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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
1
Miss Edna Buckler of Illinois writes of recovery from weakness after using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. She credits the tonic stimulant with restoring energy and vigor and recommends it to others seeking improved health. Additional testimonials claim broad health benefits from the whiskey as the world's greatest tonic stimulant.
An advertisement promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a family medicine to maintain vigor and heart health. It warns buyers to demand the genuine product in sealed bottles, with the Old Chemist trademark and unbroken seal, price one dollar. A Rochester New York address offers free medical booklet and advice.
A garbled OCR note reports Lexa County officials meeting by teleconference to discuss inmate management and security. It mentions a plan for confinement policy, prisoner divisions, and potential guidance from a state authority, with unclear names and dates due to transcription errors.
In New York on January 18 the libel case against the New York World and related outlets stalled in court. Subpoenas and secretary motions dominated the session as attorneys argued the authority and scope of the United States government in the matter.
A garbled passage mentions provisions and mentions Neal hours and Millgows services and Sabbath. The legible items suggest discussion of schedules or offerings but no clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
The city will hold hearings Thursday afternoon as Deputy Assessor Joly Slappenbeck compiles the fiscal year valuations. Officials expect a large gain in total property value, potentially boosting the assessed value above four million dollars, guiding the council’s May budget decision on the June 1, 1908 tax rate.
A white man named West Wits was captured in the city jail under Detec tive Led Viener of Fort Worth on forgery charges. He is to be transferred to Pork Yearth to answer four counts while authorities trace more alleged crimes across the region including Fort Worth Beaumont and Rattleuinta.
Fire gutted the old Desi colleges in Mobile as flames swept through a dormitory and campus buildings. About 928 students were evacuated from the dorms as the blaze consumed classrooms, library, museum, and exhibition hall. no exact loss estimate given.
A garbled OCR item mentions malaria effort and a tonic with quinine and tonic ingredients. It references a tasteless preparation, likely a patent medicine, with unclear text about its form and use. Names, dates, or places are not discernible.
McArdle's store at 222 East Houston Street seeks salespeople and cashiers for a Great Sale. Apply Tuesday at the shop. A. McArdle oversees hiring.
An advertisement touts a nonprescription medicinal mix claimed to ease kidney complaints rheumatic pains and bladder discomfort among older adults. The recipe lists Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with dosing after meals and at bedtime. Drugstores stock the ingredients and report rapid initial improvements.
In a federal court, Judge Bhagey sentenced Jo A. Timio to time in federal prison for abstracting money from a job, involving a theft of $2.75. The defendant pled guilty to seven counts. all but one were dismissed on appeal. The court considered his family needs and armed threat in sentencing.
Charges allege Chareet used a pistol to fire two shots into an express car crowded with passengers. The incident occurred around midnight Sunday near Custies Bow Tak, with Inez Martiner the accuser. Defendant will be arraigned this afternoon in Denver.
Yoakum, chairman of the Rock Island Frisco executive board, arrived in San Antonio to survey development but offered no firm commitments. He ruled out immediate plans for a Brownsville railroad, cited Texas legislative decisions, and suggested a possible link from San Antonio toward Kingsville while stressing no promises. The party included Rock Island leaders and associates, touring the city before heading to Austin.
Fifty Dollar Willie offers a public stunt at 6 pm Wednesday promising $50 to the person who catches him near the Empire theater. If not caught, the prize will fund orphan asylums in San Antonio. He details recent outings and hints at avoiding capture while planning appearances through the week.
Fragments urge a staged encounter on city streets with a demand to identify a man from the Guarantee Shoe Company. A 50 dollar reward is offered via a charity split if the target is caught by Wednesday night. a separate 25 dollar prize to a man meeting certain conditions.
A Jewish journalist and lecturer, A. H. Tromengon, member of the Federation of American Blowists, will speak at Tearpla Beth El on the night of January 32 and at Harmony Hall on January 34 under the Zionist society. Framenzon, arriving January 20 in San Antonio, advocates restoring Jews to their ancient home in Palestine. Wigs are being prepared to welcome the distinguished visitor. Tromengon formerly edited the Jewish Daily News in New York and has held major roles in the Independ.
The executive committee of the Federation of American Zionists and a member of the Order of Bri Brith note political shifts in Turkey fueling Zionist activity. Election of six Jewish deputies to the new Turkish parliament signals momentum for Jewish settlement in Palestine.
Mr Lowsing is hired as assistant trainer at Peagstk Kennels due to Lone Star Fleti Trials. Fred G Hennei’s trains Peacock Ken ts entries for North Texas Trials and Lime Star Trials, Prof Peacock adds two and a half months of focus on shooting dogs and training for outside clients. About thirty dogs remain, two of five dogs that escaped during the bifgaard have returned to the kennels, one is believed loose in the city. Prof Peacock offers a 100 dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the person hiding a black white and fat two year old bitch.
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