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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
8
Frugal price list across fruits vegetables poultry and dairy items. Includes bananas oranges root vegetables and greens with per dozen quart peck or pound pricing and notes on specialties. Cites specific items like tomatoes cucumbers beans peppers pumpkins eggs butter and poultry with varied bulk rates.
Mr and Mrs Mayd Reeves travel to Sioux City Town for four months stay with relatives. Reeves a well known witchman for the International and Great Northern Railroad, Sheriff Tobin discusses candidates visiting tomorrow. Gartrell and Stovey families are quartered at the Texar in Texas.
Born to Mr and Mrs Z Cayne at 150 Booth Ploves Street a boy on July 17. Also born to Mr and Mrs Fred Houston on Burleson Street Tyty on the 16th a child two circuit rooms not specified.
The HIL High Five club hosted a society gathering at Mrs. Lao Astten's Nome on Pine street. High Five and Forty-Two were played. winner was Mrs. J Laux and consolation prize to Mrs. Nichols. Guests included Miss Sims of Pine Cluff and others from Rockdale Victoria and Houston. A later informal dinner honored the Misses Funk of Houston with decorated table and elegant luncheon.
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a preventive for heat related illnesses and a cure for dyspepsia nerves and fever. It claims doctors clergy and nurses endorse it as a safe tonic and lists various health benefits and usage instructions with price and ordering details.
The Jewish Literary club met to study the Xenon chapter of Lady Magnes Malory of the Jews, presenting a program featuring Violet Sola and Viano Accompaniment by the Polinsky children, Yoon My Little Gypsy Sweetheart by Sam Tacobs, with Misa Polinsky on accompaniment.
A at Nolan street workers engage on the subway at the Southern Pacific crossing. A force of men is at work on the viaduct and construction of New Braunstein avenue. The project will greatly facilitate traffic for the paltrash company and residents who pass through this point.
In a rough text fragment, candidates for sheriff in Bexar County face questions about enforcing laws against gambling dens and Sunday saloons. The candidate emphasizes a pledge to enforce state law and addresses why others refuse to discuss gun laws and law enforcement.
A candidate for the Fifty-sevenths Judicial District of Texas argues he funds his bid independently and has not received bank support or offers. He denies any past or present bank control and asserts he has not discussed regulatory matters with banks. The statement comes as opposition cites a bank-related insinuation.
A speaker denounces Mr. Maree and other board members for high taxes and alleged mismanagement of school properties. The speaker accuses them of inflated prices, questionable site choices, and squandered funds, urging accountability and fair play amid ongoing tensions.
Vivian J. Hamilton a San Antonio young man of thirteen years’ experience in clerical work is presented as a capable candidate for Bexar County Clerk in the Democratic primaries. He has worked at FT Innston Co as agency director and cashier for N Life and earned praise from employers and coworkers for his thorough, businesslike efficiency. The notice emphasizes his honesty intelligence and fitness for public service.
A historical cookbook style recipe guides readers through grating a large sweet potato, mixing in half a cup sugar two eggs and spices, folding in milk and cinnamon, then lining a crust and baking until brown. The meringue topping is whipped stiff and browned to finish a rich pie.
A fragmented recipe list describes preparing pineapple rhubarb preserves and various dishes. Steps mention peeling and chopping fruits, boiling, sealing, making stuffed figs with pudagy cheese, dray stewed figs, banana toast, and frying buttered slices. Mentions melon fish and breading methods with unclear details.
A column by Mme. D Anjou offers cosmetic tips and social warnings about beauty, marriage, andself-image. It suggests skin care routines, facial cleansing, and bleaching methods, while cautioning against harsh treatment and urging prudent behavior in relationships. It includes anecdotes about husbands, charm, and social mobility and touches on travel and economic expectations for women.
Firs C. FL A. Hummel secures a two story dwelling on Beauregard street for 2500 dollars. Theodore constructs a four room dwelling on Wark Place for 800 dollars. LT Walton reports a three room dwelling on May Street for 200 dollars. Louie Towe and wife of Taylor are noted at the Nexar.
fragmentary notice urges travel and loss review urging contact with an agent J. A. Clopton Exc. Agent to arrange an attorney visit about property, promising assistance and chance to recover funds.
Police arrested nine Black men after a Labor Day night brawl at Victoria Street saloon. Proprietor G Greco was charged with disorderly tavern conduct and blocking the sidewalk. Fighters fled as officers arrived. sidewalk traffic was restored. All nine pleaded guilty to blocking the public walkway and each paid a $3 fine. Greco’s case was continued until Tuesday morning.
W G Van Vieck manager of the Texas lines of the Southern Pacific railway arrived in the city from Houston in the private car Texas accompanied by his family for an inspection. He left on No for Bazie Pass and will proceed to El Paso.
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