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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1909

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Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women

Camden New Jersey and Gardiner Maine readers report relief from female ailments using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials describe cures for terrilla headaches back pain nervous exhaustion and inflammatory and other gynecological issues. Officials urge trying the remedy as a low-cost option before hospital procedures.

Camden W.S Lydia Pinkham Terrilla Lydia FE Pickham W. DP. Vanentove Lincoln Avenue N. J Gardiner Lydia E. Pinkham

Guthrie Riot Sparks Lynching Fears After Assault Report

In Guthrie Oklahoma on January 23 Mrs. Faulkner wife of State Rep rive Faulkner reports an assault at Hobart. J J Bowden a white man employed by Manik ner is chased by eight men as a lynching threat looms. Community agitation rises as pursuit continues.

Guthrie Okla Faulkner Hobart J. J. Bowden Manikner

Damage suit filed for 20000 in Fifty Seventh District

Ferrette J. Freeman, receiver, files a damage suit in the Fifty seventh district for injuries alleged to have occurred on December Desenien aged in lifting a hand cart in Texas.

Bult Ferrette J. Freeman Texas

Farus Holmes Farus Edward Divorce Decree Granted

In Fortyfifth district court Jude Camp granted a decree of divorce in the Sev. Holmes Farus Edward case as presented today.

Jude Camp Alvorce Sev Holmes Farus Edward Folios

This Proves That Some Chorus Girls Have Plenty of Real Hair

A Hearst News Service photo shows four young chorus applicants in a theater lobby, answering an ad for chorus girls with long hair and no mute, highlighting real hair as a criterion.

HACKS PARTY WHIP IN SENATE

Special to The Light Austin Texas July 5 a party whip voice rose in the senate debate with a speaker asserting only one senator could oppose the measure while noting their party discipline Representative Maxon plans to introduce an anti prohibition bill this afternoon and a committee report is expected February 28

Austin Tex Oegilor Ender Alexanter Mignber Iy Ahlogio Maxon Wil

Four Arrested in Craps and Poker Raid at Barn Crew

In a late Saturday raid on Lair Street officers from the Homes County Sheriff’s Department seized a group playing craps and poker. Four suspects were arrested, with one man identified as Deformilian killed during the incident while Ben Fisk awaits trial this afternoon.

Tnt Sherifl'e Department Caroes Wistloe Ben Fisk

The Cascarets Health Claim and Its Critics

A period-tinged ad extols Cascarets claiming millions use the product daily and monthly sales figures reaching into hundreds of thousands, asserting long-standing consumer trust and large expenditures backing endorsements. It also warns of imitators and counterfeiters seeking to hijack the brand and profits.

Time-Tried-and-Tested Merit Promotes Safe Laxatives

An advertisement extols Cascarets as time tested and trustworthy. It claims they strengthen bowel muscles, aid personal cleanliness, and protect children from dangers to life. The text uses exaggerated marketing language about safety and efficacy.

Gascarets Cascarets Hagembens Alvey, Vegetable Shaduialy Hinble Eificicas

Warning on Dishonest Salesmen and Sterling Pharmacy Ads

A damaged OCR text warns against dishonest salesmen and a dubious Just as Good claim tied to Sterling by Company products. It mentions fake cashets and pocket boxes and urges buyers to ensure genuineness, with references to free offers, color enameled trinkets, and stamps. The ad cites Chicago and New York as locations.

Conv Monsense Sterling Sierling Maedy Company Chicago New Yorke

Augie Mundy Grows Weaker Amid Family Health Crisis

The Latta Rosa hospital report states Rosie Mundy and young woman Augie Mundy are in serious condition. Doctors said Augie’s weakness worsened this afternoon and a daily update would be issued. if no improvement occurs, treatment may be adjusted. Adolph Cron’s health remains similarly unsettled with ongoing medical notes.

Rosie Mundy Phe Gram Howe Austin Street la Lave Adolph Cron

Choose Jury in the County Court for Civil Trial

The county court selects jurors for a civil trial this week with a list of potential names including Schulz Head Wiley Alibrisht Chas. chant Ledows Charles Walz Refuhiard Res Richard Slaxk Hyare Williams Yhos Dawnitn and others.

Haseen Comity Court Schulz ET. Head Wiley Alibrisht Chas. Chant Ledows Charles Walz Refuhiard Res Richard Slaxk Hyare Williams Yhos. Dawnitn

Autograt of Paris Flay and the Concierge Tale

A fragmented Parisian guide describes a concierges role in housing, noting telltale dates, quarter days, and rent practices. It warns tenants of conflicts with a dominant, aging woman who enforces rules and stairs, urging stealth and regular visits to avoid harsh retaliation.

Inndon Daily Mall Exishenée Davis Keller Jarrat Femint Concierge Xomaltines Landlowl

Altatia Ladies Celebrate Tatras Dance Victory

The UM league match record shows Altatia ladies pleased with Tatras and dancer performances. President and team members reflect on past efforts and the ongoing program.

Altatia Eld

Fruit Damage Seen Across North Texas Orchards

Special to The Light reports severe fruit damage from recent unusually warm and wet weather across north Texas. Jam 24 notes fruit blossoms and fruit set harmed in Fort Worth and cities like Denison, Weatherford, Paris, and Gainesville. Farmers fear a cold wave may come before spring harvest, risking further losses.

