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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
1
Susan Hurlbut of Wilkes Barre aged 100 credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey with restoring appetite strength and sleep. In a Jan 1908 letter she calls it the best tonic for aging and good health, inviting others to print her testimonial along with thousands of similar letters.
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillation offering a medicinal tonic. It claims benefits for overworked men, delicate women, and sickly children, and urges buyers to verify authenticity through the seal, trademark, and packaging. It also invites readers to contact the Daily Mall Whiskey Go for a free booklet and advice.
A non partisan layman’s anti saloon league effort plans a city wide temperance campaign in San Antonio Texas. A meeting tonight at Prospect Hill Baptist Church will organize a church based branch of the Anti Saloon League with Rev Arthur W Jones of Dallas eyed as superintendent and ministers from local churches invited to attend. The drive aims to broaden membership across San Antonio and push the temperance push across the state. Promotional cards invite prominent business men to attend, framing the gathering as a decisive first step in a sweeping reform.
Frankie Umscheid a one year old son of William Umscheid of 126 Labor Street fell head first into a four foot post hole filled with water beside a yard where new house foundations are dug. Neighbors and the mother searched the yard. the body was recovered by William Schuffer and authorities were notified. The tragedy is under the jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace Joseph Umscheid.
Phillip Marx Tsigeé, a 13 year old white boy, was shot in the left eye and ear while hunting near Lion seven miles west of the city. A shot from an unknown hunter struck him as he hunted with companions. He was taken to his mother Emma Marx's home on Zavala Street and examined by Dr Brannagel. the eye may lose sight if the bullet remains.
A low pressure system lingers over the nation bringing cooler air, while the Weather Bureau predicts fair and colder conditions. The change was slight last night but is expected to increase, with cooler weather likely by tomorrow as a broad area of low pressure dominates the east and south.
A burial permit lists W Reed Throh aged 22, resident at B91 Sherman Street, with cause noted as lutorentosis.
The council examined the Gut zelt discrimination charges against a city plumbing inspector, backed by a recommendation to hire an assistant. The report found no favoritism, noted widespread permit lapses, and urged stricter enforcement. The panel also approved Laurel Heights fire station plans and discussed a San Antonio Traction spur, sidewalk gains, market licenses, and private sewer permits.
A reader story praises Miona as a miracle for dyspepsia and stomach distress. The ad cites a testimonial from Mrs. Nelson Lucier of Athol Massachusetts and promotes Micva as a stomach remedy sold by Bexar Drug Co with a money back guarantee.
In the Fuky-seventh district court a suit by P. Brookmay seeks dissolution of the Antonio Cremation Company, appointment of a receiver, and distribution of sale proceeds to stockholders. Anna Bosshardt is named as a principal stockholder and agent. The company, incorporated in 1886 to run a crematory in Bexar county, reportedly burned in 1801 and was never rebuilt. No board meetings or officer elections have occurred for seven to eight years, with records lost or destroyed. Brookmay owns five shares of $50 par value. the company owns 116 acres fronting Crockett Street Lot 16, Tangs 4, district 1.
Judge Buckley settles a social fault line case at a city police court in a tale of a Urue party where Miss Mollie Whitley is fined and Geneva Paine is freed after a drunken social melee. The report notes a dinner party, a lamp loan, and a police interruption led by Officer Dortcha as the city’s social etiquette becomes legal fodder.
Austin Texas November 10 F Clay Pierce and party will linger in Austin and other Texas cities attorney J B Perkins urging the magnate to remain longer than expected He has many friends here The coast fishing up however is not decided Yet Pierce says he will insist on a trial when he returns in January and will oppose any delay Then he is confident of acquittal but if convicted will give an appearance bond and go free
Remedy for cold and grip relief marketed as a world wide cold cure. Claims to remove causes with full name and signature requested. Mentions BW GROVE 26c and Taal as identifiers.
Ida Johnson and Sis Douglass clash over laundry rivalries on Main Avenue. Johnson fined $10 for cement-pavement mischief and ordered to pay $2.60 weekly under the “statement plan.” Court scene featured bold claims and community tensions, with Johnson continuing work as a washer while promising to settle the fine.
Mr and Mrs Cummings announce a daughter born to their family at 15 avenue Ds A box Mrs W P Smith and Rev Mr and Mrs James Royla report a girl born at 111 Odin streets in a brief local birth notice.
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