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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
5
A dubious remedy claim describes a gin based treatment for kidney and bladder ailments. It lists a formula with compounds and a ritual of doses, claiming cure and urging mothers to administer small amounts to children. The text presents unsafe medical language and questionable instructions.
Bryan Callaghan as mayor announces a plan to stop rail ticket scalping by enforcing legal remedies and court-backed injunctions. The discussion covers railroads rights, public enterprise, and protective measures against discounted but non transferable return tickets amid municipal efforts to secure favorable rail rates.
In Fifty-seventh District Court a verdict favored the defendant Ramones al Jegid thal after a lengthy trial over injury claims from an Amedge SU of esuy Timones against the International and Great Northern railroad. Damages sought were $27. Pablo Cruz, vice president of the school board, stirred discussion on bid practices for new schools. The board approved plans for a new building and elected Theodore Harris to seat Southworth’s vacancy, with emphasis on improving city schools and facilities as San Antonio moves toward exhibit planning and roadwork.
A perplexing legal reversal occurred as Sheek reeled from a liquor decree ruling. The Austin courtroom heard a contested decision, where Mahse Brooks faced a key moment before a panel led by Justice Mushin-Magregor. The outcome shifts on this day, with implications for the liquor statute.
Special to The TApshl reports the hotel project in this city was chartered today by incorporators Jane 41, C Beunimeiar, Thob LW Wag nor and Jacob Barge. The city charter shows capital stock of 10000 dollars and lists a hotel company named Merck Thao dompaig al Bin Antonin.
In the Main Floor section the store offers coat sets at 2.00 and 1.47 after discount, detailing openwork embroidery and German lace for dressy looks. Women’s maline bows in white and new fall shades are priced at 25 cents, with collars and cuffs at 1.47 and related fabrics described as Butterfly effect and dainty fluffy bows.
A garbled early sale notice advertises graniteware and enamelware at deep discounts. It lists pans, sauce pans, coffee pots, stew kettles, pudding pans, and buckets with French gray enamel and varied prices, claiming bargains for tomorrow and near 23 to 40 cents ranges. The fragmentary text references ware quality, sales terms, and specific item names, though many details are unclear.
New York reports that Thomas Agnew & Son of London bought the Ashburton collection of paintings for about 2 million dollars. Alison Scott of Scott & Fonley in New York, linked to the deal, expects a Murillo work to possibly arrive in the city soon as part of this valuable acquisition.
Fragmentary text claims a cure for deafness via constitutional remedies and mentions a controversial formula. It references a supposed cause as a retained condition and hints at a sensational reward offer. The article is unreadable in parts but shows early health hoax style advertising and dubious medical assertions.
New York reports clear weather as Cape Company conducts splicing of the T8 Cable near Havana. A double steamer Silverlaw aided operations at Manhattan Beach while a connection to shore is prepared for a noon ceremony. The new link will be opened with ceremony on Saturday at the cable works.
The recent rains in Monterey Mexico show relief from heavy cattle losses caused by drought and fever. Analysts note improved forage and waning livestock deaths, easing fears that stock raising would suffer long term damage as farmers report better health in herds and steadier prices.
Reported in a chaotic scene, tailors in Mexico City clashed with authorities as workers demanded proper dress allowances for a reception hosted by Secretary of State Raut. The confrontation led to forced changes in their uniforms and shop disruptions across the district.
Traveling agent W. T. Leek seeks to arrange participation by Campbell and company in the International fair events. A meeting of the fair committee was set, with plans for a parade and open day, as officials coordinate vehicle displays and private machinery for the event.
Fragmentary text hints at travel value to Flit Tir, with hopes Ley Wil presence among attendees. Mentions a scene aboard, ample supplies, and abundance of refreshing items, suggesting an upcoming gathering or ceremony without clear specifics.
Funeral services are set for tomorrow for a San Antonio resident, with pallbearers including local officials and Masonic members. The service will depart from residence on Henrietta Street at No 105 at 4:30 PM, following a prior notice for Col J P Newcomb’s funeral remnants.
William Spencer Smith entered into rest October 46 1907. Funeral arrangements are private with attendance requested Friday afternoon from the Tanti residence 726 More Street. Interment in City Cemetery No 1.
Civil service examinations set for November 13 and 20 in the federal building to fill two clerk vacancies in the bureau or trade division and 20 Industrial teacher posts in the Philippine service. Salaries range from 900 to 1,200 pesos yearly. exams aim to select qualified candidates with priority for certain educational and work backgrounds.
Maurice Duskies aged 1 is reported at 608 Dakota Street. The family will be helped tomorrow afternoon by Shelly Undertaking Parlors. Interment is planned at Orthodox Jewish Cemetery in Deep Gut. (Chicawa Newwa) Regey Eani-Weally, Miss Wome, I sent as though Sam cub out for your husband.
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