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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1898

Page

7

Motherhood Health Promise in Favorite Prescription

The Sunday Light urges expectant mothers to use Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription to prevent inherited weakness affecting babies. It cites health claims, testimonials from Nova Scotia, and an offer to send the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free on stamps, with further copy for a bound version.

Pierce Dr. Pierce People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser World's Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo N.Y W. Robinson Springhill Nova Scotia Lena

Two New Laws Urgently Drafted by City Council

Prominent citizens urge two ordinances to curb vicious biting horses and unsafe sewer practices. One proposal would compel owners to restrain horses or remove them from sidewalks and parks where they threaten pedestrians. The second would criminalize removing sewer covers and tampering with manholes following recent dangerous incidents.

Ani Shania

Dudinski Electric Secures Large Northern Order

The Dudinski Electric company expects a major shipment of electric fans from a northern firm sent from San Antonio arriving in early April. The firm offers a warranty and announces fans will enter the market at a lower price than before. Interested buyers are directed to 213 East Houston Street to view the selection.

Dudinski Electric Company San Antonio W Arrantee Dubinsky Electrica Company East Houston Street BiGett

Ill Trained Waiters Feature Oppenheimer Halft Wedding

Local notes praise the wait staff under Head Waller R. Bradley for orderly service during a large crowd at the Oppenheimer Halft wedding. Residents report on rheumatism cures, moving families, and ongoing construction near Government and Dignowhyhia. Bishop Johnston to oversee St Pauls confirmation next Sunday with a sermon after.

Waller R Bradley Alys. Murray Fank Murray Quartermasters Office Post Sam Houston Wisconsin Friends Government Sunset Railroad Pine Street Vyervillan J. B. Taylor Crosby Street St. Paul's Episcopal Church Johnston Sealy Treveweld Edison

Turkey calls and shotgun show spark New England sportsmen

The article describes turkey calling methods, dove market cautions, and a New England Sportsmen's show exhibition by Marlin Fire Arms in Boston. It notes the show's governors and officials, the strong turnout, and the upcoming San Antonio Gun Club season events. It also covers a state inventory proposal recognizing dogs as personal property for taxation and legal protections, plus local duck hunting reports from coast to Portland.

Rudolph Aue Leon Syringe Beng Marlin Fire Arms Company New Ifayen New Brunswick Harry Dutton New England Sportsmen’s Association Firesent America San Antonio Lakeview Plmendorf Lake Jim Garriis Tannin Government Hill Pireets R.c. Saams George Woe Whitworth Sevee Foster Steves Besar County Mecars George A. Stowera C. Gueusaz

Dallas Water Power venture linked to ex‑governor Hogg ally

A Dallas capitalists group has gained control of the Trutty giver project to develop water power for electrical transmission. They own land valued at 125000 plus three shoals and plan three masonry dams to yield about 11600 horsepower. Col. J. C. Muse filed for a charter for the Dallas Water Power Company with incorporators including J. F. Zang C. H. Alexander Wiley Wakefield Emelie Taght and J. Abbott. The aim is supplying power to Dallas factories cotton mills packeries street railways and nearby towns. Attorney General Crane in Dallas pursuing governor candidacy spoke with managers. Local notices report a bond for a counterfeit nickel case and a death in Elmes Street.

Ble Eaadk Hogg Party Dallas Texas Trutty Tiventy Mites From & Point Oppa Dolleg Brewers Uomas Blum Ehey Cel J. C. Muse Austin Dallas Water Hower Company J. F. Zang Ming Manufactureis Company C. H. Alesander Cithic Street Railway Ly Wakefield Dallas Ice Elemile Taght and Power Company J. Abbott Hillsbord W. J. Pavish McKinney Leduum Wan Jalk Me ALD Elolmes — Street Tien's Association Crane Tesad Wis Uteeliy Hyenys Thellis Puilus Southwest G. W. Guess Hag John Grigsby Jay Hug Maj Or Leary Ed Bt Masley Washington Cedars J.D. Sayers Ecity Ste. Fee Tidghes Oriental J. 5 Sharp Kilird Ed. Prather Dallas County Ancient Order of Mibernians Irish-American Benevolent Association W. W. Coe Penton County Coo Ballas Denton Eugene Lynn

A Texas Wonder Great Discovery Claims Kidney Cure

An old Texas medicine advertisement touts a bottle claimed to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, with children benefiting too. It promises emission, diabetes, weakness, and irregularities, offering mail order and local druggist sales, plus a testimonial from J A Wasshinich of Floresville, dated January 7, 1898, and a San Antonio druggist reference.

