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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
6
Adrian Ga lured by a personal testimony of relief from female weakness and disease through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts a non surgical cure, cites conditions like displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities and nervous prostration and invites letters for confidential free advice.
The readable OCR lists grocery prices for vegetables fruits and other items. Includes tomatoes peppers beans potatoes onions cranberries lettuce cucumbers cauliflower spinach and related produce, plus fruits such as strawberries grapes apples bananas oranges and pears. Also shows fish oysters poultry and miscellaneous goods with unit prices and bulk quantities.
A long list of lodge meetings and union gatherings scheduled for tonight and tomorrow morning at various halls in San Antonio. Groups include Miriam Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows, Knights Templar, Woodmen, Elks, Pythians, and many trade and labor unions with venues such as Murray's hall, Trade Gauriell hall, Temple Beth El, and Turner hall. The note sets times like 9:30 oclock and mentions generals and chapter numbers among the organizers.
The Casino association hosted a colorful children's ball on Saturday night attended by about 140. Costumes ranged from carious carnival characters to sailors and cowboys with standout outfits by Emmie Giesecke Norma Clarkson Lorina Clarkson and Phillis Clarkson. Musical entertainment by Oscar Puppe's orchestra complemented the festivities.
Fragmented report details a hallway confrontation in West section on a Saturday. Mediich, Nieeman and others were arrested. arraignment yielded no crime verdict. Witness testimony followed as a censorious exchange.
Dine Kermit, of Camibilites, Miss., is set to depart for Africa with his father after finishing his studies at Acavand University. Several dinners will be held in Wishongi as he winds down his school year and prepares for the journey.
A garbled recipe list describes Half baked sweet potatoes mashed with milk and eggs, quick chowder with potatoes and onions, snow potatoes with butter and milk, apple compote, potato fritters, soft dough biscuits, and a pear pastry dough. Several recipes include banana-like measurements, baking powder, flour, sugar, butter, and spices. some items imply a birthday cake and marshmallow whip.
Paris fashion notes reveal designer Margaine Lacroix presenting a crucible of medieval influence in hats. The helmet inspired piece features bright green felt, a black square brim, and maillike detailing with copper and hammered brass elements and jet cabochons.
A jumble of disjointed medical and beauty tips from a vintage publication promotes dubious home remedies. It touts rubber garlands, skin tonics, and dubious diet guidance while warning about excessive perspiration and promoting a questionable facial powder. The text also parodies social scenes and advice columns with fragmented, odd lines.
Special to The Light describes a lively week in San Benito with a surprise birthday party for Miss Ethel Johnson and gatherings at homes of Alba Heywood Milo Adie and others. Farmers plan cabbage harvests. onion and cabbage shipments expected to continue for months as area crops come in.
Local notes list names of visitors and residents, with small movements between towns. Families including Specht, Kovhes, Movbos, Gay, Trevers, and Fielder are mentioned along with several local occupations and social visits. Interspersed are brief updates on students, teachers, and shopping, plus a note on a Special sale at 234 South Mores.
A campaign links Dr Garrett Anderson’s run for office to advancing women’s rights in Aldeburgh England. The plan seeks to mobilize employers to hire educated women, raise wages, and reduce poverty by expanding professional access for women including doctors and nurses.
A brief editorial note honors Mrs. Grenfell of Denver for her example of physical and moral strength guiding girls toward hopeful futures. The piece reflects on leadership, youth, and the aim to reduce sorrow in the next generation.
A L Seal was yesterday chosen to succeed FL Collins as commander of Albert Sidney Johnston camp No.1 United Confederate Veterans. Other officers elected include First Lieutenant Commander EB Rowley, Kevenang Commander A Le Baker, Adjutant Godfrey Peterson, Treasurer WW Sloat, Chaplain D C Fannin, color bearer T J Clinkscales, and trustees R D Damon Wt Joeger and 2 ML Poor. Reports show the camp treasurer balance and funds on hand.
Fire damaged Brimstone Church on Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh causing about 25000 dollars in losses after services last night. The building had just been remodeled and the organ ruined but the structure can be repaired. Also note selling a phaeton, buggy, or carriage by C H Dean.
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