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San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1902

Page

3

Golden Medical Discovery Claims Cures for Eruptive Diseases

A historic promotional piece touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for eruptions and impure blood issues including eczema scrofula and boils. Patient testimonial from Mrs Ella Quick of Cass City Michigan describes complete recovery after eight months and thirteen bottles plus pellets and salve.

Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Ella, Quick Cass City Tuscola Co Mich Dr. Pierce

Railway Timetable and Irrigation Plans Highlighted

The San Antonio press lists trains from Houston to various Texas points with arrival and departure times for Nos 7 8 9 10 1 Sap Katy Flyer 12 13 and more. It also outlines possible irrigation projects using artesian wells to support truck farming and fruit culture amid drought concerns.

Houston California North Texas St. Louis Memphis East Waco Santa Fe Frisco Hast South Laredo Mexico Sti Louis San Antonio Aransas Pass Boerne and Kerrvnie

Notable historical births and deaths listed for March 28

The entry lists notable figures with birth and death dates including Peter the Cruel of Castile, Paul I of Russia, Alexander Paulson, Friedrich von Kotze, Morrison Remick Waite, Robert Cumming Schenck, and Aguinaldo. It notes their roles and places of birth or death and key life events such as capture and succession.

Peter the Cruel Castile Jets Mineta Rch Crazy Paul Russia Alexander, Paulsoon Friedrich Perdinand von Lyme Conn Robert’ Cumming Schenck England Washington Aguinaldo Frederick Funston Province of Isabella

Isiah L Shook dies in 1881 city

Isiah L. Shook son of Judge John R. Shook dies in the city. Sunset railroad clears South Walnut street wrecking Mexican huts in the street during right of way work. Lancet reporters note 25 miles of roadbed near San Antonio ready for tracklayers. Fare to Austin on the GN line listed at 3.75 dollars or 7.50 round trip, cheaper than stage. San Antonio noted as state’s largest city after Galveston. Captain Huston seeks San Antonio postmaster appointment. The Galley Slave is showing at the Casino.

Isiah L. Shook John R. Shook Sunset Railroad Walnut Street Col. A.J. Fry San Antonio Austin Galveston Huston

Calmed talk on locusts and irrigation in San Antonio

The piece discusses locusts and crime in Texas cities like San Antonio and Beaumont. It praises Sart Antonin for finding a vast source of akim and suggests the area could grow cucumbers on 125 acres with irrigation and proper law. The author argues for progress and broader improvement beyond scattered efforts.

Yoxna San Antonio Beaumont Antonin

Mack on Leg Pullers During Lent

A partisan column ridicules Praisasional figures and their followers during Lent. The writer questions repentance and criticizes the alleged intrusion of a controversial clan in public affairs.

Mack Chuanirle

Wine of Cardui Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments

A testimonial style advertisement touts Wine of Cardui as a universal cure for female weakness and related ailments. It claims past injuries improved after use, urges readiness for childbirth and menopause, and promotes home treatment with a $1 bottle sold by druggists.

I Quit Playing Poker by Thomas Shelton of Kentucky

A recounting of a raft poker game on the Big Sandy River ends in violence after Alf Davis and Joe Davis attack. Persimmon ooze causes a rage that leads to gunfire and a deadly brawl, leaving Shelton jailed but exonerated by evidence from Jim Anderson and the tale ends with him swearing off poker forever.

James Noel Johnson Daily Story Pub Thomas Shelton Kentucky Ali Big Sandy River Joe Alf Davis Big Sandy Ohio Cincinnati Alove Catlettsburg Alf Joe Unti Ims Louisa Pye Krom Fat Pheo Theoman Callettsburg Davis Brothers Davis Natan‘es Jim Anderson

Vigorous War on the Dogs Issued by City Leader

Mayor Hicks issued an edict ordering the city marshal to deploy dog catchers starting April 1 and keep them on duties thereafter. unmutted dogs and those lacking current licenses will be seized. unlicensed yard dogs will lead to owner arrest and court appearance before the recorder.

Hicks

McAdoo Monument to be Unveiled at National Cemetery

The McAdoo monument to the late Solon McAdoo will be unveiled at the National cemetery this afternoon at 4 o clock. A short program will be offered and the general public is welcome to attend.

