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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1908

Page

2

Prince Helie’s Romance Stirred Gould Family

The article recounts Prince Helie’s engagement to Mme Anna Gould in Europe and the couple’s plans to retire after marriage to settle debts. It notes mixed European views and comments on American society, plus a financial update on a bank in San Antonio and its impact on depositors as dividends begin to be paid and claims settled.

Gould Prince Helie Mme. Anna Rose Prince Helia Tinhattan Pars Prince Mme Anna Gould Europe San Antonio

Antimony in Arkansas mining history revival of 1906

The 1906 surge in antimony prices revived interest in Arkansas deposits, concentrated in the southwestern region of the state near Gilham in northern Savier County along the Kansas City Southern line. Historical notes state Civil War era mining in the area, with subsequent discoveries by early miners following the war.

Arkansas Savier County Gilham Kanana City Drntera

Antimony Deposits and Local Mining History

The article discusses antimony ore in Sevier county with references to stibnite shipments to Little Rock and New Orleans, early descriptions from 1874, and a 1907 US Geological Survey report by Frank J. Hess. It notes abandoned mines, potential profitability from rising antimony prices, and related ore occurrences including zinc, lead, and silver-bearing lead veins.

Hind Little Rock Ibly Fulton Red River Gecording New Orleans England Sevier County American Istitute of United States Geological Survey Frank J. Hess bin Hess

Cotton Mills Struggle With Declining Demand

The Lewell Quarter-Citizen notes southern cotton mills face deepening gloom and greater lay offs while northern rivals trim less. Demand for cloth and yarn in the south falls more than finer goods in the region, with some mills likely to close. Market recovery is hoped as orders may rebound when demand returns.

Lewell Jast Jong

Strange Zoo Artist Pokes Sultan in the Rib for Sculptures

Bronx park tale follows artist Ward as he molds a large lion named Sultan into a new sculpture showing a killing of an antelope. The Barbary lion resists, often ignoring the sculptor and only lifting a paw or turning, forcing Ward to extend a chisel through bars to coax a feature.

Bronx Park Sultan Bheasts Iberres Ward

San Antonio 21 Years Ago Sangerfest Parade Report

The Light notes a Sangerfest civil parade in San Antonio with Governor Russ, State Treasurer Lubbock, Col. Hall, and Nat Henderson attending. Fort Say Houston recruits began westward from New York. Convict camp escapees on the Cibolo remain at large after breaking out.

Fort Say Houston New York Russ Cibolo Ab Larga

In History Notes A Fragmented April 15 Record

April 15 entries recount historic dates and personages such as Georges Calvert lord of Maryland, German GW von Strive, and John Lothrop Motley. The fragment mentions an 1804 birth, 1877 milestone, and a battleship launch, followed by rough astronomical event notes about sunset and moonrise for tonight and tomorrow.

Georges Calvert Martinart Colony of Maryland F. GW. von Strive Risin Asteominer John Lothrod Motley Historia Ani Dapan To- Nien

Revision demands revise state conventions and platforms

The New York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin notes public demand for genuine revision rather than fixed platforms. It argues that the people want real changes, and revisiting is remanded by the voters, shaping campaigns and outcomes.

iNew York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin Ind’t Alnebiony Wfee

Blood Was Drew in Merger of Affray Case at San Antonio Court

In a tangled 19th century scene two women, Mary Glover and Anne Teague, faced a charge of affray as a witness described a stabbing and a drawn blade. The court heard Mary claim blood was drawn, while Mammy Glover testified after 40 years in San Antonio that she was made city halt.

Mary Glover Judee Dackley Anne Teague Touruc Mary Grandia Thtaaaty

Tommy Todd Writes to His Uncle Jack in Fractured Speech

Fragmented dialogue features Tommy Todd and Uncle Jack with garbled text and stray phrases. The piece includes misheard lines, scattered names, and a rough street tone showing a chaotic exchange about voices, rooms, and a piano like misremembered events. It hints at a memory scene with odd, clipped dialogue and partial attributions to Mister Brown and others.

Tommy Todd Jack

Teague Woman Landed in Trouble Faces Fine

Attorney Greenley dodged statutes in an effort to save Teague woman from serious consequences. Judge Buckley fined his client $20. Dr E T Hughes and Hicks Guilding provide eye ear nose and throat services.

Greenley Teague Buckley E. T. Hughes Hicks Guilding Kpractica

The Art of Choosing a Wife in Society and Temperament

A cheeky essay argues that in selecting a wife, temperament matters more than vanity or wealth. It contrasts the literary, society, and plain women, suggesting the right match lies in shared sympathies, daily conduct, and domestic harmony, with caution against overreaching ambition or incompatible temperaments.

Ods Lal Jyyns Hlonde Tate

Ideal Wife and Domestic Roles in Marriage Advice

A fragment from a 1920s or earlier discourse discusses expectations for a wife, favoring alignment with a husband’s occupation, submersion of personal life for inspiration, and the view of future mother-in-law. The text references poets, publishers, and agents in a critical, advisory tone.

Jim Bin

That Tired Feeling and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Claim

An old advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as curing spring tiredness by restoring appetite and vitality, purifying blood, and strengthening the whole system. It promotes Hood’s as the best spring medicine and warns against substitutes, including Wood’s Sarsaparilla and flavored tablets.

Hood Wood

Sheriff candidates named for Bexar County race

The Light announces multiple candidates for the office of Sheriff of Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. Names include D. Lindsey W. L. Goforth Tateea McCloskey Chas F Stevens Fred H Lancaster with primaries guiding eligibility and candidacy results.

Sherift D. Lindsey Bexar County W. L Goforth Sherif The Light Tateea McCloskey Chas. F. Stevens Anr Fred H. Lancaster Shertt Demoerslig

Light names Vivian E. Hamilton for County Clerk post

The Light announces Vivian E. Hamilton as a Democratic primary candidate for County Clerk pending primary action.

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