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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1903
Page
6
Community items list social entertainments, visits, and farewells. Mrs. Daniels mourns her mother in Victoria Texas. Fraternals plan inspections and banquets. Local residents travel, marry, and send donations to the Alamo Mission Fund with letters of support from Galveston and Junction Texas.
A war era commemoration near Hatsville marked by a Sons of the Revolution gathering. Governor Pennypacker and state leaders praised the Valley Forge site efforts and the legislature’s 75000 to buy surrounding land. Letters from Texas supporters urge Alamo shrine preservation and fund donations flow in from Galveston and San Antonio.
A Galveston woman Mrs. M. Isted of 1207 Strand Street recounts escaping the 1900 flood after kidney痛 and severe illness. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills, provided by a friend, with restoring health, appetite, sleep, and weight from 118 to 155 pounds. She endorses the remedy and urges readers to inquire at the Bexar Drug Co. for reports. Foster Milburn Co. distributes as US agents.
R L Burnett C. promotes their paper supply line offering savings on all printed paper items including bagging wrapping paper letter heads envelopes statements note and bill heads and other paper specials. Orders filled on short notice.
Emerson & Co offers solid gold watches with reliable movements at half price. Limited stock and selection available through the retailer's advertised sale, with emphasis on durability and value for discerning buyers seeking quality timepieces.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to Haber Micella 7 IT tied to a food item. The line repeats unclear phrases about wealth and poverty and a food product or dish. Reading suggests a market or product listing but lacks complete context or dates.
Chess editors resume a long paused column urging statewide player input. An attached anecdote recalls Herr Marco playing from memory to move 20 in a 30 year old game from Russia. Marco’s strong memory led to a deviation that cost him, suggesting the best 20th move would be B to KB 4.
White to move and mate in two. solution to be published in the following Sunday issue. Send solution to Chess Editors. References to WS Cin Fe By Rev J Jespersen of Svendborg Denmark, first prize last Half-year Tourney of the Football Field. Black: 8 Pieces. White: 8 Pieces. (8 4R2,3p4,2Rs3Q, Lpb wri D2 pk oe 1 pbhie 8, K5BL).
Correspondence excerpts discuss a permanent column and chess variations. J C M from Dallas thanks for good wishes and notes the third pawn Danish gambit yields a Black winning line after 5Q Bx P and Q to K2. W C W of Beeville reports three additional solutions to a three-er puzzle with lines involving Qx R and mates.
The San Antonio Chess club held an election Friday night June 26 electing President Mr J Jacobs Treasurer Thomas Lyons Secretary Charles E Johnson. Jacobs, the new president, is described as the genial champion checker player of San Antonio and his administration is predicted to be eminently successful. The new executive committee includes Chandler Norton and Millward with B E Chandler as chairman.
There is nothing like paints enamels varnishes to keep the house fresh and in good condition For your bath tubs and zinc cur Se enamel keeps it looking clean and attractive Our fine B. M. P. paints are just what you need for your house and bath spaces.
In the Texas Mississippi Interstate correspondence match San Antonio displays the strongest player array in the state with nine wins against one loss. The report highlights a brilliant game between William Baldwin of Columbus Mississippi and Mangham of San Antonio.
Sicilian Defense game notes with move-by-move analysis and annotations. Includes comments on best responses, castling choices, and tactical ideas. Notes discuss risks, weaknesses, and potential winning lines for Black and White, with several cited variations and theoretical points.
An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the remedy for stomach ills. It claims nourishment relies on a pure stomach and lists symptoms it purportedly relieves such as loss of appetite nervousness headache constipation and indigestion. Sold by all druggists.
Fe Gilver watches with movements from Elgin or Wal am, price uncertain, sold by Emerson & Co. The fragment notes a purchase or appraisal of watches using these movements.
Catholic groups plan six Katy Railway excursions from San Antonio to New Braunfels for July Fourth. The program lists music, readings, and an array of sports events with prizes funded by local merchants. Trains depart from Union Depot at East Commerce Street with multiple return times. contests include races, a baby pageant, tug of war, boat race, and baseball exhibitions.
An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as strengthening digestion, enabling the body to absorb and transform wholesome food. It claims to cure indigestion dyspepsia and stomach catarrh and lists druggists as sellers.
Four highlighted Kodak images produced by Roach and Barnes Co. showcase the firm's recent work in photography. The collection emphasizes clarity, tonal range, and archival quality suitable for professional cataloging and framing.
Fragmentary line notes a claim about a sarsaparilla product and its health effects. No clear individuals or organizations are readable. Details about the claim, source, or outcomes are not discernible from the readable text. Further context is needed to identify specifics.
Fraser and Steichen at 104 BE Commerce Street advertise Nova Scotia home spuns and offer tailored suits to measure.
W Fuos of 114 North Ires sells Millline delivery wagons with terms for custom orders. Fraser and Steichen offer Nova Scotia homespun fabrics to create stylish salt made by request.
The Alamo National Bank at Commerce and Presa streets will formally open the new five story granite and gray rock building tomorrow from 4 to 5 p m. The invitation lists Chas Hugo as president S Hall as first vice president Edwardian Chamberlain as second vice president J N Brown as cashier. The lithographed cover notes paid up capital of 250000 with 125000 surplus and undivided profits.
Advertisement states Dr Kings New Life Pills will quickly end headaches and nervous ailments by purifying blood and boosting health. Claims thousands cured. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by F Kalteyer Son and Adolph Dreiss druggists.
An old time ad notices Acme Ice Cream claims and a gun sale. J.8. Dodds Co. offers buggies at factory cost for thirty days with easy terms at H. W. Fuos 114 North Flores Street.
The International Drug Company at 1403 West Commerce Street offers bicycle delivery to any part of the city. Uses only the purest drugs, with low prices and prompt service. Phones: 444.
The Crystal offers a curated selection of fine wines and liquors with attentive, courteous service. Guests can enjoy a refined atmosphere highlighted by quality beverages and cordial staff.
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