Fort Worth Tex North Tuuus Uber Denison Weatherford Paris Gainesville

Change in Halff Contract Sparks Education Donation Debate

Fragmented OCR shows a dispute between a school board and Chelcatate heirs over Halff contract terms. Key issues include a two year guaranty, a $15,000 bond, and whether the remaining property reverts if rebuilding fails within a year. Heirs favor reconciling site use with optional donations and no new conditions.

Blessrs Tonal & Torrell J. G. Torrell Bs Confsict Hve Ibig Tha Jnst Imad Howry Uke Syelkr Mn Gabe Ciro Fane Beire Malle

County Judges Discuss Needed Laws Convention in Fort Worth

Wort Worth Texas June meeting of the Texas Association of County Judges and Commissioners will aid a convention here during Kin'sday and Friday An important legislation will be debated including alterations to the present laws Prominent Texans will take part from across the state.

Wort Worth Tex Jun Olten

Periodical Audits Count and Classified Real Estate Ads

Periodical pundits warn of dishonesty and the need for audits to ensure honest handling of money, merchandise, credit, and accounts. The notice urges vigilance and mentions San Anise Avdtt Co at 11 Mano Vani Bldg with old phone, promoting property listings and classified ads for real estate.

San Anise Avdtt

Two jailed under anti racing law in New Orleans

New Orleans June 25 Placeda Erigerio and R M Sheffield were charged with operating a betting ring at City Park track. They were sentenced to seven months in parish prison by Judge Chretien in the criminal district court. Dichman was fined $150. A motion for a new trial was overruled and an appeal to the supreme court will be made.

New Orleans Placeda Erigerio R. M. Sheffield Locke Park Track Chretien Criminal Distie Dichman Leia Mala Supreme Court

Telegraph and Telephone Regulation Bill Planned in Texas

Senator Turrell of Bowie prepares a bill to place all telegraph and telephone companies under railroad commission supervision. The measure would require telephone firms to publish rates and prohibit overcharges.

Austin Tex Jan Turrell Bowie Railroad Commission

Dustin' roads plan saves Boston area costs

A Boston park commission report notes that treating 40 miles of 30 foot roads with oil and soap emulsion reduced dust and overall costs. Engineer Putnath calculates sprinkling a 30 foot roadway costs 4599 dollars annually, versus 975 dollars for dust control plus emulsion, with improved surface binding and fewer repairs. The emulsion uses 15 pounds soap in 50 gallons water mixed with 100 gallons crude oil, then 160 gallons of this with 40 gallons water, sprayed on roads. Boston's plan yielded high satisfaction and could work elsewhere.

Orling Roads Utica Press Boston Park Commission Boston

Teaching Tale From a Classroom Chemistry Lesson

A school scene shows a teacher quizzing Peters about sea water. Peters confuses the question, then correctly notes the taste is due to a dissolved substance, with the teacher prompting further. The exchange moves on as the class continues.

Peters

Fruit and Truck Growers Meet Opens Convention

About 109 members attend the Booth Texas Fruit and Truck Growers Association annual convention which opened at 10 o clock this morning. The session discusses changing the charter to include all growers of fruits and trucks. Officers will be elected this afternoon with Presort Aettei Kingsville listed as president and Edward Levy of San Antonio as secretary.

Booth Texas Fruit and Truck Growers! “Association Business Men's Club Oilen Growers Trulé Aettei Kingsville I A. Keck Laity WW. Malerson Lavedy Secod William Dobrewolsti San Antonio Edward Levy San Antonia

Seven Jurors Seem Unready in Cooper Trial

In Nashellin on January 26 Judge art Whasy Tiness failed to appear promptly for the Cooper trial proceedings. The second venire faced many excused jurors who did not wish to serve. No ruling yet on Juror Leigh charged with drunkenness and bias against the defendant.

Nashellin Art Cooper Qregerd Leigh

Dalits Tex man pleads guilty in murder case after reversal

Yerman Kan Namacher pleaded guilty to killing Wil Rusbury and received a twenty year sentence. A previous trial had ended in death penalty, which was overturned on appeal.

Dalits Tex Yerman Kan- Namacher Pailly Wil Rusbury

Realty man Hoyne in San Antonio for brief visit

Franke G Hoyne a prominent Chicago real estate figure travels to San Antonio for several days staying at the new St Anthony Hotel. He critiques local realty advertising, notes the city’s climate, and says he is headed to Arizona on mining business with plans to visit later. He joins wife and two daughters during the trip.

Franke G. Hoyne Chisago New St. Anthony Hoyne Ta Maan Chicago San Antonio Hayne Arizona Lowe Los Angeles Mr. Hoyne Cintry Midlothian Club Freddie McLeod Rhampion Arata Ir. Coyne Misses Lyonora Helen Boyne

Tax Receipt Contract Printing Noted

The school head let the morning to Sigmund Principins company for the sum of $110 for the printing of the tax receipt.

Sigmund Princins Company

Body A Locomotive Health Elixir Ad Copy

An odd patent medicine advertisement urges readers to treat their body as a locomotive and cites symptoms like indigestion headaches and nervousness. It promotes a "royal pill" from Blackburn Products Co offering a free sample by mail from Darton Ohio and lists Rexar Drug Co and other druggists as sellers.

Blackburn Products Co Darton Ohio Nile Rexar Drug Co

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POSSE B. W. Groves Hearst Jong Senate America Wells Cascaret Cascarels Augie Mundy Tun Autograt OF Paris Flay Childrex Fannie Heaslip Lea Lincoln Heart of Hearts Howard Chandler Christy Ilotte Brink
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