Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as nerve regulator
In an old advertisement style column Dr McComb claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens nerves aids tone and appetite while purifying blood. Testimonials from Mrs Habner and Mrs Alpha Johnson praise indigestion relief fatigue and improved work capacity. Reeves recommends it for rheumatism. Sold nationwide in liquid and Sarsatabs via C J Hood Co Lowell Massachusetts.
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Hood
J. H. Habner
DeSote
Naita
Hood's
Sapirilla
Giffels
Moose Lake
Minn
Axn Alctohinson
Lafayette
Col
Funeral services for Miss Oliverta Price today
Miss Oliverta Price dies after illness at 40. Funeral services expected this afternoon at St. Marys elimeh with burial in St. Marys cemetery. Survived by mother and sister in town and a brother in New York. Also notes passing of Maud Johnstone and Adrmind Calet Bansal with services held. Includes brief obituaries and local business ad lines.
City Campaign Aims For March 10 Clean Up Effort
City officials Business Men's Club and health board launch a sanitation drive to fix fences fill gaps and drain stagnant water. Mayor Callaghan backs distributing pledges and school principals coordinate student participation and a March 10 cleanup push by Peacock Military Academy cadets and teachers.
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Ita Business Men's Club
Board of Health
Callaghan
Bosis
Elganing
Etreuler
Iin
Peacock
Peacock Military Academy
San Antonio
Modern Miracle Dr Williams Pink Pills Heal Rheumatism
A Capron mill worker named Calhoun and his mother recount a dramatic cure from inflammatory rheumatism using Dr Williams Pink Pills. After three boxes he could walk again and remained well for years. The lettered testimonial praises the pills as a safe blood tonic aiding nerves, with Mrs Calhoun urging other sufferers to try them. The ad promises a booklet and offers mail order details.
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Williams
Charles Calhoun, Jr
Capron
Calhoun
Sid
Wiliams
Death department reports fewer typhoid deaths in city
In a chaotic clipping the death department notes a decline in typhoid fatalities while residents endure warlike conditions in the city. Government Hill South Heights and Laurel Heights lead a rotating procession of unrest as civic meetings and a women’s gathering at the Business Men’s Club are announced. Also noted are a medicinal slogan for Bromo Quinine and a dissolution of the firm Bitter & Hamilton with successors taking over real estate affairs.
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Government Hill
South Heights
Laurel Heights
San Antonio
Busineas Men's Club
Daughters Plan For Next State Convention
A crowded Alamo Mission chapter meeting announced the Daughters of the Republic state convention will be held in the city April 20 and 21 at Elkshall. Arrangements include reception by the Alamo Mission chapter and hospitality for visiting delegates. A committee from the executive board reported preparations and representation for the convention.
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Alamo
The
Daughters of the Republic
Yeserday Anfternoon
the Daughters of the Republic
Elkshall
Alnmy Mission
Rail Commission Delays March Meeting to April
Special to The Light Austin Texas March 6 The railroad commission postpones its March meeting and sets a new session for April. The notice notes postponement affects the decket and shifts March business to the next month. Include details about associated firms Carr Wood & Coal Gp and Dr Kent Hipks Building Specialty Trachoma. An outbound message lists passengers arriving in San Antonio from New York and Key West including Hofmein Misa Rillen Willorgon Halen.
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Austin
Tex
Tony
San
Medicos Hear Dinwiddie Talk On Milk Safety
In San Antonio yesterday, Dinwiddie presented to the Boxer County Medical Society on milk inspection and quality. Dr. Dinwid die offered remarks, with Dr. Theo Hull and Dr. E G Cligin contributing to the discussion on infection risks and testing methods.
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Dinwiddie
Boxer County Medicae Society
San Antonio
Dinwiddle
Theo ¥. Hull
E.G. Cligin
American Car Keeps Lead In Auto Race
Omaha Nebraska March 6 The American car maintains a strong pace in the New York to Paris automobile contest. The car left Denison Iowa at 7 30 am heading toward the central route as rain heavy mud slows progress. The German car remains stuck awaiting repair and resumption is delayed by weather conditions.
