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San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

Page

2

Paw Paw remedy praised by notable figures

The letter gathers testimonials from Hon Kitt Gould Samuel Lane Avellanos Dr Litt and others in Chicago Augusta and Washington extolling Man’s Paw Paw as a cure for catarrh digestive issues malaria and vertigo. Endorsers describe renewed energy improved sleep and general health with claims of universal benefit from this tonic and laxative pills sold by druggists.

Kitt Gould Chicago State Board of Pharmacy of Illinois Samuel W. Lane Augusta Munyyn Avellanos Litt Iladelphia Man- On Ntire Medical Fraternity Peo Paw Paw Charles_ A. De Arnaud Washington, D. C Ie Batz

doctors advertise honestly in newspaper cards

A St. Louis Med Brief argues doctors may place simple business cards in newspapers listing name address and office hours along with education and specialty. Do not claim disease cures or past successes. state how you can help create home happiness and provide practical details like hours and location. The piece warns against misleading claims while promoting clear professional disclosures.

St. Louis Med- Brief

Pinck's Havana Cigars and Bolla Watches Ad

Pinck assigns 5 cent Havana cigars and Bolla gold watches at half price. Emerson & Co. offers reliable timepieces at reduced cost.

Havana Emerson & CO

Return Tickets Restriction Sparks Transportation Debate

Officials say return transport with stock shipments has been abused for years and a new policy will end the practice. A city visit by a passenger official noted the move aims to curb misuse while rail and airline carriers defend their operation as necessary for commerce and safety. The text also lists Mardi Gras events in New Orleans from January 6 to February 16 including Krewe balls and the Rex parade.

New Orleans Nereus Femi Mithras Monary Means Knights of Momus Rex Proteus

Stock shipments risk to World’s Fair traffic

A bemused note explains men escorting stock to Kansas City St. Louis and Chicago markets and returning with scalped tickets. It claims ninety percent of companions never return, and with the World’s Fair at St Louis next year the speaker says they acted to protect themselves.

Kansas City St. Louis Chicago St.Louis

Sunset Route Christmas Greeting Highlights Farewell to Roads

The Sunset Route sends a Christmas greeting to patrons with lines wishing good cheer and a smooth year ahead. The message emphasizes success in every endeavor and the fairest fruits of each section. A later card section introduces the passenger traffic department personnel.

Santa Claus Arrives Tonight on Sunset Limited in San Antonio

Santa Claus visits San Antonio via the Sunset Limited arriving at 7 pm from the north and east. He will preside over a 20 foot Christmas tree in the depot waiting room, give candy and presents to children, and meet families until 10 pm.

Sunset Limited Southern Pacific San Antonio Santa W. A. Shafter Willy Wang Ie Aidan Aerons Hahene Childr Santa Claus

Sleeping Car Service Restored Between Diaz and Monterey

Mexican International announces the resumption of sleeping car service between Diaz and Monterey Mexico. The previous view was discontinued during the period of service suspension and is now restored.

International Diaz Monterey Mexico

Crewe of Comus Pageant and Rex Ball Set for Feb 16

One day pageant and Rex ball announced for Tuesday February 16 by Crewe of Comus. Event listed as pageant and ball with activities scheduled on the same date.

Ruary Ag Crewe Comus Rex Ball

Henry A. Smith Presents Saxby's Christmas Annuals 1903

Henry A. Smith of the Mexican International displays Saxby's Christmas annuals for 1903 to patrons along the route. The volume features numerous illustrations and descriptive reading material with a supplement illustrating scenes from the Mexican International line.

Henry A. Smith Mexican International Saxby

Railway Officials See Christmas Travel In Early Reports

Foley Woods of Queen and Crescent heads to New Orleans to spend Christmas with family. SF Baker of the Katy leaves for Dallas to visit relatives. R L McKibbin of the Sunset travels to Anatine tonight for Christmas with family. Fred Barker, visiting from Arizona, is in the city for the holidays and is slightly crippled from a recent road accident.

Foley Woods Queen and Crescent New Orleans Baker Katy Dallas R. L. McKibbin The Sunset Angtin Fred Barker Arizona

Good and Evil in Texas Courts Sees Writs and Reversals

The Beaumont Daily Journal contends that about ninety percent of criminal cases in Texas are reversed and remanded by the criminal court of appeals, with civil cases likewise often reversed or affirmed. It argues courts issue injunctions and strike down laws on technicalities, calling for consideration of whether the system is a serious problem or always has been.

Beaumont Daily Journal Texas Criminal Court of Appeals

Emerson and Co and local shops advertise goods

Fragmented ad copy touts wood coal orders from Holmes Wood & Co and Emerson & Co. It mentions second-hand books at Roe's and various gift items including toys and ornaments at Nie Tengg's as shoppers are invited to buy bargains.

