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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
4
The Washington tourist sleeper, which had been routed via the Southern Pacific toward California, arrived twenty four hours late after a freight wreck on the North Carolina Southbound line caused the delay.
A testimonial from Mars D Barron of Covington Kentucky extols Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic for weak heart nerves and muscular action. After three bottles she reports relief from shortness of breath chest pain and palpitations and credits the medicine with cure. The letter notes returnable first bottle price if no benefit and is authorized by Jon Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Two coaches crowded with homeseekers attached to the Poré Lavaca train left this morning bound for the coast. They plan a tour of the region and likely to invest in land, as they journey toward the Parisie coast.
A jumble of local notices reports a new baby at 105 Nolan street welcomed by inspector Theelore Murgge and family. Promotions promise cheap goods and specials at Mexigan Specialties with Tequila cigars and low price meats. A bull fight event is advertised at O P Diaz in Mexico with matador Felix Velase and a Spanish toreros. A Sunset excursion to San Antonio departs at 8 a.m. with $2 round trip. Also advertised are Linburger beer promotions and Old Maryland Rye with free wine sample offers through phone 741.
A large San Antonio crowd gathered near the Menger to watch La Mayette and his Kvent company present a lively musical open air event. The procession to Tyrie Theater featured escorts and a punchy program including Dr. Be Oliver Tilburné’s lecture on bloodless surgery. The Tyrie Theater show impressed the audience with artful performances and comedic, intelligent delivery. Dr Thorne framed La Payette’s methods, claiming modern treatment can cure disease and disorders, with La Payette preparing offices at the Menger for patients, opening tomorrow at 10 o clock, while another free show drew women notably in attendance.
An 1898 ordinance proposes city doctors report in writing to the board of health after each patient visit for diseases including typhoid, yellow fever, Asiatic cholera, smallpox, measles, pertussis, tuberculosis, and other contagious illnesses, and to report any death from these diseases immediately. Signed by Mayor Bryan Callaghan and approved October 1, 1898.
Miss Wariquita Gamba after three months with cousin Miss Sata Picatal travels to Xichu Mexico with Miss Pitsilli. Hal B Sperry Port Worth & Denver City agent in the city with Mrs Curtis Herring and daughter from Catula. Mrs M D Aten and 4 FL Badger visit Harwood. H G Williams registered at the Southern from Anally W. S Cole Dallas guest at the Southern. J W Weller from Austin arrived in the city and stays at the Diite.
An advertisement claims a topical remedy cures eczema by cleansing the skin and attacking disease germs with a wintergreen compound. It asserts eczema is a skin disease, not a blood illness, and promotes DD D as the active ingredient sold by A. M. Wildhaer at 610 Fast Toyston Street.
Foreign Secretary and M. Iswoisky discuss near eastern settlement ahead of a conference. With Great Britain’s concurrence Turkey may accept Bulgaria’s independence and the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina as accomplished facts, while reports of Bandjak transfer and a three day Bulgarian ultimatum are not credited.
Five bids were opened for a new fire fighting apparatus and to add a new fire station. Bidders include Ahrens Fire Engine Co of Cincinnati Ohio American-LaFrance Fire Engine Co Blutra New York Seagrave Co Cincinnati Ohio Net Fire Bugle Mfg Co St Paul Minn and Robinson Fire Apparatus Mfg Co St Louis Mo. Totals not disclosed. committee will not reveal figures. City Council to hear recommendations, with plan to cost about 50000 dollars for engines, apparatus, stations and lots.
Enthusiastic meeting of Tree Kindergarten association directors reports show a growing budget of 345 with 222.62 on hand and new contributions. Four kindergartens under Mrs. Anna Nolte report steady weekly support, but chairs are scarce and seating is tight. Enrollment totals 180 children across six or more facilities, with diverse nationalities and a sewing class expanding activity.
Community Judge Shook seeks a permanent foster home for Clarence, a 14 year old boy whose mother was killed twelve years ago. He has lived in four families, attends school, and is described as well behaved, quiet, polite, and steady. Shook offers to personally supervise and guarantee the placement, with the boy living at his own home if a suitable foster family is found. Reading on his life, the case highlights the boy’s need for stability after family moves, and a request appeals to guardians to provide a loving home.
report from professor Lanuelorgue of the University of Paris describes a serum said to be the most efficient anti tuberculosis remedy tried to date. Eleven treated patients showed either cure or improvement, with further experiments planned to verify stronger results.
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