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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
1
An faded, typographically jumbled advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and related ailments. It quotes a Matagori resident praising restored vision and pain relief, urges trials, and lists price and free trial offers while urging readers to write for more information.
A LOVER OF MUSIC writes from Calles Band Concerts Boon to praise San Antonio's climate and winter appeal and argues summer concerts by the San Antonio Band could draw visitors year round. He urges the city to host officers and performances to turn the town into a summer as well as a winter resort.
James Dukes sustained injuries yesterday afternoon when a horn fell on him at the substation. Dale’s team secured an unexpected victory after a power outage interrupted the game, ending with a noted miscue at the fence.
A stock company plans to develop lakefront land west of Prospect Hill near Elmendorf Lake into a new subdivision. The project extends the streetcar line from the terminal at Prospect to the academy not Our Lady of the Lake. The property, over 100 acres, was recently purchased by George P. F. Blesse from Mrs. envy Eimendorf for 5509 and later sold by Blesse for 360,000. Directors include John Marbach, Woory Clemens, Willan Clemens, George Soeals, Merman Griusne, and Herman Henwing of New Braunfels, Seth Wey with D. Guinn and TA. Clapton of San Antonio.
Jose Willtroat, a Mexican chef rescued after nearly drowning in the river, died yesterday of pneumonia believed to be induced by his plunge. He had been held underwater for minutes before being pulled out and the funeral was held this morning at San Fernando Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an officer being pinned by a suspect near power lines. Officer Schwartz is listed as injured and using crutches for several weeks. The text is incomplete but implies a confrontation resulting in officer harm and a need for medical recovery.
A city school board meeting discussed revolutionary ideas for teaching methods led by Captain Edgar Behram and others. The board elected teachers for the upcoming year except one high school position, with many white and several Black teachers named. debate centered on departmental teaching and the Halff Memorial school donation.
The twelfth triennial convention of the International Sunday School opened in Joutsyville Kentucky with delegates and spectators. A memorial service honored Rev John D Folts, former head of the international lesson committee, as Rev R E Excell led a large chorus. Acting Governor Cox and Mayor Welcomed delegates to Hugelly while Suige Maclaren of Ontario presided. No other session was held today.
An assortment of children's and girls books advertised with titles and authors, including Merrivell Girl and The Palace 2 leer and various other volumes. Prices listed around 43 cents each, with multiple authors such as J Meade and Mary A Dennison represented in the offerings.
In Ohio, bitter foe of Roosevelt and Taft, Senator Jos. B. Foraker sees his ambitions thwarted as Republican strength shifts. The text portrays his dismay at party moves, signaling a setback for the veteran politician.
To the Ladies of San Antonio, reliable merchants advertise Western Thread Bent Six Gold at 25c per spool. The ad claims superior quality and urges customers to insist on this thread. Named merchants and brands are listed, followed by an unrelated medical assurance about Foley's Kidney Care and Basar Drug Co.
A San Antonio reader tests a kidney remedy claiming rapid relief from kidney disease symptoms. The ad urges buying Down's Kidney Pills from dealers and cites a testimonial praising their effectiveness, with brand emphasis on Noan's as the preferred choice.
An ad claims a product named Snow Linkment cures rheumatism and all pain. It targets men and women crippled by rheumatism and warns a minor twinge may foretell a severe attack. Batfird's offers the remedy with prices listed as 0 0 and 1 00, sold by Bexar Drug Co.
AR L Burnett Co operates a large box factory at 315 817 East Commerce Street. President and manager R J Thurnett has 30 years in box manufacture. The firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico, employing 35 to 50 people and offering wrapping paper bags twine and related goods.
Bid submissions are invited at the office of Dr. Colburn bridge engineer for the G H S A Ry Co Houston for a subway on Nolin Street Bon Pee under G H S A Ry tracks and storm sewers. Plans and specs available for viewing in San Antonio. Bids rejected at will. No bids after July 1. Successful bidders must furnish $20,400 surety. H F Anderson superintendent. Ring wh Inck Stotts 421 128 136 N Florod St. Phone 468. Wm Schlesinger attorney. Bank building Aliuto?
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