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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1898
Page
7
A 19th century style health advertisement extols Dr. Pierce remedies including Golden Medical Discovery to restore liver and digestive function, promote nutrition, and improve vitality. It claims cures for malnutrition and female weakness, praises Favorite Prescription for women, and advertises Pleasant Pellets as a permanent cure for constipation.
An essay on pleasure tracing its natural place in life, its moral value, and its distinction from happiness. It cites Socrates Epicurus and Montaigne, discusses prudence, virtue, and the dangers of excess, and argues true pleasure arises from virtuous living and self mastery rather than mere sensory gratification.
The excerpt muses on religious restraint, moral codes, and the cost of opening public spaces on Sundays. It quotes Horace and Montaigne to stress disciplined living, meditates on the clash between pious law and personal freedom, and vividly describes nocturnal thoughts that inspire future writing. The piece contrasts old puritanism with a longing for inner progress and quiet contemplation.
Memories of San Jacinto in Galveston describe elaborate plans for San Jacinto Day events. The transfer of the old Congress of the Republic building to the Daughters of the Republic is to feature John Antiane and Governor Culberson, with veterans and descendants attending as the Texas Veteran Association notes the shrinking ranks and need for new members to preserve memory.
A discussion criticizes strict Sabbatarianism while urging cheerful, suitable amusements for all ages. It argues that public amusement on Sundays should be allowed in moderation and that hypocritical moralizing harms society, promoting a balanced, sociable life for rich and poor alike.
Fragmented poetic muse text reflects a person pondering relaxed scribbling and a longing to express eloquence. The narrative voice details tension between imagination and failed attempts to transcribe thoughts, with hints of insomnia and creative struggle.
A reflective monologue on false friends and gossip. The narrator warns how confidences become public scraps. Skeptical about those who pry into inner hurts. The piece laments betrayal and the public shredding of private pain.
A reflective piece on friendship showing how a true friend bears grief without prying into complaints. It contrasts seeking to know afflictions with quietly supporting the weary, offering sympathy and relief while avoiding intrusion. It ends with charity blooming as virtue nurtures the noble mind.
Last week in Ivaldis County Uvalde several residents were noted. J T Little, from Fanis, in the late stages of consumption, arrived seeking longer life but died Sunday. T G Baker, Esq. moves toward forming a health service company for potential conflict with Spain. Gov Alberson’s office sought health service leadership. Rev W T Sundees deemed it best to delay a protracted meeting set to begin Sunday. Governor Horner is back downtown though reliant on canes. Louise Lorenz of New York stayed briefly with Ira Stephenson and Nancy Mangan. A train carried Miss Steele to Monterey, Mexico for a short visit. WJ Hoe returned from the Indiana Territory with cattle. Some old Moore ranch cattle are shipped for feed in cotton seed. Mrs L T Archer and daughter Gillie left for San Antonio likely to stay a while. Mrs Gus Mueller traveled to San Antonio to be with her son Edgar under specialist care. Mr Watt reports good progress in electric light plant subscriber canvass. Mr D Williams of Houston visits his sister Mrs W C Cuh and may stay longer.
In Karnes County near Goliad, a shipment of 103 bulls from Kansas and Missouri suffers heavy losses with over fifty dying from Texas fever. The report notes ongoing disease impact amid ranching difficulties and mentions local residents and social events in brief community updates.
Last Sunday services drew a large crowd as the church was festively adorned for the occasion. C A Lawrence of Luling organized for a Home Forum Benefit Order while Runge seeks to establish a lodge. Jas WH Brown left Runge for Mount Vernon to attend a Home, Colorado City, and other notes mention cattle losses in a cold snap and a land deal in Crockett County with John Perry Sr selling Live Oak Creek property for 320,000 and 600 stock head at 16 each.
Wilson County Texas items report Walter Sutherland’s health improvement after Victoria trip. Theft cases bond set at 1000 dollars. Ed Wollsey archest this week. Ark. excursionists to Rockport. Sayere club delays meeting. Floresville Methodist delegates report to Mockport conference. News of cattle shipping reducing cattle trade. Rain and wet conditions noted. Tom Green County weather and local happenings include church events, cattle branding accident, and Easter observances.
The report cites Prince Bismarck berating Goethe’s dictum on love, arguing hate serves a similar function in life. He claims hate purifies as love does and asserts love remains essential for his wife and Winghorst. The remarks were linked to a dinner where von Tiedemann attended.
A Florida Times Union item recalls a child’s loss as a miniature garden is demolished, sparking a mother’s comfort with talk of larger life. The tale contrasts a crying boy’s wish to restore sunshine with the idea that bigger events shape daily sorrow.
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