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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
7
An 1900s style advert explains catarrh worsens in winter as skin slows secretions. It argues local treatments fail and that true cure lies in blood purification with S S S from The Swift Specific Co. It claims the remedy drains catarrhal matter, clears the head, heals mucous membranes, strengthens health, and contains no habit forming drugs.
Fragmentary OCR reports a patient with a stoppered up jaw and incessant cough. Several doctors are referenced with unclear reasons and troubleshooting, mentions of diagnoses, and a recommendation after talking. Personal names and places appear distorted in the mess.
A charity drive called Tag Day mobilizes men to wear a tag and donate as pretty women pin the tags on them. San Francisco already raised 2500, with Frisea volunteers and Mrs. Spaulding supporting the effort. Plans for San Antonio next Saturday urge men to give while receivers smile and donors part with wealth for the helpless.
A man claiming to be a foreman of a pit gang hired workers and sold them a pick and shovel each for one dollar, but failed to complete the promised duties or provide full payment, leading to a court plea.
An old time ad promises a cure for rheumatic pains using a compound syrup and Toris compound mixed with whiskey. It asserts rapid relief and complete health restoration, claiming the mixture detoxifies the blood and rebuilds the body with repeated doses. It warns the bottle should be broken after each use and touts large medical savings.
A corporation court session this morning heard a complaint by two Mexican laborers accusing Juan Gonzales of misusing funds. Gonzales admitted drinking with the money but insisted his intent was to provide a job for the bien. He was fined $10.
Weather outlook shows possible rain tomorrow in some areas while official forecast calls for fair weather. System-wide pressure patterns place highs in the south and lows in the north, with scattered showers noted in northern regions and clearer conditions to the south.
President Wa Kennedy of the Altus Ronnett & El Faso railway and officials visit Childress Texas to inspect the route. Steel laying will begin in 60 days, extending westward through Lubbock County and shortening the distance to Kansas City by 80 miles.
Hereford Texas November 18 John Armstrong manager of the X LT ranch was shot and killed late yesterday at Povinis Texas Dan Williams was also shot both men well known cattlemen carried Winchesters at the time of the shooting details are meager
Pittsburg November 18 The National Municipal League opened its third date session with a focus on the Militant Political Work of Better Governed Cities B Fulton Cutting of New York presided Robert F Finker of Buffalo read the principal paper and ten minute discussions followed A busy morning session awaited the American Civic Association with officer elections department reports and several addresses on the program
Fire Chief Pull Wright files in corporation court against W H Kirkpatrick a Buick contractor for violating city building rules by wiring a chimney into Owens 218 City street. The chief says the wooden support caught fire on first use and vows to make an example of such cases.
Fort Worth Tex Nov 18 Orden Armour head of Armour Packing Corp announced that instead of making $140 000 disprovements on the total plant they will spend nearly half a million dollars to increase output improve facilities and add men. With Silz berger's plant here 18000 will be employed in Packtawh soon.
Denver reports the annual American Federation of Labor convention dedicates today to completing committee and unresolved reports. The special order is President Gompers report, with officers to be elected Friday and installed Saturday morning before adjournment. Toronto is favored for next year’s venue.
Alexander Grant, general superintendent of the United States Railway Mail Service, will arrive tonight over the Southern Pacific from the west on his return from a nationwide inspection. He will proceed to Washington, D. C. His arrival will be greeted by 8 M. Gaines, superintendent of the Eleventh division, at Bottsworth, who arrives this afternoon to meet him.
Woodward has disposed of his interest in the Collins Gunther company to F W Axtell of Fort Worth. Ernest Altgelt and Mr. Axtell will run the business, with a purchase price around 18 275 000. The company, a jobbing firm dealing war machinery, windmills, and machine supplies, moves its plant to the Smithern Pa vifle tracks and plans plant improvements and new warehouse space.
Mrs Catherine Compum aged 100 years and seven days died this morning in Didus Texas. She was a native of County Tipperary Ireland.
BIRTHS reported: a daughter to Mrs Heathead at 202 vert, a son to Mrs Victor Vidal at 1426 iee, a daughter to Mr and Mrs B Asebedo of 724 Guadalupe Street, a daughter to Mr and Mrs W H Boyett of 224 Becker Street, and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Archi Small of 615 ATANSag Lvenns.
A fragmented notice touts a supposed rupture cure and a new appliance named Hua Automatic Air cushions. It claims to repair broken parts without springs, drawing them together like a broken mind. The ad mentions patent and trial notes, with unclear names and dates.
A large advance sale and strong town interest mark the debut of the musical comedy Coming Thro the Rye at the Grand Opera House. Miss Ewing and her company, famed for La Tisha, headline four nights with matinees, prices 19 20 20 cents, and free admission for ladies opening night. The program also includes College Chums and Anita the Singing Girl at Empire Opera, with a souvenir photo and stage reception planned. Stebler and Company offer In the Bishkaya Carriage, featuring Nance Olden, touted as a top production, with lavish sets and high hopes for a premier season.
The piece notes that the Dera Thoene TM will be presented at the Bg Tent theater, indicating an awards event in the venue's schedule. Details on date or participants are not provided in the fragment.
A long list of individuals staying at local hotels from various towns and states. Entries name travelers at the Algino, New Maverick, Angelus, Bexar, Menger, and Monger hotels, plus visitors from Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, Boerne, Uvalde, and other places.
Austin Texas November eighteen supreme court action reverses the civil appellate court judgment and remands the case to the district court in Cafarelli Bros versus Western Grocery. Also submitted in Grayson and Bexar counties are Wamielohr versus Grayson County Bank Grayson Simmany versus Peqsylytinta Life Insurance and McCormick versus Kampmann M K T versus Waggoner in Grayson and Bexar counties.
The Traction company will today complete concrete work on its tracks from Banta Rosa avenue to Maly avenue a stretch of about 1ddp feet. The project has run for roughly a month and will pause until the city completes its portion, currently underway.
Berlin reports show morning papers largely approve the emperor’s action and seek gradual reconciliation with the people. Conservative outlets urge careful work to restore relations, noting lingering tensions since the earlier regime.
Ad seeks a single tenant to rent a store in the retail district for a term of years. Space not less than 100 by 100. Respond with proposed rent in the first letter. Address inquiries to The Legal Aid.
In a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Sawyer in the Thirty seventh district court this morning Pullin Pauly sought to gain his liberty by claiming the evidence against him was insufficient to hold him to bail. The defendant is charged with his glory and a trial was set before Justice Fisk. After arrest his bond was fixed at 50 dollars. The ruling may alter Justice Fisk’s earlier decision. A burglary at the room of Joe Arnold on West Houston Street occurred October 9 with various shirts and wear stolen.
Marshall Hicks as varsity alumni chairman and Graham Dowdell of the transportation committee secured arrangements with I G N railway for transport equipment to bring a few hundred students to the anniversary celebration. The event will feature speeches and a large barbecue.
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