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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
10
An article promotes using Virgin Oil of Pung, laudanum substitutes, and Cinchona to treat colds. It warns to prevent germs and to avoid non genuine preparations, recommending separate ingredients and home mixing with sealed vials from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
Postmaster Jol Stevens, after visiting Ws Finch in Wilson County, says Providence has been good to the area. He notes a torrent of water has cleared water nuisances and sloughs for miles, saturating the earth and creating a season in the ground that will benefit farmers and ranchers long term. Stevens touts a herd of fine cattle bred on the ranch and gaining attention at the San Antonio fair.
A misread report from Waco Texas notes A. F. Green of company EF received a medal during the Austin encampment after a skull in ville shoot dag incident. The presentation occurred amid company members in attendance and the event was greeted with approval.
Waco Texas November 2 cotton market shows prices rising as buyers and farmers engage actively. Trade reports indicate continued interest with buyers paying around ten cents or higher per pound for staple quality, signaling improving market conditions.
Troops of the First cavalry, stationed at Port San Houston and San Antonio Texas, prepare to sail for the Philippines within a few days aboard the Thomas. The expedition involves the Black horse cavalry unit and follows routine mobilization from San Antonio to the Philippines.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus plans an evening event at the Kutshis of Columbus hall on Preset Street. Refreshments will be served. GA Goldenberg, from Waco, has returned after attending a meeting of the Grand Lodge Knights Rad Lady of Honor.
General Drain, president of the National Rifle Association, arrived in San Antonio with Colonel Guessuz and Texas officials to form a state rifle association. He notes rising national interest in target practice and aims to supply arms to youths, with six new state groups already formed and Austin to host completion of Texas organization.
About 70 000 emigrants are expected to sail to Europe rather than stay as numbers of steerage passengers fill New York ports. Gustav D Schwab of North German Lloyd says 50 000 to 80 000 are likely to depart this week, while steamship companies report high demand and many lines operating with steerage service. The Pennsylvania Railroad reports over 2900 arrivals today as visa options shift with work demand and economic conditions.
Ta Mr and Mrs August Grimatog er. Girl, to Mr and Mrs Fred Fields, 227 Callaghia avenue, a girl. to Mr and Mes Morehand, 224 Walec street, a girl. Ta Mr and Mrs I W Dorsett, 603 Dakota street, a sich.
The Light of Waco reports two weddings last night: Onawan Binks Hudon of Cadeden, Ala, wed Miss Louise Bolinger, and John Olin Beckley married Miss An nia Pearl Harris. Both couples are well known and popular locally, reflecting a social highlight of the period.
The court heard testimony about Mrs. Gibson and her affairs as witnesses described a $60,000 NY stock exchange money move and travel with companion Williams. Heated exchanges and depositions surfaced as the defense prepared a vigor ous challenge to Mrs. Gibson credibility amid courtroom drama.
Rival high school elevens prepare for a decisive afternoon tilt at Wiltrk park claiming top honors in the interscholastic league. Coaches crown confidence with promise of surprise strategies while managers predict a standout display of football era craft and intensity from both sides.
Mrs A Warner Sheppard seeks to retain a $4 million estate under the will of her late husband. The case centers on the Sharpeard estate, with claims from Mrs Shayari of Boston and Mrs Kengier of Brooklyn. A mysterious beneficiary described as the “mysterious landa woman” is cited amid competing shares.
Rail officials announce holiday excursion rates from Texas to Chicago St Louis Kansas City Omaha and other hubs with a final return date in January. Some routes are canceled awaiting Western Passenger cooperation while Japanese travelers plan multi city journeys into the United States by rail.
Fragmentary text mentions A T R Alhgon of the Southern Pacific and representatives discussing delays in transit or train operations. Names and roles are garbled, but the notice appears to report a meeting about timetable or route adjustments and freight and passenger service coordination.
Col T J Andersen expresses gratification over penalties issued to scalpers in San Antonio. Testari and Howard fined and sentenced to jail for scalping tickets, with railroads claiming prosecutions will continue. Andersen cites support from peace officers, courts, and business community in ending scalping.
In railroad notes, the Kily plans a new depot at Simithville with work already started on a replacement baggage room after the previous destruction. D. T. Moodie resigns as travelling shorekeeper for National Lines of Mexico at Taree and will join Tehuantepec railroad as purchasing agent on December 1.
Railroad schedule listing Sunset Route departures and arrivals at Sunset Station and nearby hubs. Includes connections to Galveston Victoria St Louis Chicago Kansas City and Dallas with times ranging from early morning to late night and multiple regional stops such as Houston Corpus Christ, Alice, Beeville, Kerrville, and Waco.
The report lists Wells Fargo & Co express to operate on the Cult & International Railroad starting December 1, with The Genii running between Beaumont and Port Belivar and ferry to Galveston. Pacific Ty press has served the Gulf & Interstals since opening, plus notes on Fris co Fort Worth president Davidson and various travel agents en route for Thanksgiving and interviews with officials.
London hosts a lavish American Thanksgiving with prominent expatriates, led by Randolph Mordecai of Baltimore. A Rhode Island chestnut fed turkey, New England mince pies, terra pin and Lys Usvex oysters, and California cherry refreshments compose a distinctly American menu at Mordecai’s London residence. The embassy hosts observe the day with expatriate guests and the embassy festivities.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a location on Commerce Street and Home-cooked Owners at Carter's with a time reference 12 to welock. Details are garbled but imply a local event or business notice on a street corner near 12044 Toast Coni. Named individuals are uncertain due to text corruption.
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