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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1908

Page

8

Postmaster General orders Stevens to lecture in San Antonio schools

Washington action directs postmasters to coordinate with school authorities for short talks on the postal service. The move follows a large surge in letters and aims to educate pupils on how to address mail and proper postal procedures. John J. Stevens is named in the report as stepping into a lecturer role under the order.

John J. Stevens San Antonio Megar Ang Washington Meyer Artielal Bella Wen Postal Service

Fire alarm prank leads to arrest in San Antonio

Miss Potonowicz, chief night operator, thwarted a false alarm by Fernende Salazar who admitted guilt in court on a $50 malicious mischief charge. Firemen plan a handsome reward for her bravery as authorities praise the timely actions that stopped further dangerous hoaxes.

Dosie Potonowits San Antonio Telephone Com Pay Fernende Salazar Buckley Miss Potorowitz Phil Wright Salazar Maverick Bar Amangavit Texas Houston Street Wiss Polonowics Arcubes Miss Potonowitz Giant Commerce Company No. 6 Blum and Commerce Streate Miss Potonowits Houston Wright Toxi Sav Lezar Sameer Potony Lowitz Han Son

Post Office Plans and New Supplies Marketed

The postmaster general outlines mail matter handling, classifica tion of parcels post, and new savings bank ideas while urging teachers and local supervisors to share information. He notes the huge volume of business and mail that could not be read, motivating better addressing and efficiency. Dunnett Co announces paper bags, wrapping paper, pasteboard, twine, tissue paper, envelopes, and more with prices and printed orders.

Posta Acho Dorhis R. IL. Burnett Co le Dunnett CO

Dr Miles Heart Cure Advertisement Testimony

A testimonial promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure for weak heart action and related symptoms. The narrator describes relief after using three bottles and urges others to try the medicine, listing Covington Kentucky and Elkhart Indiana as locations and noting druggists carry it with a money back offer.

Miles Miles’ Allnange Wuhering Sam Sae Atera Jae MM Main St Covington Stlia Benene Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

ADS Bring Foreigner Teens to Ranch Job Promise

Walter and John Zachocki aged 17 and 22 appeared before Judge Buckley in the corporation court on vagrancy charges. Counsel requested continued custody as details emerged from an unreliable tale of hitchhiking freight from Hot Springs Arkansas and a claimed promise of ranch work by a man named Sam Antonin. The youths, poorly dressed, claimed to be travelers and messengers with several years of experience. Police described their appearance as scruffy as they were located in the street during the inquiry.

Walter John Zachocki Buckley Corporation Court Brown Boyz Hot Sprites Ark Sam Antoninn

City Quarries Work For Houston Street Surface

The Gaeta quarries are being used to secure Houston Street material. Mayer CaBaghay sued street commissioners to halt street work, while the mayor aims to accumulate material for Houston Street improvement. P O Brown of Geontat Supply warns of a cancer risk and shipping plans to Elseby. Work on Houston Street pavement foundation expected by end of month with contractor and fill taken from North PFioyes Street.

Houston Street Mayer CaBaghay Iritz Russet Lil Firth Bouston Street

Church Club Dinner in San Antonio Smoker Tonight

The Church club of San Antonio will hold its second dinner and smoker at St. Mary Parish House this evening at 7:30. The program features Angela Mary Crawford, M.A., principal of the West Texas Military academy, speaking on the subject Our Boys.

Church Club San Antonio St. Ma Angua Mery Crawsford West Tex Fis

Does This Suit You A. uf Fischer Drug Gist Ad

An ad promoting Hindtpo a new Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic by A uf Fischer on Houston street claims high efficacy. It promises a money back guarantee and a cent box mailed with satisfaction risk on the buyer.

A. Uf. Fischer Houston

El Paso Boys Released After Formality Gap

Three El Paso youths detained in Juarez on old charges without formal charges were released after a full examination last night. Investigators questioned them about possible revolutionary sympathies and examined their conduct.

el Paso Tax Mexica Rirales Juarez Laus

Superintendent Lukin Names Substitute Teachers

A district circular lists 3 regular substitutes Miss Gladys Hellig Miss Tafs erty Mubbers Miss Annie Stephen son and Miss Bessie Wibb plus 25 colored substitutes Nita Benning Bei Miller Wthel St. Clair Jessica C. Thomas and many others named for public schools in the district.

C.J. Lukin Gladys Hellig Tafserty Mubbers Annie Stephenson Bessie Wibb Beeral Rachel Batt Laura Capnelletti Avia Chamberlain Kate Daliigh Dorothy Hall Ando Hunnam Rumia Jenner Fannie Laird Macy McClannahan Kim Micheodora Newmans Emma Rie Teffis Ruark Vislin Roberts Kate Reimer Marguerite Rohingon Liszie Schmidt Elizbeth Scarpeder Atdy Talbot Pearl Peacock Sallie Pearfork D. Chamberlain Ta Thomasson Nita Benning Bei Miller Wthel St. Clair Jessica C. Thomas

Snow Liniment Ad Promising Quick Healing

Hoppity Hor. Ara promotes a Snow Liniment claiming swift relief from deformities sprains stiff joints and injuries. Advertises 50 cents and 1 dollar with local seller noted as Xar Tne Co.

Balhad Xxar Tne Co

Racing entries swell as Austin meets ride to San Antonio

The article notes a large turnout of horsemen and owners preparing for the San Antonio race meet. Notable figures include Joseh A. Murphy, Judge, and Charles Caanpre overseeing seals, with Tr. A. B. Flowers returning from the Austin meeting to attend the San Antonio events. Over 100 horses expected from Austin to join the already extensive stable at the fairgrounds.

Austin San Antonia Thierry W. Jolinsey Isa Viola Rao Johnston Sa Antonio San Antonio Joseh A. Murphy Caanpre Sealeg Bel San Artonis A. B. Flowers Possehovang Ayworlador Juhmston Stil

Beauty product touted for Arlen women in fashion pages

A clipped advertisement highlights a beauty product as a stylish choice for Arlen women. Marketed as a trusted cosmetic enhancer, the piece emphasizes its appeal to fashion conscious readers and notes availability through local retailers.

Low El Paso Rate From El Paso to San Antonio

Traffic agent Atkinson of ws G Mok S A informs the Fide Association that on September 27 a limited rail trip rate from El Paso to San Antonio will be set at $1, with reductions from intermediate points. The rate will be valid for a 4 1 day return.

Alr. Atkinson Ws G. Mok S.A

Charge of Assault Involving Farmer's Wife Heard

Landen filed an affidavit charging Floyd Cook with assault with intent to assault Mrs. C. Landon, wife of a farmer, before Justice Fisk. Cook was arrested and jailed as the information alleges several shots were fired at Mrs. Landon near her home by Satcher's dairy in the southern city.

C. Landen Éarnenter Floyd Cook Landon Becausa Hanada Sedeavarad

Railroad timetable extracts from Houston and Kerrville routes

A fragmented timetabled notice lists multiple train numbers, origins, and destinations. It mentions connections from Houston to Kerrville and El Pago, with arrival and departure times such as 7:20 pm and 7:05 am, plus routes via Cuero and Victoria and references the East Houston line and The Model Tailoring shop.

Tayviness Mexico Laredomi Houston Coast The Canal Kerrville el Pago Woel Dopart Victoria Cuero Ate Tapin Dopart Vietorii M. K Ts Oubiom Northece North

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