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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1901
Page
12
A miscellany of odd town tales and quips. A church bass causes a laughable fainting scene during service. A teacher explains spheres with apples. Baby asks if thimble bees sting. Town folk gossip about old neighbors and pullman trips. Teetotalers, pride, and a fable close the column with a moral tag.
A crowded, opinionated collage critiques reformers, Prohibs, and political wheeler dealing. It jokes about judges, grand juries, and vendors while lampooning city governance, industry promoters, bull fights, and local media in a rambling Sunday digest.
An old remedy claims to combat nervous troubles by supplying a special iron to the blood. It touts Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic as a proven, forty five year old treatment from Dayton Ohio, produced by the Dr Harter Medicine Co and sold nationwide.
A collage of quips on heroism in chess on hot days, daily routines, writing habits, and social foibles. Observations range from hats and pens to Thanksgiving appetites and the motives behind cautious behavior, with playful musings on human folly and pride.
London December 7. The Prince of Wales, formerly a sailor, spoke with exemplary oratory at Guild Hall. His bold call for Britain to wake up impressed readers, with notes used to guide a strong delivery. The press praised his earnestness and restrained yet effective stance.
L. C. Overstreet of Elgin Tennessee recalls coughing fits and consumption and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his wife. The ad claims the remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases and promotes sales through F Kalteyer Sons Geo Schmidt and Adolph Dreiss Deccan.
The Hague debated the capture of the Duten Red Cross outfit and staff held on Ceylon. Foreign Minister Lyndon clarified the Geneva Convention applies to belligerent ambulances, not all actions, while noting neutrality-law violations could make ambulance staff prisoners. Netherlands pressed for protest and a response.
A fragment from San Antonio era pages reflects labor vote skepticism, local figures and street satire. It notes city readers debating unions, affluent donors, carnival day crowds, and perceived labor council interference with major employers, with quoted local columns and Metropolis opinions.
Suffering from long standing dyspepsia, HCG Christenson of Hayfield Minnesota credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with saving his life after doctors said he would not survive. He reports rapid improvement from the first bottle and now recommends the remedy to others. Other names listed include James Clavin C Schasse and Wm Appmann.
A Texas liquor dispute features a exchange between the Texas White Ribbon advocates and a Texas Liquor Dealer about organized liquor power. The dealer argues the coalition harms the helpless and urges the need for organization to counter the movement.
The ladies of the post Sam Houston will host a charity card party Thursday the 12th at Post Hall at 8 50 p m All friends are cordially invited.
Hillsborough resident H Robinson describes how corns caused severe pain but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve fully cured them. The ad touts its prowess on sprains bruises sores boils and many skin ailments with a 25 cent price from local druggists Kalteyer Schmidt and Dreiss.
A chronicle reports that the inquiry court found Schley guilty on five charges and notes that public opinion will not accept the court’s findings. The piece emphasizes the belief that Schley is the real victor regardless of the court’s verdict.
An advertisement touts Grandma’s Tea as beneficial for bad health and not harmful for good health. It claims to cure constipation purify the blood and correct the liver while asserting it is the only tea imitated and asking why.
A 1900s advertisement touts E Brown at 506 East Houston with The Celebrated Hamilton Brown Shoe Co. shoes for men women and children. It also claims low prices on clothing hats caps suits overcoats mackintoshes underwear and shirts with many items priced well below elsewhere.
Taken up at Mata Moras Street on November 30 1901 one gray jack two horses and a cow with brands indistinct. If not redeemed by December 11 1901 they will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the pound at 11 oclock a m. Marshal Jas M Van Reiper issues the notice.
Hambleton & Co offer central, well priced apartment house sites with strong interest potential. Listings are available at the Daily Light Building for buyers seeking profitable property options.
A brief note highlights premium wines Hquora and oj ars and courteous service at Crystal. The text emphasizes polite treatment and upscale tasting atmosphere.
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