Grand Jury Inspects Home for the Aged in Texas
Grand jurors and officials toured the Home for the Aged in Briar County, examining buildings and meals, evaluating arrangements under law. The inspection followed visits to other county institutions as the panel considers recommendations and future compliance.
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Tom Muller
Bexar County
Xrami
H. Dayia
Hearts
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Berrys
Degli Lazeun
Texas
Pecans Drop Large Pecan Prices Near Lockhart Market
Nov. 18 reports show a broad pecan harvest in the Sw Merens valley with heavy shipments from the Eastern elites. Locals note steady pricing as growers prepare offerings and merchants tally receipts for the period.
Curious Pewter Traditions and Measuring Methods Explored
A reflective piece on old pewter ware and its measuring units from the 1680s, noting how pewter vessels and tavern use reveal artistry and social value. It discusses names, marks, and the craft of pewterers, alongside shifts in appreciation from utilitarian to collectible status.
Obituary for Amelie M Fischer 61 at 414 Baylor Street
Obituary notes Str Amelie M Fischer aged 61 died at her home 414 Baylor Street Wednesday afternoon. A native of Texas she lived in San Antonio eight years. Funeral Thursday at 3 39 p m Rev Mr Mart officiating burial in Roselawn. Survived by husband August C Fischer of San Antonio four daughters and four sons and four grandchildren.
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Amelie M. Fischer
Amaliy
M. Fischer
Baylor Street
Texas
Gurulu Gurdalupe Equnty
Say Amaniy
Mart
Roselawn
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Waterman Enjoys San Antonio Visit on Annual Trip
L. E. Waterman of New York City inventor of the fountain pen spent Thursday morning in San Antonio during his annual winter visit. He praised the city as one of the most pleasing and quaint places he has seen, noting the enjoyable winter retorts and his plans to remain if possible for further holidays.
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LE. Waterman
New York City
Sin Antonio
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Local Man Dies in November 46 Hospital Incident
Aged 48 man Gurdenbert Wood Amirun died November 17 after an incident at a hospital. The report notes admission and treatment details, with sparse local identifiers and dates, reflecting a brief obituary style from the period.
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Abhett Dilene
Aird SeversWee
Bataltal
MT Weat
Gurdenbert
Wood Amirun
Genie
Clin Hopital
Ay Yunre
Ravorber
Auatin
Gas In The Stomach Is Dangerous
An old medical note warns that excess stomach gas from indigestion can distend the stomach and cause headaches palpitations and other symptoms. It recommends treating excess gas with bisurated magnesia after meals, explaining its neutralizing action and the proper powder or tablet forms and dosages.
Beauty Aids Promise Clear Complexion and Youthful Glow
An advertisement extols beauty products to whiten skin, even tone, and freshen the complexion. It describes a glycerin and glycerin-based mixture, a calithrox and diasolee combination, and a bleach mix for freckles and dull skin. The text touts a neat effect on neck and face, claiming smoothing and renewing results.
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Vaudeville Fashion Show Preview At San Antonio Venue
A fashion show feature in San Antonio highlights Vernon and May Tully presenting 1816-16 wardrobe gowns with twenty models. The event offers impersonal design commentary, questions on color, and demonstrations of material and workmanship. The matinee ends at 4 20.
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Phdip Vernon
Lennie Witive
Vernon
Hte Bond
Txcinaive Emporiims
New Fork
Magetic
Edward Raymond
San Antonio
May Tully
Tully
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Unclear history encoded in garbled text
Fragmentary cinema page notes list Beavort Hobart Bosworth and a range of film titles and showtimes. references to Friday night events, a Five-guest universal may be present, and descriptions of stage acts, transfers and cast roles amid tangled phrasing.
Women Save 88 Using Gasoline
A 1920s style home remedy advertises dry cleaning at home using gasoline and solvent to dissolve stains. It claims garments like dresses gloves and lace will look like new with no fading shrinking or pressing, urging readers to buy solvent at stores and use garage gasoline for outdoor cleaning.
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Rates and rules for classified ads in The San Antonio Light
The notice outlines per word rates for various ad types and insertion limits, including display and classified ads. It notes line charges for the daily and Sunday editions, deadlines, and the newspaper's policy on undiscounted and indefinite advertising orders.
Five Texas Newspapers Cover The Texas Scene
A roundup highlights major Texas papers including the Fort Worth Star Telegram El Paso Herald Post Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Light with coverage spanning politics economy and local events across Dallas Houston El Paso and San Antonio.
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Dallay Zimea-Terall
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
el Paso Herald
Toustun Chronicle
San Antonio
Wanted Help and Ads Appear in 1888 Classified Column
A dense damaged OCR page shows several classified ads and notices from 1888. Listings include positions seeking learners in trades, sewing help, general assistants, and various trade-related opportunities. The fragment references a Moore Building, River AL, and multiple contact clues like phone numbers and addresses, indicating a bustling practical trades marketplace.
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Wilky Siler
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