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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1900
Page
9
Offered by us arp of excellent construc tion. The material used is the Lest of its kind, and the foinery work ist such as to leave no room for dissatis faction. Each part is perfectly made and accurately fitted. Strength and durability, lightness and beauty are happily combined, and sold at madder ate prices.
A digest of scattered items from San Antonio politics and social life includes comments on Republican enthusiasm, Democratic candidates, and local figures. It notes public offices, street water concerns, press plans, and shifting loyalties, with speculation about campaigns and community events.
The piece riffs on political wagons this season and party moves in Kerr County. It notes Judge William Toerney's potential candidacy, German in schools debate, and the Democratic and Republican prospects as local candidates navigate county and district contests.
Mr W A Hines of Manchester recounts nearly fatal exposure to measles leading to serious lung trouble and consumption with frequent hemorrhages. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with a full cure and notes many others have been aided. Regular sizes 50c and 1. Trial bottles free at Dr L Wagner Kalteyer Son.
Mr B Desier Holt and Miss Bila Cielivble were married yesterday at Christelmreh at 115 am. The ceremony was well attended by friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs TD Gribble of Houston, a popular young woman, with the couple planning to reside at 2190 Brazos Street after a brief honeymoon in San Antonio.
Special to the Sunday Light from Galveston Texas reports the U S Army Corps of Engineers received instructions from Washington to resume surveying the Brazos river under the recent appropriation bill. Details on funding are unclear but arrangements will move quickly once the amount is known.
Veterans organize the National Army of Spanish War Veterans in San Antonio with Captain Hernandez to muster in recruits on June 23. Local committees name officers, set bylaws, and plan rapid membership growth as about 500 men in the city qualify for admission.
Dr TD U Cursile reports Plectric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scronita after years of suffering and terrible sores. The advertisement calls Black fire Bitters the best blood purifier and remedy for erzenia tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and tuning sores. It claims to stimulate liver kidneys and bowels, aid digestion, and build up strength. Only 60 cents, sold by Be LU Wagner Co F Halteyer pa.
The Order of Herann Sons' School announces enrollment opening at Tuner hall on Monday June 13 1960. Applications for eater ing School will be received Saturday and Monday June 18th from 9 to 12 o'clock.
The committee will read the minutes to assess the cotton mill project while awaiting reports on freight rates from San Francisco. A member notes optimism about the plan despite anxious market conditions and fuel supply concerns, expecting a favorable outcome and clear interest in the venture.
An old style advertisement claims Bueblen's Arbica Salve cures skin eruptions cuts bruises felons ulcers and worst forms of piles. Priced at 39 cents a box with a guarantee of cure. Sold by W L Wagner Co Kalteyer Son.
The article notes growing interest in Erie driven by requests to secure rubber stamps for slippers. It discusses marketing tactics in northern and western lending centres and the practice of mislabeling shipments as from California or Texas to aid sales, urging proper recognition for sellers and noting nominal costs for stamping and imprints on each package.
A period advuste describes a monster devil causing constipation and stomach, nerves, muscles, and brain distress. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a safe and certain cure for stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Available for 25 cents at Ee Ty Wagner & Co. Believer & on.
Special to the Sunday Light in Columbus Texas reports the Colorado county Democratic convention split into two delegations after wrangling. The McCormick-Daf faction backed Sayers for governor Curt a for railroad commissioner and Duret for congressman. Resolutions urged a just libel law and health reform for uniform sanitary administration. Geo. Burfess was endorsed for Congress. Which delegation will be seated remains speculative.
An old advertisement promotes Duerler’s Kola-Malt with urging copy to try it. The line promises a tasty, wholesome beverage and reflects early 20th century marketing language.
The Catholic Central Union of San Antonio announces a July Fourth event at Riverside Park with patriotic addresses by Hon. T. D. Coples and Hon. Theo Harris. The day features sports, races, and a 2 PM to 11 PM concert by Prat. Gari Beck's military band, followed by a grand fireworks display. Streetcar service will be ample. attendees are invited to enjoy the festivities and a sample of Chambourlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets from local drug stores.
Business Men's Club renews efforts to revive Cold Storage and reduce overstock risks. Traders report shortages eased by season progress, with several shipper concerns and prior plans prompting renewed interest. Local merchants push to contract long loads for the season to stabilize prices and storage capacity.
The directors appointed to solicit funds for 1900 aim to complete their duties this week. Efforts to advance the city’s commercial interests continue, with favorable indications for a successful canvass and immediate action on the course of action. Also advertised are a monthly installment sale on a dwelling and a 16 minute car series transfer offer, plus travel notes on northern and eastern resorts and health claims for Sour Lake.
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