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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
10
The piece argues mothers and guardians bear responsibility to learn reliable remedies for children's ailments. It warns early constipation harms bowels and can lead to lifelong issues, including indigestion and worms, urging prompt, proper care and avoiding unsafe folk practices. It emphasizes addressing stomach and bowel health to keep boys and girls in good condition.
Manila reports Second Lieutenant Arthur R. Whinbrec of the corps of engineers is missing from Mindanao station after leaving Pinoy Point a month ago. Fears mounted as no word has been heard since.
Night riders last night set fire to the large tobacco barn of William Sheel, four miles west of West Union. Sheel, an independent grower, is reportedly a member of the Law and Order league, and the incident occurred under the noses of nearby soldiers.
A conference gathered at the G H A passenger station this morning between passenger conductors, Superintendent H F Anderson, and Division Freight and Passenger Agent A R Atkinson. The event is part of a monthly series by the Southern Feelfic aims to improve service and involve department heads and workers. Open bids for government horses were opened at Fork Law Houston and sent to Washington for action. Prices quoted include 25 cavalry horses at 190 each and 5 artillery horses at 250 each, plus 164 artillery riding horses at 175 each. J A Pearce of Fort Worth bid 18 cavalry horses at 168 40 each and 26 artillery horses at 220 each, among other bids. Photos and other items listed. address 1320 West Commerce St.
Digest of a railroad timetable listing arrivals and departures across multiple lines. Notable entries include Texas and Gulf regions with connections to Fort Worth Houston Galveston and Brownsville. Times span early morning to late evening with occasional Sunday-only services and daily exceptions.
An extended discussion compares German and French airship programs, noting Count Zeppelin’s large nonrigid and Mejer von Parseval’s designs, the French semi rigid fleet, and the strategic limits of balloons for warfare. It covers costs, capacities, and potential military uses, with a digressive note on a Brooklyn Eagle critique of a quiet presidency.
Advertisement for a kidney health product claiming to cure kidney pain and congestion with Buchu and Lithia compound. Promises substitute-free relief and urges purchase at druggists for 6 cents.
A Boston broker reports a merchant in Oldham Finglend has invented a four part clock driven feed box to rouse a horse at dawn. The device whets the horse’s appetite while the owner remains in bed, releasing a measured feed from a suspended box when the mechanism triggers.
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