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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1919

Page

5

Ownership of Theater Seats Sparks City Debate

The article reports a heated discussion over seating ownership in local theaters. City board members pressed owners for lease copies while claiming they do not own the seats themselves. Valuations for furniture and fixtures spiked, affecting properties like the Royal Princess and Empire. The assessment rises reflect differences between company books and assessed values, with implications for taxes and roll listings.

City Board of Tax Board Wartoun Empire 3 Sang Somnu Stowa Urat Adder Machine Company Sahud

Staacke Will Divides Estate Between Widow and Sons

The will of Herman G Staacke, Say Mido industrialist, leaves most of his large estate to his widow Mrs Clothilde Tasener Staacke and his two sons Edwin I Staacke and Herman P Staacke. Executor named with bonds set. probate filed Tuesday morning. The will directs division of stock, life insurance, and business interests, with substantial shares to the widow and both sons and provision for safeguarding the estate until settlement.

H. G. Staacke Herman George Staacky Etaveke Bros Say Mido Wilow and Sons Clothilde Tassner Steacke Edwin Eli Mra Staneke Staacalma Antonie Town & Trush Commins Dean Tae

Rehearsal for Messiah in Harmony Hall Concert

Community announcement notes a rehearsal for the Messiah to be given next Tuesday night at 8 oclock in Harmony Hall. David Grittin and camp song leaders coordinate the event with Miss Coote and Mrs. Ezzelanes guiding participants.

Vinni Te Mary Avenue High School Ezzelanes Harmony Wall Wee East Romana Street Anton Wenzel Lodge Horeiunn Sons Garden Street Eitle Adi

Chapin to Prison for Wife Slaying Plea

Charles E. Chobin, former city editor of the New York Evening World, pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his wife as she slept on September 16. The case, filed in New York, marks a major development toward sentencing and possible imprisonment.

Evening World New York Charles E. Chobin New York Evening World Todas

Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root

Swamp-Root is praised as a physician recommended kidney and bladder remedy. The ad claims powerful healing for kidneys and bladder, crediting Dr. Kilmer & Co. with lasting benefit and urging readers to try a sample by sending ten cents.

Kilmera Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghemton

Rheumatism Cure Claim From Diet and Bath Warned

A reader warning on rheumatism suggests avoiding rich foods to cut uric acid, drinking plenty of water, and using Jad Salts as a remedy. It claims kidney action cleanses the blood, with a table of dosages and notes the remedy as inexpensive and harmless.

Fragmented OCR Item on Trials and Unions

Fragmentary report mentions murder in the second degree and a prison sentence. It references Chapin and Chopin, a request to pay the penalty without trial, and a note on Allied Nations linking editors and medical alliances. Mentions Tandon and Dr. Sir William Usher as organization president.

Degeer Nurahr Chapin Chopin Drelors Tandon Dan Fuliwshin Anarnelimwls Smerieay Allie Schools Sir Willian Ussur Jo

Sage Tea for Gray Hair Promises Quick Darkening

A 19th century ad describes Wyeth’s Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound as a quick hair darkener. It claims to restore a youthful appearance by whitening and then deepening hair color with regular use, touting ease of use and store availability.

Tru Gray Sulephur Hittin Alton

Fragmented OCR Note On Local Product Mention

The readable phrases discuss a product named Sloan and external rain effects. Several garbled terms suggest a casual note or advertisement fragment mentioning a big bottle priced at 120 dollars. The text is unclear and likely part of a larger item.

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How to Reduce Your Weight Card

A garbled health feature outlines weight loss methods and diet ideas. It mentions dieting exercises and cautions against rapid changes, urging gradual habits. Readers see signals about fat loss products and safe routines, with scattered references to meals and bedtime routines.

Dismissal on Error in Angier Limburger Indictments

Multiple indictments against Angier Limburger were dismissed with prejudice due to a citation error in a witness name. The district attorney referenced a misread name while questioning a juror, prompting dismissal. The county clerk warns tax deadlines end January 331 as taxpayers rush to pay.

Angier Oscar Vale Nnlurters Mondey

Hair Care Advice Panic: Soap Washing Ruins Hair Health

A fragmented text discusses toothy warnings about washing hair with soap. It claims soap damages the scalp and hair, advising a softer approach, cheaper alternatives, and practical care to maintain hair health, despite garbled phrases and unclear origins.

Arrington Jennett Tire Co Price List Harsh OCR

Arrington Jennett Tire Co advertises auto parts and tires at reduced prices. The readable items include spark plugs headlight globes and various tubes with prices and a mail order offer. Main address shown as 216 Main Ave.

Fragmented crime note hints at missing car and inquiry

An unclear report mentions a car, a missing person, and an investigation near a palm tree area. It references owners Te Davy and George Gillette with a City Attorney role, and a high profile mask ball event at Frat ini during a stormy night.

Laken I Central Palm Peize

Betrayed by Fright in Alabama Patrol Impasse

An officer on San Pedro Street observed a dangerous drive during a tense afternoon, as a group of youths faced a sudden peril on a motor journey. The incident appeared to involve a police vehicle and a car chase like scene with high tension and threat. No injuries are confirmed in the readable text.

Messenias Suiblenhy Gulson Automobile Ytawe Balice Monias San Pere Nanta

Digestive Ailments and Relief Remedies

A garbled OCR note describes stomach acidity indigestion and gas with references to tablets named Diapepein and Diapepein like remedies. The text mentions relief from stomach pain and upset feeling, and hints at antacids or tonics as a solution.

Fragmentary Report From Distant Front Lines

A damaged, garbled dispatch notes movements and detachments including Lieut Violania and the Cig Detachment. It references an emergency, a growl, and a transfer with mentions of a depot and training. Details are unreadable and names are uncertain.

Dandy Violania Wid Preewat

Camp Tr ain leads to elusive Mane Turis mystery

Fragments describe a camp scene with a soldier and a relay of names that hint at a larger contribution and a concealed agenda. The readable pieces suggest a military environment and possible ties to a planned operation or document. The exact events and identities remain unclear in the damaged text.

JaWir Frepiah Ay

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