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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
6
Market list shows fruit and vegetable items with varied prices from 10c to 300 a basket and per pound rates. Includes Japanese plums pomegranates apples and pears, tomatoes lettuce peppers cucumbers onions okra pumpkins and pumpkins, sunlit by a theatrical note about C. Waples and Miss Waples of Galveston, relatives of the Menger.
Yesterday afternoon a ceremony installed two brass cannons gifted by Congressmen Slayden to honor the Confederate monument in Travis Park. Daughters of the Confederacy and Albert Sidney Johnston camp led the parade from the Alamo to the park while Bishop Johnston delivered prayers and speakers praised the Confederate legacy.
Mrs Beile Langston and Isher, Mise Jim Rateliff, have returned from Corpus Ohy after two pleasant outings. Mrs William Neoutn and son Wil Ve Nudnan plan a Mexico City visit. Lang Edwards and daughters Ora and Shelina depart tomorrow for Preston ranch in Gonzales County for a month. Minnie Gray of Galveston visits sister Belle Lingston. Clara Neonan returns visit to Mrs Mayer in Leon Springs. Mrs T W Beck and children, north Texas visitors, expected home next week. Mr and Mrs James Iy Slaydear will leave for Junction City today.
A Chicago girl shares how good health through proper nourishment helped her keep a job and income. She credits Grape-Nuts and Postum for relief from brain fatigue and dyspepsia, noting a return to work and steadier earnings after adopting the diet. The letter promotes the products as honest, genuine testimonials.
Miss Josephine Haltom and Miss Florence Rabe depart next week for Denver after weeks in the mountains. Miss Hattie Rabe will join them from Chicago. Mrs Daisy Marquis Arninga hosts late-week guests. others plan summer visits in Michigan and at Grand Lake. An automobile party from San Antonio enjoyed a brief outing to New Braunfels.
A fragment from an old page blends cosmetic advice with dated ideas on relationships and a method for removing facial hair using electric current. It mentions potpourri style mixtures, cheesecloth bags, and a harsh account of an early electrolysis procedure, all alongside housekeeping tips and health pointers.
The FS WG faces a split over interpreting the Terrell law on 1000 line 12 section 12 and primary votes required for a party platform submission. Lawyers Morrias Onion and Davis argue a majority of all votes cast is needed, while Stephens advocates a simple majority of votes on the submission question.
A refined lady selects wall papers at Ma Donalds while the directorie suit is noted for its odd ties and upcoming style choices reflecting current fashion sensibilities.
City passenger and ticket agent for the Katy at Houston is under discussion with A. Wagner named as a possibility, replacing the Austin based man. Rumors also link Bruce Morton and Do A Briggs to potential transfers, reflecting unsettled arrangements at the railway.
Marshall Hicks believes Davidson holds a banner majority in Bexar County with about 2000 votes. Hicks notes over 8000 Democratic ballots and a county total near 14,000, calling the primary result favorable. He critiques Davidson’s excellent victory and references general election implications. Laxative Pryul Syrup ad appears at end.
Southern Pacific passenger train No. 9, due 7 49 am, failed to arrive from the east after two accidents. A relay car and an engine broke down delaying the service near Waelder where an oil tank car blocked the track. Train No. 6 backed to Rage Lake to bypass, causing further stoppage until repairs were completed. No. 9 waited for the westbound train from the east to clear.
At a special school board meeting held yesterday the panel debated the Terrell and Verrels estate donation for Hall Memorial relief. No action was taken as counsel advised awaiting estate provisions. The board also discussed Rennville school repairs and a bid to replace the faulty foundation at a cost of $1900. The meeting adjourned to consult the attorney about both matters. another session is planned this afternoon at 1 o'clock.
W. 2. Dial, a Santh amn Pacific fireman, returns from ten months in Mexico. Iago Meuselich, once Southern Pacific tamekeeper, now works on a Mexican railroad after visiting his former San Antonio home. HW. G. Sperry of Fort Worth & Denver Commercial Agent visits the city. Magnetos and consignments from McChoy & Brown, New nnone 3309, noted.
A vintage collection offers step by step kitchen notes for Gooseberry Fool with ripe gooseberries, butter, sugar and egg yolks, plus meringue topping. It also shares frosting, baking paper technique, and cake and loaf recipes including Raspberry Cake and a rich Gold Cake with eggs, milk, and flavors.
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