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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

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Centenarian Endorses Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey in Letter

Mrs Susan Hurlbut of Wilkes Barre Pa age 100 celebrated her birthday on January 7 1908 and praises Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey as the world best tonic stimulant and vigor for the aged. In a January 29 1908 letter she says it restored her appetite improved sleep and strength and urges others to try it. Thousands of grateful readers from all walks of life echo similar sentiments toward the temperance product.

Susan Hurlbut Franklin St Wilkes Barre Duffy Gor

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Absolute Purity

An advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillate with a claimed digestive and tonic effect. It urges buyers to verify authenticity, citing the “Old Chemist” trade mark and seal, and offers a free medical booklet from the Rochester, NY company.

Duffy Duffy Mall Whiskey Co Hochester, N.4

New Rule For Doctors On Disease Reports

Contagious disease reports must be filed in writing via board of health forms or postal cards rather than by telephone. Physicians failing to report will face prosecution in the police court. Secretary Mueller announced the board’s adoption after a written order from members.

Board of Health Board of Kaglth Mueller Board of ‘Health Lie 'Hoard

Dehydration Idea Promises World Food Solution

In Waukesha Wisconsin in September a lecture proposed using the seaweed Savage Box as a new food product to boost global supply. Judge A. B. Griewolt led a Delydro banquet celebrating the theory with Miss C A Lytard and speakers including Lewis Mueneh A J Frame Huge Philler and Prof FR Hutching from Carroll College at the Whoukeshi National Bank.

Waukesha Wie St A C. A. Lytard Nomial University Bloomington Lewis Mueneh A. J. Frame Whoukeshi National Bank Huge Philler FR. H. Hutching Careroll College

Horses Arrive in Three Cars for the Fair

Three cars of horses arrived this morning for the fair by the Welle-Facgo Express and Katy routes, with additional from the Southern Panic. The horses, from Nester and New Orleans, arrived in good condition and were moved to the fairgrounds to be worked out for the races.

Mtree Welle-Facgo Expres Company Katy Nester New Orleans

Luxury apartment house model announced at Glenwood Court

Fox contracts a fireproof luxury apartment building at Glenwood Court with 148 foot frontage. It will feature five rooms and baths with separate entrances, hollow walls, hot water heating, electric lights, telephones, and advanced ventilation. Estimated cost 26000 dollars.

MA. Fox Glenwood Cour Ville Rosa Jantuy Vervics Aicetrie Hehts Interromnaim

Seven Die In Verofisidy Mine Roof Collapse

Seven miners were killed and many injured when the Verofisidy mine roof caved in after working hours in Yasovo European Russia Beyt. The tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon as workers were returning to the surface.

Yasovo European Russia Beyt

Forty Die On Smoke Fire at Packing Plant

Forty men fell to smoke in a blaze that endangered Swift and Company’s packing plant on South Street in Saint Joseph Moore last night. Firefighters saved most workers, with two firemen listed in danger. LT Burnett and Co. named undertakers. Osear Papne’s orchestra performed.

Jomph Swift & Ga South St. Joseph

Woman in court over alleged theft and dispute continues case

Harriet Friziey and Tegresa, two women, appeared before Lie-panparation court this morning on four charges tied to a claimed theft at a conrk. An officer testified without warrant, prompting the defendant to request a continuance. the case was postponed as the matter was continued. The report notes the defendant used strong language during the exchange.

Harriet Friziey Tegresa Sam Honstay

Well Known San Antonians Talk at Tuttaton Street

A fragmentary street scene in San Antonio shows locals comparing sayings and shops. A passerby questions a vendor about a pricey piece of furniture while another asks about state differences between Kentucky and Massachusetts.

Tories San Antonians Jimmy Tuttaton Street BI Robinson Kentucky Massachusetta

Falfurrias Residents Press Railroad Prospect

Local residents urge a southern railroad to San Antonio as growth surges in the Falfurrias area. Garlanit Miles of Jassiter Miller & Co notes farm profits attract investment while government cotton trials and new land colonization by Texas Gulf Coast Co push regional development near Premont and Premont ranch sales rise.

Falfurrias San Antonio Garlanit Jassiter-Miller Corporation Nfalfurriny District Miller Aberda Wil Marrkasa Enue Comany Ia Premunt

Follows Wife to Grave in London Robbery Mystery

The body of Major General Chartes award Enard was found near a railroad erogaing outside London after he was pushed onto tracks. His wife was killed the previous day, and the motive appears to be robbery with valuables taken from Luard.

