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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1908

Page

6

Prices of Sood and Chinas to Sat

A grocery ad lists watermelons 5 cents and up, cantaloupes 3 for 10 cents, avocados 3 for 10 cents, peaches 25 cents per two baskets, honey peaches four dose, pineapple 25 cents each, pears 20 to 40 cents a dozen, native grapes 10 to 12 cents a pound, and other fruits. Vegetables include green corn 20 cents a dozen, beans 10 cents a quart, squash 10 cents a dozen, tomatoes 30 cents a basket, cabbage 3 cents a pound, lettuce and garlic priced per bunch or pound, and miscellaneous items such as butter, cheese, and honey. Poultry prices range from 20 to 40 cents for hens and 40 to 66 cents for fowls.

Galery Mavican Pumpkis Bryers Brullers Dri

Markets Highlight Early Gains Across Grain and Wheat

Leading spot markets show mixed results with sharp moves in wheat and corn futures. Prices in Kansas City and New York reflect updates on hard and red winter wheat while oats and white varieties trade at varied levels amid holiday volatility.

Kansas City

Fourth of July Fun Roams San Antonio Parks and Homes

A busy Fourth of July in San Antonio featured trips to San Pedro park and mountain excursions by Epworth League Baraca and Philathea groups, Woodmen camps, and numerous families. Notables include Rev. B D Mouzon and many local residents. events included playground outings for 200 children, a Kings Mothers and Friends club trip, Madison Square church Nove party, and various social visits and military and civic group activities.

San Pedro Park San Antonio Kerryillg Epworth Teagug Baraca and Philathea Ndividuala B.D. Mouzon Benjy Wyche Herman Hirsch Fern Hirsch Agnes West R. B. Haddon Agnes Powers Frank Haddon Will Haddon Harvey Haddon Perl Lentz Oliva Johnson Terbert Smith Fred Sauer Grace Converse Irma Hocket Mackensen Stella @Hson A. A. Willison Misa Ernest Kilsare Ruth Igers H. Z. Klock R- L. Stanfield Desale Stanfeld Lathrop Frank Winerich W. 4A. Silveus King Mothers School No San Pere Springs Loyal Legion Zoological Gardens

Social News and Gossip at Mrs Blank's Luncheon

Mrs P Blank hosted a luncheon at a new West Commerce home for the Fannin School Mothers' club. Guests enjoyed musical numbers and a guessing contest with prizes to Mrs George Cummings and Mrs Fred Insel. Netie Carnelia Blank sang, adding to the evening’s pleasure. Mrs W H Trimm and two daughters visit. Ytba Blyche of Little Roth summering with Mrs A J Parker on Porter Street. Dr and Mrs H J Trolinwer hosted Miss Bessie Melatoah of Calvert as guest.

P. ©. Blank West Commerce Street Fannin Schoul Mothers’ Chrb Netle Carnelia Blank Uch W. H. Trimm Little Daggaters Ytba Blyche Little Roth A. J. Parker Porter Street

Infant Rosa May Magill Dies at Home

Rosa May Magill, one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H Ma Gill, residing at 279 West Commerce Street, found dead near 11:00 last night at home. Funeral set for 4:00 this afternoon. Also note: real estate ads mention many lots and properties for sale.

Bum May Mn Gill Rosa May Magill H. Ho Magill Commerce Street

The Woman Beautiful and Modern Advice on Love

A curiously mixed column offers opinions on romance, self control, and practical tips. It urges moderation for youth, promotes keeping busy with housekeeping and library reading, and suggests outdoor exercise for health. It includes home remedies and grooming advice attributed to various figures.

New Cemetery Loop Planned by Traction Company

W T Tutlig, general manager, conferred with Mingor Callaghan on extending the Mot Wells earling to Riverside cemetery. A loop route is being considered with a return via South Flores street or an extension through Terrell Wells to Riverside cemetery. A meeting of property owners will be held in a couple of weeks to discuss the proposal.

