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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
1
Markets report shows grain prices for wheat and corn with bids around 97 to 108 in Kansas City. Oats quoted near 47 to 49 cents. In Fort Worth cattle markets, cattle steady with tops around 4.85, cows lower, calves under 4. a half, hogs lower with tops near 5.95, receipts about 4,500.
London reports revive talk of a divorce between Princess Helle de Sagar and her second husband. Disillusionment cited as the core reason, with custody fights over her children from her first marriage and alleged cruelty cited by various outlets. Rome and New York sources note pressure from the Gould family to avoid scandal.
A health column urges women to fix digestion to prevent weakness. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for chronic constipation and indigestion, with testimonials from Amanda Brannon of Alvarado and Esther Ping of Marion praising its benefits. The ad offers a free trial and lists Caldwell as located in Caldwell Wika Monticello, TL.
Mrs E A Johnston 69 a San Antonio resident died this morning at her daughter s home after six months illness Survived by husband George T Johnston son Sam Johnston and two daughters Mrs R C Willnett and Minnie L Johnston Funeral at 4 pm from the house with interment in Archer Masonry cemetery Alfred O Hastings 38 died last night at parents home 1205 North Flores funeral at 4 pm from the house remains to rest in cemetery No 3 Phillip Fall died yesterday at 95 Brackenridge avenue remains held at San Antonio Undertaking company awaiting relatives advice on disposition
Postmaster John J. Stevens announced William W. Gentzen will serve as assistant superintendent of delivery. Gentzen has spent the past 1% years in the post office as clerk and patriot, bringing long service to his new post.
A renewed bonus campaign meeting at the Business Men's club drew a large turnout led by Charles B. Mullaly. Subscriptions were reported from breweries and individuals, with plans to form three new subcommittees of property owners to accelerate fundraising across wards and streets.
The local post office reports October 1908 stamp sales of 19225.57, up from 17270.41 the previous year. That rise of 1965.16 dollars marks a 12 percent year over year increase, signaling continuing growth for San Antonio.
Washington Nov 18 The Navy Department announced there is absolutely no truth in reports that the Philippine squadron is preparing to go to China. No ships ordered south and no action planned, officials said.
Negotiations to purchase rails for the Asherton to Carizza Springs road near completion. The project aims to tap the I. & G. N. line with Asher Richardson active in development efforts and in the city recently but not present today.
Special to The Light from Dallas Texas dated November 18 reports Schwarzschild and Sulzberger Chicago Packers will visit Dallas to discuss valuing a $100,000 bonus for a local packing plant. The item also references an appetite loss remedy and Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic, with claims for adults and children.
Burial permits issued for several local residents include Jose Ruiz age one year from Walton Street with meningitis, Henry Fuhrmeister age 74 from Crosby Street with senility, Alfred Peres age six months from Yudo Street with pneumonia, DP Chapa age 42 with pneumonia jal, and Mrs Diana Heywood age 75 from Live Oak Street with la grippe.
Marriage licenses listed for Miehard Chapman with Cartle Lee Waters and Aorace J Peterson with Clara Lella Dasbach plus Juan Valdez with Rita Perez and Juan Sanchez with Francisca di Luna. An ad promotes Cola LAXATIVE BROMO Qluina as a cold remedy, mentioning signatures and Grove, 25u.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for help after the death of Henry Armneinter. Mentions Kranken-Kissen Verein and Concordia Lodge, employer Southwestern Telephone Co, and many floral designs. Also advertises supplies from RL Burnett Co including paper bags wrapping paper paste boards twine envelopes and nota heads offered at pre rise prices with options to print. New phone 83.
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds quit claims and mortgages dated November 1908. Parties include Bond to Woodward, Brohmer to Bremer, Lackey to Fletcher, Vargas to Ryan, City of San Antonio to Bargas, Welsh to Kirkpatrick, Meishin to Alice H, Crow to Greiner, Greiner to Crow, Casanova to Jacobs, with properties on Chavez Navidad Mitchell East Commerce Woodlawn Bayt Macot and other city blocks and lots. Amounts range from 400 to 5500 dollars.
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