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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
1
A cryptic note advertises a $100 diamond ring proposition funded by the Elks and tied to a papering effort by Wail Papering A McDonald. The item appears as a construction paid promotion with Elks backing.
A gathering at L. J. H. Wolfe’s San Pedro Avenue home honors the retiring public school superintendent with a silver loving cup. W. J. Knox lauds Wolfe for modern methods, training programs, and harmony with the board, as Wolfe affirms commitment to equal rights and plans to pursue educational work and consulting before travels.
Weather bureau summary reports May with excess rainfall and higher temperatures. Anonth rainfall excess 2.93 inches, total May 6.07. year to May 31 excess 242. Daily temperature excess 1.7 degrees, accumulated 352 since January 15. Hottest day May 19 at 96, coolest May 1 at 48. Wind movement 8585 miles, max velocity 30 mph May 30. Weather days: 10 clear, 13 partly cloudy, 7 cloudy with rain.
An old Standard Grove's Tonic advertisement touts quick relief for malaria and fatigue in both adults and children. It claims the tonic builds up the system and reduces chili or heat symptoms, appealing to families seeking tonic support.
R L Burnett Co a large box factory at 815 817 East Commerce Street Texas with thirty to fifty workers and a long standing 30 year experience in box manufacture supplies wrapping paper bags twine and related goods Dr A B Jackson 2089 Moore Bridge specialty diseases of women
Special to The Tight in Austin, Tex. Joe 8-H, FP. Anderson, division superintendent of the G., Sk & 3. AL railway, testified before the railroad commission about the discontinuance of the double daily service between San Antonio and Del Rio, effective March 11. He provided information and asserted there is no contempt citation related to the action.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs M Rettel at Sanduyal street.
The Paris Medicine Company offers Grove's New Discovery for Catarrh with a new nasal application device. Claims cure and prevent nasal and throat irritation. trial with no money due until satisfaction. Prices listed. free outfit by mail if druggist lacks stock. pay after proven benefit. Golden Leaf invitation dance at Muth's garden with Artzt music.
Yueen Maud of Norway inspires a national enamel work fad that New York society has eagerly embraced. Her enthusiasm for enamel decorated articles has sparked demand in Norway and across the American metropolis, reflecting royal influence on fashion.
Preliminary work on building a railroad from Uvalde across the Cross B ranch to Crystal City progresses. A St Louis engineering party has finished a survey and local capitalists show interest in construction. Few details remain before work begins.
Ben 8. Flek announces candidacy for re election as justice of the peace precinct No 1, citing Democratic primary in July. Fisk, born in San Antonio, son of James N Fisk and Simore Fisk, served one term. supporters praise efficiency, fair dealings, and public service to all who appear before him. Photo services listed at 1320 West Commerce St.
The first day program for the Republican National Convention was released by Chairman Harry S News and Secretary Elmer Dover. Events include prayer by Bishop Mule doon, gavel presentations, temporary officers elected, committees named, and order of business set. The Fort Dearborn wood gavels the event, per the local arrangements committee.
The Thomas Summer School directed by Principal Thomas and Assistant Mia Alpna Johnson will begin the second Monday in June for eight weeks. It offers individual instruction to allow students to make up failures and pursue advanced work, with boys and girls urged to enroll. For full particulars call old phone 737 or 201.
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