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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1896

Page

5

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related debilities. It claims to restore health and strength, mock examinations, and promote a happy marriage while praising the doctor's expertise and remedies like Golden Medical Discovers. The testimonial format names the physician and appeals to distressed readers seeking relief.

Pierce Jovalids and Surgical Institute N.Y Dr. Pierce Preece

Meat Saratoga at Brazo's Valley Capital

Waco May 2 reports varied local notes from Brazos area. A murder charge debate swirls around the John Bobantian case while deputies detain suspects and a Reverend is badly cut in the fray. Jacob Frances freed amid contested evidence. A new artesian well contract for water works begins on the Brazos east bank near Mann residence. Waco ladies push a May carnival fundraising drive for Baylor divinity students. Cullen Thomas launches county attorney campaign. Dooley creditors speculate on his whereabouts as luncheon funds are raised at Baptist church basement. Epworth league starts a new mission on Fifteenth Street with a small building to be erected. Awaiting spring picnics and general city bustle.

Waco John Bobantianead Ananiae’ Club Rabi Myora Nicholaias Jacob Frances el Water Company Bse Haen Brazos Mann Good Ladies Cullen Thomas T. M. Dooley Home Villa Ladies of the Baptist-church Societies Baylor University Divinity Students Epworth League Fifteenth Street

Town News Briefs Include Varied Local Happenings

Laer Special covers a week of vegetable shipments express cars and passenger trains from the coast, a big excursion to Monteray affecting Coroua-Ghriat, and a well attended Mathodsat church benefit at Macket hall. Bathing season opens and Linton picnic belongings are secured. Raphael Garcia Herrera, moved from the Rio Grande, receives a five year murder sentence.

Conrus Carr Monteray Coroua-Ghriat Mathodsat Macket Hall Linton Raphael Garcia Herrera Rio Grande

Dallas Letter From Our Speela Correspondent Minute News

From Dallas Texas April 2 the Salvation officers and Mrs Hamilton attend the funeral of Mrs Hamilton sister Mrs Moffott of Temple Texas. Diaz a Cuban conspiracy case is discussed by Dallas Baptists. Miss Helen Raley of San Antonio wins gold for essay on Texan service. Major Jeronma Kearby plans to join campaign. Counterfeit cases against C Wallace and J C Meckbur heard. GA R reunion debates prize school bias and justice in prize class actions.

Speela Davvas Texas Salva Hamilton Moffott Salvation Force Dallas Baptiste G. Marner Germany Frlends San Francisco Mineral Wella Jeronma Kearby Oaracat C. Wallace J.C. Meckbbur Gultad Bent- Joy

Echoes From West End Fest Promotes Christian Endeavor

West End hosts patrons of the San Antonio fair praising the event as the greatest yet. A May picnic at San Pedro Springs, a May 4 vigil, and plans for a June Christian Endeavor invasion fill the notes. Local officials, teachers, and citizens gather for parades, speeches, and musical performances with several social entertainments planned.

West End Gome San Antunlo Thalr Acholara King and Nolgon Woet Nd San Petro Springs Park

Attractiveness Claim Promises Easy Monthly Regimen

An advertisement touts a remedy that allegedly makes women naturally attractive, calms fretful fault-finders, restores regularity, and eases monthly discomfort. It claims to cost $1 per bottle, available at drug stores for home use.

Colloquial Sketch of Political Figures at Judge Camp Residence

A satirical scene shows Governor Charles astride an Austin barrel, clutching a ranger’s club, as Judge Camp rouses from a siesta at Weat Bnd. Gauley resigns while Dwyer appears plaintive, Bryan bears a heavy load, and others—Augustus, Thadeo, Jose—are pictured in caricatured postures amid references to A P A and city politics.

Camp Weat Bnd Charles Austin Rangers Twitzsimmons Gauley Georgetown Dwyer Bryan Charley Augustus Jose Thadeo Senator Pfeffer Kansas

City Officials Debate School Aid and Pedestrian Safety

Fragmented notes describe Mayor Holland proposing disbanding the city shepherd office and saving monthly funds amid complaints about bicyclists on sidewalks. Pedestrians rush to avoid riders who argue glass and tacks block streets. Teachers push for credit for pupil work while a policy debate over schooling remains unresolved.

Holland Iz School Shim Pri

Knights Templar visit Monterey for weekend events

About 400 Knights Templar and friends arrived in Monterey for a weekend program including visits to local sites and mines via the Monte Rey Belt railway, hot springs, a military reorganization, and festive activities in the plazas with concerts and fireworks. Dr. R H L Bibb and family arrived from Mexico City to attend the baptism of their son, with Dr. Bibb serving as chief surgeon for the Mexican National Railway.

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