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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
1
A chorus of housewives from Portland to Bucyrus praise Peruna as effective for abdominal, kidney, and constitutional issues. They report weight gain, improved energy, relief from headaches and colds, and recommend the product to family and friends based on repeated personal success.
Paria May 16 Alsbe Gaftre a noted Egyptologist unearthed an ancient Mesopotamian parchment. It references a portrait of Christ sent to Abpar King of Fdesis and a letter to Thaddeus linking Jesus to divine sonship. The fragment sheds light on a debated early church moment with Edessa context.
Fragmentary notes describe the origin as a seal in Constantinople said to rest in Aimpoa or Anoa and a parchment found by Abbe Gate detailing Thaddeus and Christe party. The text references seventh century Alexandrina school and lists numerous garbled names and phrases.
Paris May 16 Maeterlinck disputes Ferrier rights to treat for performance of the horn play Menna Vanna. Ferrier, composer of the Momma Varna opera, seeks production next season and claims negotiations were improper as proprietor of the work.
Lonten May 16 reports an African woman, called African Joan of Arc, declares revolt against British rule. She inspires resistance by spreading beliefs of invulnerability to British bullets as British forces send an expedition into her country.
Paris reports King Manuel cannot settle several royal funeral bills. Historical examples show high death costs: William I of Germany at 125000, Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia at 200000, Queen Victoria at 157000, Wellington at 350000. Trade notes list Magnetos and Olla repairs by Mc Bhiny & Brown with new phone 2399.
Vienna May 11 A report recalls King Peter’s directive during a Servian ministerial crisis to summon Dr Kalteviteh for court counsel but dismisses the matter with a cheerful postponement. A local social scene describes a surprise party at Melpomene 327 South Center with fruit, cream and cake and a large gathering of Misses and Messrs with many attendees.
The case of Doc Williams alias J Williams charged with the murder of Thongs J Turner goes to trial tomorrow. The state relies on circumstantial evidence and a strong prosecutor's case. Witnesses connected to Williams and an alleged alibi by L W Greenley surface as defense signals.
A political essay discusses potential creations of new states the Inland Empire centered on Spokane and a northern Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin region with Duluth as capital. It notes opposition from some factions and the lengthy legal path requiring state and federal action. Also appears a tax notice from U Villemain, Collector, urging payment before delinquency.
Fragmented text discusses weight loss methods and urges readers to seek quick fixes. It mentions Marmola and a syrup, claiming a simple regimen after meals and at bedtime for several weeks. The tone suggests dubious health claims and questionable remedies without clear evidence.
Frederick Ward the renowned Shakespearean actor will open a nine day Chautauqua session at Bethe Park starting June 12. He is regarded as a foremost Shakespeare authority and draws San Antonio’s best patrons. The event features matinee and night performances daily with attendance expected from San Antonio and surrounding counties. United States Senator Bow of Arizona and other notable speakers will join the program.
Palacios on Tres Paldetda Bay in Matagorda County markets itself as the Texas coast resort. The Coast’s best hotels offer reasonable first night rates and the Palacios Hotel is touted as the coast’s finest. Readers are invited to write for further particulars and rates.
Suit filed against Gertrude Waoley et al to set aside a property transfer. The action, originally in the state court, was moved to the Forty fifth district court. Jurisdiction issues led to dismissal, with proceedings unclear in the lower court.
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