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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
7
A historic advertisement promises a course of absorption remedies for catarrh and related ear nose and throat conditions. It offers two instruments free to every sufferer and claims to cure long standing cases once considered incurable by doctors. The pitch urges readers to request the treatment and provide a written testimonial.
At a directors meeting the Business Men's Club will elect a secretary and treasurer for the coming year. Re-election of John B. Carrington as secretary and J. M. Bennett as treasurer is expected, with no opposition. The club plans a Texas products exhibit and a new edition of Beauty San Antonio.
Special to The Light, Austin, Tex. The Texas Supreme Court refused Orrick’s rehearing bid, upholding the adoption of the commission form of government in Fort Worth. Orrick, former city attorney, challenged the charter as unconstitutional. the court’s ruling preserves the commission system.
Revival services at The Alice Presbyterian Church drew strong attendance. Perrin of Rockport preached on Acts 26 16 and 18. Agnes Donoho sang, Miss Lenoir Ram played organ, Mrs Thomas Ramsey presided at piano. Five members asked to join. Meetings continue nightly at 9.
The San Antonio school board met amid heated debate on separating school taxes from city taxes and proposed school names. Captain Schramm chaired a motion for a five year guarantee on building contracts, while Carlos Bee pushed for a shorter guarantee. The board discussed tax collection duties, clerk salaries, and funding for additional school space, with Miss De Zavala proposing names for unassigned schools.
A bustling program at the Empire Opera House showcases the stock company’s revival of Who's Your Friend with Harry Verestern and Emma Bunting, plus The Man on the Box next week. The Hampy How theater features novelty stunts, magic tricks, and Blackface act, while Wonderland adds Costley Mack and Grant in a one act farce and Franklyn Jones. The Vagles perform with music, and the recurring high grade cinema program draws crowds.
Blanche Walsh plans a three performance engagement at the Grd in Boston area with readings from classic dramatists and a notable Faust production at Morrison's, featuring new stage effects and a dramatic finale. Parish entertainment promises a charitable Vandaville program February 17 with vocal and musical offerings to support the parish hall.
A Lincoln specialist asserts piles cannot be cured by external remedies. Dr J A Leauhardt promotes Hem-Rald as an internal cure improving bowel circulation and vein strength. He reports an 88 percent success rate across cases, with a 24 day treatment offered by the Bexar Prog Co in San Antonio.
The Royal Theater hosts the Patricolas with a high energy score of acrobatic dance and precise leaps. Aimed at packing the venue, the act draws praise for its novelty and the lead performer’s flawless timing.
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