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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1898

Page

7

Beauty and Power in Health Ordeal of Women

A period piece praises Dr Pierce remedies and the Ideal of flawless health for women. It extols a bright eye clear complexion and cheerful disposition as marks of health, citing testimonials from Ann Collen of Inter Hoane Co and others about Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets.

Bierge Golder West Virginia Iss Ann’ Collen Inter Hoane Tierce Collen Medical Sylad Fr. Pierce

Disgrace At One Mine Threatened Commodore Schley

A Chicago Tribune account reports that Commodore Schley faced recall over a wartime judgment error. Overnight revelations from cabinet officers suggest pressure to relieve command, then President McKinley overruled, keeping Schley in command under Admiral Sampson’s orders.

Commodore Sedilew Chicago Tribune Commodore Sedtey McKimley St “Ants Sehley Key Weent Canyletten Cervera Cienfuegos Santiago Havana Key West Warrando Washington Schley Jilya Cevevra Clentne Fos Santiapo Behley Commodore Watson Aninirat Sampson

Texas Wonder Cure Ad and Sayings Fragment

An old advertisement extols Texas Wonder as a cure all for kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and related ailments with claims of mail order availability from Waco Texas. The text includes testimonials from a hotel patron and scattered proverbs about friendship and politics, presented in a fragmented historical page style.

Waco Ang Seists Pexas Ballas Bright W. Brown St. George Hotel

Millionaire generosity cited in drug firm sales claim

A clipped market notice reports that proprietors of a new discovery cough remedy have marketed over a million trial bottles. The item notes sales through a druggist and references regular sizes and prices, presenting a sensational claim of widespread distribution.

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Paraphrased Moral Lessons on Charity and Democracy

Opinion piece urging church members to demand charity and good works, warning against selfishness and clerical criticism. Criticizes political bosses in both major parties and historic democracy as government of the people. Ends with advertisement for Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Desgitt's.

Ossisin Hay Moss Linhossen Ato Public Ofice Pulleien Dewitt Desgitt Dewee Mel Galve Kaltoyer & Son Apenta

Local candidate announcements for Bexar County offices

The Light announces George Surrey as District Clerk candidate for Bexar County. Nat Lewis seeks re election as District Clerk. Udney UmecnFld announces for County Commissioner Precinct 4. William Herpel and Jess M. Well seek County Commissioner seats. Charles Guerguin seeks re election as Commissioner Precinct 1. Frank UmScheide denies candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct 4. T.P. McCal t announces for County Commissioner Precinct 2. Election slated for November 8 or 3, 18s.

George Surrey Ha Vilice Istrict Clark Bexar County Nat Lewis Istrict Ciizens Sama Candidaria UDNEY

Peter Jonas Seeks Re election as County Judge

Independent candidate Peter Jonas campaigns for re election as county judge of Hox ty. The notice notes creation of the office, election date, and vote counting process with references to supporters and local officials in an unclear, OCR damaged text.

Peter Jonas Hox Ty Collew ANON Far Ug Cohnsenberg Yntil Sk

County Attorney Candidate O Connell Die and Sheriff Bid

FOR COUNTY A We are authorized to announce JOHN A. O CONN DIC as a candidate for county attorney. MR JOHN P CAMPBELL is a candidate for re election as Sheriff of Bex ar County at the election November 3. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff atweening election Nov 3 and respectfully solicit support of my friends promising if elected to administer the duties of the office in a careful manner and to the best of my ability JOHN WILKINS dh

B. Salleway WM. Herpel Taree Jess M. Well Eiecting Nevenbu John A. O'Conndic Nouvemvier John P. Campbell Bexar County Weenim John Wilkiens Tob. Adame Sitio Hexar County WR. F. Green

Stage Scenery Craft and the Scenic Artist’s Craftwork

An extensive interview reveals how scenic artists mount plays at Broadway, detailing the collaborative process with stage managers, flys, and carpenters. It covers model making, material handling, and the division of labor among eight onstage hands and four on the flies, plus how period research and photography inform set design.

Mmeie Akewan Dr. Young Youngdeen Academy West Iitty-seventh Street West Iitty-seventh Street. Ta Lia Studio F Ge Purelizes West of al Ialo Siiles

Justice of the Peace Race Leads Local Candidates

In San Antonio a candidate for Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 appeals to voters. Mag Antiersan, living in the city for decades, denounces ticket buyers and pledges fair, impartial service regardless of race or class. He notes lack of funds to buy influence and urges the people to choose honest leadership.

Mag Antotrson Justice OF the Peach Berar Gounty Tesus San Antonio Ho Iméney Whart Powyer

Candidates Named for Constable Precinct 1 in Local Election

The Light announces Prank O Banion as candidate for Constable Precinct 1 and John D Garrett for the same precinct in the November 8 1895 election. Also listed is a re election bid for Constable Precinct 1 and a notice for W R Green as Constable candidate.

Light Ia Prank O'Banion Electon The Light la John D. Garrett Mlec

Louis Huth Runs For Te-election County Assessor

The Light announces Louis Huth as candidate for county assessor in the upcoming election on November 8, 1808. Also notes CIFATUES fF. SHINER as a candidate on the Citizen's Ticket for the same office.

Louis Huth Elec- Hon Cifatues Ff. Shiner Iveranerath

John W. Fobin and John Legler for County Treasurer

The Light 3 and The Tent announce candidates for county treasurer and district attorney. John Leger is presented for county treasurer in the upcoming November election, while Carlos is named for district attorney with November 8 as the election date.

Lights announce Paul Merrachdidt as tax collector candidate

The county tax collector race sees Paul Merrachdidt announced as a candidate for Tax Collector. The article urges voters to cast their ballot in the upcoming November election.

Paul Merrachdidt Ho Selicks

Announcement of Legislature Candidate Newcomb Abbreviation

A fragmentary notice announces compt candidate Tames P. Newcomab for the State Legislature in November. The text references platform themes likened to anti-prohibition positions and support from trains volumes for James FP Newcams, with unclear locality.

P.newcomab Avetin Vols James FP Newcams

Treasury May Resume Nickel in Small Coins

The secretary of the treasury may order Philadelphia mint to test pure nickel in five and one cent coins. Experiments aim to assess wear, color retention, and ease of counterfeiting. Swiss and Austrian coins use nickel. experts say pure nickel could wear less and resist abrasion, with about four percent nickel in the new cent pieces.

Coyner Ab National Academy of Science Secretary of the Treasury John Torrey Bache Poof Drenry Bernas Pro Gibbs Academy Fier Stenck Salie Americar Mae Treasury Philadelphia Uae Washington Star Lhoge Beng

Wealthy Mrs Wagner Arrested for Shoplifting in New York

In New York, wealthy Mrs Paulina Wagner, accompanied by her daughter, is accused of shoplifting from a large department store. Store detective Anne James says Wagner selected items valued at 17.04 dollars, concealed them, and left with a haul including handkerchiefs neckties forks spoons and jewelry. Police followed and arrested her while a bag containing the alleged stolen goods was found. Additional items from another store and real estate ownership are mentioned in court remarks.

Paulina Wagner New York Hierdy Lo Defehaer Mya. Wagner Enteral Anne James Wagner Grendwey End Sixth Avenue Gts Hardy Éabais Losinen Minnie Wagner Gaceese

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