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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
6
Market list of produce and goods with prices per unit including green corn, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, cranberries, cucumbers, onions, cauliflower, mixed vegetables, and dairy items. Mentions eggs, butter, sausage, honey, sauerkraut, and various misc groceries with units and prices.
A.W. Fischer of 510 East Houston street touts Hin Tapq as a universal cure for kidney and nervous troubles including Bright's disease diabetes gout gravel and kidney inflammation. The remedy is mailed for 50 cents or 2.50 per box with a guarantee and no risk if it fails.
Yesterday evening at St Marks Church Rev J Lindsay Patton officiated as Miss Ruth Hill became the bride of Lyan E Vick. The ceremony featured palms and white chrysanthemums with a pink rose double heart centerpiece. Bride wore a satin gown with orange blossoms and carried white roses, her bridesmaids in gold embroidered satin. After the ceremony the couple left for Chicago and will reside at 25 West French Place after visiting relatives in Houston. many out of town guests attended.
Mrs Alier B Agnes of 420 Maverick street hosted Miss Mary Louise Young of Austin in San Antonio earlier this week. Miss Agnes James Will entertain Saturday afternoon for Miss Lian Tudson with Mrs Herbert Murphy leading a Rome discussion. Music by Mrs Alling and Miss Corinne Ratcliff entertained. Tarentom Church cluster met Monday at Mr A Willard’s home to welcome new chair members and organize garment making for the poor through the Associated Charities. Central Christian church will host a bequest fundraising convert Friday October 23 at 8 for the organ fund with participants James Adair Don Naggett Lilian Partner Bernice Kendad Mrs B T Flannery Lorena Gayle and Antonia Ladies chorus. Mrs Win A W Bogal visiting from Maria arrived yesterday for two weeks. The Ladies auxiliary of the Caihn- Health will host a card party tomorrow evening at the library room on St Mary street with refreshments. Friday Sidge club plans a meeting tomorrow morning. Mrs Z McGurry and Miss Blanche Walaliozick travel to Dallas for a short visit. Self Culture club met at Mrs ly Boyd’s home. Bible Lesson led by Miss Bessie Long. Rome discussion by Mrs Wem b Doyley and others. Miss Silman Billiehy Mathews and Frank amos to perform tonight at St David’s church in Austin. Miss Minnie James and George James left today for a wedding in Austin. Foley’s Henny and Tarcuren cough syrup recommended for chest relief. The history club meets Friday in Camden street rooms. Government Hill Library club gathers Thursday at Mrs B D All’s home.
A medical patent style notice warns kidney disease as a leading cause of death and outlines a home remedy. It describes symptoms such as back pain and frequent urination, advocates a diagnostic wine test, and prescribes a compound including Dandelion and Sar Sanarilli with daily doses after meals. It urges consulting a physician if red or sediment appears and claims rapid improvement with the recipe.
Fashion notes describe fur coats as the season’s luxury item with elaborate pleating and cape-like construction. Dark gray furs flatter feminine forms and designs feature face motifs, lace detailing, and crepe lisse pleats on cuffs and sleeve edges.
The readable text outlines various kitchen steps and ingredients for dishes including sardine paste with crevy cheese, mashed potatoes as a dough, and a layered dish with browned top. It mentions apple bananas, bread with apples, tomato cream sauce, onion, sugar, flour, whiskey, and a salaged pepper. References to Holloway’s drug store and a medicine for children appear, but details are fragmentary.
A young man employed by Conke and Cooke was seriously injured when struck by a buggy at the Houston and Losaya streets corner. Praeger, arrested on careless driving charges, denies he was the driver as police seek to identify the actual operator. The case was postponed to October 27 for further investigation and the injured man’s representative declined prosecution.
A testimonial from Mrs. G. L. Spurrier of 444 Street San Antonio Texas praises Pan s Kidney Pills now sold by Bexar Drug Co and Hoester Milburn Co Bushito New York as sole U S agents. The statement says kidney disease severe in her husband with back pains dizziness and weakness cured by a box of the remedy. Her daughter also claims relief from ankle pain and she vows to renew any former testimonial.
Captain I. MM. Wakte leads Salvation Army youth efforts on a Texas state tour. He to speak at Alamo Plaza near the Menger Hotel this evening about youth work, with Gautain Wolfe directing the southwestern province and events in Saint Tienondnetead and Galveston.
Fragmented text offers advice on intimate matters and social behavior. It mentions a pastor, a Mrs Paghoy, and a directive about health inquiries, with scattered references to fashion, deception, and the dangers of certain relationships. The source presents unclear phrases and incomplete sentences.
The late G. Moore’s will, filed in Santa Barbara, distributes about $300,000 to charities and relatives. A bequest of $70,000 goes to charity. $250,000 is divided among relatives and friends. Executors J. Hamilton Lowrie and Moore sign the handwritten will from 1902, detailing land, personal property, and varied bequests to churches, schools, and institutions across San Antonio, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, with specific gifts to St Philip’s School, the West Texas Military Academy, and numerous orphanages and churches. The document also includes residence property, livestock, and a valuable list of named beneficiaries nationwide.
The Boahnn xtroot schoal Mothers end will meet tomoroww afternoon at 3220 ocluciv. Gandy
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