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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1906
Page
2
The Daily Light, republican daily of Texas, lists editorial offices in San Antonio and New York with circulation rates. It includes address details for the editorial offices and advertising agencies, and notes corrections policy for reputational errors.
The London Mail profiles American women financiers like Afrs Header Sophia Beck and Miss Millie O Bryan, noting their rise from stenographers to powerful figures in New York finance. It highlights Hetty Green and Ande Weightman Walker as the two most important, detailing Green's vast fortune, strategic investments, and disdain for ostentation while criticizing the comforts she shuns.
The piece profile compares Mrs Hetty Green and Mrs Weightman Walker as powerful female financiers who live frugally or lavishly, detailing Green’s secrecy and modest household and Walkers luxury, security, and global market dealings. Italso notes women in politics, like Mrs Bax Porges, running Tammany district operations with hands-on methods and organized elections.
State Treasurer Robbins asked the attorney general whether he may accept deposits of 100000 in securities from Southwestern Life Insurance of Dallas and Texas Life Insurance of Waco as guarantees to Texas policyholders. The law forbids accepting money not belonging to the state, prompting the query.
A lengthy feature profiles Dr S A Richmond of San Francisco announcing his new Electropathy healing system in San Antonio. The doctor describes current science as advancing and claims his method, performed without drugs or machinery, can cure many diseases by guiding bodily currents. He plans resident teaching and mail instruction at 221 St. Marys Street, citing a wave of public interest and success.
A Buffalo physician touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe, daily aid for cleansing the stomach and bowels, improving complexion and breath, and purifying mouth and throat. The lozenges cost twenty five cents per box and are praised for removing toxins without harm.
Austin January 27 John Allison secretary treasurer of a Waco based Ufp Insurance company sought a Missouri permit by depositing securities with Texas treasurer. State official declined without attorney general advice, and Missouri deposit required. Company to deposit with Missouri treasurer under state law similar to Texas to transact business there. Also notes entertainment event by Daughters of the American Revolution at Mrs J M Fronon's home.
The Daughters of the Emblic announce a reception at Mrs J J Stevens home on February 22 from 3 to 5 PM to raise funds for the Continental Hall. Visiting emblic members in San Antonio are urged to call at 405 Avenues on Tuesdays or Thursdays before February 22. Sons of the Revolution and Colonial Dames assist in the effort.
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