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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1901
Page
8
A collage of satirical notes on editors blackmailers and public life in San Antonio. The column mocks petty crimes, politics, fairs, street cars, water, ads, and local figures like the Premier, the Procrastination company, and merchants. It also mentions Roosevelts, Mellugo’s Chronicle, and the Hermann Sons convention.
An advertisement asserts Kodol Dyanepata Cure permanently relieves indigestion by allowing the stomach to rest and digesting what is eaten. It promotes the product as a sensible aid beyond dieting with brand names mentioned in a dated health claim.
A group of local young men formed the universal club with Sidney Ballard as treasurer. John A. McCormick Jr. was elected president, Chris Boyle vice president, Aloysius Notton secretary. Thirty one members enrolled. A ladies auxiliary may be formed next meeting on September 11. The club plans socials twice monthly funded by member dues.
The Maverick Clarke Litho Co announces in house copper plate engraving printing and lithography at 214 to 230 Soledad street. Visitors invited to inspect the mechanical departments and witness the printing process by the finest engraver in the United States.
A Light newspaper report describes a six foot tarpon caught near Corpus Christi and opened by a taxidermist revealing a rubber stamp inside the stomach. The echoing tale ties to a San Antonio International Fair opening October 19 and closing October 30. Rumors connect the stamp to an advertising agent and President Brown’s circle, with speculation about bait and messaging.
The San Antonio International Fair will host a Texas Volunteer Guard military drill this fall with the date moved to Wednesday October 30 after Governor and Adjutant General approval. Committees and the Pair Association prepared invitations to companies statewide and await responses while Galveston desires representation.
The San Antonio International Fair Association designates Wednesday October 30 as Military Day with $350 in prizes for company competitive drills. Prizes are $200 first, $100 second, and $50 third. The event plans 30 minute drills starting 10 a.m. judged by U.S. Army officers, with rail rates offered and free grounds admission for uniformed militia companies.
An endorsement of Dr. Harter’s Iron Tonic as a blood purifier and builder. The ad claims the remedy strengthens and cleanses the blood, aids weak organs, and fights skin disease rheumatism stomach trouble and nervousness. Manufactured by The Dr Harter Medicine Co Dayton Ohio and sold widely.
A New York harbor incident reports a group of youths tossing a mascot dog named Pete into the river and pelting him with stones. The tale contrasts cruel amusement with a watchman’s reaction, highlighting the cruelty behind such “sport.”
An editorial decries cruelty by youths who drowned a dog and stoned it to death at a wharf. It compares the incident to lynching, arguing moral value of heroism, public shame, and the need to suppress mob violence and protect human life. It notes the dangers of crowd mentality and urges restraint and accountability.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and croup in children. It claims rapid, safe, nearly instantaneous relief and names Wm. G. Kalteyer C Schasse and Wm. Appmann as sellers or endorsers.
A travel offer lists a $45 round trip to California for Sept 19 27 from an Episcopal Church convention in San Francisco. It promises direct return routes by the Santa Fe line with views of the Petrified Forest Grand Canyon Yosemite and Los Angeles plus Harvey meals and superior service. Send for copies detailing the itinerary and a letter from Mr. Reeve to Mr. Harvey.
Santa Fe announces W. S. Keenan, General Passenger Agent, will be assigned to the Galveston office. The move places Keenan in charge of passenger operations and related services in the port city.
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