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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
5
An 1906 testimonial asserts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey cured years of cramps and bowel trouble. The ad touts the product as malted grain whiskey, a gentle stimulant, aiding digestion, nerve strength, heart function, and blood richness. It claims suitability for workers, women, and children, with testimonials and a medical booklet offered.
From the state crop commission in Baton Rouge on July 31 it was learned that turpentine as a weevil eradicator is dangerous. Experiments near Coushatta showed pure turpentine burned plants and the odor faded after about forty eight hours. Turpentine and water mixtures did not mix and caused drips that burned contact points on the plants.
An advertisement promotes Groves Tarthless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy. It claims the bottle lists quinine and tron in a tasteless form and markets it as effective for both grown people and children. The ad is signed by Glawd V. Birkhead, lawyer, Alamo National Bank building, with Burnett & Co. Undertulers contact details.
In New York the financial district expects Southern Pacific to raise the common stock dividend to 6 percent annually at tomorrow's directors meeting, from the current 5 percent. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific directors held a meeting last week with no dividend decision, fueling Wall Street criticism of a delayed announcement. News of a possible raise to 7 percent had circulated, but Harriman reportedly said 6 percent would suffice.
Boston July 31 Thousands of Jie military patriotic and fraternal members march in a dressed parade as part of Old Home Week. Visitors arrive as crowds expect record turnout with plans for a Cambridge bridge ceremony and a grand arc lights and pyrotechnic display. Governor Guild to review up to 6000 in line including naval brigade and field batteries during the massive mobilization.
St Paul July 31 Applications for a new state hospital for chronic inebriates closed with the board of control. Towns show little enthusiasm and doubt a suitable site among few offers. Temperance elements oppose it fearing public disrepute while many municipalities treat the project as a joke. The day also closed for a state aid training school and the Arial Orchestra was listed among notices.
Governor Campbell headlined the Fredericksburg reunion opening with a high tribute to Confederate soldiers and the Mountain Remnant. Senator Culberson and others followed with music, amusements, and greetings as flags and banners festoon the city. Senator Bailey arrived later and was to speak tomorrow after being introduced in Seguin. he attacked Guadalupe county’s former representative and discussed tariff and income proposals while opposing government railroad ownership.
Washington veteran George E. Roberts to resign as director of the mint and accept the presidency of The Commercial National Bank in Chicago. He is credited with modernizing mint operations, introducing automatic weighing and other innovations that improved coin production nationwide.
Special to The Light reports a joint session in Waco of the committee on stork of the Royal Arch Chapter and a special committee on revision of the secret work. Members listed include W A Scott Floresville Walter Acker Waxahachie W A Thillas Eagle Lake W C Carnes Menard W P Lawrence Livingston John Ty Torres Terral F W Fitzpatrick Mount Pleasant A W Campbell Dallas J J Gallagher Whitewright D W Glayseack Beatmont with more Masons present. The work is expected to take several days.
Special to The Licht. When Tex July 31 Judge Te C Alexander a prominent attorney received news of the death of his brother C Alexander of Meridian. Deceased was 85 years old a Texas veteran and Confederate soldier. Bond's Delicatessen advertises roast beef ham and broiled chicken sand wiches and more at 236 East Hamilton Street with both phones.
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