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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1900
Page
9
Otto Korg of Boonville Indiana presents a detailed plan advocating a national militia reserve funded by a 1.692 million dollar annual budget. The scheme proposes thousands of reservists with modest pay and full equipment, arguing it would reduce regular army costs and allow domestic defense and training at home.
Rest Lake Soo is described as a bustling site with boats planned for surface use as a summer resort. Beauchamp, owner of the West End Streetcar line, is noted for developing a pavilion on the shore, placing boats on the water, and transforming the area into a seasonal recreation spot. The lake is reported full, with around two hundred wild ducks present. The piece mentions a large public interest and generosity by Dr Kings Discovery for Consumption with widespread bottle giveaways and guaranteed cures.
List of undelivered letters for week ending April 1 1900 at San Antonio Texas. Advertised letters require one cent fee. Readers urged to include full address on envelopes and notify postmaster of address changes. The list includes numerous names under Gents' List and Ladies' List with multiple local surnames and cities.
A lengthy opinion piece critiques public libraries and mass literacy, arguing education reshapes society and questioning wealth use for endowments. It discusses youth access to knowledge, the role of libraries, and the impact of cultural development on national progress, with emphasis on moral courage and social reform.
A San Antonio property owner named Jo Blexica criticizes election reform and praises the library site choice by Drs. Kampmann. He condemns Main Avenue as an outrageous location and notes cautious optimism that wise city leaders will support homeward voting.
The Trades Council for Home Protection establishes a Home Industry League to boost union home product use. Members include Walton Peteet, A A Spence, W F Woodman, Stanley Sending, M W Fones, W Seburr, J Netahart, J J Aliburger, R Tinggold, Martin Wright and others as added, with duties to devise and carry out promotion plans and report monthly to the council.
Thonsinde sufferers have proved their match with Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They claim to purify blood and restore health for sick and nervous headaches. Only 25 cents, money back if not cured. Sold by H. L. Wagner & Co and F Kaiteyer & Son druggists.
Miss Andrews, famed for her cooking lectures, will present a weekly series at Turner Hall starting next Monday afternoon. The program lists daily menus from April 8 to April 13 featuring Roast Beef to Broiled Fish with dessert courses and breads. Tickets may be obtained by contacting the Gas Co or posting a card to Houston street.
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