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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1898
Page
6
An old ad extols Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a superior medicine for hard working men and women. It claims the remedy cleanses the blood, improves digestion, strengthens nerves, and builds flesh, with Dr Pierce's Pellet remedy recommended for constipation. It links health to vitality and moral integrity, urging sale through medicine dealers.
Rail timetable excerpt lists trains between San Antonio, Boerne, Kerrville, Kerrville to Houston Cuero and Wallace, with departures on Saturdays Sundays and daily services to Lockport Corpus Christi and Alice. It includes International and Great Northern, East and West lines, daily express specials, and a San Antonio and Gulf Railroad run from San Antonio to Stockdale with return.
The Denver Evening Post reports the Orpheum opening with “Signal of Liberty” drawing large crowds December 4 at the Grand Opera House. It notes scenic effects and capable players with nightly shows through the week and praises the comedy “Bachelor” as performed at Academy.
Residents on Novih street near Lie corner of Water avenue heard two pistol shots and fleeing footsteps as a paper thief triggered a front gate trap set by a vigilant owner. A boy attempting to steal a paper triggered the weapon, fired, and fled down the alley with two shots wasted. The trap and alarm disrupted the thief but raised concerns over recurring thefts. The local constable noted ongoing trouble with paper thieves and pledged further patrols.
Fragmentary OCR from Chicago Tribune quotes a humorous exchange about soldiers and roles. The line refers to Tommy and Dickey, mentioning limited playtime and a Cuban in Autigeni, with a playful mispronunciation style typical of the era. The passage reflects dialectal dialogue rather than a clear news event.
In a fragmentary dialogue from a club scene, Littledangih queries Coldkash about a daughter who is claimed to be a symbol of gay life. Coldkash denies any daughter. The miscommunication leads to a jest about offering a drink as the misunderstanding unfolds.
Hetty and Keltey exchange fragmentary lines about an unseen concert scene. The garbled dialogue hints at timing and speech limits, mentioning a man who timed it and a reference to Keghigu. The readable pieces suggest a stage or theater snippet within a larger column.
A garbled dialogue tale centers on a fat museum proprietor boasting about expansion and expense. Various editors and notes hint at a chaotic newsroom, with references to missing props and a plan to drop a piece about Mines, amid humorous misprints and editorial chatter.
A detailed portrait of Col. B. at, I. Green’s new yacht Mabel, amid protests in Cokstel Eddie. The craft features white oak frames, cyprus planking, two 10-horsepower engines, auxiliary gasoline motors, electric lighting, and a deck layout for sixteen. It includes a telephonic signaling system, defensive railing, and opulent cabin with plush fittings. Also advertised: MacLaine sewing machines with discounts and incentives.
PRAUSAT A NEWS Rearsall Texas Nev 260 S C Roherty spent a day at Dilley seeking cattle shipments his new Cal WLC Daugherty retired to Indian Territory last Phreday to look after his cattle Sudprisis Mr G Mags returned to Wisome Pittston Demet last Sunday Ge Hits visiting relatives here Clyde Murer of San Antonio spent day in Pearsall this week Ro Jonning noted cow man left for the territory Wed to entice Interests 88 fields of Derry was here yesterday attending 40 longimess A fire was given at the residence of Mr and Mrs Mason Maney to firsw at tle week ud on very enjoying Ame spent by those who attended Mrs Mary Bullarl died last Saturday night after a severe mess of ety eral movil duration No public school opened last Monday due to fear of riot subsided
Nuwthera of letters receive special delivery options in haste with stamps and sworn deputies for urgent mail. Post office officials emphasize correct addressing in the upper left corner to ensure immediate return, while ordinary letters remain untreated.
Long cared man Wentworth, 88, died yesterday at City Hospital from exhaustion of old age. Survived by several sons and daughters including Mrs Flattie Street and Mrs Mattie Baren Mra Mary Taylor, with connections to Mis city and Atlanta. Funeral plans to be announced. details noted after a barber shop incident and a local scene near Commerce Street.
The piece notes San Fernando cathedral news and depu ty sheriff Hateven Sandoval Crum tracking a deer hunt near Cabyou with Santoval killing one deer while another hunter, Tudor Wwoulding, also shot a deer. It lists local shops Kochs and Crystal and mentions various ads and notices including veterinarians and laundry soaps.
Neighbor Anders Neghauer and officer McConnell pursued a burglar at Neghauer’s corner grocery at Dist Commerce and South Olive. The late hour scene saw the suspect leap from the rear of the store as Mr Neghauer read, awakening to the disturbance before the capture by the pursuing officer.
Deewwlive 1 reports Adolph Dugesh Rivers connected with Louis' book store and North African Wie LTeugs. He has 64 years in news and book trades, including four years with the late Will Dargan and fourteen with Louis.
Tennis at the San Antonio Vennia club faces rain delays delaying the city championship in singles and doubles. President Cresson and officers aim to clear weather for upcoming rounds at Division Avenue courts with plans to select top players for Hanaten Desourther 5 and 6 to compete with Houston clubs. The Port Sam Houston Battery plans to revive interest as Lt Fergusson, owner of the San Ame rohio Tennis club, seeks time to enter the championship contest.
Tarrey Tohusten, a young cowboy from Sendall county, arrived in the city yesterday and was taken to his sister’s residence on Ove Street for medical care. He sustained broken thigh and leg, with a nose injury from yesterday morning’s fall. The rider’s condition was reported as serious.
A fragment from a historical piece recalls the moment a lunatic asylum caught fire and the crowd's reaction. The quote hints at public panic and sensational detail surrounding the blaze and its aftermath. No further context is available in the readable text.
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