McAdog Solon McAdoo National Cemetery

Insurance authority certificates from Texas 1902 notices

Notices certify that Queen Insurance Company Continental Insurance Company and Home Fire and Marine Insurance Company have complied with Texas laws and hold certificates of authority to do business for one year from January 1 1902 to December 31 1902 or similar dates in Austin Texas with official seals and signatures by commissioners and agents.

Mayor Delays Special Meeting on Franchise Ordinance

The mayor postpones a fifth Monday special meeting to veto or approve the franchise ordinance. He notes a rival company holds a federally chartered franchise and indicates unlikely support to overturn his veto, as passage would need eight votes though only six approved the measure.

Texas Lexus T. & PB. Roc United States Congress Tin

Spanish War Veterans Hold Large Friday Meeting and Memorial Unveiling

The Spanish War Veterans and Scholz's Wall unit held a large meeting, admit ting many new members and mustering them in. A silk banner was ordered by the flag committee. Major T T Jackson and others were introduced to the command. An invitation to attend the unveiling of Captain Solon McAdoo's monument at the National Cemetery was accepted. The reunion planning for April 21 to 23 proceeded with an outlined three day program.

Scholz Here Hillan T. Tt. Jackson Noessel Ryan Stephenson Callahan Conmams Louis Degen MccAdoo Monument Association Solon McAdoo National Cemetery Thattine Rch

Premiums Received by Cattle Associations

Premiums or Dee Kar and Prevident Brown of the Fair Association report cash amounts received to supplement the premium list of cattle breeds offered. National Hereford Association 600 dollars, American Short Horn Association 600, Aberdeen Angus Association 200, Reds Polled American Association 200, William Powell of Chaning Texas 150, Texas Hereford Association 100.

The Fair Association National Hereford Association American

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Prescription Ad

An old remedy claims sixty years of use and wide approval from mothers for teething pain, coughs, sore gums, and colic. It markets Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy, sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.

Plasterers Nosed Injury When Scaffold Collapses

J C Capehart and Sam Miller were working on the third floor ceiling of the Federal building when the scaffold failed and broke in the center. Miller fell to the paved floor but suffered only slight injuries while Capehart was thrown to the floor yet was unhurt.

J.C. Capehart Sam Miller Cassouniniz Miller Capehart

Southern Pacific Cuts California Excursion Fares

The Sunset route offers $25 one way second class tickets from New Orleans to San Francisco and major California cities with through Pullman car service. Sales run daily in March and April for continuous passage and guided tours on the line.

Califon California Southern Pacific M. J. Robbins Houston Tex T. J. Anderson

Positive Cure For Kidney And Bladder Diseases

Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy claims wide trial success with 91 in 100 reporting improvement. It alleges relief from nerve pain frequent urination scalding and bladder issues and urges free trials by sending name and post office to Rondout New York. The ad promotes sale of one bottle or six for five dollars with warnings about whisky or beer effects.

David Kennedy Biter

Prisoners Ready for Penitentiary

Nine inmates in the Bexar county jail, from the Thirty-seventh District Court, are ready for transfer to the penitentiary or convict arms to begin terms. Names include Manuel Almadia, H. B. forgery four years. John Saunders burglary and theft of horse four years. Patrick Lyons and J. F. McDon burglary two years. Diego Linez assault to murder by wife two years. B. W. Timins burglary five years. Viola D thet fra the person two years. de Fevehand burglary five years. Q Esquivel murder eleven years. eight prisoners from other counties to be moved by tractor Davis.

Bexar County Jaid B. W. Timins V Ning Viola D Thet Dé Fevehand Esquivel Sinvon Tari Gs Tractor Davis

Texas Insurance Certificates Mark Compliance Across Firms

In Austin on March 4 2002 the Maryland Casualty Company its certificate of authority to do business in Texas for 2002 is confirmed by the Commissioner. Similar notices list the Bi fund Insurance Company in San Francisco Cal and the Fire Insurance Company of Ne N. Xo with one year authority from January 1 1902 to December 31 1902.

Austin Home Fire and Marine Insurance Company San Francisco Cal Texas Tate Seutl Jefferson Johnson Pipers Stiles& Schmitt Maryland Casualty Company Baltimore Kichlitz & Co Bifund San Gisco Ne - N. Xo Iefperson Onsen Geo. C Biehlitz & Conmann Building San Y

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