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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

9

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Women’s Restored Health

A 19th century advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments including melancholy, back pain, and bearing-down feelings. It claims vast success through letters from Baltimore and Rockland and urges women to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for free advice and testimonials.

Lydia E. Pinkham Baltimore Pinkham Meg Ford Lansdowne St Rockland Lydia B. Pinkham

Attempt to accost woman costs $25 accused

Zalazar, a young woman, charges Tomas Ramos with harassing her on West Commerce Street near Mitori Street. He was fined 25 by Judge Duck Jey in the palace court after being arrested by Officer Lacey.

Zalazar Tomas Ramos Commerce Pireet Duck Jey Palize Miss Zalager West Commerce Street Mitorri Leviston Morales Whit Miss Zalazir

Race narrows Texas Callmen's association race leaders

Fort Worth Texas March 17 election of the providence of the Texas Calllemen's association Melday will be marked without bitter feeling and any selection will be approved by the other contestants James Callan of Mallard and A McFadden of Victoria remain the only leaders in the race with others tiring.

Speeh Fort. Worth Yex Provident Texas Calllemen's Te Otter James Callan Mallardwile McFadden Victoria McCadden

Personal notices from cities on business in town

M Waddell of Fort Worth is in the city on business. Roy Edward of Willey is a business visitor. R 3 Neblett of Corsicana spent time in the city. J M Baldwin of Baltimore is in town. T Thomas of Pearsall is in the city on business. M W Long of Lockhart is a visitor on business. George Meacham of San Marcos spent yesterday in town on business. Bigin D Brailey of fimne is here attending to business matters.

M. Waddell Fort Worth Roy Edward Willey Neblett Corsicana J. M. Baldwin Baltimore T. Thomas Pearsall M. W. Long Lockhart George Meacham San Marcos Bigin D. Brailey Fimne Hare

Stomach Blood and Liver Troubles Cure Ad

An instruction filled ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach blood and liver troubles. It claims the medicine is of known composition with an oath attestment and warns against substitutes. The piece emphasizes the product as a restorer and invigoration for stomach and liver health and urges cautious purchase.

Westness Dr. Pierce P Plaasot

Unmarked Grave Plea Follows Mann Campbell Shooting

John Mack who fired the first shot in the Mann Campbell pistol battle at 217 South Santa Rosa Avenue is dead. He requested burial in an unmarked grave and died after a long illness from wounds believed to be self inflicted. Police and physicians note his evasive statements and lack of light on his family or motives. The body will be buried at the city cemetery unless further information arrives.

John Mack Mann Campbell Wouse Santa Rosa Avenue Taut Deith Red Light District Ofbcers Mack Hs Fanul Baker van Riper Bornstein Kepper Mick Fic Mlepper Ehansh le Seed Polleemian Robios

Aged Man Killed by a Switch Engine

An aged man, Ariino Linke, was killed last night when a switch engine struck him after a passerby failed to pull him from the tracks between Wyoming and Dakota streets. The 68 year old, a cripple from frost bite, was found with a crushed skull near the scene. Coroner Bon Mish viewed the body as relatives in San Antonio mourn the Saxony born educator and longtime local resident.

Ariino Linke Whelmina Jackvel Dakota Atgee Linke Will Megs. Fochnol Saxony Hein Houna Linke Daccusel San Antente Stephroth Hye Germany Bon Mish

Constable Captures Negro Arthur Johnson on Gaming Charge

Deputy constable III captured Arthur Johnson on Commerce Street after a brief chase of several blocks. A warrant had long existed for his arrest on a gaming charge.

Arthur Johnson Commerce Street Johnson

Tasteless Chill Tonic Grove’s 20 year Standard

The tonic claims to be tasteless so it dissolves in the stomach rather than the mouth. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as effective for both adults and children, claiming the ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth but dissolve readily in the stomach. It markets itself as the first original tasteless chill tonic and standard for 20 years, priced at 40 cents.

