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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
6
Historic advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for feminine illnesses. It claims long standing success, curing irregularities, back pain, nervous debility, and related symptoms, and asserts substitutes are unacceptable.
A vaudeville show will be staged Thursday May 7 at the Beethov en Ball to benefit the Free Kindergarten Association. Officers from the post will perform along with leading local talent, promising varied entertainment to attract wide patronage for the kindergarten. Ushers will include post officers and San Antonio society men.
The Terrell Wells Automobile Line announces new service rules with revised car line access and wait times not exceeding 20 minutes. Special trips after 4 p.m. offer rides for four or more on request by phone, with a 40 cent fare for the auto round trip.
A Beacon Hill Mathers Club meeting set plans for a law party at the school on Saturday May 9 with booths for lemonade, candy and fish pond. Committees were named for tickets doors etc. Johnson School Mothers Club prepared for graduates with Cur lex invited speaker and amusements. Public Playground access was announced for summer.
Austin Grammar School presented a Jefferson Davis picture on behalf of the Barnard E. Bic chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. The program included songs, a violin solo, and tributes. Miss Anne Parke hosted a reception with many local students and families attending.
Prices for fruits and vegetables listed with many misprints and OCR errors. It includes Aquacates, Blackberries, Strawberries, Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Bananas, Asparagus, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Garlic, and other items with varied prices per dozen, quart, or pound along with miscellaneous items like eggs, butter, cheese, and poultry. includes a marriage notice for Lorlie Wahrmund and Tu doht Bett announced by Mr and Mrs Otto Wahrmund.
Vague OCR reads that Mitchett Nickerson Bieherisan will speak Monday evening at Y.G. AL hall. Republicans will not meet at Elks Hall. The report notes a precinct convention for selecting delegates to the county convention, with details to appear in The Light's official call.
Jim Maldausde and Louive Vingia of Grover, B. Hens and Aunty ML Torn, Datlel Teagan and Minule Krommypttz were issued marriage licenses by the county clerk.
An Als more America summary notes an airship maker stating plans for a land voyage venture as part of its broadened manufacturing drive. Lonny Whala Unt provides the account of the company outlining its expected pathways and potential outcomes.
A fragmented Chicago News passage shows dialogue about desire and fear, recalling a quiet domestic scene. The garbled text hints at a character named Tommy and a mother figure debating life choices amid moral concerns and daily burdens.
Advice column discusses self improvement through beauty and health measures. It features readers letters to Mine D Anton The Light San Antonio and offers guidance on painting hair growth scalp care and facial massage with various home remedies and tonics.
A flaky collection of kitchen notes describes angel food baked in small pyramids with sugar and flour, boiling icing, and light steam methods. Included are recipes for Gold Tomato Sauce with celery peppers onions and spices, Epicuresn Qmelot style egg dish, and a souplike butter and milk base with curry and clams for serving with hot buttered toast.
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