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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1908
Page
12
The menu lists items such as Ostei Soup Trout White Wine Sauce Shoesteing Potatoes Sweetbreads larded with French Peas toast Young Turkey Oyster Dressing Cranberry Sauce Mayted Potatoes au Gratin Macaroni Italienne Spinach Hard Boiled Eggs Combination Salad Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Roquefort Cheese Bevis Water Crackers Cafe Noir. Sunday March 22 1908.
Guthrie, assistant superintendent of the GH&SA railroad in Guthrie, travels to Philadelphia to be with his son Arthur, a medical student there. He plans to stay several days as the elder Guthrie visits the city and his family. A local lodge announces a dance at Turner Hall with music by Artat, and a political note quotes President Roosevelt on self-help. Ed Steves & Sons advertises savings on a home built with easy payments. A jury verdict in Hugo v Elmendorf is reported.
An advertisement for the Carrara Paint Company from Cincinnati Ohio touts free color sketches and valuable plans to show how any house can be beautified while saving paint costs. It claims Carrara Paint never fades or cracks, provides enamel-like gloss, and covers more surface per gallon.
A Fortis fifth dismet court yesterday afternoon returned a verdict in favor of the defendant. The dispute involved a $10,000 amount tied to the International Fair grounds sale and notes accepted as payment for land.
Readable fragment notes a musical work titled Were it a Dream performed by new sons at a shop named Gogean and Bros Music store located at Holston and Navarro Btregis with a street address 311 Goliad Street in Columbia Noasy.
Deputy Clerk A I Campbell issued travel passport forms for Mr and Mrs A H Piper to visit European countries for about six months. They plan to visit France Switzerland Germany Italy and other nations. Mr Piper is with Lockwood National Bank. Alamo Lodge No 44 Royal Archmates Shirkwalks hold a dance Saturday March 28 at Turner ball with music by Avtat Ring up Jack Stolls at new stables 2 123 125 N Flores St phone 49
Sam H. Rogers, formerly private secretary to J. O. Mangham, general freight agent of Ne Sip, is promoted to chief of the claim department at She aul. He succeeds GB who was appointed assistant land and tax agent, replacing George Chamberdale who moves to that office.
Lectures in this city conclude Monday as Professor Jerome H. Raymond wraps a series under the San Antonio Lectures Association. His Monday afternoon topic is London Imperialism and Progressiveism.
Baggage agents from Texas and Sapin districts, led by Texas Transfer Men's Association president and Ira N. Turner, general baggage agent, called for a joint gathering in Waco by April 8. The meeting aims to discuss common interests and organizational coordination.
A crude OCR fragment notes many people suffer sleepless nights and drowsiness linked to a drug caffeine in coffee. The effect fades as coffee consumption ends, suggesting dependence and withdrawal.
Report from Magdalena Bay describes Admiral Evans fleet shell practice seen from Nellie. G C Keeney recalls bright tracer shells, 12 inch guns, and illuminated targets across the water as battleships chase scores amid searchlights. Sailors repair minor damage while ships remain in splendid condition under night fire.
An old advertisement touts The Best Brandy in City from 1868 imported by Parl Gelpt & Sons New Orleans from N Barringson Co Commaras France. It notes exclusive sale in San Antonio by Avg Limburger and lists Metropolitan Bar Equads on Toast Scoevermeyer a.
A discussion session outlining topics of interest to the damage transfer business. The semi annual meeting gathers 25 member companies from prominent cities in the state to coordinate marketing efforts and industry issues.
Postmaster John J Stavona announced the award of a four year contract to Gare ter Mullaly Transfer company to supply 14 mail carts and four horses for the post office from March 1 1908. The company has held the service contract for eight years. Dr Bayard K Corley formerly of Greenville Texas has opened offices in Hicks building rooms 322 and 323 and will offer general practice. Office phone 1842 residence 620 Lew street phone 224. Dance March 23 Woodmfp hall tickets 25c.
anticipation builds for the visit of State Supreme Deputy A. Morgan Duke to Alamo Lodge No. 022 Fraternal Brotherhood on Tuesday night. The drill team has prepared, many candidates likely for initiation, and C. A Schooles plans a public entertainment around May 1 to raise funds for amplifying and securing equipment as the order expands to about 100 members since last November.
The premium list for the pony and pet stock show of the San Antonio Poultry Association was given to the printer yesterday for distribution next Thursday. Between 1000 and 2000 entries are expected, including a large number of pet stock animals.
WASHINGTON March 21 Believed to recover from typhoid fever Senator Bryan is reported by physicians to be much improved tonight. Friends express considerable hope for his full recovery as the last eight days have seen significant temperature fluctuations.
Minnesota Democrats push a plan to defeat Bryan at the convention by claiming 226 delegates. They argue uncommitted delegates from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and Minnesota could block Bryan under the two thirds rule, setting Governor Johnson up as the party’s nominee.
The International Club reports an aggressive drive adding about 80 new members in the first week, raising active members to over 500 from 450 earlier this month. A Friday meeting and weekend rallies are expected to raise numbers further. Also noted is a sale on Tarre-Quika stomach bitters imported from Italy, discounted from 140 to 1.
Senator Hilly Price, a top NG talent, headlines the Davis testimonial benefit at Grand Opera House on March 11 guided by Chas. A Davis. George Austin Moore and a star cast including Low, Taggett, Cohen, Hassett, Farrell, and others join the program for a unique event. Road's Sarsaparilla ad appears at end.
William J. Bryan spent several hours in this city and Covington Kentucky this afternoon and evening after arriving here for events and engagements.
Nodood was tendered an informal dinner by Chola niki admirers and spoke to the Democratic club in Covington, Kentucky. He criticized President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft's policies and Governor Hughes of New York, suggesting they favor disportions over public welfare and the interests of large capitalistic organizations.
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