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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
12
The text argues that aging dulls the bowels like muscles and that old people need daily Cascarets. It frames constipation as natural, suggests a gentle natural tonic, and asserts Cascarets as the only such remedy, suitable for constant use without harsh effects.
Paul Lambremont was declared the Democratic nominee for Louisiana lieutenant governor by the Democratic State Central Committee in New Orleans on March 18. The committee did not investigate opponent J J Bailey’s charges of misconduct, saying it had no right to. Also included is a U S Army recruitment notice seeking able bodied unmarried men ages 18 to 35 for San Antonio Texas posting.
Giuseppe Alio was convicted of first-degree murder after a swift three day trial in Denver. He faced charges for allegedly killing Hathor Teo Heinrich during a sacramental act. Defense sought a new trial, granted five days to file papers amid the proceedings.
Train schedule snippet lists routes among St. Louis Chicago Dallas Fort Worth Austin Lasalle and Mexico via Laredo. Notes connections at Texas points including Longview Hearne Valley Junction and North Texas divisions with stops at Fort Worth Dallas Galveston Houston San Marcos and Brownsville among others with various departure and arrival times.
In a late 19th century sea yarn, Hert Parsuson recalls the Dolchester’s voyage homeward from the Atlantic when the compass failed and spun. A circling bird above the topmast offered a rare clue as the crew trusted the sun and wind to steer toward home.
A ship voyage recounts a magnet bird that skewed the compass and clocks. The bird moved the needle in unison with magnetic forces, crew attempted to discard it, and after its death the compass returned to normal. The crew named it magnet bird, noting watches were magnetized during the encounter.
The cattlemen's association foresees an unprecedented five day convention in Fort Worth next week with executives meeting in San Antonio on Monday. Secretary Crowley reports and Colonel Pryor tours the event area while Menger hotel hosts the executive committee sessions. President Heel of Evens Snider-Buel accompanies Pryor and stock show plans draw prominent feeders to attend the Texas gathering.
A promotional piece extols sunshine and a cheerful outlook as the path to health and success. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach issues and general discontent, urging readers to buy and carry the product for better digestion, happiness, and wealth.
Texas items from March note Ridgley attending a Staley Hawkers meeting in Fort Worth next June, a dynamite death of Peter Hansen in Amarillo, a 112 year old Patrick Goath in Jefferson, and Governor Campbell granting a two week respite for Joan Brown awaiting potential commutation. Also reports a quarter not enough for San Antonio youths to have fun, Stephen P W Paris dead at 81, and two prisoners escaping Ray City jail by tunneling and using canvass strips.
In a London wishing gazette style report on sea fishing at Biarritz France fishermen employ ramaykaly long heavy rods. A 20 foot salmon rod or roach pate is considered good length while partners at Warelts use rods over four teats in length. Rods are balanced on the railing with wooden rast fittings. Lines of various lengths and weights are used though even the light featherweights are heavy by some measures. Vicomte Henri de Frates notes certain rods are known to skilled anglers but are rarely used.
Exotic evening gown fabrics captivate with chiffon novelties in peacock greens and ivory grounds, black marquettes with gold splashes, and sheer chiffons in white and blue. Prices cited include 200 per yard for a sheer chiffon and 560 per yard for bold black lacework, with designs ranging from polka dots to Grecian borders and intricate embroidery.
A local store showcases embroidered filers, gold and silver woven ribbons, and floral striped designs priced around twelve dollars. Also advertised are postales and tobaccos. City residents, Prof. Ernst Thomas and N C Baskett support a sacred concert at Beethoven hall by Hirst Christian church choir on Sunday evening, with a program of quartet pieces, solos, and selections.
A sacred concert Sunday features numerous musical numbers performed by well known people and assisted by Nat M. Wueher MM A.M. FKischer Miss Prone V. Joly. The program highlights include performances by noted artists coordinated by the accompanying staff.
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