Ritters 1.95 per quart. Steigars 1.75 per box. Main Plaza and Main Avenue opposite Wolfson's Tel 741.
Community notices include bonds signed by Clark’s mother and brother of Lavaca county, hearings set in the Thirty-seventh district court January 28 for men indicted in two safe robberies, and other local items such as a grand prize masquerade hall by Germania lodge 1096, carnival plans for April, marriage licenses issued, a fire on North Flores Street causing wallpaper and mantel damage, and an extended noon hours for the assessor to collect taxes to ease public access.
A healthful breakfast is described as a simple mix of fruit, a cup of Postum Food Coffee, a grape nut and cream combo, one or two soft eggs, and a hard piece to finish. A man notes improved energy after short trial, claiming it makes him feel powerful. The piece asserts a scientific basis and invites experiential proof.
Crowds throng McArdle's at 222 East Houston Street as a seven day sale offers unprecedented low prices. Store executives promise the low rates will continue through the week, drawing buyers from all parts of the city to the well known bargain house.
A description of an auction in Mevity centers on Saw Yari Tamporinen Aling as the standout participant. The event draws attention to a notable sale and the excitement surrounding bids and consequences for the local market.
A garbled 1920s style appeal by Josephine D Anjou promises beauty tips for teeth complexion and grooming. It advises daily care, gentle cleansers, and modest home remedies while warning against harsh tricks and detailing practical steps for a polished appearance.
Miss Jeanette Ape of Houston visits Miss Dovn Clarkson as Our Heading club enjoys an evening program with readings. Several San Antonio friends recover from injuries after horse riding mishap. Mrs. James Hughes Dardenne and others host winter visits as Mrs. Ewing returns from Pennsylvania. The Self-Culture Club's meeting features Hawthorne study with papers on The Scarlet Letter and life of Hawthorne. A parliamentary drill closes, and future events include a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Silvia Helmann and gatherings for visiting girls including Miss Bernsheimer of Galveston.
A report from a local gathering notes ironic humor as a Congregation was disturbed by coughing during a Toeeday Musical Club event. The piece mentions a call for a bottle of Waley's Honey and Tar from the coughing attendee and references local tax collection efforts and poll tax issues with county officials.
Fragmentary OCR mentions New York Emporium and a cash amount by misread text. The readable items reference Bonen and a store name with unclear context. No clear event or complete facts emerge from the snippet.
Burial permits record several January deaths including newborns and adults. Names like Wm Vincen, Theresa Rodriguez, Clifford Gulk, Willian G Kleper, Arthur R Bowen appear with ages from 1 month to 26 years and addresses on North Cornelia Street Colima Street and Dallas Street.
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