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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
1
Dayton Tenn tale of Eva Finglatan a prominent young lady who nearly died from indigestion and stomach trouble now reports robust health after using Drdfty's Pure Malt Whiskey prescribed by her doctor She claims the tonic restored her appetite and strength and invites letters from readers seeking similar recovery
An advertisement claims Dufty's Pure Malt Whiskey is an absolutely pure distillation of malt grain, marketed as a tonic and invigorator. It touts health benefits, warns buyers to purchase only in sealed bottles from a druggist, and lists a price of 1.00 with the Old Chemist trademark.
Dr W T Moore of Seagull in San Antonio for weeks tours claims he will contest the fourteenth district seat against incumbent Garner. He met with Republican leaders in Mackay building and discussed joint action with Edpcombe and others. Moore said two discussions have occurred and that an electable Republican will represent the district. Public health notes promote purification of blood with Tea or Tablets from Star Drug Store. A robbery case reports three boys arrested in Texas post office scheme. suspects Jillian Tublit Frank Molina and Triest Strength.
East Houston shoe store’s drug sister promotes two large bottles of Hindipo, a kidney cure and nerve tonic, guaranteeing satisfaction with a 60 cent per bottle price and a mail guarantee. The ad emphasizes risk free trial and money back if not satisfied.
News from Texas reports 11 year old Whase of Won’t Release died of tetanus two weeks after an injury to his foot. Other items note fires in Wichita Falls, a historic hotel in Paris burned, a man fatally crushed by steam in Waxahachie, and a courtroom poisoning case in Ayden City with later updates.
Labor day festivities in San Antonio featured a 10 AM parade with 4000 workers in uniform, led by police, the San Antonio Military Band, and Grand Marshal Reuter. Candidates, city officials, and union members received cheers as divisions passed by. International fair grounds hosted sports, speeches by Kirkpatrick and Kercheville, and races on track.
At the Alamo hotel last night the 1908 Bronchos were guests of A. Guegenheim for a banquet celebrating the pennant. The room was full as President Morris Black and William Rabble of the Texas State League addressed attendees. James Alexander and mascot Harie spoke briefly, while Manager Leidy led vaudeville and songs. Each player received a $56.36 check, and the group expressed pride in the club while fearing next year’s absence for some. The event closed with a chorus line: Hath Hil, MWe Gang's All Here.
Mrs Paul Sheffier was crowned queen of labor at a grand ball last night. Willam A White, city electrician and leading union man, chaired the arrangements committee as the event closed with celebratory tones. A burglar incident was noted in town as part of the busy scene at the fair grounds.
Fragmented recollections describe early morning drives and social exchanges among San Antonio residents. Anecdotes include a neighbor seeking economic retribution, a barber shop sighting, and a joke about finding a friend’s "lucky" item. The piece ends with an advertisement for Kidney Care by Hextr Drug Co.
Two aluminum staples, each two inches long, were removed from the left leg of Andrew O Malley, son of Dr A O Malley, by Dr Burg Withers at 1219 Buena Vista Street yesterday afternoon. The staples had entered the leg three years ago during a prior injury near the hip and caused pain after a recent flare up. a protruding point was removed and the boy rested easy after the operation.
Local fraternal and labor groups schedule meetings tonight and tomorrow. Alamo Lodge No 189 Odd Fellows hall San Antonio Woodmen halls Knights groups and unions including Carpenters union 717 Trades Council and Allied Printing Trades Council list venues such as Woodmen halls and the San Antonio Builders Exchange at 215 Navarro Street. A women’s club and book sale are also noted in the listings.
J A Rogers Sr won the jactrray hit shoot of the Liver Heights Gan club yesterday with near perfect score under handicaps. The event used an incleabbit rules system with prizes split 60, 40 and 20 percent. The notice ends with a medical plug for Foley's Kidney Cure from Machetes-Bexar Drug Co.
Trains run over a temporary trestle built to allow continued excavation work at the Borough railway area. Construction over the New Braunfels venue crossing sees concrete pillars rising as the project advances steadily despite some interruptions.
A broken water pipe on Live Qe street near Muin street and another at Labor street intersection, plus a broken culvert on Goliad street near Mounten Man Drowns, Houston. Sept. 3 chartar McCoy, a well known member of a local contracting firm, drowned Sunday night in Ban Ja lite Bayou aboard Dr H M Ball's yacht. he was a member of a gossip party. He Raven, wife and two children.
The Texas Aritic is association and San Antonio Cricket Club members and friends enjoyed a riverbank picnic amid heat. A tricker match between married and single players ended with the youngsters prevailing as LeVelle and Cummins bowled well and Fred Smithers and Langland led a 24 run partnership.
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