W. Hall P. O Box Waco Texas Floresville Tex J. A. Wasshinich San Antonio Drag ¢ Co

Cotulla Court to Rule on Sheriff Edwards Bond Validity

Cotulla Texas March 25 Commissioners court will convene in special session to decide whether Sheriff Edwards bond is valid after a sale of real estate by Tom C G Nye to Sheriff Edwards for thirteen thousand dollars raised questions about the venderman’s power and the bond's validity.

Cotlla Cotulla Texas Commissioners’ Court Mv. Edwards Tom CG. Nye Edwarda

County dispute on bond and cattle shipment to Indian Territory

The county commissioners will arbitrate a sheriff bond dispute raised after a three week pause. Sheriff Edwarda can post a new bond if needed. Four hundred head of cattle were shipped from here to Indian Territory for pasturage, owners named Messia Isl Daugherty Mark Withers and Henry c Yeager. Local physician S M Jackson endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praising its quick relief and scientific preparation.

Ing Yetrees Sheri Edwarda Isl Daugherty Mark Withers Henry c. Yeager Chamber M. Jackson M. D Bronson Fila Chamberlain

Caldwell County Notes From Luling March Meeting

Numerous local items from Luling include Dr Frances Van Gasken visiting brother Dr J Vien Gasken and Prof Vaughn directing meeting staging at the Methodist church. Updates cover residents, poultry association formation, county clerk candidacy, subsoil season reports, and a Christian church ice cream festival.

Luling Frances van Gasken Philadelphia City J. Vien Gasken Vaughn Dallas Methodist G. WW. Rose Sebine Pass C. Bellinger Aithel Carhart W. FE W. A. Smith Dilworth T. W. Terese Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Nigon Walter B. McDowell

Stockholders Meeting Notice for Lee Car Coupier Co

The annual meeting of stockholders of the Lee Car Coupier Co will be held at their office, 108 Avenue C, at 4 p m on April 4 1888 for election of officers. Secretary H Minnette.

Lee Car Coupier Co Avenue C H. Minnette

Kerr County News Briefs From Kerrville March

Local notes report Clarence Marlin of Brederickehure praising town prospects but doubtful about a railroad. A new unabridged dictionary reaches the school library. Kerrville telephone line work progresses toward Junction City with a target by next month. Rain is scarce in Junction City as fields parch. James Holleman injured pulling a stump. bones broken in both legs. Mrs Green Coleman heads to Temple Texas for the summer. Denton remains unsettled as Mr F. is still knocking.

Kerrville Clarence Marlin Brederickehure Harrison Kerrville Telephone Inc Junction City Montana James Holleman Holleman

Gas Company Ad Promotes Gas Stoves in San Antonio

When you want electric light or power, come to San Antonio Gas Company. Promote safe cooking with gas stoves, claim fuel as cheap as wood or coal, and offer free house connections to buyers until further notice. Payments made easy for those unable to pay upfront.

San Antonio Gas Company

Pough River Angling Trips and Local Business Buzz

The article notes anglers Gregory and his wife and Mr. Smith of San Antonio fishing near Fredericksburg pond and catching fine fish. It mentions Kerrville business life revived, crowded streets, and local commerce optimism. Also referenced are Dick Burge visiting family, a trade ad for Rooting Tin Solder and a hotel listing, plus a 1930s style note on crossbows in Kentucky hunting and ads for a disinfectant and patent medicines.

Pough Fredericksburg Gregory Smith San Antonio Kerrville Dick Burge

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