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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
1
Old newspaper advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and urinary issues. Claims a long history of symptoms before diagnosis and promises a free trial bottle by mail from Rochester North Carolina. The ad stresses plant-based ingredients and warnings against substitutes, with medical leaflets offered.
During a practice at the West Texas Military Academy Charles Bose, a team candidate, broke his left collar bone after a ground ball mishap. A doctor attended immediately and treated the child, with the injury not described as serious. The item then shifts to an advertisement for Nalay's Kidney Cure.
Fort Worth weighs a nonpartisan white man's primary after attorney general guidance. A week of debate split wards on democratic versus nonpartisan voting while the county executive committee prepares to decide.
Beginning with two receptions at 2 percent, a o'clock tomorrow morning at the Menger hovel, an automobile ride to missions and other points of interest at 9 20, a luncheon at a Commerce Street restaurant at 1, an entertainment and reception at Turner Hall at 8. James A. Forshay, supreme president of the Fraternal Brotherhood, will be busy tomorrow. Alime Idee No. 522 Fraternal Brotherhood plans the events in honor of Sholr Ghal. C A Sehooley opens the program, Miss Stella Huffmeyer provides an instrumental solo, A Margin Duke state deputy will be introduced, a drill by the escort team will follow, and a guest of honor presentation will be made. Miss Rogs Brack sings, Elvipatriole will introduce Mr Forshay, Charles Lao sings, and Arles orchestra will play dances. The event is invitation only.
Effective October 1 postal rates drop in Great Britain and Ireland from five cents an ounce to two cents. The same reduction applies in the United States and related territories. Reply coupons issued from the United States will be accepted in Cuba and elsewhere with the coupon serving as a six cent value.
Special to Tike Late Amatin Tex reports a fire destroyed the old Mitchell mansion in Austin. The present owner Lewis Himcock had just moved in, and the incident followed a recent move and suffered damage to the property.
Avastin Texas Sept. 24 The first step to enforce unpaid taxes by 31 fire and life insurance companies that withdrew from the state last July was taken by Commissioner Love. He asks the attorney general to collect about 200000 in taxes owed for 1907 plus penalties up to 35000 per company.
A group of Texas physicians traveled to a tuberculosis congress with delegates listed from cities including Houston San Antonio Austin Corpus Christi Waco and Round Rock. The roster names Drs Hult Spriss er Hicks King Swat ford Willis Heat Bran by Loving Casparine Yeager Turpin Steigner McLain Holloway Levit Monroe Stockton Rowell Foot McClelland and Thomas among others.
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth presents Joseph's Coat and a menagerie with elephants camels and rhinoceros. Performers include Agnes the hippo educated anteater and a range of trained animals from Europe and Asia. The circus schedules two funny acts and promotes Halleter's Royal Mium Tea as a digestive tonic priced 38 cents.
Fort Worth Texas September 44 The Independent party candidate Hiss Hisgen labeled Senator Bailey tied to Standard Oil. He claimed southern voters would support him despite crowd reactions and hinted at allies in the audience.
An unsigned testimonial from San Antonio about Doan’s Kidney Pills. The writer claims kidney disorder relief after two boxes from Bexar Drug Co and recommends the remedy to a friend, noting price and national distributor details.
A humorous local item about San Antonians, including Vollrath's blacksmith shop shoeing a lame horse called Bim L and a joke about eyewear from optician H C Rees at 242 West Commerce, with banter from club associates.
Belip Tue, an official of the Sutherland Springs development company, visits the town to discuss soon starting oil drills at the new lawn resort and securing contracts for living quarters. He cites ample vent building sand in the area and steady demand, plus high quality clay to be used locally.
An unclear OCR fragment markets Ballard's Spow Lintment and Lexar Drie appeals, mentioning prices and therapy aids. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and no coherent event or person details.
Katy railroad announces daily round trips starting Saturday to accommodate fair travelers. Special train service will run south through Granger via Austin and Selkellie with extra sleepers added for passenger comfort.
Heavy rains hit Dellas Texas yesterday delaying cotton picking though no damage is reported. Eyedal and The Licht note the downpour disrupted daily work in Dallas area and nearby vicinities.
The district courts reported damage suits totaling 112000 with additional claims raising overall figures toward 340000. Multiple civil suits were filed, involving parties such as Agar Fischer versus Amptonio Gas and Electric Co for 10000, and other actions against the Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio Railway Co for 30000 and against the City of San Antonio for 30000. The proceedings reflect injuries, cattle shipment losses, and property damages as suits move through various district courts.
Special to The Light Telton Texas September 24 D L Foreman of the HeltonFlane Mall suffered a peculiar accident while near a wall A large needle struck a power bolt and the fall sent the worker sprawling The eye was injured and he is likely to lose sight of it at least temporarily
Three Dallas druggists were indicted in Tallas Texas on September 24 for unlawful cocaine sales. The Brand Jney reported the charges as part of a wider crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the area.
Reported today Senator Bailey cleared 12000 by selling land described as ten acres and other property. The notice notes the sale involved a seal erasure and references Munster and Valley in connection with similar farm transactions.
Manila's cholera situation appears less alarming with lower reported cases and new disease reports than earlier, though officials urge continued vigilance and sanitary measures amid ongoing monitoring.
Josephine Hall an American infant who was attacked several days ago died today. No Americans have been stricken by cholera since the latest report.
Out of respect for Mrs. P. G. C. Wuails, the regular Thursday evening water foment of the Knights of Columbus will be dispensed with this evening due to the death of her mother in Colarnio.
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