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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
A questionable recipe touts a Dandelion and Sareaparilla based mixture as a cure for backache kidney complaints rheumatism and urinary issues. It claims gentle yet thorough kidney relief and swelling reduction within days, urging all with kidney concerns to prepare and use the blend after meals.
At the Garrick on the north side of Houston Street near Navarro the best moving pictures in the city are shown. The money goes to the pictures inside not flashy front lights. New York Pathe film releases are shown by special arrangement. Visit the Garrick and be pleasantly surprised.
Ready money to loan on one year to one year terms with prompt attention. No skin game. Allen Irwin offers loans secured on goods and valuables with reasonable interest. Address room 300 Washer building New hime 1122. Also mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health and complexion.
Soliciting committees meet this afternoon and a real estate meeting tonight to plan a bonus raising effort aimed at boosting the railroad.
Two important meetings of the San Antonio Business Men's club plan to push a San Antonio to Brownsville railroad. The central committee, chaired by Mullaly, will solicit money for terminals rights of way and a bonus, with local towns like Falfurrias pledging substantial sums. Real estate leaders expect strong subscriptions and a coalition of businessmen to back the project.
A disrupted courtroom report notes Jesus Rod rigios arrested by Policeman Patterson in East Commerce Bitout after an alleged malicious mischief offense. Rodrigues declined to plead guilty and the case moved to county court for formal proceedings.
Physicians declare a skin parasite causes eczema not a blood disease and endorse external oil of wintergreen thymol alycerine formula. Duluth doctors report long sufferers cured by D D D treatment with immediate soothing balm action and permanent relief, urging wider use.
Gus Peltzer a longtime San Antonio resident and brewery employee collapsed at the Schober plant about 8:20 this morning after entering the office. He died within moments, the cause given as Bright’s disease. He leaves a widow and two sons, with funeral set for 3:20 p.m. tomorrow from the family home at 313 Towle Street. He was 48, born July 5, 1860, and previously worked years at Lone brewery and with the county assessor’s office.
SUPT Eads returns to San Antonio after a trip over the Une and reports ballasting and improvements on the road bed progressing well. He says the railroad is in excellent condition and the work is going merrily on.
A San Antonio Business Men's club meeting outlined a three day city product show to be held near the Alamo with an automobile parade featuring local manufacturers. A manufacturers association was formed with D J Strauss as chairman and John B Carrington as secretary to secure support and keep money circulating locally.
Buffalo Bill’s exhibition promises a truthful broncho busting display by real cowboys and real bronchos. Riders face great danger as they lunge, twist and endure the horse's violent behavior, with no deception about the western broncho’s devilish nature.
Adams predicts he will ride as the passenger in a victory parade if the electoral votes swing Taft’s way. Kirkpatrick disputes the claim and vows to win, arguing the result hinges on Maryland where Taft leads. A wager setup involves a buggy pull through downtown San Antonio with the winner riding, drawing crowds as returns continue to trickle in.
A massive morning crowd crowded Dalkowitz Brothers store for a sensational price reduction sale. Clerks struggled to attend to demand as doors opened and carriages filled nearby streets. Dashawks Brothers offered deep discounts on regular stock and seasonable goods, drawing shoppers from across the city. more announcements promised.
An ad by A M Fischer promotes Hyn TIPO for kidney and nervous troubles including edema dropsy gout and bladder inflammation. It claims cures for many ailments, offers mail order with a prepaid guarantee, and promises refund if not effective. Pricing lists six jars for $2.50 with a mailed guarantee.
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