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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

3

England Plant Forecasts Weather, Earthquakes, and More

A London laboratory of Professor Nowack demonstrates a weather plant that allegedly predicts weather and large geological events years in advance. The Australian-born researcher, aided by royal attention, claims forecasts include Sicily tremors, Constantinople quakes, and 1889 Staffordshire fire damp explosion with 70 deaths, promising further stations worldwide.

Vienna Constantinople Maesty Adrianople Salonica Constantinoylg Staffordshire Prefewor Nowack

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted for Urine Health

A Bexar Drug Co. ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy citing hexamethylenetetramine as a valid urin acti solvent and antisenite. It urges prompt use at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious malady.

Bexar Drug Co

Odd Fellows to Uvalde for Degree Work

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows focal degree team will depart for Uvalde on Saturday morning to perform degree work in Lielode. About six members from here travel with a special car provided for the trip, and the Uvalde lodge has prepared to entertain the visitors.

Orier of Od Fellows der Uvilda Lielode Uvalde Lodge

Fight Chamberlain For U. S. Senator In Oregon

Portland readers report opponents move to nullify Georst Chamberlaity’s popular nomination for United States senator. Petition signatures circulate among Oregon voters and state legislators who backed statement No. 1. If a majority sign, the effort may block the release to the signer of statement No. 1.

Portland Ore Georst Chamberlaity United States Voners Lee

Lodge Meetings Tonight in San Antonio and Nearby Halls

Local fraternal groups announce evening gatherings across San Antonio venues including lodge No 9 at Murray’s hall and Natchez tribe No 4 at Red Men’s hall. Meetings for Woodmen, DH, Elks, K of P, Odd Fellows, Scottish Rite, and union trades chapters listed with hall names and times.

San Antonio Lone Star Assembly L. A. of RR Odd of Joy's A. M Masonic Temple Scottish Rite Masonic Club Sf Masonic Temple Ta Z Yi Ite Trades Council Trades Councy Hall Bo'ofock Doint Sie Ee United Brewery Omen

Well Known San Antonians Share Odd Tales

In San Antonio anecdotes Joe Shelly the Undertaker discusses how local undertakers prosper due to political candidates. A hotel remark prompts humor about staying power at the Bexar Hotel. A tailor jokes about waiting, recalling a doctor’s question and a long-tailed tale of delivering a suit years ago.

Joe Shelly San Antonio Joe Barry Ong

Building Permits List Shows Varied Dwellings and Costs

A chaotic ledger lists Francisco Garza a three room dwelling on Kur street for 178 dollars, Duerler Manufacturing four room dwelling at arth aide Theo aye uke 600, Jesus Hachangra two room etc. across Relph and Apache streets with varying sums. Names like Mantel Sorola Ed Pistterling and others appear with prices from 20 to 6000 dollars.

Francisco Garza Kur Street Duerler Manucturing Company Arth Theo Ayeuke Doagiin Martioes Vera Cruz Street Stinson Denver Boulevard Buckingham Place A. Piner Deven-Roant Seventh Street Jesus Hachangra Relph Street Seferne Reyes Welling Apache Street Ed Pistterling Flores Street A Munoz Wall Street M. Heinrich Alde Leigh Street Willian B. Tosay Charles Vlaus Elde Scote Street Reed Bargas Jside Cameron Street de D. Williams Wala gBen Shields Polite Carter East Houston Street Fr Grandjean A Street

Hitchcock Premier in Taft's Cabinet

Washington, Nov 12. Phat Drant Hitchcock will succeed George von L Meyer as passmentor general to the cathier of Mr Patt and there will be a graint row between Mr Hitehearse and various political leaders in several states. Many old political chinks expect office without approval of the national committee. Taft pressed Hitchcock during the campaign and warned leaders that support for Hitchcock could affect rewards after the election. No jobs promised, but excitement and bids for influence are expected as actors press for offices indicated by the Taft party.

