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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
6
An old medical testimonial claims Williams Pink Pills aid growing girls with anemia and weakness. Esther E. Durhin of Darvenu rt Town describes sustained fatigue, cravings, and fainting, alleging pills improved her health after years of doctor visits. The ad-style narrative urges free samples and lists price and ordering details.
Philadelphia records show four deaths from a heat wave with about a dozen additional serious cases. Hospitals report the deceased as city residents while many others seek relief at shore resorts and homes as thousands depart city for the day. The Grand Lodge and delegates plan a union gathering, with 7,000 members registered for activities and related hospitality.
A discussion led by Nathan Ste Merrhair tad phiianthapist outlines a push for a Pure Milk Law in the United States. The speaker notes a second international milk congress, with experts and public health officials urging certification standards to ensure milk is free of germs and safe for infants. The movement aligns with Roosevelt era calls for stricter food safety and regulatory oversight.
Chicago dispatch reports a new 2 cent fare law affecting four states Hinota Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Phakotus with a 2 cent base fare. Wisconsin city rates will drop to ten cents a ride under the act effective May 15, while other states set similar changes in transit pricing and schedules. The measure aims to standardize low fares across the region and impact local transportation authorities and riders.
A garbled 19th century city notice recalls a fatal brewery worker death and a wave of local incidents. It mentions council actions on ward boundaries, a mass meeting, and a bond vote process led by President John Woods and Callahan. The readable fragments hint at public notices, weather, thefts, and upcoming meetings.
The note details a costly railway sale plan including a four mile section over a southern bridge connecting the North British Railway line. It cites construction costs near 4 million dollars and mentions approaches and facilities, with references to related commercial items and purchases.
A parliamentary return shows Great Britain with fifty seven battleships, eighteen obsolete, alongside thirty two cruisers. The United States has eighteen battleships with four obsolete, France twenty with six obsolete, Germany twenty with nine obsolete, and Japan eleven with two obsolete.
Weather report notes excessive rain in Houston and surrounding areas with temperature near normal. Mentions warm spells in the eastern fall and cooler sections in Missouri valleys. Lists daily min and max temperatures for multiple locations including New Orleans, Mobile, New York, and Washington with specific readings and dates.
An informal meeting of the Felonile Society of San Antonio will convene at the Broveds building at 8:30 tonight. The session, led by instructor Hirst af Alarki, aims to inaugurate a series of lectures on brain and nervous system theory for the Physiology and Anatomy class, with Frederick Uda delivering the first talk, seen as a potential boon for members.
The notice describes forenoon season apparel focusing on a white dress with white embroidery and shoulder pieces. It notes a V shaped embroidery pattern and side plaiting. The item is associated with Br Harwell & Co in Reuter Building and Milburn Tires moving to a new stand at 159 Soledad Street.
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