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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1907

Page

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San Antonio Fair Faces Rain Delays Amid Busy Schedule

Subfavorable conditions hinder attendance and disrupt key events as fair organizers push ahead with plans. Despite heavy rains, transportation remains arranged, volunteers urged to show courtesy, and hundreds of homeseekers from Arkansas Missouri Iowa and other states expected. Directors meet this afternoon to decide on extending the fair and other arrangements while thousands visit the Light Building to register.

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Good car service praise for San Antonio traction squad

Crowds were moved efficiently with no accidents or injuries reported by passengers. Travelers lauded the San Antonio traction squad for prompt service while criticizing sister city services in Dallas Fort Worth and Houston.

Lena San Antonio Tractinn Robert Melkibbin Bower Maestly Thaikosat Yan San Antonie Athey Plutas Dallas Fort Worth Houston

Warner’s Sate Cure Improves Kidney Trouble Says user

A letter from Chas Al Gresny mentions relief after using Warner’s Sate Cure for years of kidney trouble. After several weeks the writer notes reduced swelling in ankles and feet, improved urine flow, and a sense of renewed vigor.

Warner San Antonio Chas. A. Gregney Chas al Gresany Mutual Denefit Larimer St Leaver Colo Witte

Fragmentary newspaper scribble hints at travel and crowds

The readable fragments describe journeys and crowds arriving by rail to San Antonio and praise prompt, safe travel by lines and carriers. The text is garbled but suggests a positive, promotional tone about transportation and visiting crowds reaching a destination.

Lupton urges earlier date for fair due to weather fears

George F. Lupton warns that bad weather is likely this year and urges setting the San Antonio fair date earlier for 1908. He argues local conditions demand priority over other cities and that farmers and business people need time to visit.

Geo. F. Lupton George F. Lupton Gan Erm AL & Alp Qillmay Mexico San Antonio Olice

Baby Show Friday at Prattfest and Smallcat fair

The Prattfest and Smallcat fair host a baby beauty show Friday with babies of all ages eligible. Judges will ensure fairness. prizes include gold bracelets and keepsakes for the prettiest babies across age groups and a special gold watch for the youngest girl.

bin Prises San Antonio Iadges Emmys Wes Vance Meg Ann Ander Gilver Hain

Auto Races At Five Mile Track Sunday Feature Strang McElroy

Auto racing returns Sunday with Strang and McElroy headlining a five mile heat race at the Texas track. Dave Pryor and E A Sontag travel from out of town to challenge, while local drivers prepare the course and expect a strong gates for the meet.

Nava Enahie Nile Beta Annie Chiat Ung Lovel Dave McElroy Cal Green Lita Strang SunAay McElroy Art Tyalry Texas Dave E. A. Sontag Boston Bork Strang Meloy David Pryor Sontag Ia Houton Strang Hag Palrald Automobile Rhases Han

Golden Medical Discovery praised by leading medical writers

The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak stomach, dyspepsia, catarrhal diseases, and long standing bronchial and lung issues excluding consumptive cases. It lists ingredients like Black Cherry bark and Bloodroot, cites eminent professors endorsing it, claims no poisonous drugs or alcohol, and offers a free booklet on request from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.

Flerce Texchore Bartholow Meffarson Hara Univ. of Pag Winlaybkingwood Bensnett Qullege Inia Hing M. T Cincionati Joyo M. Scudda I. B Cincinnutis Edwin At Id Huhvemaon Med Chicago Golden Medical Discovery Bronn Chiat Wirogt RV. Pierce Buffalo N.Y

Course Harrowed For Revel and Scary Cream Roller Event

A garbled line hints at a course being harrowed to reveal something followed by a Scary cream roller expected to pack surfness as hard as a ypel. The passage lacks clear context, names, places, or dates to provide concrete facts.

Promises Good Weather for Fair at San Antonio

Major Buell promises best brand for fair weather at the Toturnational fair. He reports storm clouds moving east and disappearing with no signs of more storms. He urges optimism for a profitable, well attended event tomorrow as thousands anticipate a successful fair.

Buell San Antonio United States Major Buell Westra

Tomorrow's Big Event Alani Handicap at the Ritee Program

Racing card reveals Alani Handicap worth 1000 with four year old pacers and fast ponies set to meet. Nominations listed for the six furlong contest as the meet trims entries after weather delays. seven more races rescheduled for later.

Tomaroy Alamo

Railroads Offer Extremely Low Round Trip Rates

Describes widespread ticket discounts by several lines including Southern Pacific International and Kansas City Southern on routes from Gales to various points. Notable fares listed from Orange, Eagle Pass, San Marcos, Fort Worth, Laredo, and other towns. quotes include $1.60 to $4.50 range, with many examples cited to attract teams arriving this evening and tomorrow.

Railroadic Altoaeh Southern Pacific International A& Grow Nurthurn Kuly Sap Lave Halliston Galeson Souther Paellle Orange Braumanis Eagle Para Taillng Vanae Taylor Anstin Georgetown San Marcos Weir Granger Bellen Tougle Waco Hillsboro Alvarale Clehuine Dal MU Sentin Ville Denison Paylor Georgatown Marathy Laredo San Marecos Round Reel Longview Fork Worth San Queter Yonkam Cuero Intermeville Floresvilla Cornns Christel Rockport

Mexican Exhibit to Club Displays International Art

A government sponsored exhibit will be shown to a local club with a large portion allocated to a famed organization. The display, tied to Mexican themes and the era’s cultural tensions, is expected to attract public interest in the city and will be viewed at the Sidr location.

