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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
11
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a powerful remedy to relieve sour stomach, restore digestion, and cleanse the bowels. It cites Rev A J Fletcher of Rutherford Tenn praising the product at age 80, noting relief after years of stomach issues. Bottles cost 50c to $1.00, with directions for use to promote regular, healthful bowel movement.
County Clerk Newton told commissioners a real estate boom makes recording duties heavy. He said four clerks now work in the office and requested another typewriter for recording deeds. The court granted no immediate action, with a vote expected tomorrow. An August repaint by the County Collector A Bilter was approved, and sale of an acre on Sommerset road was authorized. After the meeting, inspectors planned a thorough jail inspection at Bexar county jail.
Speakers named for the International Club banquet tonight to honor Mexico’s natal day. F A Chapa chairs the arrangements and the first toast lineup includes Charles W. Ogden on the Republic of Mexico Constal Ornelas on the United States Mayor Cal Jeghano on San Antonio Prof Chas J Jukin on the Coming Generation and Col John Lt Glem on the Two Armies.
City faces suit from S Conroy against Houston pavement work on Houston Street and Santa Rosa Avenue. Judge Camp to hear request seeking order to start at Nacogdoches Street. mayor and officials defend discretion to begin lower end to ease uptown traffic for the international fair. Petition cites funds and district accounts with disputed city share. officials assert ample funds on hand and in county deposits.
The ad, written in a period tone, claims vague female ailments arise from a “womanly disease” and asserts Wine of Cardus can restore vitality. It promises renewed interest in life and strengthens female organs, framing the product as a tonic for nervous irritable moods.
The mayor states Mr Garzacht prepares the answer to prevent delay as Conroy signs the petition in Watkesha Wisconsin on September 10. Weeks later he notified the city stmail and requested payment work on Nacogdoches street begin, warning that suit would follow if the council granted the association's request.
Kernarde Salazar faced a Kern County court after being fined by Judge Buckley for allegedly sending a Versey note and a worm during a false alarm incident. The case centered on a telephone misclaim from Mavericke bar, with witnesses confirming the defendant was at the line when the alleged false alarm was dispatched.
The American battleships Maine and Alabama arrive in Naples as naval authorities and officials prepare a warm welcome. The ships, part of the forward force, are described as the vanguard of American strength on a wartime mission amid heightened tensions.
A reader recounts how a poor breakfast and long work hours left them weak and fatigued at a General store. After starting a simple Grapenut breakfast with toast and coffee, energy and appetite returned, nerves steadied, and strength improved, illustrating a claim about healthier start to the day.
A. R. Atkinson, division passenger agent, lists six fare classes for the San Antonio International Fair September 26 to October 1. Rates vary by origin and return date with restrictions for certain branches and intermediate points, including tours from Del Rio to Victoria and other tie-ins, and special school day tickets at set prices.
A chatter about San Antonio locals includes Ny Wr. R. Normann famed coffee roaster and a humorous cafe exchange. The piece recounts a zoo visit where a monkey struggles with its tail, plus a reminiscence about childhood money troubles and making ends meet.
Gainesville Cit. September V6. Captain D. Macwell, general agent of the Seaboard, with Jacksonville HQ, died suddenly at age 60 from heart trouble. Described as one of the best in the railroad service, long employed by the company.
A lawsuit filed in Porty district court accuses Woods National Bank and H N Morris of mismanaging a project to erect a six story building at the southwest corner of Losoya and Dod Bist Howston streets. Architect Henry T. Saaips seeks 360,000 in damages alleging unpaid work and misappropriated plans.
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