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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
5
Readable vintage sale listing shows Joske's offering drastic discounts on men and boys clothing including wool sweaters shirts nightwear and flannel pieces. Major price drops on suits for men and tailored options for boys with many items under regular prices.
A playful note from The San Antonio Light invites readers to place a small classified advertisement. The cheeky line suggests quick placement with minimal effort, aiming to boost engagement in the busy paper.
A fragmentary city page notes a Grand Leap Year Mask Ball at Beethoven hall with tickets listed and a legal update where a jury failed to reach a verdict in a $20 damage suit over a streetcar injury. It also mentions former Agricultural and Mechanical college alumni organizing events and a jury in Justice s court finding a defendant not guilty in a Sunday open and shave case.
Metropolitan Bar advertises reduced prices on multiple whiskeys and cigars, listing Edgewood Sour Mash Mount Vernon Rye and various brands. It promotes full quart discounts to $1.25 to $1.69, wine and sweet wines, and cigars at $1.9 per box of 50. Pickup and mail orders encouraged. proprietor AUG TIMBURGIN at Main Ave corner.
A jury found that a barber work on a Sabbath was not a crime but it was unnecessary, delaying convicting the violator. The piece notes ongoing Sunday closing law battles led by Garland Clairvoyant and Houston barbers, with continued legal challenges and potential further prosecutions. It also lists local notices including a Mexican independence celebration and university banquet plans with various names and roles.
An old advertisement extols Leonard’s Hem-Roid as a cure for piles with a thousand dollar guarantee. It includes testimonial mis-spellings from George Cool and others, citing dramatic personal recovery after internal tablets and external remedies. Listings mention locations in San Antonio Texas Buffalo New York Thomas Ontario and Leonhard.
Five would be citizens presented themselves before ALT Campbell deputy United States district clerk yesterday. All natives of Mexico. Applicants are Apollonio Frausta 63 a borer Quinny alives Marred Gonzales 28 years in this country five years Lucian Silva 40 resident of Texas for 4 a3ting years Carlos Mosqueros 44 years Alburia Cagera 41 years anily resident of state five years.
The County Collector reports 297 poll taxes collected yesterday at Beethoven and 307 Pay Poll Tax site. The 1907 figure for the same day was 81, with a strong push to have all polls settled before the deadline. Offices remain open daily at noon for the rest of the month to handle crowds. Royal Achates hosts a leap year ball. Turner Hall event noted. Frank Arnold, charged with reckless driving, was discharged in corporation court after a boy testified of bicycle damage from a collision on Tenth Street. witnesses argued the Norse rig could not have traveled faster.
Disjointed report notes a Jan 25 event at Haysted with health law enforcement threats and sanctions for noncompliance. It mentions three judge dismissals for monetary compliance and health department regulations. The Pharmacy Board session lists candidates for licensure and a $5 fee. County finances show property and poll tax collections and musician payroll figures.
Carrington was elected secretary of the Business Men's Club by a three vote margin over Mr Kight. President Mullaly announced the result and thanked Mr Right as he agreed to aid Carrington during a transition. Directors formed a committee to draft resolutions praising Kight and to consider enlarging club quarters and handling a publicity fund.
Fragmented text details Burnett & Co Undertakers and a local firm Bear Lrag Co, mixed with notes on school conveniences arriving. It mentions hygienic wardrobes for public schools, teacher tables, and a warning about insidious kidney trouble with Foley’s Kidney Dire at the end.
Spriix Carnival and Battle of Flowers directors clash with Mayor Callaghan over indemnifying bond to cover damages during carnival. Mayor bans confetti and hatchet throws in streets, citing safety and public order. Directors meet at International Club to decide whether to press mayor or abandon spring Carnival plans. Classifieds note bargains on Lots of Lots page in The San Antonio Light.
The Ladies of Maccabees of San Antonio hive No. 8 will host a prize ball tonight at Tubher hall. They will donate 24 trophies from leading city merchants. Organizers promise lively entertainment and a splendid event for attendees.
An advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that cures catarrh through the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims strong endorsements by physicians, notes its composition of known herbs, and urges readers to send for testimonials and to address Toledo, Ohio.
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