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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1906

Page

5

Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Promises Relief for Women

An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for persistent backache urinary issues and fatigue among women. It cites a San Antonio testimonial from Mrs. J. F. Haymaker and urges readers to buy from local dealers, with Foster-Milburn Co. as US agents. The notice also reports A. W. Shaw joining THE TOGGERY in San Antonio and includes a letter from J. C. Fink praising Shaw’s fit for managing the store’s Texas operations.

Dean San Ad- Yanlo San Antonio Wompacya J. F. Haymaker Wyoming Street Texas Lara Dolan Focal Bexar Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Nother

Farming in Gotham: Association Opens Vacant Lot Plots

In the Bronx New York Association for the Cultivation of Vacant Lots runs a tented community of over twenty families. Land cleared and ploughed is distributed in small garden plots free of rent to eager workers, offering healthful summer work and a potential answer to urban congestion. The piece also endorses Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies.

New York New York City Bronx Plata Fandal Aid Ft 14

Pleas for Better County Poor Farm Conditions

A reader urges reform at the County Poor Farm, detailing primitive conditions and crowded, noisy wards. The writer proposes removing partitions for larger dormitories, adding kitchen and dining facilities, separate infirmary, and improved bathing with hot water, to spare residents and emphasize humane care.

Poor Farm Housing Hope For Elderly In San Antonio

A writer laments neglect of the poor and suggests building two or three room collages at the Poor Farm to provide homes for elderly men and women. He argues communities cannot be indifferent to the needy as such indifference harms moral and spiritual life.

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Business Men's Club plans port trip with targeted locals

President Nat M. Washer announces a directors meeting to refine a trip plan along a new Port Lavaca route for August 15. The event aims to bond Cuero Victoria and Port Lavaca business circles, with stops at each city and a two night Port Lavaca stay. Critics warn against broad invitations that may dilute merchant influence while the Southern Pacific lines offer a low fare for the public from San Antonio to Port Lavaca and return.

Nat MM. Washer Busiess Men's Club Port Layata Cuero Victoria Port Lavaca Mae Aitds Port Lavana Southern Pacific Railway

Cal McCarthy Motorman Spent 36 Years Without Incident

Cal McCarthy, long time motorman on the Gov ernment 1121 line, has driven street cars in numerous cities including Louisville Cincinnati Chicago Newport New Albany Indianapolis San Francisco St Louis and Memphis. He boasts a flawless safety record with no injuries to passengers or pedestrians over decades of service and recounts stories from his varied career in street railway work.

Cal McCarthy McGarthy McCarthy Lonsville Cincinnati Chicago Newport New Albany Ind Fe Ag Louisville Kentucky Traction Company Négrets Ita Drivera San Antonio Traction Co Aines Jim

Odd Railroading Riddle in McCarthy’s Cap

A fragment notes McCarthy with two gavens on his cap and badge numbers 77 and 90 on Government Hill line conductor No 13. It hints at hoodoo or superstition affecting the cat and its crew, with unclear meaning.

Government Hill McCarthy

Turners New Bowling Series Opens August Fourteen

The San Antonio Tura Verelo Bowling league opens a new series on August 14 with enrolled members listed. Vacancies remain to be closed by August 7, applications to many named organizers, and a general practice for all members is scheduled at 3 p.m. at their allies.

San Antonio Tura Verelo Bowling League A. FL Dugosh Nic Tengg Chris Hauner Harry Wharton G. Schneider Phil Wanizlehen W. A. Wolf Charles Valdus Geupseuth George Merweck George Riedner Joe Lehtner J. Oppenheimer Wiliam Keller C. Rumge A. Phillipps Anta Gloeckner Wmt Keylleh A. Dugosh Wh. Schueltze Fred Sommer Kuehn H. Tolle, Jr Chas E. Beanhardt Nile Tenes, Jr MW. Merweak W. A. Fritze Thos. Tenge W& Schondel Jundeslil I Iaster Gus i Buck

Local Readers Names Listing Featured in Page Text

A column fragment lists individuals including Lizgle Hayden Ethel Houble Geo Lee Pat McSorley Luke LeMeileur Adolph Larson Archie Ahey George Tubbs Ellis Presley Alex Hautley Ambrose Harwell Alonzo Hall and Alex Folts as part of the readable roster. The snippet offers no additional context or event details from the surrounding article segment.

