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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
3
This ad explains a simple homemade skin wash using rose water, Cologne spirits, and skin food called Eppotone. It claims the blend softens skin, reduces need for rouge, and suits delicate complexions when mixed with hot water and used daily.
The Taft campaign dinner at the Menger hotel honored the Texas Cattle Raisers Association executive committee. Sidestepped politics, speakers praised the officers, and 40 guests attended the event with toasts and fellowship. Notable attendees included Sam Cowan, Pryor, Green, Mackengin, and Reynolds, among others from San Antonio, Port Worth, Trinidad, and Victoria.
Captain Tavh Tein arrives to lecture on the protection of wildlife at the Audubon Society event at P orkook Military Academy this evening. Gol. O. & CGuessaz assists. lecture free for the public. Local manager Aleit sets up meetings with old friends and a dance by Bakers' Union is announced. A lost diamond garter buckle with seventeen diamonds is offered for reward at 212 Benth Goncho sire.
The article notes a promise to pay fees and obtain beveskaty permits, while a charge was filed against Mr. Dayrson for building in apparent contravention of city ordinances. The case remains pending amid objections over chimney features and defects.
Observe Feast Day for St Joseph with a celebration planned tomorrow by the Tualian colony of San Antonio centered at San Bernanda cathedral. Father Massart from Rome, newly arrived, will preside at the special high mass. St Joseph's day is noted as one of the Italian feast days.
Elks address was given by Guy H. Reed district deputy grand exalted ruler as a guest of honor. Three candidates were interviewed and Reed later testified on the principles of the order. Clivenne Martin of Fredericksburg and Rabbi Samst Maris of San Antonio attended. Lees Bakers' Union Dance Saturday with tar ney and prize cakes offered.
Marriage licenses have been issued to two couples. Lewis Onanap and Catherine Samuels are listed alongside W T Petterson and Catherine Ti Samuels in the provided notice.
In a court filing Nannie Cochran seeks a divorce from M Cochrim tas Gled sult tar Wlyores Nastast hig, with the case listed for the Fortyistrlat term. The petition outlines request for judicial relief and division of any potential property.
A man named Ny A. Dowann was fined five dollars for building a house without a permit. The case, heard in the Whe GMer PHT Wrindit corporation court, was decided in the morning. Dawson reportedly held Tony Houses on Cincinnati Avenue as part of the proceedings. A Fredericksburg band performed at the Totel, with attendance noted without accompanying formalities.
Seven of eight Fourth court of civil appeals damage judgments are affirmed with one reversal and remand. Notable rulings include Edwards against El Paso & Western Railroad with damages in El Paso County, and Evinitty Village’s two year old injured by a freight train awarded $7600. Other affirmations involve Crawford v GN Railroad and Texas and Pacific, Bexar cattle suit, and land title actions in Bee and Val Verde counties.
The fragment lists several cattlemen and towns like Lan pasa and Hominy, showing a late personals note with unreadable phrases. It mentions Towa Frazier confined to a live home and names many individuals such as White, Wolf, Skinney, Hoover, Walker, Grove, Gatlin and others from various towns, tied to a Southern typo place.
Wolfson's spring opening showcased bright airy decor and a glow of greens. Flowers dominated millinery with lavish arrangements. ready to wear offered dresses in mjah, messalino and taffeta in rainbow hues. Hats featured large crowns and bold materials with flowers massed artistically.
Citizens crowd the S. Woltken Dry Goods store for a festive window display of white hats as the holiday season nears. A Mexican string band provides music while visitors admire the exhibit, and ads trumpet brandy imports from N Darriasson Co and regional offerings. Dr Bayard K Garley opens general practice offices in the Hicks building with contact numbers listed.
An amusing scene unfolds as Cannon, amid revelry at the Washington residence of the Wee President, passes friendly words to friends. His daughter Lydia Pirakham steps forward and, with a formal bow, asks for her name. The speaker replies with a playful remark comparing remedies to theory.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a scene at a ball with a joking remark about a bachelor and a bewildering line mentioning a wife. The readable names and context are unclear, with little verifiable detail to confirm event, place, or people.
Fragmentary OCR text describes public interest in the infant son of a czar with tones of ceremony and reverence. The readable phrases imply a grand, solemn welcome. No clear place or date is established, but the snippet hints at a historically royal setting and widespread public curiosity.
A scene described with Duke Alexis as a child joining playful roping with hats, followed by a dinner where the czar's health was toasted and cheered. The fragment mentions Frank Kent, Hicks Building, Speds Trachoma, Clade V, Kirkhand, Frank H. Booth, lawyers, and Alamo Bank, with various phone references.
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