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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1907
Page
1
Doctor Lorenzo Waite notes successful use of Gourty's Pure Malt Whiskey with an anaemic patient. He thanks the introducers for providing a tonic stimulant for public health and medical practitioners in August 1907.
An advertisement extols Buffys Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillation that nourishes the nervous system and digestion. It claims benefits for aging workers, women, and children, urging buyers to request genuine Duffy Malt Whiskey with the label trademark Old Chemist and cork intact. Price listed as $1.00 with a medical booklet and doctors advice free.
The body of Reyes Martinez was laid to rest in City Cemetery No 3 with full military honors. Gen. Myer attended, Mexican consul Omelas sent greetings, and a Mexican band played as the casket draped in army colors was carried to its grave. Funeral services were conducted by Chaplain Dicksim of the Twenty sixth Infantry.
An advertisement proclaims Pazo Ointment cures piles in four days with guarantees. It promises relief from itching bleeding and contracting piles, offering a money refund if not cured within the stated period. The copy uses exaggerated claims and a low price.
Henry C Slaver president of the Slaver Carriage Co died yesterday on the operating table at Englewood hospital at age 62 after a year and a half battle with a frame tumor of the abdomen. Immediate cause listed as heart failure. He moved to Chicago in 1885 and built the firm into a major carriage manufacturer with annual output around 1.6 million dollars. He had served as president of the National Association of Garage Builders and the Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers. His son Lieutenant Ror B Slaver U S 4 headquaters in San Francisco. Mrs. D B Axtell widow of Captain City.
A crowded fair drew spectators despite rain as multiple races face heavy track conditions. First race saw Balshot win at 2 to 1 with Sweet Kitty runner up. second race featured Booger tied with Ray Thompson, who faded late to finish behind Charley. betting grandsums noted as bookies cashed in.
General Passenger Agent George F. Lupton announced the shuttle trains inaugurated with the opening of the fair have been withdrawn and will run hereafter only on Thursday November 14 and Sunday November 17.
General Passenger Agent Triplon of the Southern Pacific travels to Austin to consult with the railroad commission on a fair rate for San Antonio fair Sundays. A one dollar ride applies from Cuero to Floresville, with plans for a conference tomorrow involving fair directors and other San Antonio lines. T. J. Anderson, another Southern Pacific official, will attend tonight for the meeting.
Mat Daligres and seven notable mining men from Durango were named by sale directors as judges for the Mexican exhibit prizes. Qd Woodfnll and L. Trughart were added to form a committee, tasked with awarding prizes to standout displays.
November 2 set for a Shrine note fair day with nobles from Ben Hur Tennle of Autin arriving with a carload of scenery and paraphernalia. A ceremonial session will be held in the city, Shriners will visit the arena and parade past grounds. Attendees from many cities include Louie Samiel George L Samuel Thomas M Swope and wife, Mexico City, Saltillo, Moneterrey, and Laredo residents among a long guest list.
A divorce suit was filed today by Lyle Halford against Albert Holfont at Wir. The plaintiff seeks legal separation and asks that the husband be restrained from disposing of any property, chiefly fine stock. She also requests alimony of 300 dollars per month.
Advertises D D D Prescription as a local external treatment that supposedly cures eczema psoriasis and other skin diseases by killing a germ in the skin. Includes letters and photos from patients to support effectiveness and invites readers to visit Fischer Drug Store in San Antonio Texas for free information and samples.
Paris reports a German naval attaché was recalled amid sensational claims of espionage in the French Navy. Ensign Charles B. Wilima of France was arrested at Toulon on October 25 for alleged spying, as five ringleaders of an international spying ring were seized in Toulon on November 6. A telegram to a German agent offering to sell defense information was found at the Toulon post office.
R Lea Johnson clerk of Forty fifth district court in Bayard California was summoned today to testify as a witness in a criminal case on trial there. The damaged OCR text notes he was called as a witness in an in criminal case.
At a county commissioners court meeting County Attorney Newton was ordered to take necessary legal steps to secure payment of funds unpaid from the previous administration. Barneburg and Schleiser were awarded the contract for extensive improvements on the Fredericksburg trend and the auditor was told to prepare the contracts immediately. The remainder of the session was not completed.
W Bereman of 102 Essex Street notes several Ponderosa lemons from his big brother’s grove. A. Feehn er of Gellgh reports a pronounced successor raising this variety this season. One lemon weighs two pounds two ounces and stands six inches from base to stem. A San Antonio woman made lemonade for a family of four from a lemon not taunt rather large.
In a hearing on the annual reviews of the county road condition the commissioners heard reports and approved them.
In a Nanville Tl Nev interview Senator Bonamin, a South Carolina figure, declares Roosevelt cannot seek a third term and predicts Uncle Joe Gannon, speaker of the House, will lead the Republican side while Bryan remains the presumptive Democratic nominee. He praises Tilman as a strong, capable leader amid national affairs.
A raft carrying a firing crew from the Steel Company sank six miles above the city. Forty two members were aboard. they were rescued by heroic efforts and reached shore. The raft men were arrested and jailed at Port Pleasant, West Virginia.
Local military men view Major General Stacy's designations as the first step in reorganizing the national guard. They aim to see its brigade align with General Holmes in the role, reshaping command structure and leadership in Houston.
Still cold cold wind and cloudy skies prevail in Houston with a low around 52 and noon temperature near 62. An advertisement notes at Lane Star Drug Co and Wolketer's Rocky Mountain Tea, while the text promotes classified ads in The San Antonio Light.
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