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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1907
Page
9
An advertisement touts Blackburn's Sweet Life Coster pills as a cheap blood purifier claiming to replace costly remedies for liver and constipation. It promotes high potency and guarantees refunds, urging buyers to seek genuine four red corner boxes bearing the inventor’s portrait and signature.
Col Pr y or president of the Texas Gatth Rabens association leads a delegation after Oklahoma talks to boost the next Great Waterway meet in Alamo City. He says the gathering will be one of the largest and most important, hoping northern attendees blend business with pleasure and push public support for western river improvements. The local group aims to raise 50600 for delegates. Also notes baby teething syrup advert.
Father J Carter and Rev H A Conatan denounce moving picture shows as a threat to youth and Christian morals. They condemn lurid literature and beg parents to restrain children from visiting attractions, urging reform and warning that such entertainment corrupts minds and may drive people from righteous paths. The sermon calls for public shutdown of the shows.
Tampien Mex Nov 36 The most remigrable railroad bridge in the republic is to be constructed where the Central railroad route between here and Mexico City will cross the Pane river. Upon crossing the stream, deep contoured reaches require suspension bridges and trestle work. Engineers foresee the bridge as one of the greatest feats of engineering.
A man on Saturday night attempted a combined hold up at Carter’s Restaurant, taking $18 from a female cashier after promising $10 change for a $10 bill. He fled when confronted, pursued briefly by an onlooker, and described as heavy set with dark complexion. Identified as one of the season’s thefts during the fair, the incident centered on a bogus change scheme and a mistaken withdrawal.
A fragmented notice notes a marriage tale where a 34 year old man wins a divorce for cruelty before exhausting his wife’s fortune. The readable parts imply the wife sought separation due to mistreatment and financial strain amid a troubled union.
Big Tent Theater audience filled the house last night for Hull Caine's The Christian with strong portrayals and hearty applause. Tonight another performance follows. tomorrow Western drama by Dartley Gimbel is billed at reduced prices with intermission specials.
Snow falls for the first time in years at Chihuahua and surrounding districts as a sharp temperature drop brings unusually cold weather. Reports indicate widespread discomfort among the poor due to the unexpected chill and lack of adequate shelter.
Fractious unrest sparks fear in Mexico City as labor tensions widen between manufacturers and cigarette makers. Reports describe serious trouble and potential clashes unless disputes are resolved. Authorities monitor the situation closely as workers express frustration over wage and policy changes.
In Kentucky bluegrass country protesters threaten damage to factories unless grievances are settled. A Louisville physician recalls banners bearing Kentucky arms and the motto We Stand, Divided We Fall. The rope prank tied his house banner to a nearby building, provoking laughter from passersby and later prompting an investigation into the prank.
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