Wateriigburs Boeken Chartes Enard Clore Toon Veri Liard London Valias Hieings Mira Luard

Twain Burglar duo captured after fight in train

Two burglars who broke into the home of Samuel L Clemens known as Mark Twain in Redding Connecticut were captured today on a railroad train between Bridgeport and New Haven after a violent struggle during which Deputy Sheriff Banks was shot in the leg. The suspects are believed to be professional burglars from New York aiming to enter Twain’s villa.

Redding Conn Hne Bunglars Sanel L. Clemens Mark ‘Twainy Tedding Buthlg Netting Banks Éracke New York

Fleet Leaves for Manila in 3600 Mile Voyage

American Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry sails from Mbaty West Australia for Manila three days ahead of schedule. The battleships head for a 3600 mile journey to arrive around October 3. The Connecticut was delayed by coating problems and will depart at midnight to catch the fleet.

Mbaty West Australa Sperry Manila

Exquisite Hats Attract Throngs In Paris Millinery Opening

A crowd gathers at the Parisian Millinery on West Commerce Street for the opening day display. Women and a few curious men view elaborate hats including a Para Pontte bleu brown piece, an English Eagle with cage quills, Lasalle velvet with gold veil, and a Gainsborough style accented with feathered wings.

Commerce Street Lasalle Gainsborough Wis

Taft Busy Man on the Campaign Trail

Cincinnati dispatch reports President Taft keeping a tight schedule as his pace intensifies the campaign. He lunched at the Staten Hotel with aides and pressed on with public engagements, devoting mornings to planning and reserving afternoons and evenings for the same efforts.

Cincinnati Dudge Taft Staten Hotel

Aldermen Review Plans for New Fire House

Aldermen Wieltland and Mauermann of the fire and finance committee met with Phil Wright, chief of the fire department, yesterday afternoon to discuss plans for a new building to be erected on Cake sabpet between Milam and the devor. The building would be occupied by Hose Company No. 3.

Wieltland Mauermann Fire and Finance Committee Phil Wright Fire Department Pang Milam Devor Hoge Company No. 3

Building Permits Listed for Drexel and Nearby Streets

Mrs Etunta Wells applies for four red divesting on Drexel street for 800 dollars. H Wf Green files for general repairs at San Pedro place costing 200 dollars. A Levytaneky seeks alterations on West Commerce shraut for 160 dollars.

Etunta Wells Drexel Street H. Wf. Green General Renairs San Pedro Place A. Levytaneky West Commerce

Juan Leal Fined Five Dollars In Potage Court

Juan Leal was fined five dollars in Potage Court after being charged with engaging in an affray at 814 and Santa Rosa avenues a few nights ago. Augustin Garcia Antonio Rodriguez and Jesuga Montemayor were implicated and released. Jud Tealta reportedly threw a holiday misfire narrowly missing Augustin Garcia.

Juay Leal Santa Rosa Avenus Augustin Garcia Antonio Rod-riguez Jesuga Montemayor

Navy Enlists Second Class WiltG at City Station

Quartermaster Matthews of the United States naval recruiting station in the city yesterday accepted Otto Scimiy of Unity as second classo WiltG for the Navy. Two other applicants for enlistment were rejected.

Matthews United States Naval Thiy City Oty Scimiy Wiltg Navy

Assault charge in county court against O C Duke

Charges of aggravated assault filed against O C Duke residing at Semhmetzes ranch. Court morning session states the alleged act occurred on September 16. Complainants Mrai Ta Hun lg and Cora Dike provide addresses at 219 Buuth Cherry street.

O. C. Duke Ug Sehmeitzes Ranch Ball Entiire Ary

Hats Displayed In Dazzling Array At Edwards Millinery

The Edwards Millinery company on West Commerce Street showcased a dazzling array of fashionable headwear throughout the day. Attendants in formal dress guided shoppers past stands of hats, with models including an Empress bonnet in black velvet and rosettes, a taupe velvet Georgeble shape, a black datin Blacks Virol model, and a white Maire Gilnsborough with black satins and white plumes. The display highlighted the season’s numerous styles and colors.

Edwards Millinery Company Commerce Street Taxedo Gorve Tiata Mavesty Nillady Maire Gilnsborough

Plano Typing Repairing and New Pony Event Details

A brief notice notes Plano typing and repair tasks, mentions a new pony and refers to A. Nordmann at 420 Gollad. It suggests local items or services scheduled or advertised with sparse context. Further readable facts indicate names, places, and a potential event or listing in a community record.

A. Nordmann Gollad

Cheese found on St Urmvmerce street by Banlage Guzman

A large round yellow cheese was found near the San Poudre order on St Urmvmerce street by Banlage Guzman and turned over to police. The box bears the address of W. B. Hooper of Uvalde Texas. Police request the owner to call.

Yoriice St Urmvmerce San Poudre Order Banlage Guzman W. B. Hooper Uvalde Tex

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