Weather Forecast for Tomorrow and Friday Across Regions

Nice Day Tomorrow in Washington D C and Arkansas Oklahoma East Texas West Texas weather portions show generally fair conditions with rain possible in eastern areas tonight and Friday. Colder air follows across the north Texas and Indian Territory with brisk northerly winds along the coast. Unsettled conditions prevail with clouds and rainfall in Arkansas Tennessee southern Illinois and eastern Missouri and snow in northern Illinois. Temperature spread notes 66 in Corpus Christi and 12 in Denver with a 24 hour rainfall footprint across central Texas Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Tennessee Missouri Iowa Illinois and other areas. Allen Buell reports on weight measures for wine pricing debate offering a $25000 prize for a solution by December 1 1904.

Washington D. C Dee Arkansas Oklahoma Texas East Texas West Texas East Gulf South Atlantic States Rocky Mountain and Plateau Mexico Lakes Rio Grande Valley Tennessee Illinois Missouri Minois Gulf and Middle States Northwest Colorado Utah Corpus Christi Denver Kansas Iowa Tlinois Allen Buell

Discipline in the Russian Army Report

A December issue of Everybody's cites O K Davis on Russian discipline noting strict focus on troop movements and battle conduct while broader orderliness is lacking. The Pekin relief column displays cruelty and savagery across diverse fighting groups with officers failing to curb such acts.

O. K. Davis Pekin Tsawrone

Grapes and Tar Taric Acid Market Confusion

The excerpt discusses California grape production and the potential to convert grape sugars into tar taric acid, a feedstock for tar taric acid. It notes the United States as a large importer and mentions ripening grapes altering acid content and the challenge of restoring it.

California United States

You can’t believe all you hear in papers

A collage of quips from multiple Texas papers warns readers not to trust every rumor. Names like Waco Times-Herald Houston Post La Porte Chronicle and Orange Tribune surface with snippets about judges politicians and unions. The refrain repeats you can’t believe all you hear.

Tom.Campbell K.lamily George Robinson Grover George Houston Post Lake Charles Orange! Tribune Traction Co

Happy New Year ad and local trades listing

A festive New Year advertisement lists Carr Wood & Coal Co four foot cord wood at four dollars a cord and promotes price comparisons with dolls and toys. It also mentions George Roe savings, Xmas candies, Theo Artz Orchestra, and Machenheimer Jonas with contact numbers 776 and 452.

Carr Wood & Coal CO

Colorado Governor Peabody Faces Mixed Labor Critique

Governor James H. Peabody of Colorado, who recently declared martial law in Cripple Creek and surrounding districts, receives both high praise and sharp criticism for his stance in the labor trench wars. He is described as a native of Vermont and one year old.

Peabody Colorado Cripple Creek Vermont

Why Cubs Are Killed In Menageries

A MecClure's comment by A. W. Rolker recounts how captive carnivores such as tigers leopards and lions kill their cubs due to stress from bars and crowds. It notes cubs are sometimes saved and raised by dogs but most often mothers devour or injure their own offspring.

A. W. Rolker MecClure

Debatable Point Opposes High School Spending

The Boerne Post criticizes state education policy arguing public funds should deliver practical primary education for all, not fund an elite high school benefiting wealthy families. It urges scholarships to Texas University for gifted poor students and opposes funding for wealthier students' “accomplishments.”

Boerne Post State of Texas The Texas University

Beards Face Social Tyranny in Early 20th Century England

An English writer recalls the era when beards were banned as an outrage. Birmingham had only four beard wearers led by Joanna Southcott followers. Muntz, a prominent MP, wore a beard in Parliament and menaced by insults unless armed with a cane. Clergy and workers faced stricter subordination and shaving norms.

Birmingham Joanna Southcott George Frederick Muntz House of Commons Edmund RK. Larken Burton Rectory Lincoln George Dawson

Silver watches with Plein or Walham movements

Auction notes offer silver watches featuring Plein or Walham movements priced from six dollars upward for quick sale.

Emerson & CO

Greeting Card Wish for Mutual Prosperity in 12 Months

A friendly message expresses hopes for a prosperous year ahead for both parties. It invites continued patronage in wallpaper for all home areas and suggests a mutual advantage if a positive reply is received.

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Holmes Wood & Coal CO Roe’s Book Store HEADO Uarters Castanola Salinas St Merry del Val Pope Pius X Cardinal Merry del Val Cardinal Rampolla Pope Leo XIII Holmes Wood & Coaal, CO Alger Roe’s Bhenty Elsie Moner Ganta Claus Nie Tengg's Association of San Francisco Daniel Meyer Verybody’s George Roe Theo Artz Machenheimer & Jonas James H. Peabody Wala. Waikity Music Co G. Acouston Ex Antonio the Foundation Rover N. K. Fairbank Company Finek Ankerson & Ankerson Avenue D Vollmer & George
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