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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
11
An advertisement promotes S.S.S. as a pure blood purifier and tonic. It claims to treat rheumatism, catarrh, sores, ulcers, scrofula, skin diseases and contagious blood poison by cleansing impurities. The Swift Specific Co announces availability at drug stores in Atlanta GA and offers free medical advice and literature.
The piece critiques Senate maneuvering to appoint Charles Fulton to a new federal judgeship in western Oregon. It argues party interests and private clubs shaped the vote, claiming the move was orchestrated to preserve influence for certain power brokers, despite voter backlash and a competitive state election context.
A home remedy suggests one half pint whiskey with one ounce sarsaparilla syrup and Toris compound from any druggist. Take in teaspoonful doses before each meal and at bedtime, claimed as a sure cure when followed.
Chief Justice J H James of the fourth court of civil appeals hands down opinion in G H G A Railroad company vs Chas Hillman reversing as to damages but upholding railroad liability. Several related appeals in Galveston Harris and other counties affirmed or remanded on various railroad and land company actions.
Varying from a trace to a quarter inch, showers covered much of Texas last night. San Antonio reported 1/2 inch in some parts, Tobie Hill and Laurel Heights saw heavy bursts for about 20 minutes, with another shower this morning. Corpus Christi received about twice as much. Maj. Brett said the rain was widespread though light and cleared later as a low barometer lingered north, with more rain possible in a few days.
In the last day of the sixtieth Congress a bill creating a job for Fulton became law after pressure from Charley. Oregon senators opposed his appointment citing Fraud and corruption linked to the state legislature. Taft’s stance on appointing Fulton remains debated as Washington eyes the federal judiciary. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised with health claims and a note on car deals at C. H. Deane.
Listed are multiple lodge and fraternal gatherings in San Antonio tonight including No 424 I O O F at C. F. Odd Fellows Hall, Bernardo Reyes Camp No 2322, W C Wondmen Hall, Eagles Temple, A M & A F Temple, Pythian halls, and several other lodges. Also scheduled are union and Deutscher Maennerchor events with times around eight o'clock.
A well dressed man identified as J. TL Nick faced Judge Bhekies in police court after being seen with an automatic pistol in a public salon on East Houston Street. Officer Guerrero recovered the weapon and the case was transferred to county court on a charge of unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon.
Saturday evening meeting at My Woodmen hall in Lillia Creech with ing manager for one year. Myrtle grave degree team and acting grand officers presided including Past grand guardian Mrs Neltie Laveen of No 1h and grand guardian Ray HB Toomey of No 1. Grand officers named Hattie Bulkim, Moleman, Hause. Special prices on all lines of veables and Migey harness at 234 South Mores St for this week only.
Taken up by city pound at corner Indian and Tit street on March 10 1909 a white faced horse with bridle branded IC connected on left shoulder. If not redeemed before sale on May 27 1909 at the home of LC Welook A ny the horse will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Qias Van Riper Marshal. Atuoat BRED Ries City Clerk Theo Artzt orchestra. Not horses.
White Rose grove No 88 percent and Woodmen Circle announce a meeting this Saturday at Woodmen Hall. Depuy Supreme Guardian of Texas Mrs Nancy J Badgett will preside. Local lodge members invite all attendees to participate in the event.
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