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Omaha
New York-to-Paris
Ett Commins
Denison
Iowa
Judge names receiver for Houston Fire & Marine Insurance
In Houston Texas today Judge Kittrell designated Graig Balh as receiver for the Houston Fire and Marine Insurance Co upon the request of a majority of the board of directors. The action follows ongoing governance concerns and aims to stabilize the company’s affairs during the transition. The appointment signals official control shifts to Balh as the court monitors the process.
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Wicki Houston
Tex
Kittrell
Graig Balh
Houston Fire & Marity Insurance Cm
Judgment for $1000 Against the Sunset Railroad Case
A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff J. L. Stickey in a personal damage suit against the Galveston Hartisburg Bun Santi Railroad Company and others in the 27th district court, awarding $1000 to the plaintiff.
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Kitty-seventh
J. L. Stickey
Galveston
Hartisburg
Bun Santi Railroad
Egropany Et al
Funeral Notice For Maud N Jonnaten
Funeral services for Maud N Jonnaten aged 25 will be held at 406 West Mimire Street on Saturday May 7 1908 at 1 00 pm. Interment in city cemetery. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
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Misa Maud N. Jonnaten
Maken
Toastmaster in St Franciscis Hotel Pageant
A chaotic scene at the St Franciscis hotel involves a toastmaster William Thomas, a new bellboy, and a telegram mix up. A bystander notes a French name as the toastmaker, while references to a white and gold room and a D K E party paraphrase social hubbub.
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San Franciig Chronicle
Taya
Wtchen
Wiliam Thomas
St. Franccis
Glevk van Orden
William Homas
Mikes
White and Gold
Wiliam “Mnas
D. K
Meeting To Organize San Antonio Music Festival
At Huskness Men's club this afternoon a meeting will organize the San Antonio Music Festival Association. The plan seeks a five year fund of 5000 dollars payable in five installments to cover expenses for high grade music. The first festival is set for carnival week with Prof. Carl Hahn likely as musical director and hopes to secure the Chicago Symphony Orchestra after its engagements. over 3000 dollars of the needed fund has already been spent on the project.
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Huskness Men's Club
San Atonin W Music Festival Association
Monster
Entre Houthiwest
San Antonio
Carl Hahn
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Einast Steves
H T Kampmann
H. P. Drought
Net M Washer
Wil Teteby
Carl Ruhin
Amos Gingus
Dy. Thendare ‘Tapels
Brautz’ Gross
Otto Koehler
Tan’ Gogean
Helmine Urohn
Chandler
M. de Blom
Arthur Guenther
Maria Fenwich
Pine's Cure Promises Quick Throat and Lung Help
A promotional notice extols Pine's Cure as a rapid remedy for coughs colds and throat and chest afflictions aimed at both adults and children. It touts half a century of proven use and urges timely treatment during the cold season to prevent pneumonia and influenza. Also advertised are cigars and a box factory distraction at local businesses in Texas.
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Dr. Williams Magician Co
Schengetady
Pine
Figo
Piso
Trouble for Newsom charged with burglary and assault attempt
Luther Newsom, the negro arrested several days ago for attempting to assault a white girl, faces an additional burglary charge from Constable Stevens. The affidavit states he entered the house during the alleged assault. A local ad promotes liquor and cigars at Limburger's Main Plaza.
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Luther Newsom
Constable Stevens
The Light Will Pay Stories for Material
The Light seeks story material for payment with no work required by reporters. Submit usable alliance material to be featured in forthcoming stories and receive compensation.
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The
Light
Call for Anecdotes Prize with 63 Winning Entries
A Light newspaper contest offers 100 dollars for the 63 best anecdotes with prizes ranging from 20 dollars to 1 dollar. The notice lists multiple San Antonio addresses and urges readers to submit true amusing incidents from their business places or personal experiences, promising 83 prizes in total and urging readers to ensure they are among the winners.
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The
Light
San Anton Tang
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