W.T. Tutlig Traction Company Mingor Callaghan Riverside Cemetery Tutule Conway Soutlaved Term Asylum Swhsote South Flores Street Terrell Welle Riveraife

Anisenenr ape Witt Big Ly Man at Lyne Jas

The buried subject by DE Stewart, the hypnotist, at Lyne Jas night will be dug in and consciousness restored tonight. The living man’s revival caused excitement at last night’s show. July 4 features include Jack Wallace with a funny monologue, El moron vocalists and dancers, and Misa Vogel. Also shown are moving pictures and an illustrated song. Big Tent Theater Airdonce offers Dr Stewart’s hypnotic comedy after a week of intermission. Twenty in the company with family treats promised. old prices prevail.

Meater Airdomé Morrow Dr. Stewart Rilxehe

Jewels Worth 40000 Stolen In Hollywood Hotel Heist

Los Angeles Cal Aly 4 E C Converse a New York banker is suspected as the robber of jewels worth 40000. The theft occurred at a Hollywood hotel in Hollywood a suburb of Los Angeles as Converse and his wife were away and a thief entered the room unattended assets missing.

New York Los Angeles Cal E. C. Converse Hollywood Frollywood Converse

Nelson and Gans Ready for 46 Round Title Bout

San Francisco July fight set for the Mission Street open air arena with lightweight champion Joe Gans and Battling Nelson colliding for a substantial share of receipts. The bout, scheduled for 46 rounds, starts at 2 15 p m coast time. Betting runs 10 to 14 with Nelson a 10 to 13 favorite. Large wagers noted as Nelson offered 500 against 1000 and Gans 1000 to even. Tack Welsh bows out of the contest.

San Francisco Cal Joe Gans Nelson Mest Mission Street Open Air Nelson Gans

Imports Show Big Decrease

New York on July 4 reports a sharp drop in imports for the year ending 1903 as valuables from diamonds Jews and other precious stones decreased about 25 million in assessed value. The report from the appraiser of the port of New York shows merchandise value and mollusks figures with declines from the previous year.

New York Park of

Thermometer Use and Fever Signs in Home Care

This article explains proper use of the clinical thermometer, including how to shake, place, and read it, and notes normal body temperature around ninety eight degrees. It cautions against overuse by anxious individuals, especially overly vigilant women, and emphasizes the device as a medical instrument, not a toy.

Tomselverl Courae Raniest Thorman Margaret Mixt

Delectable Dishes and Jelly Filled Indy Fingers

Instructions describe making toasted rounds with egg whites and yolks, buttered tins, puffed whites, yolk centers, and parsley garnish. Also includes Lady Fingers with jelly, custard pudding, and a lemon glaze. Shortcake and preserving berries in canning method are listed with steps for sealing jars and cooling in a dark place.

Frisco Track Menaced By Huge 3 i pf

Frisco track faces danger as an elephant blocks the line miles south of town, forcing workers to relocate. Superintendent Time orders precautions while crews monitor the scene and prepare for possible action if the animal advances toward the rails.

Frisco Myownwood Tere Tilly Frieco Vinny

Lincoln hosts busy reception for Bryan supporters

Delegations from multiple states including Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Massachusetts arrived in Lincoln Nebraska for a Bryan reception led by Crown. Officials and crowds filled railroad stations with welcome banners and large badges. Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland arrived and discussed price plank proposals with Bryan, signaling a push for compromise amid Ohio factional tensions.

Lincol Neb Alavann North Carolina Georgia Mississipni Olabama Massachusetts Chicago Omona Crown Imense Bryan Hin Hela Dia Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Johnson Ohio Plr

Garden of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

The family expresses heartfelt appreciation for kindness shown after the death of our father. We acknowledge floral offerings and support from friends including Jame, 20, and the families Hay, altaitn, Johnson, grasa, ail vice meal. M. Marucheaa

Jame Hay Altaitn Johnson Grasa M. Marucheaa

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