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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1906
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach and blood purifier. It claims to strengthen the stomach liver and kidneys, cure liver and kidney troubles, and make the blood rich and invigorate the brain and nerves. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and offers a medical book for request.
Special to The Light Waco Texas Aug 4 a stranger from Patterson New Jersey died here yesterday John McClain has not been here long Telegra ms were sent to his people about disposition of the body but no reply yet Richardson Roller Skates Nos 4 and at Potchernick s 208 E Houston Otto Riebe undertaker phones 341
The article warns that wearing glasses ill suited to a wearer can cause permanent eye injury, while properly fitted glasses offer help. It emphasizes choosing the correct lens and frame to protect vision. It notes risks from improper sizing and suggests seeking professional fitting.
A Washington dispatch notes growing use of government publicity to inform the public. It lists daily and weekly publication totals by state and divides them into North Atlantic Middle Western Southern divisions with counts for Illinois New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and others, showing regional dispersion.
In Gibson's drawing Big Game Cupid appears as a huntsman aiming at a woman on the seashore. The female figure kneels pleading yet明, her beauty and poised profile highlighted by expert composition and sunlit sea contrasts. The critic lauds Gibson’s mastery of line, shadow, and background to convey warmth and movement.
Houston officials unveil a scheme to build two dams on Buffalo and White Oak bayous above four sections. Flood gates would release periodic surges to scour the waterways and restore the river’s purity as it flows toward the Gulf.
A historical narrative traces Texas settlement from the republic era, naming founders from Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine. It recalls Sam Houston, Bowie, Travis, and Maverick, plus Santa Ana’s impact, and notes lineage connections to later Texas figures and a San Antonio pioneer sketch to be continued.
City Recorder Tom M. Hamilton rules the fruit and vegetable ordinance unconstitutional and in restraint of trade. He says only farmers may reddle produce on the public square, aiming to curb peddlers. Court action possible.
In Austin on August 4 an effort to amend the law governing county tax collectors reports to the comptroller is likely for the next legislative session. About 15 or 20 collectors are delinquent as the May 1 deadline passed, and the current statute has no penalty for late filings.
Painless extracting offered by Dr Geo and M Fairfield dentist. Located on the third floor of the Wicks Building. Both phones listed for contact.
The Light offers a twenty part sketch series delivered weekly over twenty Sundays. Subscribers are urged to enroll before the upcoming Sunday to receive the full run.
A. L. Elliott, recovering after a hill descent bicycle loss of control pitched him ten feet in the air striking hard and lying up for weeks. D Rockefeller returns from Europe describing a frenzied scramble of newspaper men and photographers, urged to capture the elusive smile.
Waco hears strong talk that prohibition is the main issue as Brooks and Colquitt receive high support. Prominent people claim prohibitionists have a clear, eager case, though neither candidate earned a full pro prohibition vote. Developments show great interest on both sides.
Waco Texas August 4 Dr W R Clifton returning from New York stood on the pier as John .* Rockefeller landed at the dock. Clifton described the scene and the surrounding activity with firsthand detail from the moment of arrival.
Direct from mills carloads of wrapping paper including White Fibre Drak Express and Glazed Hardware in sheets or rolls. Sea-Island Cotton Hemp and Flax Twine in all sizes for wrapping and express packages. Custom paper boxes and letter heads envelopes and business cards printed to order. All size bags and related paper specialties.
A terse old ad invites readers to bring their old buggy or wagon to Applewhite & Co at 406 Military Plaza to swap for a new one, signaling a trades sale or promotional offer.
Off for Camp Mabry in Austin Texas the Mayor's Guard and Miller Rifles departed Waco for the encampment. Each company will present a strong turnout and additional men will join shortly if unable to depart tonight.
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