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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1904
Page
2
A grousing sales pitch promises a cure via Dr Shoop's Restorative and a free book. The letter-style appeal targets chronically ill readers, claiming strong nerves and rapid recovery, urging readers to request a pamphlet and try the remedy with no money required upfront.
Readable fragments outline case settings for VHE Federal Court with multiple parties including Campbell Uravivarl, Armienit Paytines, and various firms such as Shubert and Shand, plus May 3 to May 8 date references across assignments and contrasts. The garbled OCR lists several entities and docket-like items without coherent actions beyond scheduling.
The Thirty-seventh district court closed its March term after reporting twenty two bills with eleven convictions and twelve dismissals. Twelve trials occurred with one case appealed and one referred to the county. Several divorces and guardianship petitions were noted, along with garnishments and asset seizures. Court notes include dismissed suits, a divorce granted in the Fort-fifth district, and various filings in the Fifty-seventh district court.
Fragmented OCR reports an uptick in city golf collections for the week ending January 3 with terse notes on hitters and averages. The text is garbled but indicates a local sports roundup highlighting rising counts and performances by a named hitter.
Westmaster Clifford announces bids for wiring the Federal Building in Washington D C and for installing new combustion gas and ventilation systems under contract 18. The notice references several thousand dollars in bids and invites eligible firms to submit proposals by specified dates. The wording notes bidders must be ready to proceed and that the company has not yet closed bids.
The Turner leap year ball at Tornes was a well attended and beautifully decorated social event. Ladies in attendance were praised for their grace and escorts received attention, with refreshments served during intermissions and the grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. A Briam.
DeWitt County celebrates its bicentennial by honoring notable men with portraits. Indes Shuton and Solge 11 Clay Pleasants portraits by H A McArdle were hung in the courthouse. Judge Pleasants is praised for steadfast law and order during DeWitt’s tumultuous era.
Charles McMonagel of 1028 Nolan Street was injured in a street accident yesterday afternoon at the corner of Gramant and River avenues. An automobile dashed from a side street, causing his horse and wagon to collide and throw him to the ground, with head injuries described as serious though not life threatening.
City meeting considers revising criminal ordinances related to electrical work. Officials discuss sections, enforcement, and safety standards amid ongoing improvements in the electrical trade.
An account of a wedding at Turner Park Church with the ceremony conducted by Rev. Mr. Moanie. Attendants included Miss May Moklor and Miss Calveri. The couple, Mary CadverL and Charles J. Webler, pledged vows in a modest ceremony attended by family and well wishers. A reception followed with refreshments and best wishes from attendees.
A damaged text fragment describes a property owner opposing town improvements and a belief in misdeeds by public officials. It references benevolent Providence and caricatures a political or religious figure as a source of worldly harm, with vague commentary on public benefit and personal greed.
The May month is devoted to Mary the Virgin Queen with Catholic services worldwide. In New Braunfels and nearby parishes priests and choirs lead processions, benedictions, rosaries, and catechism that celebrate Mary with children in white and flower wreaths. Special confirmations and church events are scheduled across St. Joseph, St. Marys, St. Patrick, and St. Michael churches, with Holy Mass and devotion every Wednesday and Friday, plus Sunday processions and catechetical gatherings.
Burial permits report infant daughter of Mu and Mya 1 M Pactl aged in Apel 30 jackjaw 432 Bast Commeres street interment cemetery No 4 Aulta do Tavor aged mentho died April 23 gastro enteritis 118 Syeed sueel infant San Fernidade cemetery Shelby aged 20 years died 2 qeeidensl drowning San Ane tila vlyer
A garbled text item notes a pastor Harring from Firkt Mapelst elitireh scheduled to speak at a meeting on Wednesday. The fragmentary OCR yields little clarity on time, place, or purpose beyond the planned address by the pastor.
A fragmentary listing shows many guests at various hotels including Mabigke, St Byrne, Tilton, J. M. Wiésborough, Viatoria, Mrs dS Cimor, Eloysina, MM, Wisney, Pete Wetrr, Grange, A. J. Snedden, De Rio, Frank Schaefer, along with numerous others and cities such as San Marcos, Houston, New York, and Cincinnati. The text reads like a crowd notice or social column with scattered place names and personal names, lacking full context.
The Del Rio Record-News marks its 27th anniversary and receives praise from Tin Devine News for editorials on marriage and virtuous womanhood. The Light’s press representatives laud the paper as bright and newsiest in its weekly edition.
Sir Jason Church seeks permission to erect three story buildings in St. Rosenhelved at an estimated cost of 12000. B Allen applies for a two story structure at 1 San Flores Street with an estimated cost of 2200.
Slurred, spidery quotes depict a blurred scene where a father pressures a daughter about marriage amid emotional strain. The text toggles between clumsy dialogue and ornate phrases, hinting at a dramatic argument over consent and propriety within a constrained family setting.
A garter scene at a Morvard dying ball caused a crowd disturbance as students reacted to a provocative display. The article hints at sensational reaction and fears of dynamite, signaling a dramatic misread of fashion and morality.
The Houvion Daily News odd garbled report describes Antonio in attendance at a Clawers battle and notes the crowd’s response. It mentions Mlordsville and Ban Antonia with claims of hospitality, a new carnival pace, and gratitude from participants.
The garbled note references a music book stock issue at a local shop, mentioning Sherman Street and a price during a sale. It lists names and stores with broken phrases about music items and sales at a hardware store location on West Commerce Street.
Local notes recount a chaotic mix of names and places including San Antonio, Kerrville, Gonzales, and Hondo. Mentions of travels, church events, births, retirements, and medical treatment mix with unclear details and garbled phrases. Readers are left with fragmented scenes of community life and distant medical care.
A garbled report from Beeville describes an event involving Ty Do and Sheriff Wilson, with references to the Texas Horizontatraist and confinement effects. It notes Melfaney, an assistant, and mentions San Antonio, Floresville, and local Veterans groups, amid uncertain details of attendees and outcomes.
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