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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
1
A trench digger unearthed a skeletal remains case. The bones show no hair or clothing but are well preserved and bear signs of a cruel wound. A detective, using a humorous rather than somber tone, investigates with a peculiar weapon and a dramatic, stormy scene described by Watson.
An old advertisement urges painting woodwork on new verandas and applying Linoleum Lustre to protect linoleum floors. It explains Linoleum Lustre is a flexible quick drying gloss that resists wear, cleans easily, and can be applied by a child. Sold by Kenosha Chemical Co. in Kenosha Wisconsin and locally by A. McDonald in San Antonio.
A fragmented stylized passage blends a detective voice with bombastic slang. The narrator contemplates solving a crime, speculates on two assailants, and references a volatile scene near a war zone. It contrasts a sharp mind named Herlock with Watson’s lone reflections.
Four men sustained serious injuries after a collision today near the New Jersey shore. The injured are I. B. Lindsey Prof. J B Taylor George Rlem and WH Miles all from Philadelphia. Guests at the St Anthony hotel include Miguel Quroya and family of Mon e y our e spending a few days in the area. Senor Gurugy a mining man of Monterey is also mentioned.
An advertising notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative cure for stomach trouble and related ailments. It claims long use, a free trial offer, and a regular bottle priced at 9 cents or 1.1 according to size, inviting readers to write for personalized advice with no charge.
Fragmentary column discusses responsible public welfare and resource use. References to national warning on resources and the need to save forests, homes, and factories. Mentions public accountability and concern for future opportunities in a new country.
Fragments describe a talk on modern fire alarm systems by Secretary Franklin Tl Wentworth and a Dallas event with the Ancient Order of the Blue Goose banquet. Officials and delegates from Texas are named, with plans for the grand meet in Chicago and election results noted.
A vintage ad fragment extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and a health tale on sugar the sweet dissolving in mouth. It notes the product is suitable for both children and adults, touts 40 years in standard use, and lists a 50 cent price. Page mentions juveniles and police in unrelated court hearing context. Card of Thanks follows for Otto Kopplin family after illness and death.
The Norton pound announces a light brown mare with branded left shoulder and collar marks impounded on Trinity and Ross streets on May 28 1908. If not redeemed the horse will be sold at public auction for cash at 11 oclock on June 8 1909. C U A S Van Riper marshal and Fred Fries city clerk sign.
In a juvenile court session Judge Shook ordered release for several youths facing theft charges. When he warned that any repeat offense would send them to Gatesville the defendants reacted by bolting from the courthouse. The group included two Mexican youths and ten Black youths, and they had been jailed earlier that morning.
The Bexar Drug Co offers Parisian Sage as the guaranteed dandruff cure from Parisian Sage, claimed to stop falling hair and itching. Manufactured in Buffalo by Giroux Mfg Co, it promises a pleasant non greasy scalp treatment for 50 cents with prepaid shipping options.
The article asserts Quaker-Scotch Yate leads global cereal sales in packages, praised for economy and health benefits. It claims the brand keeps cereal fresh and sweet, presenting it as the world’s most popular choice in its category.
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