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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
4
A historical piece extols Otto von Bismarck as the era’s supreme German leader. It questions contemporary claims of superiority and asserts Bismarck’s long rule and statesmanship, noting his robust health and belief in good eating and drinking as the source of his strength.
About 500 veterans are expected for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in San Antonio on April 23 and 24. Arrangements are led by San Antonio Post No 4 under Captain Brooks. Funds of 500 dollars are planned to cover expenses. The slate commander Dr. Ta UL. Whittaker supports gathering Welanga to attend, with many veterans aged and frail.
About 100 veterans from across the state will attend a Ses sions business meeting in Harmony hall with a grand reception and a Turber ball to cap the festivities.
March 1907 reports show 273 building permits issued in the city, with total improvement values around 87,000 dollars and fees collected by Building Inspector Wahrenburger totaling 295 dollars. The data breakdown lists permit counts and values by ward, including Font, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth wards, highlighting varying activity across districts.
The city prepares the subway ordinance covering the Almarmsburg Galveston and San Antonio railroad alliances and street viaducts. Assistant Engineer Van Riper and City Attorney Ina Yiyan finalize plans and await council intro at next Monday's session amid ongoing Houston street specifications and traction wiring considerations.
Health department inspector Mr Tn condemned inedible oysters shipped to local dealers from Ah Ghagt points. He warned many shipments had not been adequately prepared or inspected, posing possible food poisoning if eaten. Local markets receive supplies from these points, with dealers scrambling to ensure safety and proper handling.
Unclear text suggests Intanaparte and Ivy Teva exchange notes over Tevis returning to Houston’s hall team. Writ by Claude Rielly to Ivy Teva mentions possible transfer from Tidianapolis with ten pitchers and a plan to bring Tevis to Weat End park if released.
Anna Gould, widow of Count Bol de Castellane, travels to America with her son Little Jay de Castellane. The boy, age four, is described as clever and charming as he and his uncle Wes Gould pose in a recent outdoor outing photo.
The document reports that Wolfe withdrew his bid for San Antonio public school superintendent, citing a desire for change and timing after a long meeting. It notes a later board motion praising Wolfe and endorsing his work, with committees named and staff changes discussed.
An old advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female troubles. It cites a Denver reader’s letter praising relief from backache and periodic pains after six years of illness, and invites others to write for advice. The campaign claims thirty years of use and many cures for displacements inflammation ulcers tumors and nervous conditions.
The board examined the Bryant & Co. shipping of desks, gave The Daily fax committee a limit to investigate feasibility of buying desks in San Antonio, and instructed the school attorney to probe the Bryant contract for possible suit. Several routine bills were approved and minor items referred to committees. Present were Libedrab, Ortiz, Dytle, and other district officials.
Hutzberg Jewelry Co advertises cut rate spectacles with prices from seven to fourteen dollars and gold filled frames cheaper than rivals. It touts an expert in charge, free services, and oculist prescription fulfillment. Dr E G Glavin moves to Conroy Building in Alamo Plaza.
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