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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
7
The piece argues against assuming a soap from across the Atlantic is superior to Ivory Soap, noting Americans make top locomotives and cutlery and questioning why they cannot also make the best soap. The tone challenges national bias and asserts American products can be the best.
Readable fragments list prices for peaches pears tomatoes beans squash beets cucumbers chile peppers onions and eggplant with units per dozen quart basket pound and bunch. Also notes a Pure Food law statement and local drug store promotion for honey and tar cough remedy by Bexar Drug Co.
A very beautiful wedding united Miss Laura Edwarde and Jon Son Griffith at St Mayita church last evening. Rev J Lindsay Patton officiated as guests filled the church with amllax and rose decor. The bride wore a white Swiss satin gown trimmed with lace and appliqué, attended by Mrs Coleock as matron of honor in white London k ing. Ethel Rice and Miss Finy Griffith were bridesmaids in white chiffon and lace. Best man was Dr E V DePew with groomsmen including Charles Rachal and J L Lenis. A reception followed at 411 West Evergreen Street before the couple left for Mexico City.
Social news notes Mra Will Isbell visiting sister in law Mrs Robert Av atrewa and others plan a trip to Alaska and the northwest. Residents return from extensive travels in New York Canada Chicago and Mexico with mentions of Cloudcraft and summer stays. People include Miss Neva Claire Andrews J. Carr Henrietta Wummel Pearl Cox and many local families returning home after trips to Yellowstone Denver New York Corpus Christi and Seguin.
Local notices outline visitors and travelers returning to San Antonio from Arlington Corpus Christi and other points. Miss Sullie McKee Miss Irene Young and Mrs W H McMillan are mentioned with others visiting families in Fort Worth Houston and New Mexico. Bob Innes a former railway and bicycle pioneer arrives in town as part of San Antonio’s social scene.
Fragmentary lines describe a woman’s decline and a suggested remedy involving late medical care. The text references The Best Thing for her health to date and mentions Helllater's Rocky Mountain Drug Co as a possible source.
Washington September report shows 897,924 bales of cotton ginned to date from 19 gins, compared with 200,278 bales on the corresponding date in 1907. The data notes 4,680 active ginneries, 467,581 bales and 6,628 ginneries in 1906 and 476,456 bales with 8,629 ginneries in 1905.
A new Station A sub post office has opened in the Hermann building near the 1 & GN station to serve the western part of the city. The notice advertises the facility as ready to handle mail for that district.
An affidavit filed in Justice Fisk's court charges Ona Sh Piller with wire gincy and illegal possession. Officer Green encountered Piller on Matamorag Street after a theft report, finding a silver cup, silk wrapper, a geld broweh, and money belonging to Vel Meyer on him. Piller was taken into custody and transferred to the county jail, awaiting examination tomorrow.
A well dressed young man with a deep cut on his left wrist was found wounded near the Union Stock Yards after a trip from St. Louis. He carried a pocket knife with blond blade, claimed to have spent money in Denison and San Antonio, and was hospitalized after being brought to the city hall. He sent telegraphs to relatives seeking funds, while authorities detained him for questioning.
New York reports reveal Dressmakers Protective Association leader Elizabeth White condemns sheath gowns as unfashionable while Paris gowns flood the scene. She notes extreme long corsets and prohibitive lengths, with designs resembling telegraph poles and impractical features for slender figures. The open session in Masonite temple drew about 200 dressmakers from across the nation.
A dated confection section outlines pickled cherries with large tart fruit, vinegar soaking, sugar stirring daily, and storage in jars. It also describes a pudding made from gelatin and eggs, cooled and layered with custard, to be prepared the day before Sunday dinner.
The September term of the Bexar county court began with Judge Phil Shoot presiding. Joan Monsalva faced a jury and was fined $20 for assault on Santiago Manas on December 25, 1907, with additional related charges pending. Deputies and witnesses were busy as cases from prior weeks surfaced for the board this session.
A missing express package valued at over 50000, handed to Welle Fargo Express for delivery from Salem to Portland, was reported stolen upon arrival at 11:30 pm on August 21. The package contained notes and valuables. Officials from the express company and detectives are investigating.
A fragmented iring of beauty tips and domestic guidance references scent, fabrics, hair care, and home decor. It hints at cosmetic promises, thrift, optimism, and modest living, urging practical care and simple comforts for daily life.
A brisk slogan asserts that no coffee exists in Postum products unless added after production, underscoring a sharp statement about the beverage’s composition and branding.
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