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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
6
Suffering women urged to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised for relief. Letters in Pinkham Laboratory files claim cures from women with signatures, noting avoidance of surgery and roots and herbs as ingredients.
A fragmented list of groceries and produce with imagined old time spellings and pricing. Items include vegetables like green corn cucumbers peppers onions and beets, fruits such as apples oranges lemons grapes and bananas, meats and seafood, dairy and baked goods, and wholesale paper and packaging supplies. Notes indicate quantities, unit prices, and references to a dry goods firm, K. Burnett Co, offering low prices and order fulfillment.
A charity tea yesterday hosted by Mrs. BL Nay Fox and Mrs. Walter Leigh brought together members of St Mark's Episcopal church and the Lotus Club. Palm and nut flower decor lit the reception area as guests enjoyed a fireside glow and socializing. The Lotus Club also held its first meeting in new quarters on Commerce Street with a smjouer program and dances.
Social items note Russell Caffrey entertaining with a box party at the Empire to view Late Lord Saoneroy in honor of Miss Edith Paneaast. Attending are Margaret Glaze, Dorothy Sweatingeh, Elizabeth Rosenbaum, Alma Brook, Haust Woodward, Pancoast, Hisla Pancoast, and Elizabeth Bell. Miss Ela Leslig supports Mrs Frank Maessen in Austin. Guests include Mrs and Mrs Ross Kenedy of Sabinal at Mr and Mrs Robert Beast Israel, 524 Caraomatret. Mrs Harry Hyman, 909 West Maznolia Street, hosts Feipe S. Anderson of New York as winter guest. Miss Glen Seanling visiting Housted, guest of Mrs W G Van Vieck. Miss Samson hosts at 112 North Flores Street this evening 8 to 11 in honor of Miss Edna R. Lindner. Mme Chambers advertises wrinkle removal and massage services at 120 Alamo Plaza, phone 1016.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Burp Fepsin as a universal liver cure for symptoms like jaundice dull eyes and pimples. It claims rapid results, lists a price of 0 or 31 and cites testimonials from John W. Lee and Mrs H. Frutishium. The text urges readers to request free trials and medical advice from Dr Cathwell in Montana.
An old recipe page offers a moth patch eradicator using cocoa butter castor oil oxide of zinc and other agents. It also includes shampoo tips and a tonic formula with syrup lavatophosphate of lie and fennel extract, plus social notes about a silver wedding and engraved opera glasses.
Paris on November 14 reports the death of Grand Duke Alexis of Husala uncle to Emperor Nicholas from pagummila. The text also notes Grand Duke Hag Mya resigning from the post of supreme director navy after six years, transferring to the Russian ministry of marine.
A Mahncke Memorial committee met yesterday after four o clock at the Grooa bank to select a site for erecting a bust. Ludwig Mahncke’s figure arrived and finishing touches are being prepared as the committee resolves to fix the site for the memorial.
New York stock activity opened with tentative rally in the most active shares but market closed nosedived and weak. A general recovery attempt appeared as some names rose but prices soon fell back to lower levels, ending on a softer note.
The article praises a plain yet stylish hairstyle for young women, favoring a soft brow framing with ribbons and tucked behind the ears. It describes a front arrangement of puffs and curls aimed at projecting modest luxury while implying restraint in expense.
Recipe blurs into a pair of dishes with detailed steps for a tomato salad and a snowflake cake. Includes tomato prep with salt and dressing, then a cake base with butter sugar eggs and flour, leavening, lemon, spice notes, and finishing frosting. Contains multiple measurement garbling and incoherent phrases.
Al H Wilson billed as the Galten Voiced Singer appears in Who Oh New York Wax Hotel Grand Street matinee and night with rare dialog and songs such as Helen and Ant Whedersehn Fraulein. Cast includes 60 chorus and a dozen comedians and va- culists, with extensive scenery and costumes. Tickets selling fast. many seats sold for the afternoon show, evening seats remain. Miss Bunting's company opens at Empire Opera House with strong advance sales and an all-star cast.
St Louis November 14 David R Francis president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company was notified by the Dutch consul that Queen Wilhelmina has conferred on him the title of grand commander of the Order of Orange and Nassau. The decoration cites his role in securing for Holland a monthly position at the 1904 worlds fair.
A distressed note indicates Miss Bimling’s encampment will be watched and reduced by speciraquest. The text mentions a 20 week period and implies careful scrutiny of retail activities during this time.
The Alva venue plans a week of closure with a matinee preview of the annual show. Details are obscured in the text, but the notice suggests a pause in performances and a forthcoming feature titled Dara Pharne. Local readers are advised to watch for updates on show dates and times.
Multiple memorial notices recount deaths of Xavier Weehter Ravler Weehley and Mrs Mary Coffey in San Antonio and nearby towns. Details include ages, survivors, and funeral arrangements with services led by Rev Bell and St Marys Catholic Church, interments in Lutheran and St Mary cemeteries, and arrivals of relatives from Chicago Brownwood and other cities. Additional notices mention a third deceased, Mr Bateman, with service by Undertaker Alebe and burial at No 3 cemetery.
County commissioners prepare for Monday election duties with warrants and certificates to certify November results. Costs projected at 4400 though only 4200 appropriated. Judges and supervisors to file bonds next week as officials qualify. Division Avenue and Fischer Road project views report adopted.
Catherine Vite and Refuria Raub received marriage licenses as the county clerk issued several documents. The list reflects local civil registrations completed in the period.
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