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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
5
Fragmented report describes a dramatic event at a San Antonio theatre by Coomin Wheal Ale five game romp. Mentions Tom Water Nott and Jeona Thurber amid crowd, orchestra leader Koh described as capitalist, and Euvelys Dunmars in a finish showing fatigue.
A Chicago druggist at 530 East Houston Street offers HUN PIPO as a cure for Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gravel and other urinary and nervous ailments. The ad promises a mail order remedy with a positive guarantee, six boxes for $2.50, and free trial if not cured.
A garbled note hints at a laundry advertisement offering a comfortable solution. It mentions a laundry brand and promotion but the readable text is highly unclear and fragmented. The message suggests trying a laundry service that promises comfort for baby wear.
The readable lines indicate a weather update with references to a cold front and night conditions. Mentions of specific times and places are unclear, but the fragment suggests a forecast of cool temperatures and possibly rain or wind as the front passes.
The attaction at the Grand starting Friday will be the popular Certeade Ewing company presenting in the Shadow of the Czar. Opening night admission will be on one ticket under usual conditions. A mysterious act and directoire costume add to the attraction. details muddled by OCR.
Peter Van Viingsengen, a self confessed forger accused of stealing over 700000, was moved under guard from a county jail to Joliet. Authorities feared he might attempt suicide and arranged stricter confinement. He left the jail with photo and fingerprints taken, then headed to a broom factory assignment.
The notice lists a peacock flue satin gown valued at 2a00 francs with a 69 percent duty. It notes matinees on Saturday and Sunday featuring cartoons and plays. Friday night showings and Sundays include "The Nevis" by Franz Molnar and a Grand Theatre production by Theory Wi Savage with a strong cast and elegant staging.
Emma Tinting aid presents Anita the Staging Girl at the Empire Opera House for a week of performances featuring Miss Banting in the role of Nance Olden. Photographs of Miss Banting and Mr. Comings will be given, with matinees Sunday afternoon and midweek shows including Wednesday and Saturday dates. Seats for the full run are on sale.
The THs Tent theater will be dark Sunday afternoon while the comedy Colle Chims is produced. The venue schedules the performance as part of its regular program roster, inviting patrons to attend the local production at the theater.
An old figure from San Antonio lore, once active in local streets and river regions, is recalled from years past as a memory of a man named Tole. The text reflects faded references to his era and involvement in eastern river areas.
The Economy Basement unveils a bargain list featuring Cambria-White nambaric and M136 fabrics, priced as low as £4 yard for $1.90, plus new Cambric Povsles, prints, ginghams, and Shirling calleo goods. Includes Outing-Pretty bleant pink stripes, foyns, various yard lengths, and 36x72 inch sheets at discounted rates. Also lists French Zephyrs ginghams, Glasgow linens, and wide fabrics in multiple colors with note of final sales and quality levels Tomorrow only.
The notice describes new items in the Hot Drinks and Banitons section at the Sora Fountain, including Sand-Wiches and Oyster Cocktail, with a dog en and other relishes. It promises service from morning until closing, inviting shoppers to stop at the Mountain during the season’s second days.
A vivid, fragmentary ad touts silk fabrics including brocades and satin weaves. It promises dramatic savings with most silks offered near 89 cents per yard, contrasting higher regular prices like 1.55 dollars. The copy emphasizes fashion desirability and limited supply.
An advertisement notes belts priced at 50 cents, claimed to be bought below value with a suggested future price of one dollar. The belts are described as elastic with ornate embroidery and jeweled accents, highlighted as novel and attractive.
A fragmented OCR sample mentions a horse named Sugar and a rain mishap, then shifts to ads for military service, a meeting about Mexican school children, a local building permit, piano dealer, and a coughing remedy. Names include Montefulding Avenue and Brackenridge, with miscellaneous stray phrases and broken sentences.
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