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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
2
Good roads issue drives national political focus
A Washington Times editorial argues the good roads movement is a fundamental, enduring concern, likely to shape national policy more than tariff or railroad reform. It highlights farm transport needs, cost savings, and state differences, with references to typewriter exports and diverse international markets to illustrate broader economic effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Times
United States
Bexar County
Whittle
Typewriter Exports Spread Across the World
The article extols American typewriters as leading the export trade, noting machines are now used in almost every country and adapted to many languages. It imagines a future where letters are written in multiple dialects and languages, highlighting global reach and linguistic diversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerces and Labor
Brazil
Germany
France
Belgium
India
China
Japan
United Kingdom
Mexico
Canada
British
Australia
America
Miiway idea labor protection debate on home market
The Washington Post discusses a Republican platform debate at Snruzfield, urging a first call on the home market for American farmers workers and producers. It questions protectionist aims, noting contradictions in the call for American producers while limiting foreign competition, with references to cotton and grain markets and past imbalances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Snruzfield
Avin
Bingley
Cotston
Danger grows as Johnson threat looms in public space
The Washington Post notes rising peril surrounding Mr Bryan's era as tensions mount. References to a "ten amuck Johnson" suggest increasing risk in public discourse and potential unrest. The piece frames danger escalating amid political debates and civic anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Mr. Bryan
Johnson
April Fool Night At The Menger Hotel
A garbled April 1 incident at the Menger Hotel leaves a young guest anxious to locate a man named Stige after a call reveals a dead information seeker. Clerk Aakers notes a missed understanding and a puzzled undertaker is referenced in the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menger
Yestewday
Bin
Aakers
Stige
Mit
Clere Weasely
Man of humanity frees gagged horse in public display
A compassionate bystander unties a gag in a horse named Ingratitude after an unfortunate incident at a merchant’s outlook. The kind man checks the animal, assures spectators, and accepts blame for the spill as damage is limited to cloth and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man of Humanity
Mary
Crowlett
Animal Kingdom
Not So Much Corruption In Congress As Formerly
Warren Keifer argues Congress purified after the Civil War and notes a past era where a syndicate of thieves manipulated land deals near the Capitol and pressured legislation. He says modern Congress has fewer large frauds and that corrupt lobbyists are not tolerated, citing the Homestead bill as a historic fraud example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
City of
Washington
Capitol Building
Georgie Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Pacific Ocean’s Key Role in World Future
Deniman IDF Wheeler, president of UC, argues the Pacific Ocean and fleet power define America's future. He notes Japan’s peaceful policy helps, predicts China India and Japan will shape world affairs and focus on Pacific matters. Coastal residents welcome a growing U. S. presence and potential in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
United States
Japan
China
India
America
Pacifi
San Antonio 21 Years Ago from The Light
From The Light April 4, 1887 a page notes P Scully and Hiss Amilie Clifford announced engagement with wedding planned. O Connor and Sullivan's bank cashier stumps rumor of Hewitt and Blanche Rimbold marriage after Easter. Carroll Brannon at district court reports county rain shortage while Walter Deck moves to mounted duty and Dave Foreman named Sanitary Inspector Neeman. J A Jones ranchman with six collars returns from cattle drive with Southern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Scully
Hiss Amilie Clifford
Stoum
O'Comnor and Sullivan's Bank
Imide
A. O. Hewitt
Blanche Rimbold
Carroll Brannon
Stook
Walter Deck
Dave Foreman
J. A. Johnses
Gonanles
Callie
April 4 in History Notable Deaths and Events
On this date in history Oliver Goldsmith died in 1774, born 1723, a miscellany writer. President Harrison died and Lincoln entered Richmond in 1863. Napoleon’s sister-in-law Mme Patterson Bonaparte died, born 1785. A region in India faced 700 square miles and 1,500 deaths. Astronomical notes give sunset and moonrise times tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Wiliam Trury Harrison
Lincoln
Richmond
Mmo
Patterson B
Bonaparly
Jerome
Napoleon
Harthianske
India
Notre Dame Lady Shares Home Treatment Cure Claim
A Notre Dame woman appeals to rheumatism sufferers with a home treatment she says has repeatedly cured muscle and joint pain. She claims the remedy reverses uric acid buildup, purifies the blood, brightens eyes, and restores vitality, urging readers to request proof from Mr Summers at Notre Dame, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Summers
Hex
Notre Dame
Ind
Doom or Dawn Doom or Dawn
Herbert C. Alleman questions famous American business leaders about whether the Golden Rule fits commerce and if modern trade norms conflict with Christian teachings. Figures like T. Coleman Du Pont, John Wanamaker, John D. Archbold, John J. Converse, and Russell Colgate weigh in on whether today’s business standards are honest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Alleman
America
T. Coleman du Pont
The
du Pont Powder Company
John Wanamaker
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
John J. Converse
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Russell Colgate
Colgate & Company
Bond Hardware and Port City Stores Merge Goods Line
Local hardware suppliers Bond Hardware Co and Port Side City Hall Stores unveil a joint catalog covering hardware, guns, paints, and envelopes. Officials say the partnership aims to broaden inventory and simplify purchases for nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Hardware Co
Cal Price Store
Port Side City Hall
Guns—Paints
Enve
Sheriff candidates named for Bexar County race
The Light announces B D Lindsay W L Goforth James McCloskey and Chas F Stevens as candidates for Sheriff of Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. Fred H Lancaster is named as a sheriff candidate ally subject to Democratic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Lindsay
Bexar County
W. L Goforth
Sherif
James McCloskey
Chas. F. Stevens
Kamerrand
Fred H. Lancaster
County Clerk Candidate Vivien Sf Hamilton in Primary Race
County Clerk candidate Vivien Sf Hamilton appears on the slate subject to Democratic primaries. The race centers on local administration of records and election duties as voters decide party support.
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