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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
20
Readable excerpts discuss bicycles as essential for youth and health and as a social good. A physician cites personal benefit from daily riding and urges parents to value wheeling as fitness and morale boost, noting improved circulation and strength for growing children.
Frederic Gorham Sr a longtime Southern Pacific engineer was shot in the left side at his home 424 Aucle pon treet United States. Ralph Gorham the son kept the weapon and bystanders heard the gun report as the family rushed to aid the injured man. Doctors Caffery and Jessup attended him with slim chances of recovery.
Fragmented OCR text describes decorative papers and patterns. Mentions Underwood, Bute Co agents for Wwe Texas, 311 Navarro Street, with references to colors and design and machines visible in places.
A large public ceremony near St Marys Cemetery will unveil a new monument with a crucifix, marble figures of Mary Magdalene and St John, and a life sized Agnes. The event features Catholic groups, the Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and a music program by the St Marys choir. Rev Father Quilon of Castroville will deliver an address.
Wassingham May 11 tentative agreement to adjourn Thursday as House and Senate Republican leaders push a plan to end currency regulation debate. Senator Criberson wills decide on the Democratic stance so Democrats may force or block the bill, with adjournment possible if Republicans pass their legislation.
Fort Worth hosts the eighteenth annual Texas division of the Protective association meeting. Officers are elected after a spirited contest for president among three candidates, with Graves chosen. Delegates to the national convention in Milwaukee are listed along with state directors and officers. Memorial services and harmony songs conclude events at the Menger hotel and Beethoven hall.
An 1908 article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation and piles, arguing piles stem from constipation and can be treated without surgery. It touts the product, lists alternates, and notes trials and guarantees, with references to multiple individuals connected to the remedy and related medical endorsements.
At a formal banquet Post D San Antonio entertained the Westing Tenors of the TPAL and their spouses. Toasts and speeches by Craddock Michi Craddock and others highlighted the association's work, with praise for members and a gift of a silver service to the president and Mrs Craddock.
Special to The Light reports the thirteenth annual Texas Association of Mexican War Veterans gathering in Matamoros. About fifty veterans and families attended as Abe Marels presided with Mrs Magrague vice president and Dames of Porty Fix conductor. Sessions continued into night with entertainment and a business segment planned for San Antonio.
An American manufacturer, Consolidated Manufacturing Company of Toledo, unveils the Consolidated Package Car designed for short haul deliveries. The vehicle features a weatherproof box, basket or cab, holds about 200 pounds plus top load, and accommodates various package types for efficient urban shopping and mail delivery.
Officials announce hourly lane closures on the main route through the city to complete maintenance work this week. Commuters should plan for delays and follow posted detours. Expect temporary traffic backups during peak hours and adjust schedules accordingly.
A wedding occurred in Aguas Calientes Mexico Thursday evening uniting WB Carr a traveling salesman and Alisa Lian Gartinghguge. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Horace of Hw Met hag ial Bel scoop al church with friends present. The couple plans a Mexico return trip and a reception later at 22h South Street.
Alvin Stimpson of Willimantic Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Gate with curing his acute kidney trouble after trying many remedies. He reports full recovery and freedom from suffering following treatment with the product.
An old classified note advertises hiring skilled workers to repair various makes of typewriters. It mentions operation at Narvarra Airtel and references two planes, indicating a chaotic or miscopied item.
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