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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

2

Washington Post on Gov Johnson Shiloh speech and constitution

The Washington Post argues Gov. Johnson’s Shiloh battlefield speech fits older Democratic ideals and that modern Democrats push expediency over constitutional tradition. It defends the constitution as a framework capable of guiding, not hindering, policy, while urging public debate on roads and public bond measures in San Antonio and Bexar County.

The Washington Post Gov. Johnson Times Shiloh Tin Post Bays Jefferson Congress Qiust Robert J, Lee Edward H. Harriman San Antonio Bexar County

Roosevelt navy idea mocked in debate on arms race

The passage questions Roosevelt’s naval buildup theory, arguing that building more battleships prompts Japan to respond and leads to an endless arms race. It notes each year’s ship improvements could render today’s battleships obsolete and critiques the feasibility of maintaining a lead in naval power.

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Naval arms race and political warnings sprawl in stray editorial notes

A fragmented editorial piece debates naval growth and defense funding, arguing the arms race is endless and warning against overreliance on a vast fleet. It cites Hobson as a cautionary guide, notes California shipbuilding zeal, and touches on local politics and public works deadlines.

The Waster s sermon on wealth and fame

A critical column uses the term waster to deride public figures led by Vanderbilts Goulds and French rivals. It condemns ostentatious luxury and moral decay while urging discernment among readers. The piece frames wealth as a warning and praises the few worthy types who resist vilified excess.

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Women ought to be perfect in every role

A New York World column mocks the idea of perfection for women, noting advice on beauty health cooking and home skills from a French editor and an English suffragette alongside U.S. president guidance. The piece claims women should heed such counsel to achieve perfection in duties as wives mothers and citizens.

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Pure Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Health Benefits

An old advertisement asserts Tinod's Sarsaparilla is pure safe and beneficial and has required changes to comply with Pure Food and Drugs laws. It touts cures for blood related ills and urges readers to take Sarsaparilla Soli] in form of tablets or chocolate contact products, from Howell Mass.

Soli Sarsataha U1ood Coy Howell Mass

Marvels of Manipulation by a Managing Mamma

A vivid critique of the so called managing mamma in marriage markets. She steers the man through flattery and social theater, guiding choices, flattering vanity, and arranging social signals while preserving her daughter’s prospects. The piece laments male subservience and praises subtle control in foreseeing heart and home outcomes.

Myra Evis Raigon

Wall Street a Fixed And Crooked Game

Alfred Crozidr, a Delaware lawyer, condemns Wall Street as fixed and crooked, alleging manipulators trigger panics for profit, control railway and national financial interests, and aim to seize political power and currency controls for their own ends. He warns of manslaughter or murder in the consequences.

Wallstreet Jose Wall Street United States

Not Far Wrong Aint Coneribution

A fragmentary, dialect heavy dialogue depicts a preacher and others debating moral errors in a church setting. The verses imply a local audience referencing biblical figures and a crowd’s defensiveness, with humor and tension over a claimed misstep and its consequences.

Strange Zoo Stories at Bronx Park

At Bronx Park Zoo the young zebra Subway gains attention for his playful mood and velvet nose. He sometimes allows visitors to fondle him, but often waits to spit when a night keeper is near, damaging clothing and causing distress among guests.

Sway Bronx Park Dong Supway Vieuna

San Antonio tastes defy dairy hunger and meat appeal

Outsiders misjudge San Antonio preference for meat heavy meals in a warm climate. A Chicago dairy lunch shop owner learns locals demand substantial meat portions and spicy Mexican dishes persist, shaping city dining habits and restaurant choices.

San Antonio Fils Chicago

Incumbated Puck and Farm Security Offer

Magistrate asks if you will wait for John Preston and offer your farm as security. The farmer confirms the farm with his old woman as recumbiance.

Puck John Preston

Fairy Tale Fragments From a Harried Night Tale

Fragmentary text describes two fairy tale scenes with a tallest giant and a talking star figure. An actor and a fairy wife intervene in a tavern tale ending with the giant being taken away. The second scene features a ruler, a talking star named Milky Way, and a star of destiny guiding future adventures.

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Engagement News and Local Notices from San Antonio

The Light notes Emanuel Abrahams to wed Miss Carrie Wolt of Louisiana. Pat Scully to marry Miss Amelia Ciliford at St Marys Church. A destitute woman with a baby sent to the poorhouse claims Bundera county ties to a man killed in a fence cut near Claburne a year ago. Emma and Julia Heysinger depart for a European pleasure trip. Drouth relief committee reports about 1600 needed. aims to furnish 100 bushels of meal and 5000 pounds of bacon. Also mentions a quack health product and Coca-Cola bottling distribution.

Pat Scully Amelia Ciliford St. Mary’s Church Bundera Claburne Emma Julia Heysinger Tormorrow Europe Committee On Relief Drouth Lash Aight

Bad Animals Revealed In This Week's Post Feature

Arthur E arlane reviews the business of men and how it is done in a humorous feature in THE SATURDAY EVENING Post this week. The piece contrasts human enterprise with animal bravado in a playful, self aware essay.

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Astronomical Events Announced With Minor City Details

Tonight and tomorrow morning the sky events are noted with sunset at 9 22 and sunrise at 6 36. An advertisement promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier while listing local businesses including The Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co and auto dealers McHroy and Brown.

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Sheriff candidates named for Bexar County primary

The Light authorizes announcements of candidates for sheriff in Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. Announced are B D Lindsay W Goforth James McLoakey Charles F Stevens and F A Leicester with positions to be confirmed after party primary actions.

The Wight James McCloakey Bexar County Genatines Chas. F. Stevens Democratia Litkt F A Leicester Demoucratia

Hamilton Declared Candidate for County Clerk Role

The Light announces Vivian G Hamilton as a candidate for County Clerk subject to Democratic primaries. The notice names Hamilton and cites party process as the path to election.

Vivian G. Hamilton County Clark

Braggo the Monk Once a Drummer Boy in Army

Fragmentary OCR text recalls Braggo the Monk as a former drummer boy. A shouty exchange follows a boastful claim of superiority over other drummers and soldiers. The readable lines lack clear context, dates, places, or identifiably connected entities beyond the name Braggo.

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