Washington BD. C A. Hitchcock Geo. von L. Meyer Patt Hitehearse Il Bs Hitchcock Nest Chainain Qe National Talt Darie New York Hilawock Rorle Taft Walt Cath White House Vonsviuter Wifehevek Tutt Tati Hitchvoc

Beauty and Breath Odor Warn Women of Social Consequences

An advertisement argues that foul breath ruins a woman's appeal and social value, claiming even men and other women will shun her. It promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a remedy, alleging they absorb odors from the stomach and restore fresh breath. The piece directs readers to order a trial pack by mail.

Stuart M.A. Straart Co Stuart Bldg Wershall, Mich

Burial Permits List Local Residents and Infants

The notice records burial permits for Louise Freed 20, of 34h Goliad street, tuberculosis. Jaling Luna 1K, Yo South Pecos, cancer of liver. Len McVea 20 days, son of Lay McVea of Bob Gnady-Inne street, exhaustion. Kite Rowmin 2, daughter of Anthew Reéxxmian, Take New avenue, accidental injury. Joseph Manfinez 28, 618 South Laredo street.

Louise Freed Goliad Street Jaling Luna South Pecos Len McVea Lay McVea Bob Gnady- Inne Street Kite Rowmin Anthew New Avenue Joseph Manfinez South Laredo Street

Births Reported In Local Notices

Birth announcements list a son for Mr and Mrs Nelson at 720 Menehavit Street and a son for Mr and Mrs Le Morris at 609 Delmar Street. A third birth is noted for Mr and Mrs associated with Mesquite Street. The text contains corrupted lines and stray phrases about Rockefeller, a driver, and a narrator, but core items show birth notices and names with addresses.

MK. Nelson Menehavit Street W. le Morris Delmar Streets Mesquite Street Ant Milehat Pielers Deson

Real estate transfers across Summit Place and city blocks

A stream of 1908 deeds records transfers for Summit Place and surrounding blocks including lots in Summit Place Blocks 2 7 23 and 41 with buyers such as J O Terrell M De Leon and C Parker plus parcels on El Paso Street Division Street Avenue A and Roosevelt McKinley avenues. Several entries reference new city blocks and subdivisions with prices noted such as 150 600 1050 and 850 dollars and dates from October to November 1908.

Summit Place Co Frederick Terrell J. O. Terrell Dq. Terrell New City Block Atoll Baltsh Frederick Terre J. C. Perrell Summit Place Terrell J. C. Terrell Magele Muloe Emma Moore Oet TH. H. Stenn C. A. Parker Navy el Paso Street Smith Street Division Street James Lee Bythe Herndon Joseph Ida Aust Gomal County Anna Sinmang Bexar County Gorge Flores Manuel de Leon Hasatwood Daniel Flores Manel de Léon Haxelwood Jacob Agatha Ka EL 'Powne Sound P. Simmsons Tol Alamo Heights Frederick Pielding Avise Gus Iuchler New Atty Flock Roosevelt McKinley Avenues

Encumbrance Notice Described In Newspaper Fragment

A fragmentary local note reports Lille Helen displaying haughty behavior while Jong Ver papa asks her to stand in a corner and push her, followed by crying and indigence.

Lille Helen Jong

Fragmentary ad copy hints at health elixir claims

A damaged OCR shows a fragment promising a family remedy by Hood’s Saranjarilla to regulate internal organs including liver and kidneys. The line echoes period style advertising from a past issue, with incomplete phrases about family history and cures.

Hood

Oath and Duties of Equalization Board Oath and Duties of Equalization Board

Extract from tax law of the Thirtieth Legislature detailing the oath for county commissioners serving as a board of equalization. It specifies swearing to value property at true market value or rent value, and to enforce lawful assessments. Also covers penalties for willful undervaluation, and procedures for recording nonconcurrence and removals for failure to comply.

Commissiors Court An & Board of Equalization Sid Aled Nak Commissioners Court Sal Commissioners “Court City of San Antonio Gack Vaar

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England Nowack Edward Don Bombay Tolle ODD, Fellows Uvalde Contien Br Waadfield Alleata Fight Chamberlain U. S LODGE Tories Bexar Hotel Sannel Wan Bexar Sbogk Neptnoe Cardus Frank H, Hitched John D Hig Mathay Rockefeller Willings Anna Eta Oar Sealy "Privice Gufferers Senn Hosa Drug Co Tex Peat Hatan Nantly OF Equalization Board
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