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Exhibition features in Salt Gourd club event

A club committee traveled to Salt Gourd to select features for the roomy display. A life-size painting of President Ding will hang at the national club. Albino R. Nunelo and Jean Mex ico will assist at the fair.

Visiora Ding Iulery National Club Albino R. Nunelo Jean Mexico

Tomorrow's selections from the Fleet race card

A racing notice lists tomorrow's selections across seven races with horse names such as Antera Nash Buckingham King Hope Veeme Misa Pers Esther By Fowth Split Second Likes Thrush Satinella Bonnie Prince Charlie Sam Taylor Approbation Bes Wood Tyrojean Donna Hamil Bynes Kitty Dominick Renglan and a best bet Vesme.

Floating Consort Tharciea Hish Bop Antera Nash Buckingham King Hope Veeme Misa Pers Esther Likes ‘Thrush Satinella Bonnie Prince Charlie Sam Taylor Bes Wood Tyrojean Donna Hamil Raves Bynes Kitty Old Dominick Renglan Vesme

Carnival of Naples Fireworks At Night Fair

Free after six will follow a vow to close gates after eight o clock. Evening programs feature the spectacle of Vesuvius and the Carnival of Naples with an elaborate fireworks display. Weather postponement will cancel some shows though bands will play on the Midway and all attractions will operate as scheduled.

Vesuvius Naples

Calta LAXATIVE DROMO Remedy Signature Note

Fragmentary notice lists Calta LAXATIVE DROMO Quinine world-wide remedy, claims to remove the cause. Signature line reads W. Greve with garbled additions, mentions Thanksgiving, Gand, Grace George in obscured text.

Headechey Calta W. Greve Theo Ariat m Bolt Ghouss Gand Grace George

Prohibition Passes In Alagawa With 1908 Start

Montgomery Alabama reports the Carmichart prohibition bill passing the senate and house by a large vote, effective January 1 1908. It enacts alcohol ban except medicinal use and assigns a $35000 salary to a state official. The article mentions the old tonic for adults and children.

Montgomery Ala Mobile Methera Senate House Maar Congo

Government Seeks Many Hire Men for Various Posts

December 11 12 and 17 events list multiple civil service openings across the federal government including Indian service construction topographic drafting Panama Canal and Fort Sam Houston roles with salaries from 60 to 1500 per year. Examinations scheduled with two days for some posts and appointments typically follow.

Tig Postton Naation Indian Service Agustant Cheyenna Wyoming Alau i Wananoy Sperintenon Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Gary Fannin Canal Basid Fanama Canal Ani Tts Proebahe Pix Heegelerks Ho Ek TN Vaeaneles Amma Aiopor Af Nauleatiog

Judge Landis Celebrates 41st Birthday Amid Honors

Kenesar Neyutain Landis, aged 41, a judge in the northern district of Illinois, recently fined oil giant Standard Oil and receives congratulations from friends. Born November 20, 1866, he grew up in Logansport Indiana, worked as a newspaper carrier and on a farm, then supported by brief stints in a grocery and school studies. His brothers include Chas B Landis, Frederick Landis, and Wesler Landis, with public service roles noted. Known for gravity on the bench and a natural humor, he balances sternness with youthful vitality during court.

Kenesar Neyutain Landis United States Illnais Judge Landis Jes Kenesaw Mountain Landis Logansport Ind Chicago Jnage Agen Zit Liunus Chas B. Lavadis Wopse of Dudtine Predarick Laudis Lylact Maveh Wesler San Juan Porto Rico Wille Lanilis

Latadis Landis in State Department ties and a Mexican club dance

The fragment recounts Latadis Landis’s career from a court reporter in Brown Point Indiana to a private secretary in Cleveland's cabinet and his ties with Gresham. It mentions a controversial telegram oversight, Gresham's role, and Landis’s later marriage and family. It also notes a San Antonio Club House dance committee event and a November club dance by S. A. Sinforicanz with a Harmony bill.

Hind Vocume Brown Point Ind Latelin Law Schooi Clochlaet Chiergo Union College of State Department Wien Tie Alliance Spain Edwin H. Gird Michigan Gagshanm Hmmaag ‘Taylor United States Madad Ous T Landis Gresham Eacs Praia Cleveland Potomac Lanilla Jand Vonestals Rub Lanily Lovulla O Hogling and Lorimss Londora Iin Milnals Roosevalt Jase Wee Indlale Tudge Landis Mins Winifred Reed Ottawa Inlaw James H. Belnes Reed Bisanna San Antonio

Powers Trial Opens With 20 Witnesses Against Crossed Ruling

Georgetown Kentucky November 20 The Caleb Powers trial opened this morning with over 20 witnesses supporting a motion to set aside the Harrison county verdict. The defense argues most jurors were Republican and evidence shows Scott County deputies, aided by Harrison county men, picked jurors. The testimony consumes most of the forenoon.

Georgetown Caleb Powers

Ship Brings 5 Million To Southnation Port

A fragile, garbled report notes a ship carrying five million dollars to Southnation on November 24. The text mentions a North German vessel and a crane near New York, with unclear details about a nodaly fedmmi and a related suspect. A fragment about a woman and heart appears, but lacks coherent context.

New York Tony Fedmmi

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