Lizgle Hayden Ethel Houble Geo- Lee Pat McSorley Luke LeMeileur Adolph Larson Archie Ahey George Tubbs Ellis Presley Alex Hautley Ambrose Harwell Alonzo Hall Alex Folts

Local Notes From This City Fifteen Years Ago

In this city twenty one years ago a notice reports a very intense heat wave and factory sales. J F Downs and Arkona Lankford are married by Justice Nonendartt. A meeting at Lippe's Garden aims to organize a reinatrel club. Mrs B Ronit affirms her husband with a fine bouncing girl. Rosa Smith, daughter of B D P Aniti, celebrates her fifteenth birthday at her father's home on San Pedro Avenue. The New Bancroft at 323 8t Mary's street remains noted.

Leas G. B. Johnston Converse Tha Aatiary Ma Sudement J. F. Downs Arkona Lankford Justica Lippe'a Oymaniaing B Ronit Misa Rosa Smith P. Aniti San Pedro Avant

Soule Roos Frank and S J Hernard Frank wed in San Antonio home

Miss Biarleloop Roos and S J Hernard Frank were married May 24 at the bride’s home with a Lohengrin march and Jewish ceremony. Judge Green officiated and L Worth assisted. Afterward guests enjoyed a reception and the couple left for an eastward trip before settling in Shreveport, Louisiana. Personal notes list guests at Christoval and local socials. Dell Hutson and Myrtle Montkerret were toasted at a surprise party hosted by friends with dancing and refreshments.

Roos Frank Miss Biarleloop San Antonio S. J. Hernard Frank Shreveport Judge Green L. Worth Brlde Michael Ining Hall Amin Dell Hutson Myrtle Montkerret Milas Dell Hlittson Myrtle Montkerrat Afisa Hdith

Excursions Boost San Antonio Park as Rail Lines Join

San Antonio park draws crowds with three railroads offering excursions from Gil points to Kerrville and Austin, signaling growing interest. Vaudeville closes soon with top acts, free ladies night, amateur night, and children’s show. new concessions and attractions, including lodging monkey and he haw mule, to debut before season end.

San Antonio Arenana Pass Gil Points Kerrville Austin San Antosie Iinstead Tale and Cole Weel- Hale Tyleale Milas Cole Fer Nama Ia Mang Seas

Labor Day Program Publication Rights Asserted

The San Antonio Trades Council warns against unauthorized Labor Day ads. Only CITAS PF Holbrook official program publisher holds exclusive rights. Chas F Holbrook authorized to print the Labor Day program and control advertisements.

Partiea Tynday Council Trades Council CITAS PF. Holbrook San Adignto Trades Council Bro. Chas. F. Hol Brook

Martin O Day Career as Policeman at Centennial Exposition

Martin O Day, born 1853 in Limerick Ireland, became a New York policeman after cotton buying. At 32 he earned a promotion and served on Beats in multiple precincts. In 1876 he was selected among 100 policemen to attend the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, noted for his physical build and soldierly bearing as a top man on the force.

Fattalman Martin O'Day Limerick Ieeldad New York Folles Force. At the Age of 32 Years He Stood A Succesal Xomination. For Wnlhve Philadelphia Major O'Day Quaker City

Local Exposition Parade Yields Veteran Officials and Family Notes

A faded reminiscence recalls Major O Day in a bright uniform at the exposition grounds. The text mentions Major O Day’s long service in San Antonio, associations with Sheriff AteCall, and continuing duties under Mayor Callaghan. It notes the death of Ti Wita five years ago in the city and references Karama Modofp with five sons across the United States, plus John, the youngest, studying law in Springfield, Missouri. A sales pitch at the end promotes a twenty sketch series of The Light for subscribers.

O'Day Cama San Antonio Karama Modofp United States John Springfield

Specialist in horseshoeing and hoof care ad

Advertises a specialist in horseshoeing and diseases of horse feet with contact details and a price for hoof product, including a phone number and address.

Garth Bocenta Ella Hous

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