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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
1
The Business Men's club board meets tomorrow at 4 30 PM to consider a balloon world record bid and to hear a report from the committee on securing larger quarters. The session will also hear the unification plan for public committees and terms of cooperation with the publicity committee.
Rochester real estate dealer HS Brewer states Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure cured his diabetes and improved kidney trouble. He reports reduced thirst and urine flow, less sugar, weight gain, and general recovery, urging others with diabetes to try the remedy.
The ad promotes Warner’s Safe Cure and Warner’s Pills for kidney disease and gout, claiming uric acid removal benefits. It offers a free trial bottle by writing to Warner’s Safe Cure Co. and cites the San Antonio Light as the source. It warns against substitutes with harmful ingredients and lists price points.
Basis of agreement shows Edwin Chamber Alexander Joske and Angst Eriam Jr as committee members. Directors will dedicate part of the meeting to artifice details for the Texas cattle raisers convention in San Antonio on March 15 to 20. The gathering is a landmark, expected to attract 2500 to 3000 cattlemen with entertainment aims. James Riley Gordon of New York proposes a balloon flight. A Holland Forbes of the American Arch to be named for the venture. President Mullaly will appoint standing committees and oversee other business.
New York reports a growing movement to oppose prohibition spreading nationwide. Brewers and dealers back the effort, forming associations to counter the ban. The New York groupknown as the Merchants and Dealers plans to organize regional networks and push for a national body. Observers note Distillers Securities Corp filings highlight increased demand for strong beverages despite declining beer consumption.
In Darktown court this morning Dicey Ray and Paul Lott faced a row involving Georgia Lott and another woman. The dispute led to arrests and all three women were fined ten dollars each after witnesses testified and the matter was examined. Also noted are brief items about Texans abroad lodging in New York hotels with various names listed.
Professor Brus of Brown Untyar Alty proposes a new motive power for skyships using a high explosive form. He outlines a continuity concept and a nitrogen explosion storage method, aiming to improve propulsion and storage safety for airship use.
The San Antonio consulate extends its scope to 224 Texas counties except 24 border ones, boosting Mexican government presence. Other Texas consulates are in Galveston El Paso Bay City and along the border. The move enhances trade, education and social ties with Mexico as San Antonio becomes a key distribution point for Mexican goods and a schooling hub for Mexican children.
Archibald W. Willard, a Theale car painter, began work on the famous Picture of Peace while at his job. The piece required the mouth to finish at oil dimes, reflecting his early artistic rise from a trade to a landmark painting.
Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway may be required to build two subways on Nolin and Tamar streets and a viaduct at New Traunfala Avenue as the city council backs a public necessity claim. Mayor Callaghan seeks rapid completion, with deadlines set for 1909, while Alderman Carey pushes condemnation of Brackenridge Park access points to serve the project.
Ad notes full fashioned black wool hose and stockings for women in sizes 40 and stainless. Claims durability, fast black color, and savings on stock items while supplies last. Mentions price points around 25 and 36a with emphasis on limited quantities.
An opportunity to save on lace and embroidery, with 4to inch widths from 2 4 up to 4 inches. Holings and insertions in matched sets priced at 10c per yard, with many 7 440 quality items. Edgings and insertions in 3 to 5 inch widths, all new and desirable patterns, offered at a low price of roe a yard.
Advertises pure white silk gloves at 69 cents a pair available tomorrow. Mentions 12 button length and implies a bulk purchase for future needs. Encourages Chen to visit the glove counter to take advantage of savings.
A historical notice describes a sewer project starting at Gilleshig and Locust, with funds from subscribers due within 10 days and completion within three months after work begins. It also notes misgivings about a gravel pit site due to nearby garb age concerns, and local ordinances and petitions related to street processions and traffic, with arrests and fines for fast driving cited.
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