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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
10
In Sacramento and Cok Italy the Southern Padifia shops reopened with 71 percent of the force employed at shutdown. The plan converts workers to six days of work per week instead of five prior to the shutdown, affecting about a thousand men.
A smuggled horse seized by federal officials will be sold to the highest bidder at a customs office auction on Wednesday morning. The animal crossed the Flo Grande river and was moved through several hands before seizure near Lacaare. Authorities say such cases are common, but this is the first in this area.
In Welestha Oklahoma on July 7 reports said hundreds of the Snake Indians gathered with rifles after Snake leader Crazy Snake issued an ultimatum demanding allotment certificates. An Indian agent met with Snake camp leaders to arrange delivery, while tensions rose with warnings of impending action against whites.
War against consumption drives nations to curb the white plague harming many yearly. Folny's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds safely and effectively, avoiding unknown preparations. The ad highlights the product, a yellow page notice, and mentions Lone Star soda fountain at Alamo Plaza.
Delegates gather as Georgia outlines stance on credentials while a Nebraskan entry with a Bryan banner sparks enthusiasm. Theodore A Bell is introduced as temporary chairman amid speeches and pledge to orderly proceedings.
Thos Goggan & Bros announce a summer prize contest for boys and girls in San Antonio offering nine prizes totaling 100 dollars for collecting signed coupons from friends. No purchase required and no obligation to buy. Coupons must be returned to Goggan & Bros by August 13 with a $10 credit offer valid for instrument purchases by September 15, 1908. A new film theater, The Dixie, opens at East Houston Street with Matt Cannon's projection for a premier show tomorrow night.
The Daw McElroy party led by DAW McElroy and Henry Button of Dallas will depart tonight at 9 for a 20 day journey to Maretta Oklahoma. They will visit Austin Waco Corsicana Dallas and Fort Worth with stops for fishing along the way and ample baggage space with a top box.
San Antonio residents praise Donn’s Kidney Pills as a dependable remedy for kidney disease and back pains. Testimony from T. Q. Richardson of 317 North Meequite Street credits the pill with restoring regular kidney function and easing headaches after years of distress. Sold by all dealers with 60 cent size and 1 dollar packages, via Bexar Drug Co. and national distributors.
Ill cows in city plant prompt a council discussion as city officials weigh creating a municipal slaughtering facility amid reports from the board of health and city veterinarian showing poor conditions at many slaughter houses. Notices have been served on proprietors to enforce screenings and dispose of offal promptly. Dr Barnitz backs affidavits against noncompliance.
San Francisco reports Abel Ruef released from county jail on a $1,500,000 bond the largest in state history tied to 7 indictments for bribery involving former supervisors. Bonds posted by Ruef's father sister and others. assets valued at about $1.09 million linked to Ruef.
A humorous reminiscence about tourists from Old England visiting San Antonio. An exchange at the Artesian Tea plant reveals their amazement at local practices and a street conversation shows locals noting familiar sights and shops on West Commerce Street.
A fragment indicates construction or maintenance near a rock wall at M Marnchant's with unclear wording about a new item or activity involving a chicken. Further readable details are not available.
Local groups from the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Albert Slaney Jolmetun camp plan a trip to Rockport with the Confederate Veterans. The excursion, leaving Aransas Pass, includes a performance led by Mrs. Harry Traylor and several young ladies, to be capped by a July 11 event and eight days in Rockport. The trip will be supervised by Mrs. Galen and Barnard Hue chapter members.
Plain statement in support of M. M. Buckley for the Thirtyseventh District bench in Bexar County. Endorsed as honest, able in law, and calm in judicial duty. Opponent’s petition signers dismissed as feigned motive by some. Non partisan advertisement features biased claims and local political acrimony.
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