GROVE

Ninety-Year-Old Endorses Vinel Health Tonic

An eighty year old Bethany resident, Joseph Bankson, credits Vinel with restoring strength and curing a chronic cough after months of declining health. The ad claims Vinel boosts appetite, aids digestion, and builds red blood, inviting all elderly and frail individuals to try it with a money-back guarantee from A M Fischer, San Antonio druggist.

Tam Alyson Ty Vinal Joseph Bankson Bethany Vinci A. WM. Fischer San Antonio

Louis' Book Store offers coupon deals with Light want ads

The Light promotes Want Ad Coupons as a means to exchange ad value for merchandise. For each ad valued, a coupon equal to that value is issued and redeemable for stock at Louis' Book Stores. The program aims to boost ad use and merchandise purchases.

Wight Louis Book Lous Louis Uread Mercharntee Jose

Handy Mender Technique for Emergency Repairs

A fragment describes quick plaster of Paris use to mend a kitchen pantry shelf, a sink leak, and a gas line lump. It mentions mixing a few teaspoons of plaster with water and applying with a pallet knife to fix small cracks and leaks that occur in a home setting.

Ville

Contractor for P.0. Addition Detained in San Antonio

Postmaster Stevens received a letter from Thong Towell the contractor awarded the Federal building addition. He states he will not reach San Antonio until the latter part of the week and expects to be here soon after.

Stevens Thong Towell Federal San Antonio

Woman credits Postum with cure after coffee harms

A reader letter recounts severe rheumatic pain, insomnia, and nervous distress from coffee and caffeine. After switching to Postum for six months, health fully improved. urges others to try Postum and references a promotional booklet from Postum Company in Battle Creek Michigan.

Amusement Review of Robert Emmet Play Night Cast

The performance featured Walter L. Fegan and Miss Mary Hanlon in key roles, praised for dignity and emotional range. Noted were Miss O Donnel and Captain Cox among others, with special numbers by Miss Hanlon and Miss Gineath. The St Patrick's Day program highlighted the patriot tale and strong amateur execution.

Robert Mamet Treland Walter I Fegan Miles Ant Tr Court Fegin Milkeil J.J. Costisan Wither O'Brien Sarah Curtint Robertaewetheart Rotaine Miss Hanlon Frog Cox Captain Flake Cox Brin Miss Talon Mises GiNeth Lytle Mulryan Qlgo Shedr St. Patrick's Day

Thuchter of the South at Empire Opera House

The Way Burgess company continues at the Empire Opera House MA Thuchter of the South. Patrons praise the performance and note the next matinee is Saturday. Next week the company presents Back Antony the DJ Folia, a strong return engagement with a brisk turnout expected.

MA Thuchter South' St Burgess Empire Opera Minuite Antony Folia

Happy Hour Theater Announces Irish Melodies Tonight

The Happy Hour Theater presents songs of Brin, teider and whiten as part of its program this afternoon and again tonight. A throne of people is expected to attend the Ehagpy Cour theater event featuring Irish melodies and a three-sketch bill with an illustrated element.

Teider Ehagpy Cour Ireland

Peat Joy Factory Film Attracts Local Crowds

A late week show features Miss Hampton from San Antonio and a cast including Mire, Mie sandeville performers, with a peat joy factory themed reel. Applauded for music and wit, the screening promises lively singing acts and entertaining motion pictures for viewers paying a dime admission.

Hemantty Orother Borde, Zeng Hayden Mise Marth

Divorce Record Misread: Court Names and Parties Shown

A fragmented divorce notice lists court and party names, including Freeman v9 and Chole P. Kreenan, with unclear district and calendar references. The readable items point to divorce actions filed in a local court, but details such as dates, jurisdictions, and final dispositions are not clear from the legible text.

Curat Munt Josefa Freeman Chole P. Kreenan George D TH. Coles Ve Cartlo T Coler

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